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Simply Shaz (NZ) (American Ideal) showed her almighty staying power when winning the A$150,000 Group One Westral Mares Classic (2536m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
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Funny Face (NZ) (Peak) again showed what a bargain purchase she was as a yearling when speeding to victory in the A$31,000 Trotters Spring Sprint (1660m) at Albion Park earlier this month.
The NZB...

Manhattan (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) let her class shine through when powering to front-running victory in the $50,000 Group Three Bob McArdle Sires Stakes Southern Mares Classic (1980m) at...

Another outstanding 393-strong catalogue has been assembled for NZB Standardbred’s 2024 National Yearling Sale held at Karaka and Canterbury Agricultural Park next summer.
The Sale will commence

A phenomenal performance to win the $147,000 Group One Woodlands Stud Sires Stakes Final (1980m) propelled Chase A Dream (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) and driver Olivia Thornley into New Zealand Cup...

Millwood Nike (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) had harness racing fans searching for superlatives following her jaw-dropping victory in the $140,000 Group One Nevele R Fillies Series Final (1980m) on New...

Don’t Stop Dreaming (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) left no doubt about his status as New Zealand’s best three-year-old pacing colt with his dominant win in the $39,000 TAB Group Three Junior...

The race favourite Akuta (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) heads an outstanding contingent of NZB Standardbred graduates ready to make their mark in the $750,000 Group One New Zealand Cup (3200m) at...

You're So Fine (NZ) (Always B Miki) made it stakes success number three when speeding to victory in the A$35,000 Four-Year-Old Classic (2185m) at Pinjarra on Monday.
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A New Zealand whitewash hit Menangle on Saturday night with New Zealand-breds clean sweeping the entire programme of racing.
In a remarkable endorsement of the New Zealand standardbred, New...

Skylou (NZ) (Sweet Lou) produced a powerful staying performance when winning a thrilling edition of the A$200,000 Group One Western Australian Derby (2536m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
The...

Akuta (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) signed off a nearly perfect Group One New Zealand Cup (3200m) preparation when dominating the $58,000 Group Two Alabar Kaikoura Cup (2400m) at Kaikoura on...

Mystic Max (NZ) (Village Mystic) showed his true class when speeding along the inner to win the $37,000 Group Three South Bay Trotters Cup at (2400m) Kaikoura on Monday.
The classy...

Champion reinsman Ricky May took the $50,000 Listed NZ Standardbred Sales Series Aged Classic (2400m) into his own hands to win with Jimmy James Maguire (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight).
May owns a share...

Wheres The Gold (NZ) (Somebeachsomewhere) was simply unstoppable in his victory in the A$60,000 Group Three South Australian Pacing Cup (2645m) at Globe Derby Park on Saturday night.
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Anything Goes (NZ) (American Ideal) is primed to go one better in the $50,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Sales Series Aged Classic (2400m) at Kaikoura on Monday.
The All Stars pacers is set to start...

At just 33 years of age, top horsewoman, trainer, driver, and ex-show jumper Katie Cox has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer.
As a non-smoker, the type of cancer is incredibly...

Akuta (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) cemented his status as the hot favourite for the Group One New Zealand Cup (3200m) with his outstanding victory in the $57,000 Group Two NZB Airfreight Ashburton...

Mister Smartee (NZ) (Always B Miki) kept his unbeaten record in Australia intact with his powerful front-running display in the A$50,000 Three-Year-Old Western Gateway Pace (2536m) at Gloucester...

Sooner The Bettor (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) left his rivals with absolutely no excuses in his stunning victory in the $38,000 Listed Sires Stakes Sophomore Classic (1700m) at Ashburton on...

Jumpingjackmac (NZ) (Mach Three) earned a shot at the Interdominions with his commanding victory in the A$100,000 Group Two James Brennan Memorial (2536m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
The...

Class prevailed in what has been described as one of the races of the year as Don’t Stop Dreaming (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) took out a thrilling edition of the $113,000 Group One Airpark...

Coastal Babe (NZ) (Downbytheseaside) confirmed her status as New Zealand’s best two-year-old pacing filly with her outstanding win in the $150,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million...

Cold Chisel (NZ) (Always B Miki) showed why he shouldn’t be underrated again when prevailing in a thrilling finish to the $200,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Two-Year-Old Colts And...

Paramount Kiwi (NZ) (Father Patrick) produced a display of pure trotting power to brilliantly win the $75,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Trot (1980m)at Addington on Friday night.
The...

Purdon power is set to be a key factor when an outstanding field clashes in the $150,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Two-Year-Old Fillies Final (1980m) at Addington on Friday...

Emerging talent Le Major (NZ) (Art Major) will be out to continue his winning form in Friday night’s $200,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Two-Year-Old Colts And Geldings Final...

A brilliant debut victory has shown what a big winning threat Princess Sadie (NZ) (Muscle Mass) will be in the $75,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Two-Year-Old Trot (1980m) at...

A perfect performance to win the $64,000 Lamb & Hayward Canterbury Classic (2600m) has booked Republican Party (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) a place in New Zealand’s greatest race.
The NZB...

NZB Airfreight, one of the leading equine airfreight services in Australasia, has announced a new regular flight route for domestic travellers.
The Auckland to Christchurch and return service will...

Coastal Babe (NZ) (Downbytheseaside) set a New Zealand record in her powerful victory in the $104,000 Group One Caduceus Club Fillies Classic (2200m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
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Turn The Page (NZ) (Vincent) capped a meteoric rise when outstaying her rivals to win the A$50,000 Group Three Daintys Daughter Classic (2130m) at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
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Aardies Express (NZ) (Always B Miki) showed she is made for elite-level racing with her victory in the $39,000 Group Three Placemakers Hannon Memorial (2600m) at Oamaru on Sunday.
She powered...

Coney Island Lou (NZ) (Sweet Lou) produced searing speed to win the $40,000 Listed Woodlands Stud Sires Stakes Harness 7000 (1980m) at Addington on Friday night.
NZB Standardbred graduates made up...

B D Joe (NZ) (Roll With Joe) booked his ticket into New Zealand’s greatest race with his powerful victory in the $42,000 Group Three Avon City Ford New Brighton Cup (2600m) at Addington on...

Rock N Roll Doo (NZ) (Rock N Roll Heaven) reaffirmed his superstar status with a tenacious victory in the A$150,000 Group One Len Smith Mile (1609m) at Menangle on Saturday night.
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You’re So Fine (NZ) (Always B Miki) produced a powerful display of stamina to continue his recent winning spree in the A$30,000 Listed Marathon Handicap (3309m) at Gloucester Park on Friday...

Sizzling speed carried Cantfindabettorman (NZ) (Sweet Lou) to victory in the A$53,000 Group Three Four-Year-Old Championship (2138m) at Albion Park on Saturday night.
The NZB Standardbred graduate...

On Deadline (NZ) (Sportswriter) gave his A$150,000 Group One Queensland Derby (2680m) claims a massive boost with his thrilling victory in the $A31,000 Listed South East Derby (2138m) at Albion...

Go Colour My World (NZ) (Art Major) declared himself as a horse with a massive future with his brilliant front-running victory in the A$31,000 Listed Paleface Adios Classic (1660m) at Albion Park...

Entries for NZB Standardbred’s 2024 National Yearling Sale are now open, with the Sale taking place next summer in Auckland on Sunday 18 February and Christchurch on Tuesday 20 to...

Rocknroll Hammer (NZ) (A Rocknroll Dance) added to his family’s incredible black-type record with his late-closing victory in the Group Three, A$52,000 Redcliffe Derby (2280m) on Saturday...

Early online action has seen Carlas Pixel shoot into six-figure territory in what is a rare opportunity to secure one of Australia’s top broodmares on gavelhouse.com Standardbred.
From one of the...

Arden’s Horizon (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) claimed the biggest win of his career with a powerful front-running display in the A$30,000 Listed York Cup (2560m) at Northam on Saturday night.
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Shards Matrix (NZ) (Sweet Lou) produced a perfect debut when speeding to victory in the $41,000 Group Two Rakaia Seed Cleaning Sapling Stakes (1700m) at Ashburton on Sunday.
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Hot And Treacherous (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) showed what a massive force he will be at the upcoming Constellations Carnival with his powerful victory in the A$32,000 The Flashing Red Handicap...

Lovemeto (NZ) (What the Hill) added yet another Group One title to Graeme Rogerson’s tally while also handing Dylan Ferguson his first with his powerful win in the $90,000 Group One Breckon...

Akuta (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) overcame adversity and showed his incredible class to win the $170,000 Group One Trillian Trust Auckland Cup (3200m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
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Quality lots were well sort after at NZB Standardbred's 2023 National Weanling Sale held at Karaka, with eight lots secured for $40,000 or more and fillies taking top honours at the...

Millwood Nike’s (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) champion qualities helped her pull through a tumultuous week to brilliantly win the $119,000 Group One Magness Benrow Sires Stakes Three-Year-Old...