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The catalogue for NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Weanling Sale is now live and available to view on www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz.
For the third consecutive year, NZB Standardbred is set to...

A highly talented trio of NZB Standardbred graduates are set to make their mark on the $1,000,000 Listed The Race by Grins (2200m) at Cambridge on Friday night.
New Zealand’s leading standardbred...

Port Au Prince (NZ) (Somebeachsomewhere) left his rivals chasing his dust as he produced a powerful staying performance to win the A$50,000 Group Three Renshaw Cup (2525m) at Penrith last week.The...

Anything Goes (NZ) (American Ideal) delivered Devon Van Til a career highlight when he ran away with the $43,000 Group Two Coca-Cola Superstars Championship (2600m) at Addington on Saturday.
Van...

Vessem (NZ) (Vincent) showed incredible staying power in his empathic win in the $41,000 Group Two Macca Lodge Kindergarten Stakes (1609m) at Wyndham on Thursday.
The NZB Standardbred graduate...

Simply Shaz (NZ) (American Ideal) showed her superior staying power when impressively running to the biggest win of her career in the A$75,000 Group Two Empress Stakes (2536m) at Gloucester Park...

Bollinger (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) announced his open class arrival in style when speeding to victory in the $25,000 Group Three Fahey Fence Hire Autumn Pacing Free-For-All (1980m) at Addington...

Millwood Nike (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) barely had to be extended when she raced to a brilliant victory in the $83,000 Group One Pascoes The Jewellers Northern Oaks (2700m) at Alexandra Park on...

Merlin (NZ) (Art Major) had the luxury of taking it easy when cruising to victory in the $137,000 Group One Woodlands Stud Northern Derby (2700m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.The...

Cold Chisel (NZ) (Always B Miki) sealed a hat-trick of wins with NZB Standardbred graduates for trainers Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan and owner Dean Shannon in the $58,000 Group Two Breckon Farms...

It is with sadness that New Zealand Bloodstock announces the retirement of longstanding NZB Airfreight Manager Greg Northcott. Having been with the company since 1999, Northcott has garnered...

Wheres The Gold (NZ) (Somebeachsomewhere) produced a powerful staying performance to justify his hot favouritism for the Group One Tasmania Cup at Hobart on Saturday night.There was no stopping...

Millwood Nike (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) unleashed dazzling speed to take her unbeaten record to a perfect ten in the $62,000 Group Two Peter Breckon Memorial Caduceus Club Ladyship Stakes (2200m)...

Flying Ellie (NZ) (Art Major) never looked in doubt when powering to victory in the $26,000 Group Three Caduceus Club of Southland & Alabar Fillies Classic (2200m) at Ascot Park on...

The owners of breakout star Nicholas Cage (NZ) (Art Major) have a big decision to make after the pacer downed two of the biggest names in New Zealand harness racing in the Group Three $24,000...

Entries for NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Weanling Sale are now open, set to be held as a physical sale at the Karaka Sales Centre in Auckland on Thursday 25 May.
For the third consecutive...

Outstanding Group One performances led to NZB Standardbred graduates dominating the age-group categories at the NZB Standardbred New Zealand Harness Racing Awards on Saturday night.
The leading...

Sherlock (NZ) (Vincent) didn’t waste the opportunity to show his class when powering to victory in the $43,000 Group Two Alabar Classic (2200m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
The Mark and...

Benji (NZ) (Highview Tommy) again showed he was one of the bargains of the 2020 National Yearling Sale when justifying his warm favouritism for the A$29,000 Group Three Chandon Four-Year-Old...

Buoyant trading concluded the final session of NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale in Christchurch.
The Sale was bookended with top-level prices and strong participation from domestic...

Active buyer participation lit up the sale ring on Day Two in Christchurch, with a solid day of trading igniting the pacing session of NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale.
At the close...

Day One of the Christchurch session saw yearlings from top level families in demand, coupled with a mixed day of selling at NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale. 
Demand was strong...

Quality lots were sought after on the first day of trading at NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale in Auckland. 
During the opening session, 85 lots sold for a total turnover of...

NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale is set to take place over four-actioned packed days, featuring an outstanding catalogue of 128 yearlings offered in Auckland and a further 278 in...

Merlin (NZ) (Art Major) needed to be exceptional to win the $200,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Three-Year-Old C&G Final (2200m) at Cambridge on Friday night and he certainly...

Millwood Nike (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) let her incredible star power shine through when she made it a perfect nine from nine in the $150,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Three-Year-Old...

A familiar challenge awaits star colt Merlin (NZ) (Art Major) in the $200,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Three-Year-Old Colts And Geldings Final (2200m) at Cambridge on Friday...

Superstar filly Millwood Nike (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) will put her unbeaten record on the line in the $150,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million Three-Year-Old Fillies Final (2200m) at...

The best trotting genetics available from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are set to be offered at NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale at Auckland and Christchurch later this...

Braeview Kelly (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) qualified for her next Group One target in the best possible style at Menangle on Saturday night. 
The NZB Standardbred graduate booked her ticket into...

Buyers are spoilt for choice with an incredible line-up of progeny by the world’s most successful stallions at NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale in Auckland and Christchurch.
From...

While the dominance of New Zealand-bred and sold horses continues to accelerate, a star-studded catalogue of youngsters is set to go under the hammer next week for NZB Standardbred’s 2023...

Due to Auckland’s record rainfall and unforeseen weather events over the past few weeks, NZB Standardbred and Auckland Trotting Club have made the decision to move the 2023 Harness Million...

Republican Party (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) booked his ticket into one of Australia’s most anticipated features with an outstanding win in the A$50,000 Group Three Hondo Grattan Stakes (1609m) at...

Yearlings by freshmen sires Captain Crunch (USA), Lather Up (USA) and Stay Hungry (USA) will go under the hammer for the first time in New Zealand at NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling...

Alta Wiseguy (NZ) (Mach Three) bookended a stellar season for trainers Steve and Amanda Telfer with a victory in the $42,000 Group Two Lincoln Farms Franklin Cup (2700m) at Alexandra Park on New...

Blazing Home (NZ) (Rock N Roll Heaven) broke a track record and kept his unbeaten race record intact when winning the A$30,000 Group Three Breeders Plate (2147m) at Leeton on Boxing Day. 
The...

With a string of racetrack successes in New Zealand and Australia, there is no better time to secure the next generation of kiwi talent from NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale at...

Talented performer Himself (NZ) (Sportswriter) let his superior staying power shine through when leading home a trifecta of NZB Standardbred graduates in the A$200,000 Group One Golden...

Krug (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) made history at Ascot Park on Saturday with his stunning victory in the $100,000 Group One Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup (3200m).The NZB Standardbred graduate...

A late burst of speed saw Allamericanlover (NZ) (American Ideal) clinch a well-earned Group One title in the $100,000 Rosslands Stud Queen Of Hearts (2200m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night.The...

Manhattan (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) cemented her place among New Zealand’s very best racemares with her brilliant victory in the $28,000 Group Three Caduceus Club Northern Breeders Stakes...

A stunning display of speed and power saw Akuta (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) brilliantly win the $250,000 Group One New Zealand Derby (2600m) at Addington on Sunday. 
The NZB Standardbred...

Millwood Nike (NZ) (Captaintreacherous) proved again she’s a once-in-a-generation talent with her epic win in the $100,000 Avon City Ford Ace Of Diamonds (1980m) at Harness Racing New...

Don’t Stop Dreaming (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) confirmed his status at the top of the New Zealand two-year-old ranks with his dominant win in the $100,000 The Crossing Ace Of Spades (1980m) at...

Nazareth (NZ) (Love You) seized his first opportunity at the elite level when powering home to win the $100,000 Group One Pron8ure Probiotic New Zealand Trotting Derby (2600m) at Addington on...

B D Joe (NZ) (Roll With Joe) showed he is right on track for his next Group One tilt with his scintillating win in the $28,000 Group Three East West Fencing Summer Cup Free-For-All (1980m) at...

Another outstanding catalogue has been assembled for NZB Standardbred’s 2023 National Yearling Sale held at Karaka and Canterbury Agricultural Park next summer. NZB Standardbred is looking...

It’s no secret that New Zealand-bred and sold standardbreds punch well above their weight when it comes to winning racetrack performances throughout Australasia and further afield. 
From...

True Fantasy (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) turned the $140,000 Group One Nevele R Fillies Series Final (1980m) into a one-act affair to brilliantly notch her fifth victory at an elite level. 
The...