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  2. Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand - Wikipedia

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    In April 2018 the New Zealand Government Minister for Racing, Rt Hon Winston Peters appointed an Australian, John Messara, to review the New Zealand racing industry's governance structures, and provide recommendations on future directions for the industry. On 30 August 2018, the Minister released the report ("the Messara Report). [111]

  3. Ellerslie Racecourse - Wikipedia

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    Ellerslie Racecourse is the main racecourse in Auckland, New Zealand, for thoroughbred racehorses. It is an undulating, grass circuit in the suburb of Ellerslie, with a circumference of just under 1,900 metres. Racing is conducted in a clockwise (right-handed) direction.

  4. Horse racing in New Zealand - Wikipedia

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    Horse racing in New Zealand consists of two forms: Thoroughbred Racing where the horse is ridden by a jockey; Harness or standardbred racing where the horse is driven from a cart called a sulky. Harness racing is sometimes referred to as trotting in New Zealand, although there are actually two types of standardbred races based on the type of ...

  5. New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes - Wikipedia

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    New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes; Group I race: Location: Te Aroha or Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand: Inaugurated: 1971: Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing: Race information

  6. Tauherenikau Racecourse - Wikipedia

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    The Masterton Opaki Jockey Club was formed in 1872. Racing began on the Opaki Race Course on Boxing Day in 1885 with trains traveling from Wellington for the occasion. On 12 August 1896, the name was changed to the Masterton Racing Club and on 23 October 1987 the last meeting was held on the Opaki Course which then became a training centre.

  7. New Zealand Cup - Wikipedia

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    the New Zealand Free For All for pacers on the Friday. the Dominion Handicap for trotters on the Friday. There is also greyhound racing on the Thursday, including the following Group 1 races: the New Zealand Galaxy - C5f 295m. the New Zealand Greyhound Cup - C5f 520m. the New Zealand Stayers Cup - C2df 732m.

  8. New Zealand International Stakes - Wikipedia

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    In 2017 the purse was increased to $400,000, making it the richest Weight for Age race in New Zealand. The race is one of two Group 1 weight-for-age events run on the same day, the other being the 1400m Waikato Sprint. A Group 2 three year old race, the David and Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic, is also on the same raceday.

  9. Trentham Stakes - Wikipedia

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    The Trentham Stakes is a Group 3 weight-for-age race held for thoroughbred racehorses at Trentham Racecourse near Wellington, New Zealand conducted by the Wellington Racing Club. Held over 2100 metres in January, it is seen as the main lead-up race to the Wellington Cup , which is run the following week.