NZTROF Owners Bulletin Autumn 2026
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The Joy of Racehorse ownership
Welcome to the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Federation
OUR MISSION
To promote and safeguard the interests and privileges of
Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners
Our organisation values everything that is involved in racehorse ownership and we are here to enhance the ownership experience.
Our PURPOSE is advocacy for thoroughbred racehorse owners.
We aim to enhance the ownership experience.
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Federation is officially recognised under the Racing Industry Act 2020.
We are a member of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) under the Constitution adopted at their 2025 AGM.
We liaise with industry leaders and stakeholders and keep our fingers on the racing pulse to ensure that our members are well-informed on topics that are important and relevant to racehorse owners.
If you’re a current owner or if you’ve ever thought about getting involved in ownership in the exciting world of thoroughbred racing, we invite you to take a look around our website.
OWNERS BULLETIN and UPDATES
Read recent issues of the Owners Bulletin (since 2019) by clicking the cover links below or go to the News page.
Our Owners Bulletin (the last racing publication still produced in print) comes out quarterly.
We produce a Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter edition.
The Bulletin was edited by Neil Miller between 2011 and 2025. Thank you Neil for an excellent job done well. Interim/Acting Editor is Sally Blyth.
THE OWNER BREEDER
Click HERE to read an article about NZ racing and ownership and British jockey George Rooke in The Owner Breeder, Europe's Premier racing and bloodstock magazine and the official publication of the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) and the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
2025 NZTROF AGM
The NZTROF AGM was held on Sunday 7th December 2025.
Highlights: The revised NZTROF Constitution was adopted.
Sally Blyth was elected President.
Delegates/Reserve Delegates for each region confirmed.
Bernard Hickey was thanked for his years as President.
Neil Miller was thanked for his years as Bulletin Editor.
Click here for the Agenda.
Click here for the Financial Statements to 31 July 2025.
Click here for the DRAFT Minutes of the 2024 AGM.
Click here for the President's Report 2025.
Click here for a copy of the new Constitution.
SPORT NATION
Tune into radio station SPORT NATION - The Voice of Kiwi Sport - to get your fix of racing and sports talk. Listen to The Mail Run between 8-10am with an "Owners Slot" just after 9am. Races are broadcast Saturdays 1-6pm.
Check out the Sport Nation website to find out more, including radio frequencies around the country.
NZTR NEWS
Check the LOVERACING website regularly for news and updates.
You can also find a lot of information on the separate NZTR website
including rules, policies, racing info, welfare etc.
You can also click directly to Trackside from the site.
https://nztr.co.nz/
ARE YOU HERE? WINNERS’ GALLERY
NZTROF keeps a keen eye on racing results and we enjoy spotting winning horses owned by our members.
We showcase horses who have given their owners a winning thrill.
Thanks to Race Images for supplying the photos.
Check regularly to see if you feature!
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