Horse Racing in New Zealand
New Zealand is a powerhouse of thoroughbred breeding and racing, producing champions that dominate Australian racing and represent the country at the highest international level.
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New Zealand's Thoroughbred Tradition
New Zealand has long been a leading source of thoroughbred talent for Australia and the wider world. The country's mild climate, grass pastures, and generations of skilled breeders have produced champions like Phar Lap (born in NZ), Winx, and Black Caviar's sire More Joyous, among countless others.
Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland and Riccarton Park in Christchurch headline the New Zealand racing calendar. Auckland Cup Week in January and the New Zealand Cup meeting in November at Riccarton are the two major carnival events, drawing top fields and big crowds each season.
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NZ Racecourses
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Auckland's premier thoroughbred venue and New Zealand's most historic racetrack, Ellerslie hosts the New Zealand Cup and the iconic Auckland Cup Week carnival.
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Christchurch's Riccarton Park is the South Island's leading racing venue, hosting the New Zealand Cup Week — one of the most popular race meetings in New Zealand.