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Key performance statistics and economic impact data show that New Zealand–bred thoroughbreds consistently rank among the world’s best year after year.

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New Zealand Bred Gr.1 Winners in Australia
2026

Aeliana

ATC Ranvet Stakes Gr.1. A$1,000,000, 2000m

March 21, 2026

Sire:

CASTELVECCHIO (AUS) 2016

Dam:

TEMOLIE (AUS) 2014

Sale:

NZB National Yearling Sale Sold for $180,000

Breeder:

Nearco Stud Ltd & Rich Hill Thoroughbreds Ltd

Aeliana

ATC Tancred Stakes Gr.1. A$1,500,000, 2400m

March 28, 2026

Sire:

CASTELVECCHIO (AUS) 2016

Dam:

TEMOLIE (AUS) 2014

Sale:

NZB National Yearling Sale Sold for $180,000

Breeder:

Nearco Stud Ltd & Rich Hill Thoroughbreds Ltd

Belle Cheval

ATC Vinery Stud Stakes Gr.1. A$750,000, 2000m (3YO)

March 28, 2026

Sire:

SAVABEEL (AUS) 2001

Dam:

KEEPA CHEVAL (NZ) 2006

Sale:

Breeder:

Archer Equine Investments Ltd

2025

Globe

MRC Might and Power Stakes Gr.1. A$1,000,000, 2000m

October 11, 2025

Sire:

CHARM SPIRIT (IRE) 2011

Dam:

BONNIE DOON (NZ) 2010

Sale:

NZB National Yearling Sale Sold for $22,000

Breeder:

B Donoghue

2024

Mr Brightside

MRC CF Orr Stakes Gr.1. A$750,000, 1400m

February 10, 2024

Sire:

BULLBARS (AUS) 2007

Dam:

LILAHJAY (NZ) 2012

Sale:

NZB Karaka May Sale Sold for $22,000

Breeder:

R I & Est late M A G Johnson

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Mr Brightside

MRC Futurity Stakes Gr.1. A$750,000, 1400m

February 24, 2024

Sire:

BULLBARS (AUS) 2007

Dam:

LILAHJAY (NZ) 2012

Sale:

NZB Karaka May Sale Sold for $22,000

Breeder:

R I & Est late M A G Johnson

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Orchestral

ATC Vinery Stud Stakes Gr.1. A$750,000, 2000m (3YO)

March 30, 2024

Sire:

SAVABEEL (AUS) 2001

Dam:

SYMPHONIC (NZ) 2012

Sale:

NZB National Yearling Sale Sold for $625,000

Breeder:

Barneswood Farm Ltd

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Climbing Star

SAJC Robert Sangster Stakes Gr.1. A$1,000,000, 1200m

April 27, 2024

Sire:

ZOUSTAR (AUS) 2010

Dam:

BRYONY (AUS) 2011

Sale:

Breeder:

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Warmonger

BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1. A$1,000,000, 2400m (3YO)

June 1, 2024

Sire:

WAR DECREE (USA) 2014

Dam:

PRINCESS SAPPHIRE (NZ) 2013

Sale:

NZB National Yearling Sale Sold for $75,000, NZB Ready To Run Sale Sold For $140,000

Breeder:

K J Hickman ONZM

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I Wish I Win

BRC Kingsford Smith Cup, Gr.1. A$1,000,000, 1300m

June 1, 2024

Sire:

SAVABEEL (AUS) 2001

Dam:

MAKE A WISH (NZ) 2006

Sale:

Breeder:

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Mr Brightside

VRC Makybe Diva Stakes Gr.1. A$750,000, 1600m

September 14, 2024

Sire:

BULLBARS (AUS) 2007

Dam:

LILAHJAY (NZ) 2012

Sale:

NZB Karaka May Sale Sold for $22,000

Breeder:

R I & Est late M A G Johnson

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Ceolwulf

ATC Epsom Handicap Gr.1. A$1,500,000, 1600m

October 5, 2024

Sire:

TAVISTOCK (NZ) 2005

Dam:

LAS BRISAS (GB) 2014

Sale:

Breeder:

B J Lindsay MNZM & Mrs J E A Lindsay

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Antino

MRC Toorak Handicap Gr.1. A$1,000,000, 1600m

October 12, 2024

Sire:

REDWOOD (GB) 2006

Dam:

MAHAMAYA (NZ) 2008

Sale:

NZB Ready To Run Sale $27,000

Breeder:

Blossom Trading & Breeding Company Ltd

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Atishu

VRC Empire Rose Stakes Gr.1. A$1,000,000, 1600m

November 2, 2024

Sire:

SAVABEEL (AUS) 2001

Dam:

POSY (NZ) 2009

Sale:

NZB National Yearling Sale Sold for $260,000

Breeder:

Waikato Stud Ltd

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Mr Brightside

VRC Cantala Stakes Gr.1. A$3,000,000, 1600m

November 9, 2024

Sire:

BULLBARS (AUS) 2007

Dam:

LILAHJAY (NZ) 2012

Sale:

NZB Karaka May Sale Sold for $22,000

Breeder:

R I & Est late M A G Johnson

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NZ Racing Stats 2024/25
Race Meetings
298
Races
2,468
Stakes Paid
$106,424,899
Clubs
49
Owners
15,106
Racecources
36
Racehorses
4,390
Public Trainers
246
Other Training*
528
* Other Training License Holders with Permit to Train, Assistant Trainer, Pre-Trainer
NZ Breeding Stats 2024/25
Foals Microchipped*
2,741
Stallions Registered
80
Mares Served*
3,945
* Number before late submissions
Public Auctions
2026 National Yearling Sale – Book 1
Aggregate
$79,022,500
Average
$187,257
Median
$140,000
Clearance
81%
Catalogued
567
Offered
520
Sold
422
NZTM
2026 National Yearling Sale – Book 2
Aggregate
$12,247,000
Average
$65,144
Median
$60,000
Clearance
76%
Catalogued
281
Offered
248
Sold
188
NZTM
2026 Summer Yearling Sale
Aggregate
$3,428,500
Average
$30,612
Median
$20,000
Clearance
81%
Catalogued
161
Offered
138
Sold
112
NZTM
2025 Ready to Run Sale
Aggregate
$41,407,500
Average
$156,255
Median
$100,000
Clearance
75%
Catalogued
480
Offered
353
Sold
265
NZTM
2025 National Weanling Sale
Aggregate
$2,410,000
Average
$28,690
Median
$15,000
Clearance
73%
Catalogued
144
Offered
115
Sold
84
NZTM
Stallion Year Book
Statistics
Breeding Statistics

Foal Crops (Microchipped) 2009/2010 to 2024/2025

Forecast for 2024/2025 based on trend in number of services to mares in 2023/2024

Mares Served 2008/2009 to 2023/2024

Stallions Registered 2008/09 to 2023/2024

Racing Statistics

Actual NZ Thoroughbred Prizemoney ($million) paid 2008/2009 to 2023/2024

Individual NZ Thoroughbred Starters 2008/2009 to 2023/2024

Number of NZ Thoroughbred races conducted 2008/2009 to 2023/2024

Current Trade Statistics

Exported NZ thoroughbreds by country of destination 2015/2016 to 2023/2024

Size & Economic Scope
$968.4 million
Direct expenditure on Thoroughbred racing activities was $968.4 million in 2022/23.
NZTM
69.4%
Thoroughbred racing represents 69.4% of the New Zealand Racing Industry contribution to the national economy, equating to $1.3 billion.
NZTM
$1.9 billion
The New Zealand Racing Industry contributes $1.9 billion in value-added impact to the national economy.
NZTM
21%
21% of all Group 1 races in Australia are won by New Zealand-bred horses.
NZTM
$110 million
$110 million on offer across 2,400 races annually across New Zealand.
9,496 jobs
The New Zealand thoroughbred industry was directly responsible for sustaining 9,496 full-time equivalent jobs across the nation.
NZTM
491,661 attendance
Total attendance at race meetings across New Zealand is 491,661.
NZTM
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