The New Zealand racing industry counts

9 June, 2020
With a $1.6 billion contribution to the New Zealand economy, over 600,000 Kiwis enjoying our great sport each year, more than 58,000 participants and just shy of 15,000 full time equivalent

#onehorsemanyhearts

9 June, 2020
The montage featured here is made up of photos of just some of those wonderful people involved in our industry and, over the coming weeks we will be profiling around 30 who each fulfil a par

Elizabeth Charleston Chats Off The Track Thoroughbreds

8 June, 2020
Earlier this year LOVERACING.NZ caught up with top equestrian Elizabeth Charleston to learn a little about a very special ex-racehorse that came into her family’s care more than 2

Where are they now - Mark Hills

5 June, 2020
We caught up with Mark Hills to see what he’s been up to since hanging up his race day boots... What are you doing now? My day starts at quarter t

Meet the team behind every racehorse

1 June, 2020
How many people does it take to get a horse to the races? On race day it is easy to spot the obvious.  The trainer, strapper and jockey are usually on view, with owners easy to

A - Z of New Zealand greats - Quinlivan

28 May, 2020
Bob Quinlivan knew how to get the best from a good horse. The Hastings horseman never had a big team but prepared three outstanding gallopers in the 1960s and made them count.

60 seconds with Stuart Higgins

27 May, 2020
We caught up with jumps jockey Stuart Higgins, here's what we covered in 60 seconds... What made you want to pursue a career in racing?

Where are they now : Jillian Morris

22 May, 2020
Scottish native and Christchurch based jockey Jillian Morris earned 164 wins throughout her 12 year career. We caught up with Jillian to see what she’s been up to since hanging up her ridin

A - Z of New Zealand greats - Phar Lap

20 May, 2020
There are few horses more iconic than Phar Lap. While it's still debated which side of the Tasman he belongs to, we'll always claim 'Big Red' as our own. Phar Lap was foaled on 4 Oct

Where are they now: Mark Sweeney

14 May, 2020
Two-time winner of the prestigious Auckland Cup and a jockey for more than 25 years, we caught up with Mark Sweeney to see what he’s been up to since hanging up his riding boots &hel