Harness racing new zealand level 1, 17 birmingham drive, christchurch po box 459, christchurch 8140 contact us. With the popularity of harness racing came the development of the standardbred, a horse bred specifically for racing under harness. Large crowd greets john campbell and wally hennessey at world harness racing book launch john campbell and wally hennessey two superstars in the world of harness racing were on hand wednesday for the launch of the book world harness racing. The first tracks for harness racing were constructed in the first decade of the 19th century, and by 1825 harness racing was an institution at hundreds of country fairs across the nation. The united states trotting association, the regulatory body for standardbred racing and breeding in the u. The nzsba also values and promotes the contribution of the standardbred horse in racing and outside pursuits. New zealand harness racing stud book volume xxvii hard to. New zealand has a long history of producing some of. Australian horse racing results, horse racing materials. Like hrnz on facebook for news, updates, tips, competitions, links and to join in the conversation about everything nz harness racing. Studbook stud book new zealand thoroughbred racing. Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait a trot or a pace. The latter was one of two important pioneering trotting stud farms that operated in the early 1900s in huntly, 10 kilometres north of bendigo.
Form history going back to the 1980s this is a constant work in process. The complete history of northern american, australian and new zealand stud and year books dating back to the inception of harness racing can be yours. Home, online services, pathway, race programs, stallion showcase, hoof beats, harnessphere, shop and contact. The farm itself spans 500 acres of mostly irrigated pasture allowing us to provide an ideal environment for your mare and foal during their stay. Lincoln farms lincoln farms making the joy of racehorse. New southern hemisphere farm for american ideal harness. Next stop sydney for the rising star of victorian harness racing. Those were just chapters in a remarkable harness racing book as scuse me set records not matched in modern. To provide a quality publication that informs, educates and inspires all enthusiasts of harness racing in new zealand. The register of stallions for the standardbred stud book in the.
They expressly disclaim all liability for errors or omissions of any kind whatever whether negligent or otherwise or for any loss, damage or other consequence which may arise from any person relying upon the information. A few examples of horse racing events include thoroughbred, flat, saddle, harness, jumping, and endurance racing. The official record of new zealand thoroughbred bloodlines, premierships, stallions standing, and information about the new zealand stud book is contained in this section. Most events impose restrictions and limits to specific types of breeds, track distances, surface types, course specifications, distance and time duration, rider weight, and. A new zealand thoroughbred is defined as any foal born in new zealand that is registered. Keep uptodate with the latest harness news, videos, podcasts, and punting information. Beginning on january 14 with the group 1 levin classic program from trentham, a selection of premium race meetings from new zealand will be broadcast on freetoair television in australia for the first time via. It has more than 100 horses in training, many raced in special partnerships, and owns the sire sir lincoln. Earlier this month we shared the story of adelaide hill and today we celebrate belmont stud. Phone bids will be accepted, providing a buyer registration is in place. They usually pull a twowheeled cart called a sulky, or spider, occupied by a driver. Use the search below to find breeding information on an individual horse or select one of the other specific search options available. Thoroughbred foals are eligible for registration only after they have been branded, microchipped, parentage verified and. We expected a great response, and thats certainly what we go read more.
Nuclear cheval horse racing racing news sports news. Bad debts outstanding accounts may be sent to harness racing new. See more ideas about harness racing, racing and horse racing. The best of new zealand s world class racing is coming to. The compilation, believed to be the only full extensive collection of its type in the world, is being sold by australianborn american business magnate, richard arnold. The new zealand standardbred breeders association nzsba was established in 1973 to actively promote the specific interests of breeders in all matters of harness racing. Fear the dragon retired to stand at midland acres harness. With the popularity of harness racing came the development of the standardbred, a horse bred specifically for. Harness racing australia also keep a listing of all available stallions for the season on their website which can be sorted by state and stud, and hbv feature all studs who are members on our stud directory. Harness racing standardbred stars stallion showcase. In europe, and less frequently in australia and new zealand, races with jockeys riding directly on saddled trotters trot monte in french are also conducted.
Stallion register 20192020 by new zealand standardbred. The nzsba also values and promotes the contribution of the standardbred horse in racing and. Henty brook standardbreds has had to quickly evolve due to the phenomenal performance of foundation sire advance attack nz mal and tanya hancock and their son hayden have been passionate participants in the harness racing industry as breeders and owners for more than 30 years. Aug 15, 2012 0 new zealand harness racing stud book vol. The stallion register is sent free of charge to nzsba members, first. This coming monday th august is the annual woodlands stud nz race day at the pinjarra harness racing club. Woodlands stud nz are kindly offering a huge 20% discount off service fees on. The difference is the horses gait or running style. Ryley returns in a blaze of glory the ryley major story started back in 2007 when rohan hiller went to the melbourne yearling sales with a few. Book bk horse barrier hcap stakes fav time margin time margin driver trainer. The stud boasts first class facilities, experienced veterinarians, an unrivalled 24 hour foal watch service and consistently has onfarm in foal rates of 90% or more. Further information is available by contacting shepparton club manager ian mcdonald 0428 231 403.
The team teal campaign runs from february 1st to march 15th. Register of standardbred stallions of new zealand by new. Nuclear cheval is a thoroughbred horse born in new zealand in 2016. Diamond creek farm has announced that the initial book for 2014 harness racing pacer of the year and runnerup for horse of the year, sweet lou, is now full and closed. The australian standardbred breeding industry offers opportunities for ownership, syndication, breeding, training and general enjoyment. Lincoln farms lincoln farms making the joy of racehorse ownership affordable to the average person. Trotting association is a notforprofit association of standardbred owners, breeders, drivers, trainers, and officials, organized to provide administrative, rulemaking, licensing and breed registry services to its members. Registered information of australian studs with the australian harness racing council new zealand stud book rules, name search, stallions at stud, statistics, etc. Treadmill is the latest addition to all stars training read more here. Home hentybrookstandardbreds harness racing breeding.
Nzsba horse search new zealand standardbred breeders. The new zealand stud book managed by nztr keeps hold of the breeding and racing information of registered new zealand thoroughbreds. Spankem, ultimate sniper chase aucklandashley locaz, another masterpiececopperfield,thefixertaxman,oscar bonavena,winterfellletterkenny boy,pur dandon coyote, roll the diceflying even. New southern hemisphere farm for american ideal harness racing. Lincoln farms is a leader in nz racing and breeding. The online edition of the 201920 guide can be viewed and downloaded here. The offering includes youngsters by quality sires elsu nz, shadow play usa, altana christiano nz, gold dust beach ca, yankee boy usa and tin tin in america nz. Woodlands stud has striven for and achieved excellence in the australasian harness racing industry since 1992. Enter horse names into the racehorse search bar to find the horse you are looking for, horses who match your search will. Racing and sports horse search provides the horse profile of todays runners with full racing form for every horse in our thoroughbred database. Fear the dragon retired to stand at midland acres friday, december 08, 2017 from emerald highlands farm tweet. Harness racing usta stallion registry united states. The powerhouse emma stewart and clayton tonkin barn has four runners in australias biggest fouryearold race, the chariots of fire. We are pleased to introduce our industrys services for owners, breeders and enthusiasts.
Racing australia is the national industry body representing thoroughbred racing in australia. Enter horse name in box below to search for race history, breeding, progeny and much more. Harness racing new zealand level 1, 17 birmingham drive, christchurch. They expressly disclaim all liability for errors or omissions of any kind whatever whether negligent or otherwise or for any loss, damage or other consequence which may arise from any person relying upon the information contained. Harness racing in new zealand is primarily a professional sport which involves pacing and trotting competitions for standardbred racehorses. The new zealand stud book takes every care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these records. The new zealand trotting stud book is issued by, and available from, harness racing. Stud book the new zealand thoroughbred industry is one of the most successful in the world, the secret of new zealands remarkable success as a thoroughbred breeding nation is high quality pasture, large open paddocks and a mild climate that encourage the natural development of strength, soundness and competitiveness in horses. Belmont studs grand history shared ahead of hall of fame. It all took place at red shores racetrack and casino in charlottetown prince edward island, canada.