NZ Racing Board - Latest News [Page 2]
80 year old punter collects $110k on a $5 bet
Friday, 5 September 2014, 12:41 pm | NZ Racing Board
80 year old punter collects $110k on a $5 bet An 80 year old Masterton man who “bets to keep his brain active” has scored big, taking home more than $110,000 on a $5 bet. The punter chose an eight leg Multi, correctly picking the winners of eight ... More >>
Daffodil Race Day a winner for Cancer Society
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 9:52 am | NZ Racing Board
The Racing Community believes it’s on to a winner following the inaugural Daffodil Race Day, raising $20,000 for the Hawkes Bay Cancer Society. More >>
Racing Stars Back Inaugural Daffodil Race Day
Monday, 25 August 2014, 11:12 am | NZ Racing Board
Some of the superstars of New Zealand Racing are uniting to support Kiwis affected by cancer. More >>
FWC a Record-Breaker for TAB
Friday, 18 July 2014, 11:17 am | NZ Racing Board
Betting on the Football World Cup 2014 tournament has smashed records for the TAB and pushed it over the $2 Billion revenue mark for the first time in history. More >>
Racing Board congratulates “exceptional” Member of MNZM
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 9:35 am | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board today congratulated Karyn Fenton-Ellis, 2014 Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) awardee, on the day she received her award at Government House in Wellington. She receives her honour for services to racing, ... More >>
Punters Club clear more $40k + at Interislander Summer Fest
Saturday, 4 January 2014, 11:00 am | NZ Racing Board
Brad Thorn was a hero to supporters of the All Blacks but it was his equine namesake winning fans when he helped punters at the Tauherenikau races secure a $60,000 collect. More >>
Record year as NZ Racing Board continues transformation
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 3:06 pm | NZ Racing Board
At the NZ Racing Board AGM, held at the Head Office in Wellington today, the NZ Racing Board reflected on a record-breaking financial year and outlined its ambitious vision and goals for the future. More >>
NZ Racing Board to consolidate broadcasting operations
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 3:17 pm | NZ Racing Board
The NZ Racing Board will consolidate its broadcasting operations from Petone, Avalon and Ellerslie to a purpose-built facility in Auckland late next year. More >>
Premier Horse Racing Primed
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 3:01 pm | NZ Racing Board
The NZ Racing Board is pleased to announce that Prime will be its new official broadcasting partner, featuring top New Zealand horse racing events and becoming the new free-to-air home of the Melbourne Cup in New Zealand, which is on this coming Tuesday. More >>
Reboot Delivering Record Results
Monday, 30 September 2013, 11:09 am | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board has announced record results for betting turnover and net profit in 2012/13, resulting in a record distribution to the country’s racing industry. The three Racing Codes – New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing ... More >>
Team New Zealand on the right tack
Friday, 5 July 2013, 3:03 pm | NZ Racing Board
It’s all plain sailing for Team New Zealand in yachting’s Louis Vuitton Cup, says the TAB. Despite the current courtroom wrangling, Team NZ has been installed as the red-hot $1.67 favourite to win the regatta, starting Monday morning. More >>
Race meetings collateral damage of weather bomb
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:54 pm | NZ Racing Board
The weather bomb dropped on New Zealand has forced a number of race meetings to be abandoned or rescheduled. More >>
New commentary line-up a great call for new season
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 4:14 pm | NZ Racing Board
Up-and-coming talent will join the country’s premier race-callers as part of changes to Trackside’s commentary line-up for the 2013/14 racing season. More >>
NZ Racing Board confirms 2013/14 racing calendar
Friday, 10 May 2013, 1:12 pm | NZ Racing Board
A drive to improve consistency in the provision of New Zealand racing product and to maximise betting opportunities has led to calendar changes for the 2013/14 season. More >>
First-half profit sets stage for strong full-year return
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 12:12 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board has achieved a solid first-half profit of $76.4 million (prior year $72.6 million) and is on target to record a full-year result of $142.5 million, as signalled in the revised Statement of Intent, for 2012/13. More >>
NZ Racing Board lifts profit forecast
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 2:40 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board has increased profit distribution targets for the coming three financial years by $6 million, forecasting a total return of $412 million to the country’s racing industry to July 31, 2015. More >>
Solid year delivers results for racing industry
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 2:57 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board has announced a final distribution of $133 million to the country’s racing industry in 2011/12. The distribution from the TAB betting operation to the three Racing Codes – New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, Harness ... More >>
Executive change to lead racing industry growth
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 3:55 pm | NZ Racing Board
Major changes have been made to the New Zealand Racing Board’s executive team to lead the growth of the country’s racing industry. NZ Racing Board Chief Executive Chris Bayliss said the appointment of four highly-regarded New Zealand business professionals ... More >>
New season, new look for Trackside in milestone year
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 11:42 am | NZ Racing Board
The start of the new racing season kicks off a milestone year for Trackside as it counts down to its 20th anniversary of broadcasting in early November. “The 20th anniversary gives us the opportunity to give Trackside a bit of makeover,” said ... More >>
Full season of Monday gallops confirmed
Monday, 23 July 2012, 10:22 am | NZ Racing Board
A full season of Monday thoroughbred racing meetings is one of the notable aspects of the new season’s racing calendar. The 2012/13 calendar has been released by the New Zealand Racing Board following consultation with NZ Thoroughbred Racing, ... More >>