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New General Manager Wagering appointed

Thursday, 26 November 2009, 9:20 am | NZ Racing Board

A former head of Ladbrokes’ international operations, Martin Saunders, has been appointed General Manager Wagering at New Zealand Racing Board. More >>

Close to record turnover on Melbourne Cup

Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 10:14 am | NZ Racing Board

Kiwis got right behind the excitement of the Melbourne Cup with close to a record amount of money being bet on the race through the New Zealand TAB. TAB Racing Manager Michael Dore says turnover on the New Zealand TAB tote was $7.91 million for the ... More >>

Punters interest high in the Melbourne Cup

Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 12:38 pm | NZ Racing Board

The possibility of Australian trainer Bart Cummings snatching a record 13th victory in the Melbourne Cup has New Zealand punters lining up at their local TAB stores to be part of the excitement. More >>

Well-known Kiwis pick Melbourne Cup winner

Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 9:46 am | NZ Racing Board

The New Zealand trained horse Daffodil is being tipped by the politicians to win Australasia’s richest race – the 2009 Emirates Melbourne Cup tomorrow – whereas New Zealand sporting personalities are divided on their picks. More >>

New betting engine to drive revenue growth

Friday, 16 October 2009, 9:32 am | NZ Racing Board

The New Zealand Racing Board will install a new, state-of-the-art betting system called Typhoon to replace the TAB’s ageing Jetbet system by December 2010. More >>

Less than four weeks to go to the Melbourne Cup!

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 10:10 am | NZ Racing Board

It’s less than four weeks, or just 27 days, to the Melbourne Cup and Daffodil is still considered to be the best rated of the Kiwi trained horses to snatch victory in the big race. More >>

Tua-Cameron fight captures interest of NZ punters

Monday, 5 October 2009, 3:05 pm | NZ Racing Board

The Tua v Cameron boxing fight on Saturday helped the TAB to achieve its biggest turnover day this year, New Zealand Racing Board Chief Executive Andrew Brown announced today. More >>

New TAB TV channel to boost revenues for clubs

Saturday, 26 September 2009, 1:15 pm | NZ Racing Board

The New Zealand Racing Board will launch a new TV channel in time for the summer racing season, with the working title “TAB TV”, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Brown said today. More >>

Just six weeks to go to the Melbourne Cup!

Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 5:08 pm | NZ Racing Board

It’s only six weeks, or 42 days, to the Melbourne Cup and Daffodil is now considered to be the best rated of the Kiwi trained horses to snatch victory. More >>

French racing comes to New Zealand

Friday, 7 August 2009, 2:07 pm | NZ Racing Board

The TAB will begin offering betting on two race meetings from France every Tuesday night from next week, it announced today. Initially, the New Zealand Racing Board will import and offer betting on racing from two venues in France every Tuesday as ... More >>

New CEO For Equine Industry Training Organisation

Friday, 7 August 2009, 11:51 am | NZ Racing Board

The New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation has appointed Bruce Howat as its new Chief Executive. More >>

Racing Board moves to reduce impact of recession

Saturday, 18 July 2009, 3:51 pm | NZ Racing Board

17 July 2009 Media Release   New Zealand Racing Board moves to reduce impact of recession   In light of the current economic environment, the New Zealand Racing Board has moved to reduce costs to minimise the impact of the recession on the racing ... More >>

TAB offers betting on 2nd leg of US Triple Crown

Thursday, 14 May 2009, 4:27 pm | NZ Racing Board

Trackside Television will cross live to the United States this Sunday (17 May) for the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown – the Preakness Stakes. Run over 1900m, the US$1 million Preakness Stakes (NZ$1.57m) has attracted a stellar field, ... More >>

Two TAB customers collect $102,000 on Pools

Monday, 11 May 2009, 3:19 pm | NZ Racing Board

A Marlborough resident who invested $4 with the TAB last weekend is just over $102,000 better off after they correctly picked the 10 results for the TAB’s Rugby/Rugby League Pools. More >>

Board announces 2009/2010 Racing Calendar

Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 2:58 pm | NZ Racing Board

Following consultation with the three racing Codes, racing Clubs and industry organisations over the past six months, the New Zealand Racing Board has today announced the 2009/10 racing calendar. More >>

TAB offers betting on prestigious Kentucky Derby

Friday, 1 May 2009, 3:30 pm | NZ Racing Board

Trackside Television will cross live to the United States this Sunday (3 May) for one of the most prestigious horse races in the world – the 135th Kentucky Derby. More >>

New Zealand Racing Board appoints new chief exec

Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 4:34 pm | NZ Racing Board

New Zealand Racing Board chairman Michael Stiassny today announced the appointment of Andrew Brown as the Board’s new chief executive. More >>

TAB favours Danny Lee to make cut at US Masters

Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 3:06 pm | NZ Racing Board

The New Zealand TAB has installed a number of options on Kiwi golfing sensation Danny Lee at the US Masters golf tournament, which tees off at Augusta early on Friday morning (NZ time). More >>

Darren Tyquin killed this morning in a car crash

Thursday, 19 March 2009, 3:41 pm | NZ Racing Board

It is with great sadness that we advise that Darren Tyquin (Trackside Commentator) was tragically killed this morning in a car accident in Christchurch. More >>

NZ Racing Board announces half-year result

Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 9:30 am | NZ Racing Board

The New Zealand Racing Board has today announced earnings of approximately $67 million for the first six months of the current Season. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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