THOROUGHBRED Show Horse Series

NZTR to sponsor Thoroughbred A&P Show Series

RAS is excited to announce that New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing will continue their commitment to supporting the Royal Agricultural Society by sponsoring the NZTR Thoroughbred A & P Show Series during the 2025.2026 season.

This sponsorship, to the value of $10,000, is made possible by funds allocated from the 1% levy on stakes which is used to support and maintain the welfare of thoroughbreds.

The series will include over 50 shows around the country, culminating in a finale at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in March 2025. Any show after 21 February 2026 convening a Thoroughbred class, points will go through to the 2026.2027 Series.

SHOW PARTICIPATING in SERIES – NZTR 2025.2026 – Web

Competitors are judged on conformation, paces and manners. Successful horses will show true thoroughbred qualities and will be required to gallop when room permits.

The first A & P Show of the season will take place at Matamata on the 12^th of October.

Note: Please ensure you read the conditions of entry before entering the class at your Show.

CONGRATULATIONS extended to the Series Points leaders as at 31 January 2026

1st – Tennesse / Anne Hjorth
2nd – Super Gun / Adrienne Van Den Berk
3rd = – Hushed / Vanessa Everton
3rd = – Entice / Stephanie Santo
5th = – Mini Coopa / Charlotte Waddell
5th = – Outfoxed / Sally Neal

Points update will be posted as the results come in from the Shows.

Hawkes Bay Show – https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D9aZRHSLT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

THANK YOU to NZ Thoroughbred Racing for their generous support to this class at RAS affiliated Shows/Events.

2025 Series Winner – Anne Hjorth and Longchamp

Congratulations to the 2024.2025 Series placegetters…

1^st – Anne Hjorth – Longchamp – 46 points
2^nd – Sally Neal – Outfoxed – 27 points
3^rd – Stephanie Santo – Entice – 25 points
4^th – Quaid Family – Balmain – 20 points