Great to see the battlers of the NZ Racing Industry getting recognised!
https://www.ttrausnz.com.au/edition/2025-07-01/entain-industry-excellence-awards-recognise-new-zealands-finest-young-racing-talent
A few bargains, but based on what over priced stud fees?
I think a few buyers got some bargains including in that $5k & under bracket.
The usual nonsense though , 1st season sires making silly money.
So basically young people like going to the races to catch up with friends and party.
Very appreciative they did a study to under cover this would not have ever thought that was the case.
Next study owners like to own a horse because they mostly want to win races!
Far more important to look at initiatives to increase the foal crop than this, the major public perception will always lie with racing more so than breeding horses.