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NZTR is preparing to unveil a uniquely crafted trophy, named Te Puhoro.

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Introducing Te Puhoro: The New NZB Kiwi Trophy

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has unveiled a uniquely crafted trophy, named Te Puhoro, to mark a significant milestone in the journey towards the inaugural running of the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old horse race – the NZB Kiwi.
 
The governing body has commissioned a piece by renowned carver Deane Moreton of Moko Pounamu in Ōtautahi Christchurch, featuring a special design incorporating Māori imagery.

The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the NZB Kiwi - a race sponsored by Thoroughbred auction house New Zealand Bloodstock, held on 8 March 2025 at Ellerslie Racecourse.
 
Designed and crafted by Christchurch-based company Frontal Lobe, the contemporary Te Puhoro features a split Koru pattern symbolising swiftness, speed, and agility. In Māori culture, this design can also represent a storm or something tempestuous, mirroring the fiery temperament of a stallion.
 
A standout feature of Te Puhoro is the pounamu stone, carved in the silhouette of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The Hāpopo variety of pounamu is found near Big Bay in South Westland and sourced by expert carver Deane Moreton.
 
Reflecting on Te Puhoro, Moreton said “This has been a rewarding project, allowing us to highlight the unique qualities of the pounamu we selected and showcase it alongside other native materials incorporated in this impressive trophy.”
 
“The multi-layered effect is striking and represents whakapapa, the Māori word for ancestry and bloodline, which is of immense importance and a source of mana for Māori,” he said.
 
NZTR Chairman Russell Warwick expressed his excitement about Te Puhoro on behalf of New Zealand’s Thoroughbred racing code.
 
“This trophy will celebrate the best of our world-class breeding and racing industry, featuring a lineup of premier three-year-olds conceived, born, or sold in New Zealand,” Warwick said.
 
“It has been an honour to work alongside Deane Moreton, who sourced and carved the magnificent pounamu, and the team at Frontal Lobe, who brought the design to life.
 
“We also received strong support from acclaimed writer and poet Ben Brown, who guided us through the process, helping us name the special piece, as well as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei who blessed Te Puhoro in an intimate ceremony for Slot Holders and partners of the NZB Kiwi.”
 
Warwick also highlighted the significance of Te Puhoro as part of a broader initiative to enhance New Zealand’s Thoroughbred racing scene.
 
“We are thrilled to unveil this uniquely stunning piece for the sport of Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand. This is just one part of a series of new initiatives aimed at elevating the country’s first-ever Thoroughbred slot race,” he added.
 
NZTR has announced the highly anticipated slot race will take place on Champions Day during the revamped Thoroughbred racing Summer Carnival. The Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, the NZB Kiwi, will be held on 8 March 2025, with New Zealand’s premier three-year-olds competing over 1500m at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland. 
 
Watch the creation of Te Puhoro below. 

 

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NZB Kiwi
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
Contact: Emma Thompson

emma.thompson@nztr.co.nz

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4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

Isn't their participation subsidised?  That is they are not paying the full amount that other "investors" are paying?

Yes. They got their slots free. Didn't have to pay any auction premium. That's the 4 clubs hosting bonus eligible races. The CJC, ATR, WTR and RACE. NZTR also have a slot on a similar basis.

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15 hours ago, curious said:

Yes. They got their slots free. Didn't have to pay any auction premium. That's the 4 clubs hosting bonus eligible races. The CJC, ATR, WTR and RACE. NZTR also have a slot on a similar basis.

Wow !. very interesting & clever what Wexford are doing buying a slot effectively for their owners .

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  • 4 weeks later...

Imagine if Trackside put half the coverage and effort into  some local racing build up that they have in the Everest, I'm picking we will see this sort of overhype only on the NZB Kiwi here.

I'm already sick of hearing about this race.

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23 minutes ago, Huey said:

Imagine if Trackside put half the coverage and effort into  some local racing build up that they have in the Everest, I'm picking we will see this sort of overhype only on the NZB Kiwi here.

I'm already sick of hearing about this race.

I agree totally. I was watching something on tvnz+ last night and that everest advert popped up every few minutes. Must be costing a fortune. I must admit, I have virtually zero interest in the race. Its just an overhyped novelty event.

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7 hours ago, Murray Fish said:

wow, completely opposite for me~ can't wait for it :)

 

Each to their own. I much prefer staying races myself, so my highlight for the day will be the Caulfield Cup. And I do tend to switch off totally when something is overhyped. Still, it obviously works for them, and I don't imagine I am their target market.

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So, does this mean I can have $50 on I Wish I Win @ $6.50 and get my money back regardless of where he finishes? That seems generous though I won't be scrambling to watch the race live.

Place a Fixed Odds Win bet on I Wish I Win in The Everest, Race 7 at Randwick, and if he doesn't win get up to $50 back as Bonus Cash.

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5 minutes ago, curious said:

So, does this mean I can have $50 on I Wish I Win @ $6.50 and get my money back regardless of where he finishes? That seems generous though I won't be scrambling to watch the race live.

Place a Fixed Odds Win bet on I Wish I Win in The Everest, Race 7 at Randwick, and if he doesn't win get up to $50 back as Bonus Cash.

I don't think that they have offered me that. I must be a successful punter like that blowhard BarryB on the tiny channel in the middle.

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