Some of New Zealand’s biggest races will be seen live and free on the screens of Racing.com in January thanks to a partnership between Entain New Zealand – the operators of New Zealand’s TAB – and the leading racing broadcaster.
Feature races from four meetings will be broadcast on Racing.com showcasing the best of New Zealand thoroughbred racing.
The broadcast deal includes feature races from the Levin Classic and Telegraph Handicap meeting on January 13 at Trentham, the Thorndon Mile and Wellington Cup meeting at Trentham on January 20, and the iconic Karaka Millions meeting on January 27 at Ellerslie.
The lucrative Karaka Millions card includes the Karaka Millions 3YO and the Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic – both of which are ‘win and you’re in’ races for the All-Star Mile.
A twilight meeting at Ellerslie on 14 January, highlighting the return of racing to headquarters after a major refurbishment of the track, will also be broadcast on Racing.com.
“New Zealand racing is thriving right now, and we’ve seen their best horses continue to come to Victoria and compete at the top level,” Racing.com Media CEO Peter Campbell said.
“This collaboration will give Racing.com viewers a glimpse of New Zealand’s established stars, and the next big names emerging from New Zealand.
“Adding these premium selected races from New Zealand in January to our Victorian and South Australian racing coverage will continue our ongoing efforts to provide Racing.com’s audiences with premium racing coverage on any screen, or any device they choose to watch with.
“It also helps strengthen our existing partnership with Entain New Zealand, who actively promote and showcase our world-class Victorian racing to our cousins across the ditch. It’s a great win for us all.”
Cameron Rodger, Entain Managing Director – New Zealand, welcomed the opportunity to enhance the reach of New Zealand’s elite level of thoroughbred racing through Racing.com.
“We’re very lucky to operate a quality broadcasting operation in Trackside that will be able to work with Racing.com to really shine a light on the best there is in New Zealand racing,” Rodger said.
“The two feature meetings at Trentham are always fantastic. It’s exciting to have racing back at Ellerslie, and this year’s Karaka Millions meeting is going to be massive.
“With these four meetings being shared with Australia, we’re sure Racing.com viewers will gain a new perspective on New Zealand racing.”
