Premier Racehorse Simulator

Come and have a go!

Introducing NZTR's new Premier Racehorse Simulator

Join us at your local raceday or event, to have a go on the simulator, and chat to us about the various career and education opportunities NZTR has to offer.

Matamata Raceday: Friday 20 December
Rotorua Raceday: Saturday 28 December
Taupō Raceday: Monday 30 December
Kumara Raceday: Saturday 11 January
Riccarton Park: Wednesday 15 January
Little River A&P Show: Saturday 18 January
Ascot Park Raceday: Thursday 23 January
Otago Taieri A&P Show: Saturday 25 January
Gore A&P Show: Saturday 1 February
Wingatui Raceday: Saturday 8 February

NZTR's Premier Racehorse Simulator

Come and test your skills!

Join us at trackwork to have a go on our new premier racehorse simulator, the first of it's kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

It’s a great opportunity to jump on and test your balance and trackwork riding skills.

Cambridge Synthetic: Wednesday 20 November
New Plymouth Raceway: Wednesday 4 December
Riccarton Park: Tuesday 14 January
Ascot Park: Wednesday 22 January
Wingatui Racecourse: Friday 7 February
Phar Lap Raceway: Monday 10 February

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About the Simulator

Hear all about NZTR's premier racehorse simulator from former apprentice jockey, and NZTR Recruitment Coordinator, Brigitte Corban.

Be sure to come and chat to us when you see us on-course next - about the wide range of career and education opportunities available in the thoroughbred industry. 

Come and have a go today!

Please note: You must be 10 years old or over, and under 65kg to ride the simulator horse. 

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Three News feature

The first of it’s kind in the Southern Hemisphere

Three News popped by to learn more about NZTR's Premier Racehorse Simulator. The mobile unit will be used to educate and attract new talent into the racing industry, and has a full calendar of events lined up travelling to schools, career events, equestrian events, horse academies and horse training facilities throughout the country.