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.

The Mane Event - Cambridge RDA: Sunday 6 April
NZPCA Eventing Championship 2025 - Marlborough: Thursday 24 and Saturday 26 April
Careers Expo NZ - Christchurch: Thursday 8 & Friday 9 May
Careers Expo NZ - Dunedin: Wednesday 14 May
Careers Expo NZ - Palmerston North: Wednesday 21 May

For more information about the Tahatū Careers Expo NZ, visit: careersexpo.org.nz

NZTR's Premier Racehorse Simulator

Come and test your skills!

We welcome industry participants to come and 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.

Te Aroha Trackwork: Thursday 27 March, 7.30am - 9.00am
Pukekohe Park Trackwork Day: Thursday 3 April, 7.00am - 9.00am and 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Byerley Park Trackwork Day: Friday 11 April (timing TBC)
Apprentice School - Riccarton: Wednesday 28 May
Ascot Park Trackwork: Tuesday 13 May

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Learn more

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.