Industry gets behind cyclone support

The thoroughbred industry are looking to provide some immediate relief for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in the Hawke's Bay region via a partnership between New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, Dunstan Horse Feeds and the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. 

Administered locally, the appeal will deliver feed to the region and be dispersed amongst those with equine requirements. While trainers and breeders based in the area will be first beneficiaries, they will also be supporting the wider equine community.

The amount of feed provided will depend on donations made which can be deposited into the following NZTR account: 01-0517-0063944-07 – please use "Cyclone Appeal" as the reference.

NZTR are allocating $50,000 to this cause.

Donations will be accepted up to 12pm Friday 24th February, at which time the funds will be transferred to Dunstan.

Jones appointed NZB Bloodstock Sales Manager

New Zealand Bloodstock has announced the appointment of Kane Jones as their new Bloodstock Sales Manager. 

Responsible for managing NZB's bloodstock interests, Jones fills the position vacated by Danny Rolston who moved to the Hong Kong Jockey Club in June of last year.

"Kane has continued to develop into an outstanding and integral part of the NZB team," Managing Director Andrew Seabrook said.

"He is very well-liked by his peers, as well as having immense respect from our vendors and buyers.

"We know he'll do an excellent job for both the NZB team and our clients."

Jones, who has been with the company since 2009, is excited by his new appointment.

"It's an opportunity I'm very appreciative of and a challenge I'm thrilled to take on," he said.

"I love the industry and am very much looking forward to leading the bloodstock team into the future."

Jones will take up his new role as Bloodstock Sales Manager immediately.

For bloodstock enquiries, Kane Jones can be reached by calling +64 27 274 4985 or emailing [email protected].