BRACE FOR TAKE-OFF
Jumps Racing for 2026 is here!
As winter rolls in, New Zealand’s bravest horses and jockeys take center stage 🏇
Whether you’re a lifelong jumps racing fan or just discovering the magic for the first time, join us as we bring you closer to every leap, heart-stopping finish, and story worth following!
Saddling Up For Success - Portia Matthews
Every success story has its own unique twists and triumphs, and for last season's Premiership winning jumps jockey Portia Matthews, hers has been no exception.
Mark Oulaghan - New Zealand's Gentleman of the jumps
From humble beginnings in Woodville, Mark Oulaghan has become one of the country's leading jumps trainers, with unrivalled success at the Grand National Festival of Racing.
Jumps Legends On Show At Woodville
We were privileged to welcome back five very special horses to Woodville-Pahiatua Racing Club on Sunday, as these jumping legends led out the fields to honour their achievements on the track.
Kick Back, Kipkeino, Zed Em, Chocolate Fish and Volkswagin all achieved incredible things over the fences, and remain treated like absolute royalty in their lives after racing.
In Full Flight with Shaun Fannin
Shaun Fannin is a name synonymous with New Zealand jumps racing, and at just 29 years of age, he already has multiple premiership titles, Grand Nationals and Great Northern crowns to his credit.
We caught up with Shaun earlier in the season, where he shared insights into his introduction to the sport, his first ride, and that elusive first winner. As we saw last Saturday at Trentham, he's still a force to be reckoned with in the saddle, and now, in the training ranks!