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The New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame recognises and honours those whose achievements have enriched the
The New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame recognises and honours those whose achievements have enriched the New Zealand
New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of isla ...
thoroughbred horse racing
Thoroughbred racing is a sport and Horse industry, industry involving the Horse racing, racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport – flat racing and jump racing, the latter know ...
industry.
History
TheHall of Fame
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's first group of honorees were inducted in 2006, and inductions are held every other year. The inaugural chairman was Gerald Fell.
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Induction dinner scheduled for 3 May 2020 was postponed. At that stage, three inductees had been announced: Mufhasa, James McDonald and Sir Peter Vela. The dinner was held on 2 May 2021 and nine new inductees were welcomed.
Horses
People
See also
* New Zealand Horse of the Year * Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand * Australian Racing Hall of Fame *Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honour those who have made a significant contribution to the sport of harness racing, harness and Thoroughbred racing, Thoroughbred horse racing in Canada. It is located at Woodbine ...
* United States' National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
References
External links
* {{DEFAULTSORT:New Zealand Racing Hall Of Fame * Horse racing in New Zealand Horse racing museums and halls of fame Awards established in 2006 New Zealand sports trophies and awardsRacing
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2006 establishments in New Zealand