Welcome
Ritchie Murray Racing is proudly one of New Zealand’s most successful thoroughbred training operations located in the heart of
thoroughbred racing in Cambridge.
The widely respected horsemen continue a family legacy of conditioning horses to the elite level with tremendous success as many of their owners attest.
Their attention to detail, friendly communication, an impressive scorecard of results, has helped SRR build an enviable reputation.
NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER THOROUGHBRED RACING STABLE
EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY & VALUE
First Class Facilities
Including purpose-built stables, training tracks, and a serene farm environment, ensuring horses receive optimal care and development.
pride, passion and purpose
Ritchie Murray Racing is home to multiple Group 1 winners and has earned a reputation for producing over 300 winners, including some of New Zealand’s finest horses.
FAMILY-OWNED OPERATION
The widely respected horsemen continues a family legacy of training horses with tremendous success throughout New Zealand and Australia.
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LATEST NEWS
Tajana ready to further press Classic claims
Fresh is best for top quality three-year-old Tajana who has thrived since her impressive return to competition last month. The Oaks Stud-bred and raced daughter of Darci Brahma was a resuming winner of the Gr.3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) ahead of a second-up...
Tajana makes brilliant return in Breeder’s Stakes.
The Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) has often been the one that got away for Shaune Ritchie, but Tajana’s superb first-up performance at Ruakaka on Saturday has the Cambridge trainer dreaming of a breakthrough in the Riccarton classic. A last-to-first triumph in...
Tuxedo makes statement with powerful 4yo debut.
Tuxedo held his own against the best of his generation as a three-year-old last season, and a spectacular first-up performance at Ruakaka on Saturday suggested that he might be about to make the next step at four. The Tivaci gelding outclassed his opposition in the...
Ownership
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Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Time | Race | Track | Fields/Form | |
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Acceptances |
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| Dream Maker | Nov 04, 2025 | 01:32 PM | 3 - Barfoot & Thompson Mdn | Ellerslie | Field | |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepheti | Oct 22, 2025 | 9 - The George Abernethy & Associates Hcp (70) | Te Aroha | 0.80 | Joe Doyle |
| Transcend | Sep 27, 2025 | 4 - Am Roofing Spec Mdn | Te Rapa | 4.00 | G Rooke |
| Giveusawink | Sep 21, 2025 | 6 - Frac Club Mdn Hwt | Te Aroha | 0.80 | J K Riddell |
| Tempest Moon | Sep 21, 2025 | 2 - Waitoa Haulage Mdn | Te Aroha | 0.00 | Abhay Sessa |
| Tajana | Sep 20, 2025 | 8 - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase | Ellerslie | 0.10 | G Rooke |
| Transcend | Sep 03, 2025 | 3 - The Homestead Sports Bar & Bistro Mdn | Ruakaka | 0.80 | G Rooke |
| Tajana | Aug 16, 2025 | 6 - Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders Stakes | Ruakaka | 0.80 | W F Pinn |
| Tuxedo | Aug 16, 2025 | 4 - Hello Youmzain – Champion Nz First Season Sire H | Ruakaka | 3.30 | M J Mc Nab |
| Love The Sort | Jun 18, 2025 | 1 - Waipa Earthworks Mdn | Cambridge Synthetic | 2.00 | Rihaan Goyaram |
| Hot Line Bling | Jun 18, 2025 | 6 - Manning Investments Hcp (60) | Cambridge Synthetic | 0.20 | Rihaan Goyaram |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vento D'argento | Nov 02, 2025 | 4 - Blooming Candles Mdn | Woodville | 5 | 1.80 | J K Riddell |
| Transcend | Nov 01, 2025 | 3 - Precise Air (bm78) | Royal Randwick | 2 | 1.40 | Tim Clark |
| Rectify | Nov 01, 2025 | 2 - Epic Journeys 2026 Royal Ascot Tour Mdn | Tauranga | 12 | 12.60 | T C Moodley |
| Blackwaterfoot | Oct 27, 2025 | 2 - Keith Melville - Celebrating 37 Years @ Te Rapa | Te Rapa | 0 | 0.00 | Joe Doyle |
| Sovrana | Oct 25, 2025 | 3 - Tab Mdn | Ellerslie | 8 | 5.90 | W B Kennedy |
| Gate Crashers | Oct 25, 2025 | 7 - Auckland Co-op Taxis (bm65) | Ellerslie | 12 | 5.30 | J J Fawcett |
| Tempest Moon | Oct 25, 2025 | 7 - Nzb Airfreight Road To Jericho (bm82) | Riccarton Park | 2 | 0.30 | Joe Doyle |
| Dun Talkin' | Oct 24, 2025 | 6 - Bryce Revell Mdn | Pukekura Raceway | 3 | 0.40 | K A Myers |
| Dream Maker | Oct 22, 2025 | 5 - Donaghys Prodairy Mdn | Te Aroha | 2 | 1.80 | Joe Doyle |
| Turfquake | Oct 22, 2025 | 6 - Donaghys Saturn Mdn | Te Aroha | 7 | 3.00 | S R Weatherley |
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The Training Partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray
Cambridge 3493, New Zealand