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
Tuxedo proves best dressed in Aotearoa Classic
24 January 2026 The addition of blinkers and a super ride by Opie Bosson resulted in Tuxedo taking out the first $1 million race on Karaka Millions night at Ellerslie, the Gr.3 Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m). The Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray-prepared...
Tuxedo getting dressed up for summer racing
25 November 2025 Group Two winner Tuxedo is gearing up for a busy summer, with the son of Tivaci given a quiet trial over 1100m at Taupo on Tuesday to help ready him for his looming targets. He had a pleasing three-year-old term for trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm...
Kiwis seeking to recapture Jericho Cup
26 November 2025 Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray took out the 2023 edition of the A$304,000 Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool with Nassak Diamond, and on Sunday they will be seeking to usurp their former stable runner in the marathon feature with Tempest Moon. Ritchie...
Ownership
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Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Time | Race | Track | Fields/Form | |
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Nominations |
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| Rocket Lad | Mar 15, 2026 | 7 - Bm62 Handicap | Yarra Glen | Field | ||
| Dream Maker | Apr 04, 2026 | 3 - Australian Derby [group 1] | Royal Randwick | Field | ||
| Tajana | Apr 11, 2026 | 3 - Australian Oaks [group 1] | Royal Randwick | Field | ||
Weights |
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| Tuxedo | Apr 04, 2026 | 1 - Doncaster Mile [group 1] | Royal Randwick | Field | ||
Acceptances |
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| Bowman | Mar 11, 2026 | 01:35 PM | 1 - Nzb Mega Maiden Series Mdn | Matamata | Field | |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Schemer | Feb 21, 2026 | 1 - Eagle Charters Mdn | Ellerslie | 0.10 | C J Grylls |
| Eye Candy | Jan 30, 2026 | 7 - Entain/nzb Insurance Pearl Series (bm65) | Te Rapa | 0.40 | S R Weatherley |
| Tuxedo | Jan 24, 2026 | 3 - Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic | Ellerslie | 0.30 | O P Bosson |
| Tajana | Jan 18, 2026 | 2 - Myracehorse 3yo | Pukekohe Park | 0.30 | G Rooke |
| Dream Maker | Jan 06, 2026 | 1 - Northland Business Systems Mdn | Ruakaka | 6.00 | Joe Doyle |
| Andahar | Jan 06, 2026 | 5 - Whangaripo Valley Free Range Egg Cup Race Mdn | Ruakaka | 0.40 | Joe Doyle |
| Relentless | Dec 17, 2025 | 5 - 6 Jan - Trigg Family Fun Race Day Mdn | Ruakaka | 0.40 | E H Nicholas |
| Nepheti | Oct 22, 2025 | 9 - The George Abernethy & Associates Hcp (70) | Te Aroha | 0.80 | Joe Doyle |
| Tempest Moon | Sep 21, 2025 | 2 - Waitoa Haulage Mdn | Te Aroha | 0.00 | Abhay Sessa |
| Giveusawink | Sep 21, 2025 | 6 - Frac Club Mdn Hwt | Te Aroha | 0.80 | J K Riddell |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
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| Tuxedo | Mar 07, 2026 | 6 - Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes | Ellerslie | 3 | 1.10 | Ben Thompson |
| Mahrajaan | Mar 07, 2026 | 7 - Trackside Auckland Cup | Ellerslie | 9 | 10.90 | D Yendall |
| Eye Candy | Mar 07, 2026 | 10 - Entain/ Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Final (bm72) | Ellerslie | 9 | 6.20 | Matthew Cartwright |
| Rocket Lad | Mar 06, 2026 | 8 - Ladbrokes Big Bets Summer Middle Distance Series | Racing.Com Park | 11 | 13.00 | B Kennedy |
| Blackwaterfoot | Mar 06, 2026 | 2 - Ryan Bradley - Bayleys Commercial (bm65) | Te Aroha | 7 | 9.50 | Joe Doyle |
| Nepheti | Feb 28, 2026 | 4 - Wayne (dicko) Dickinson Memorial (bm75) | Matamata | 7 | 5.30 | Matthew Cartwright |
| Smiling Eyes | Feb 28, 2026 | 5 - Dennis Hopson (bm65) | Matamata | 5 | 1.60 | R Hutchings |
| Esperanza | Feb 28, 2026 | 9 - South Waikato Rc Twilight Meeting - 11th March ( | Matamata | 9 | 4.80 | C J Grylls |
| Dun Talkin' | Feb 27, 2026 | 1 - Sandfords Transport Mdn | Hawera | 7 | 4.80 | J K Riddell |
| Tycoon Prince | Feb 27, 2026 | 7 - Metcalfe Real Estate (bm75) | Hawera | 5 | 5.60 | Jack Taplin |
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The Training Partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray
Cambridge 3493, New Zealand