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.
STABLE UPDATES
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...
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Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Time | Race | Track | Fields/Form | |
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Nominations |
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| 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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| Blackwaterfoot | Apr 01, 2026 | 04:24 PM | 8 - Yourride Hcp (60) | Pukekohe Park | Field | |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Award | Mar 18, 2026 | 1 - Katie Walker – Property Brokers Mdn | Waverley | 0.60 | B Queiroz |
| Summer Schemer | Feb 21, 2026 | 1 - Eagle Charters Mdn | Ellerslie | 0.10 | C J Grylls |
| 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 |
| Andahar | Jan 06, 2026 | 5 - Whangaripo Valley Free Range Egg Cup Race Mdn | Ruakaka | 0.40 | Joe Doyle |
| Dream Maker | Jan 06, 2026 | 1 - Northland Business Systems Mdn | Ruakaka | 6.00 | 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 |
| Tajana | Sep 20, 2025 | 8 - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase | Ellerslie | 0.10 | G Rooke |
| Tajana | Aug 16, 2025 | 6 - Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders Stakes | Ruakaka | 0.80 | W F Pinn |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
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| Summer Schemer | Mar 28, 2026 | 6 - Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes | Trentham | 8 | 11.70 | B Queiroz |
| Broughton | Mar 22, 2026 | 1 - Kilgravin Lodge Mdn | Matamata | 8 | 9.40 | Corentin Berge |
| Dressedfor Success | Mar 22, 2026 | 2 - Entain/ Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn | Matamata | 7 | 3.10 | Joe Doyle |
| Esperanza | Mar 21, 2026 | 5 - Totara Lodge (bm65) | Trentham | 4 | 3.00 | Joe Doyle |
| Summer Schemer | Mar 20, 2026 | 1 - Trackside.co.nz 2yo | Pukekohe Park | 2 | 0.40 | C J Grylls |
| Emmy Award | Mar 18, 2026 | 1 - Katie Walker – Property Brokers Mdn | Waverley | 1 | 0.60 | B Queiroz |
| Rybakina | Mar 18, 2026 | 4 - Jared Brock – Property Brokers Mdn | Waverley | 2 | 1.20 | M J Mc Nab |
| Nepheti | Mar 18, 2026 | 6 - Conrad Wilkshire – Property Brokers (bm75) | Waverley | 6 | 3.50 | M J Mc Nab |
| Tycoon Prince | Mar 18, 2026 | 6 - Conrad Wilkshire – Property Brokers (bm75) | Waverley | 5 | 2.10 | B Queiroz |
| Andahar | Mar 14, 2026 | 8 - Bayleys & Elizabeth Towers (bm65) | Tauranga | 10 | 10.90 | Joe Doyle |
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The Training Partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray
Cambridge 3493, New Zealand