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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

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...

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Tuxedo getting dressed up for summer racing

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...

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Kiwis seeking to recapture Jericho Cup

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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Ownership

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Upcoming Runners

Horse Date Time Race Track Fields/Form
Acceptances
Rybakina Jan 30, 2026 01:42 PM 2 - Erica Jane Mdn Te Rapa Field
Eye Candy Jan 30, 2026 04:42 PM 7 - Entain/nzb Insurance Pearl Series (bm65) Te Rapa Field
Dun Talkin' Jan 30, 2026 05:46 PM 9 - Gerald Shand Mdn Te Rapa Field
Bowman Jan 31, 2026 12:55 PM 2 - Myracehorse Mdn Ellerslie Field
Relentless Jan 31, 2026 02:42 PM 5 - Cloudsoft Accounting (bm65) Ellerslie Field
Esperanza Jan 31, 2026 03:17 PM 6 - Kingmakers Syndication (bm65) Ellerslie Field
Hot Line Bling Jan 31, 2026 03:17 PM 6 - Kingmakers Syndication (bm65) Ellerslie Field
Mahrajaan Jan 31, 2026 03:52 PM 7 - Victoria Racing Club Hcp Ellerslie Field
Andahar Jan 31, 2026 02:28 PM 4 - Harrisons Flooring Spec Mdn Trentham Field
Gate Crashers Jan 31, 2026 02:58 PM 5 - Momentum Consulting (bm65) Trentham Field

Recent Winners

Horse Date Race Track Margin Jockey
Tuxedo Jan 24, 2026 3 - Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Ellerslie 0.30O P Bosson
Tajana Jan 18, 2026 2 - Myracehorse 3yo Pukekohe Park 0.30G Rooke
Andahar Jan 06, 2026 5 - Whangaripo Valley Free Range Egg Cup Race Mdn Ruakaka 0.40Joe Doyle
Dream Maker Jan 06, 2026 1 - Northland Business Systems Mdn Ruakaka 6.00Joe Doyle
Relentless Dec 17, 2025 5 - 6 Jan - Trigg Family Fun Race Day Mdn Ruakaka 0.40E H Nicholas
Nepheti Oct 22, 2025 9 - The George Abernethy & Associates Hcp (70) Te Aroha 0.80Joe Doyle
Tempest Moon Sep 21, 2025 2 - Waitoa Haulage Mdn Te Aroha 0.00Abhay Sessa
Giveusawink Sep 21, 2025 6 - Frac Club Mdn Hwt Te Aroha 0.80J K Riddell
Tajana Sep 20, 2025 8 - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase Ellerslie 0.10G Rooke
Tajana Aug 16, 2025 6 - Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders Stakes Ruakaka 0.80W F Pinn

Latest Results

Horse Date Race Track Finished Margin Jockey
Tuxedo Jan 24, 2026 3 - Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Ellerslie 10.30O P Bosson
Tajana Jan 18, 2026 2 - Myracehorse 3yo Pukekohe Park 10.30G Rooke
Relentless Jan 11, 2026 6 - Trackside Gingernuts Salver Ellerslie 104.50E H Nicholas
Rybakina Jan 09, 2026 3 - Vets On Riverbank Mdn Otaki 41.60E H Nicholas
Vento D'argento Jan 09, 2026 4 - New World Otaki Mdn Otaki 98.10C R Barnes
Sprezzatura Jan 09, 2026 5 - Fastinternet.nz (bm65) Otaki 108.80A K Riddell
Giveusawink Jan 09, 2026 6 - Cavallo Farms & Chris Rutten Bloodstock (bm65) Otaki 812.00Liam Kauri
Dun Talkin' Jan 08, 2026 1 - Freshchoice Greerton Mdn Tauranga 74.90S R Weatherley
Dream Maker Jan 06, 2026 1 - Northland Business Systems Mdn Ruakaka 16.00Joe Doyle
Bowman Jan 06, 2026 2 - Aotea Electric Northland Mdn Ruakaka 44.30Joe Doyle

We have had horses with Shaune Ritchie for ten years and were drawn to the conditioner due to the high number of classic and feature races which Shaune had captured from his first days as a licensed trainer. Shaune (and now partner Colm Murray) are rarely without a good horse in the stable and we continue to support the team on a regular basis – I would be happy to recommend Shaune Ritchie Racing to any prospective owner.

Russell Warwick – General Manager Westbury Stud

Shaune’s horses are always turned out in great order, they’re well educated, fit and ready to race.

James McDonald – Jockey

I’ve built up a terrific relationship with Shaune and find him honest, his assessment of a horse accurate, the ride enjoyable and profitable!

Mick Dittman – Retired Champion Australian Jockey/ Owner

    The Training Partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray

    59 Racecourse Road

    Cambridge 3493, New Zealand

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