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 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...
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...
Ownership
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Upcoming Runners
| Horse | Date | Time | Race | Track | Fields/Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acceptances |
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| Hot Line Bling | Jan 21, 2026 | 03:20 PM | 4 - Race With Kylie - B.a.x Syndications Hcp (60) | Matamata | Field | |
| Broughton | Jan 21, 2026 | 05:05 PM | 7 - Vaughan & Debbie Nowell - Bayleys Real Estate Md | Matamata | Field | |
Recent Winners
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Latest Results
| Horse | Date | Race | Track | Finished | Margin | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajana | Jan 18, 2026 | 2 - Myracehorse 3yo | Pukekohe Park | 1 | 0.30 | G Rooke |
| Relentless | Jan 11, 2026 | 6 - Trackside Gingernuts Salver | Ellerslie | 10 | 4.50 | E H Nicholas |
| Rybakina | Jan 09, 2026 | 3 - Vets On Riverbank Mdn | Otaki | 4 | 1.60 | E H Nicholas |
| Vento D'argento | Jan 09, 2026 | 4 - New World Otaki Mdn | Otaki | 9 | 8.10 | C R Barnes |
| Sprezzatura | Jan 09, 2026 | 5 - Fastinternet.nz (bm65) | Otaki | 10 | 8.80 | A K Riddell |
| Giveusawink | Jan 09, 2026 | 6 - Cavallo Farms & Chris Rutten Bloodstock (bm65) | Otaki | 8 | 12.00 | Liam Kauri |
| Dun Talkin' | Jan 08, 2026 | 1 - Freshchoice Greerton Mdn | Tauranga | 7 | 4.90 | S R Weatherley |
| Dream Maker | Jan 06, 2026 | 1 - Northland Business Systems Mdn | Ruakaka | 1 | 6.00 | Joe Doyle |
| Bowman | Jan 06, 2026 | 2 - Aotea Electric Northland Mdn | Ruakaka | 4 | 4.30 | Joe Doyle |
| Emmy Award | Jan 06, 2026 | 4 - Kamo Club Mdn | Ruakaka | 6 | 1.00 | Joe Doyle |
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The Training Partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray
Cambridge 3493, New Zealand