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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

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
Blackwaterfoot Apr 17, 2026 12:15 PM 1 - The Clubman (bm65) Te Rapa Field
Lady Supido Apr 17, 2026 01:25 PM 3 - Engas Developments Mdn Te Rapa Field
Rybakina Apr 17, 2026 02:19 PM 4 - Grangewilliam Stud Mdn Hawera Field
Balvenie Apr 17, 2026 02:52 PM 5 - Hunter Road Stables Mdn Hawera Field

Recent Winners

Horse Date Race Track Margin Jockey
Emmy Award Mar 18, 2026 1 - Katie Walker – Property Brokers Mdn Waverley 0.60B Queiroz
Summer Schemer Feb 21, 2026 1 - Eagle Charters Mdn Ellerslie 0.10C J Grylls
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
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
Tuxedo Aug 16, 2025 4 - Hello Youmzain – Champion Nz First Season Sire H Ruakaka 3.30M J Mc Nab

Latest Results

Horse Date Race Track Finished Margin Jockey
Turfquake Apr 10, 2026 3 - Leica Lucy - Regal Lodge Mdn Waverley 30.50B Queiroz
Dressedfor Success Apr 04, 2026 1 - Entain/nzb Insurance Pearl Series 2yo Ellerslie 62.10G Rooke
Relentless Apr 04, 2026 4 - Myracehorse 3yo Ellerslie 98.90G Rooke
Andahar Apr 04, 2026 6 - Cambridge Stud (bm65) Ellerslie 117.20G Rooke
Emmy Award Apr 04, 2026 6 - Cambridge Stud (bm65) Ellerslie 1311.90Joe Doyle
Gate Crashers Apr 04, 2026 7 - Elsdon Park (bm65) Ellerslie 104.90Joe Doyle
Summer Schemer Mar 28, 2026 6 - Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes Trentham 811.70B Queiroz
Broughton Mar 22, 2026 1 - Kilgravin Lodge Mdn Matamata 89.40Corentin Berge
Dressedfor Success Mar 22, 2026 2 - Entain/ Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn Matamata 73.10Joe Doyle
Summer Schemer Mar 20, 2026 1 - Trackside.co.nz 2yo Pukekohe Park 20.40C J Grylls

Testimonials

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

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    The Training Partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray

    59 Racecourse Road

    Cambridge 3493, New Zealand

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