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Exclusive Rewards for Next Gen Owners

Next Gen makes harness racing ownership even more exciting with exclusive bonuses designed to reward owners, trainers, and breeders. Whether you’re competing in the Harness Million races or starting your 2YO campaign, these rewards are here to celebrate your success.

Harness Million Bonuses

$50,000 Bonus per Race

  • Awarded to the first Next Gen horse across the line in each of the three Harness Million 2YO races.
  • Total annual bonuses: $150,000.

Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the Harness Million Bonus, your horse must meet one of these criteria:

  1. Owned 30%+ by first-time HRNZ owners or individuals born after 1984.
  2. Trained by a Next Gen trainer.
  3. Sired by a stallion in his first three New Zealand crops.

2YO Second Start Bonus

$5,000 Bonus

  • Paid after a Next Gen horse’s second race day start during its 2YO season.
  • Distributed as:
    • $4,000 to the owner.
    • $1,000 to the trainer.

Eligibility Criteria:

Your horse must meet one of these criteria:

  1. Purchased at the 2025 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sales.
  2. Meet at least one of the following conditions:
    • Sired by a stallion in his first three New Zealand crops.
    • Trained by a Next Gen trainer.

Important Note: This bonus is limited to the first 90 horses that qualify annually, with a total payout of $450,000 per year.

How to Claim Bonuses

  • Ensure your horse is registered as a Next Gen horse during the 2025 NZB National Yearling Sales.
  • Work with your trainer or syndicate manager to confirm eligibility.
  • Bonuses are automatically distributed after eligibility verification.

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