Racing 27 October 2023 Taranaki Racing chief passes on the reins Carey Hobbs has been at the helm of Taranaki Racing for nearly four decades, but he has decided to hand over the reins as he quietly transitions into retirement. Racing 21 December 2021 Big changes potentially instore at New Plymouth Raceway There could be a significant change for New Plymouth trainers in the coming years with the proposed development of a $91 million multi-sport hub.