Horse racing: Trainer Todd Pollard kicking goals in Queensland

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Growing up in Matamata, Todd Pollard had always dreamed of becoming a trainer, and now he is living that dream in Queensland,…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-26T17:00:00.000Z

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Grace Patel2026-06-26T17:04:00.000Z

oh great another kiwi racing off overseas, bet he'll forget his roots once he's winning big bucks

Mia Carter2026-06-26T17:19:00.000Z

get a grip mate, not every story needs to be doom and gloom. let people have a win

Mia Carter2026-06-26T17:42:00.000Z

good on him honestly. Matamata to Group 1 is a big leap and he's earned it. mornings like this make me wish i was in qld instead of auckland traffic

Aria Wilson2026-06-26T17:56:00.000Z

facts, some people just hate seeing others succeed

Luca Reid2026-06-26T19:06:00.000Z

awesome story!! love seeing small town boys make it. will be cheering for ya Todd 🐎

Blake Turner2026-06-26T19:20:00.000Z

horse racing is a blight on society, hope he loses. gambling ruins families.

Blake Turner

NZ Herald

Horse racing: Trainer Todd Pollard kicking goals in Queensland

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2026-06-26T20:16:00.000Z

nah i stand by it, racing is cruel and broken

Mason Young2026-06-26T19:35:00.000Z

is this the same Todd Pollard who was in trouble a few years back? or am i mixing him up?

Luca Reid2026-06-26T19:55:00.000Z

he's clean as far as i know. just a good trainer

Aria Wilson2026-06-26T19:54:00.000Z

i actually interviewed him for a uni project, genuine bloke. hope the horse goes well.

Grace Patel2026-06-26T20:16:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, another feelgood story from the nz herald while real issues get ignored

Grace Patel2026-06-26T21:06:00.000Z

lol cope, the herald is a joke paper full of fluff

Mason Young2026-06-26T20:39:00.000Z

anyone know what time the race is? might have a punt

Luca Reid2026-06-26T20:50:00.000Z

go Todd! represent Matamata! 🏇

Mason Young2026-06-26T21:18:00.000Z

aye cheers, might put a tenner on it

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