Racing

Our feature race day of the year is the Saturday in mid-July when the listed Westbury Stud Northland Breeders Stakes for 2 year-olds is run, along with the Oceanz Seafood Whangarei Cup - an open class race over 2100m.

The Westbury Stud Triple Crown Point series for 2 year-olds has the first leg in May, second leg in June and culminates in the Westbury Stud Northland Breeder Stakes in July. The owners and trainers of the horse on most points at the end of the series receive bonuses.

Race dates for 2010-11:
6th August 2010
25th August 2010
11th September 2010 (Fashion Fiesta)
29th September 2010
5th January 2011
19th January 2011
6th May 2011
25th May 2011
22nd June 2011
2nd July 2011
16th July 2011

September is the LJ Hooker Fashion Fiesta race day when a fashion competition is held in conjunction with the races. This very popular day gives patrons the chance to dress-up in their best racing attire and celebrate the arrival of spring. A marquee with catwalk is erected on the hill overlooking the race course. See Fashion Fiesta  for further details.

The 5th January Summer Festival Ruakaka races are becoming the highlight of many holiday makers summer. This day is unique in that it features both gallops and harness racing (15 races in all) plus loads of free entertainment for all the family. Over 7,000 people enjoy a relaxed, entertaining day out. See our page under Events (Summer Festival) or press the button below for more information. 
 

This season we have an additional Summer Festival date - Wednesday 19th January - with lots of family fun events planned.

 For race nominations, fields and results go to www.nzracing.co.nz