Waikouaiti Racing Club

14/01/2026

This Saturday see us host our annual race meeting at Wingatui.
Just like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors for Saturdays meeting!
First race is 12:25
Odds are now out on the TAB so get on there and back a winner!
See you on course on Saturday!

12/01/2024

It’s going to be a fantastic day of racing and family entertainment. Looking forward to seeing you all there. 🏇🥂🎉

11/01/2024

Six black type races, two Group 1 races and the return of Ellerslie! There's a lot of look forward to this weekend...

Racing Tauranga, Friday 12 January
⌚ Gates open at 12pm
🏇 Catch the running of the first at 12.38pm
🎟️ General admission is FREE

RACE Trentham, Saturday 13 January
⌚ Gates open at 11.30am
🏇 The first will be run at 12.40pm
🏆 There will be not one, but FIVE black type races contested! Deep breath now... The Listed IRT Wellesley Stakes will kick off the black type racing at 2.28pm. The Gr.3 Dixon & Dunlop Anniversary Handicap will be run at 3.06pm, the Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Levin Classic at 3.41pm, Gr.3 Mode Technology Trentham Stakes at 4.16pm and the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph will round off the black type racing at 4.51pm
🎟️ A general admission ticket will set you back $30 (and will see you singing along to Sir Dave Dobbyn after the running of the last). Sort yours: https://buff.ly/3ScZDDB
🎉 Eat, drink and get racy with The Grand Tour NZ, featuring performances from Sir Dave Dobbyn and Sweet Mix Kids!

Waikouaiti Racing Club at Wingatui, Saturday 13 January
⌚ Gates open at 11.30am
🏇 Race 1 will be run at 12.23pm
🎟️ General admission is $10 for adults, with those under 18 enjoying free entry
🏰 Free kids entertainment

Ellerslie, Sunday 14 January
⌚ Gates open at 2pm
🏇 The first race on the new StrathAyr track will be run at 3.31pm
🏆 The field for the Listed Gingernuts Salver will jump at 5.51pm
🎟️ General admission is FREE
🥂 Celebrate the return to Ellerslie in style and book a hospo package: https://buff.ly/3tRgL8z

For more racing events, head to https://events.loveracing.nz/ 🤩

26/12/2023

Don’t forget Waikouaiti racing at Wingatui.
Come along for a great day out!

15/01/2023

10/01/2023

Saturday is shaping up to be a ripper day!
First race at 11:45 so we will see you then!
The bus from East Otago is now full also which is awesome!
See you Saturday 👍

19/01/2021

Dee And Gee with the late Terrill Charles and Peter Corbett after her Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) win.  Photo: Race Images South Emotional win for Corbett NZ Racing Desk 18 January 2021 It’s been a tough month for trainer Peter Corbett, but some light was put back into his life on Saturday when ...

15/01/2021

It’s an absolutely stunning day here at Wingatui .
We’re all ready for our annual Race Day.
Tickets only $10 and kids under 18 years get in free .
Come and enjoy a day of family entertainment , great racing and sunshine.... don’t forget the sunscreen you’ll need it ☀️ 🏆🏇🥂🎉

12/01/2021

Three days to go until our race day at Wingatui on Saturday the 16th January.
All welcome ... tickets are only $10 and all people under 18 get in FREE.
Come and enjoy a great day of racing and free family entertainment. Bus leaving from Palmerston at 10 am with pick up at the Golden Fleece Waikouaiti on the way ... bookings essential.
See you there 🎉🍾🥂🏇🏆

10/01/2021

Not long now until our Race Day on the 16th. Make sure you secure your seats on the bus ...
We are providing a free bus leaving at 10 am from the Waihemo Lodge in Palmerston , stopping at the Golden Fleece in Waikouaiti and returning from Wingatui after the last race.
Bookings essential . Contact Lucy on 0272287078 to secure your seats.
Come and join us for a great days racing and free family entertainment.
See you there 🥂🏇🏆