4, 11 and 18 January 2025
NZCIS Wellington Cup Carnival
Marton Cup Day
Date Saturday 4 January 2025
The first raceday of the Wellington Cup Carnival kickstarts a showcase of New Zealand's finest horses, offering top-tier racing action, a vibrant atmosphere, and unforgettable moments.
Kick off the new year with an exhilarating day of summer racing at the prestigious RACE Trentham, featuring the Group 1 TAB Telegraph. Come along and enjoy free general admission or upgrade your day with our fantastic hospitality options!
See RaceInfo for the meeting here and event information here.
Harcourts Thorndon Mile Day
Date Saturday 11 January 2025
For the purist, this is an unmissable day on New Zealand’s finest summer racing surface featuring the Group 1 Harcourts Thorndon Mile. It’s also a perfect choice for those preferring a more gently paced occasion to Cup Day, with lesser crowds but still the enjoyment of wonderful summer hospitality and the treat of our time-honoured tradition.
See RaceInfo for the meeting here and event information here.
NZCIS Wellington Cup Day
Date Saturday 18 January 2025
Cup Day is one of the standout days of New Zealand racing and the jewel of the Wellington Racing calendar. Featuring a showcase of class act racing, fashion and finery – it’s summers hottest midsummer party!
Headlined by the infamous Group 3 NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport Wellington Cup and not forgetting the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes, it’s a hugely anticipated day on NZ’s finest summer racing surface.
Whether you’re into music, fashion or a bit of a flutter, NZCIS Wellington Cup Day is sure to excite, featuring thrilling racing, fashion, hospitality, and epic entertainment from international super act, Peking Duk!
See RaceInfo for the meeting here and event information here.