Meeting News
Riccarton Park - North Canterbury @ Riccarton Synthetic | Friday 5 December RACEDAY
Race Day Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Synthetic
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | 4mm Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: N/A
Weather and Track updated at 6.10am Friday 5 December
Thursday Morning
Weather: Overcast
Track: Synthetic
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: True
Rain: 3mm Rain Last 24 Hours | 4mm Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: N/A
Weather and Track updated at 8.05am Thursday 4 December
Withdrawal Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Synthetic
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: N/A
Weather and Track updated at 8.31am Tuesday 2 December
Nomination Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Synthetic
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: N/A
Weather and Track updated at 8.44am Monday 1 December
Head Stipe - Veronica Fisher 027 444 1290
Apprentice Riders:
Liam Kauri (a2) c/- 027 443 1175
Triston Moodley (a1) 021 857 069
Floor Moerman (a3) c/- 022 354 2651
Abdul Najib (a2) 027 468 7212
Amber Riddell (a1) 027 883 6778
Liam Kauri (a2) c/- 027 443 1175
Triston Moodley (a1) 021 857 069
Floor Moerman (a3) c/- 022 354 2651
Abdul Najib (a2) 027 468 7212
Amber Riddell (a1) 027 883 6778
Senior Riders:
Courtney Barnes c/- 027 673 2282
Tina Comignaghi c/- 021 556 712
Leah Hemi 021 280 2370
Kate Hercock c/- 021 678 056
Billy Jacobson c/- 027 246 9699
Brandon May c/- 027 220 5457
Courtney Barnes c/- 027 673 2282
Tina Comignaghi c/- 021 556 712
Leah Hemi 021 280 2370
Kate Hercock c/- 021 678 056
Billy Jacobson c/- 027 246 9699
Brandon May c/- 027 220 5457
ACCESS TO SADDLING ENCLOSURE
Following consultation with the New Zealand Trainers’ Association & Racing Clubs, it has been agreed that entry to the Saddling Enclosures at all thoroughbred racing venues will be restricted to Licensed Trainers & Registered Persons. In conjunction with this directive, the minimum age for staff to enter these areas is 14 years unless a Stipendiary Steward has granted prior approval. In order to enforce this policy, Licensed Trainers and Licensed Persons must display their official NZTR ID card to gain access to the Saddling Enclosure areas on raceday.
Following consultation with the New Zealand Trainers’ Association & Racing Clubs, it has been agreed that entry to the Saddling Enclosures at all thoroughbred racing venues will be restricted to Licensed Trainers & Registered Persons. In conjunction with this directive, the minimum age for staff to enter these areas is 14 years unless a Stipendiary Steward has granted prior approval. In order to enforce this policy, Licensed Trainers and Licensed Persons must display their official NZTR ID card to gain access to the Saddling Enclosure areas on raceday.
Licence Display:
To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licenced staff wear their licence badges so that they are clearly visible at all times. Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licence badges so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licenced staff wear their licence badges so that they are clearly visible at all times. Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licence badges so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
CHRISTMAS CHEER:
The winning owner of each race on Friday will receive an Angus Meats Christmas Ham and the owners of the first three placegetters will receive a Coupland’s Bakeries Christmas Cake. The winning owner also receives a photo of their winner at the postrace celebratory ‘shout’.
The winning owner of each race on Friday will receive an Angus Meats Christmas Ham and the owners of the first three placegetters will receive a Coupland’s Bakeries Christmas Cake. The winning owner also receives a photo of their winner at the postrace celebratory ‘shout’.
CONSTRUCTION SITE:
Please note that the site of demolished Grand National Stand is now a construction zone as building commences on a new facility. The area is surrounded by a security fence.
Please note that the site of demolished Grand National Stand is now a construction zone as building commences on a new facility. The area is surrounded by a security fence.
SAUNA USE: The following conditions have been reached in consultation with the NZ Jockeys Association and apply to use of the Sauna at Riccarton Park Racecourse.
• There MUST always be at least two (2) people in the Sauna/Jockeys Rooms.
• The sauna is NOT to be used by ONE PERSON in the facility on their own.
• All cars are to be parked out on the driveway NOT inside the ‘Arch Gate’.
• The Jockeys Room/Basement area must be locked when leaving. It is not to be left open under any circumstances.
• Lights and heaters are to be turned off.
• A water cooler is installed to provide drinking water.
• Jockeys using the facilities are responsible for cleaning and tidying the sauna, showers, and toilets after use.
• There MUST always be at least two (2) people in the Sauna/Jockeys Rooms.
• The sauna is NOT to be used by ONE PERSON in the facility on their own.
• All cars are to be parked out on the driveway NOT inside the ‘Arch Gate’.
• The Jockeys Room/Basement area must be locked when leaving. It is not to be left open under any circumstances.
• Lights and heaters are to be turned off.
• A water cooler is installed to provide drinking water.
• Jockeys using the facilities are responsible for cleaning and tidying the sauna, showers, and toilets after use.
HORSE FLOAT ENTRY: Float Operators and Trainers are reminded that all floats are to enter Riccarton Park through the Steadman Road gate. The Racecourse Road entrances do not provide access through into the horse float containment area.
HORSE FLOAT PARKING: All Floats to use the containment area. Trainers and Float operators are advised that it is a requirement of the Canterbury Jockey Club Horse Containment Policy that all floats unload and load within the confines of the contained Float Park. Horses are not to be unloaded or loaded anywhere other than within this area.
HORSE CONTAINMENT – GATES CLOSED: Trainers and Float operators are reminded that all gates to the stables on Racecourse and Yaldhurst Roads are always to remain closed. Please ensure that your owners, staff and other contractors are aware of this requirement. This is a major safety issue as closed gates prevent horses escaping off the property onto the surrounding roads.
OWNERS PRIVILEGES: Owners’ privileges are detailed in the NZTR ‘Owners Letter’. Owners are invited to lead winners back to scale and retain the presentation lead.
OWNERS PAVILION: Owners are invited to join the Club and sponsors for a drink before their race in the LOVERACING ‘Owners Pavilion’ situated on the south side of the Parade Ring.
MOUNTING IN PARADE RING: None.
LICENCE DISPLAY: To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed onto the racecourse and into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licensed staff have their licences and/or smart phone readily accessible. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR 2025/26 SEASON LICENCE.