Meeting News
Southland RC @ Ascot Park | Saturday 13 December
Friday Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Soft 5
Moisture Meter: 52.8%
Rail: True
Rain: 2mm Rain Last 24 Hours | 19mm Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: 10mm Irrigation Last 24 Hours
Weather and Track updated at 8.01am Friday 11 December
Thursday Afternoon
Weather: Fine
Track: Soft 5
Moisture Meter: 48.3%
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | 17mm Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: 10mm Irrigation Last 24 Hours
Weather and Track updated at 4.25pm Thursday 11 December
Withdrawal Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Good 3
Moisture Meter: 46.1%
Rail: True
Rain: 1mm Rain Last 24 Hours | 17mm Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: Irrigation Planned
Weather and Track updated at 8.45am Wednesday 10 December
Nomination Morning
Weather: Cloudy
Track: Good 4
Moisture Meter: 48.1%
Rail: True
Rain: 1mm Rain Last 24 Hours | 16mm Rain Last 7 Days
Irrigation: 12mm Applied Last 24 hours
Weather and Track updated at 7.04am Tuesday 9 December
Head Stipe - Mark Davidson 027 667 4598
NZTR in conjunction with the club may look to run a consolation ($25K) R65 1600m providing there are sufficient numbers at withdrawal time. If a horse gains a start the main race($40k) it must start in that race, or alternatively come out of both races.
The following races will remain untl 9am Wednesday 10 December:
OPN 2200
OPN 1200
R65 1600
3YO SW+P
OPN 2200
OPN 1200
R65 1600
3YO SW+P
Apprentice Riders:
Floor Moerman (a3) 021 275 761
Abdul Najib (a2) 027 468 7212
Amber Riddell (a1) 027 883 6778
Senior Riders:
Tina Comignaghi c/- 021 556 712
Mereana Hudson 022 347 9649
Billy Jacobson c/- 027 246 9699
Rohan Mudhoo 027 727 0693
Tina Comignaghi c/- 021 556 712
Mereana Hudson 022 347 9649
Billy Jacobson c/- 027 246 9699
Rohan Mudhoo 027 727 0693
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR TRAINERS & JOCKEYS FOR THE SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB
CATR RACE DAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 13
CATR RACE DAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 13
"Ascot Park Christmas at the Races is an R18 event meaning no minors will be able to attend the event even with parental supervision. The only exception to this rule is any authorised racing industry participants such as jockeys, stablehands, strappers etc. These employees will need to enter the course via the stabling area and call in to the Race Day office to receive a wristband that will identify them as an accepted minor on course. No person under the age of 18 years may be sold or supplied alcohol at this event.
All trainers, owners/syndicate managers with their name listed in the race book will receive a dedicated owner’s wristband at the gate or trainers can pick them up at the race day office. The wristband is your wallet on course and can be loaded with currency from the WAYVER Kiosk or the WAYVER Window on the First Level of the Main Stand, that will enable you to buy food & drink on course.
A complimentary race book and drink ticket is available from the race day office. Any currency on the wristband at the end of your day can be refunded either by visiting the WAYVER kiosk or visiting the WAYVER website after the event, online refunds are available until the 11th of January 2026.
Your owner’s wristband will give you access to the marquee village and main stand which is a ticketed location.
Your owner’s wristband will give you access to the marquee village and main stand which is a ticketed location.