Meeting News

Riccarton Park Synthetic - Canterbury JC | Thursday 14 May RACE DAY

Race Day Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Synthetic
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days
Weather and Track updated at 6.40am Thursday 14 May 
 
Wednesday Afternoon
Weather: Fine
Track: Synthetic
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days
Weather and Track updated at 4.20pm Wednesday 13 May 
 
Wednesday Morning
Weather: Overcast
Track: Synthetic
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days
Weather and Track updated at 9.09am Wednesday 13 May 
 
Withdrawal Morning
Weather: Fine 
Track: Synthetic
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days
Weather and Track updated at 8.45am Tuesday 12 May   
 
Nomination Morning
Weather: Fine 
Track: Synthetic
Rail: True
Rain: No Rain Last 24 Hours | No Rain Last 7 Days
Weather and Track updated at 9.31am Monday 11 May   
 
Head Stipe - John Oatham 021 725 550
 
Both the R65 1600m and the R65 1200 have been be divided into a Main Race $35,000 and a Consolation Race $20,000.
If a horse gains a start in the $35,000 R65 1600m and R65 1200 main race it must start in that race, or alternatively come out of both races.

The OPN 1600 has been deleted due to insufficient entries.

Apprentice Riders:
Kendra Bakker (a2) 021 0906 7247
Hayley Hassman (a2) c/- 021 147 7378
Floor Moerman (a2) 021 275 7619
Triston Moodley (a1) 021 857 069
Ohara Najib (a2) c/- 027 443 1175
Amber Riddell (a1) 027 883 6778
Ashlee Strawbridge (a3) c/- 027 450 8913
Jack Taplin (a3) c/- 027 454 4249
 
Senior Riders:
Courtney Barnes c/- 027 673 2282
Kavish Chowdhoory c/- 027 738 9120
Joe Doyle c/- 027 673 2282
Bridget Grylls c/- 027 673 2282
Leah Hemi 021 280 2370
Mereana Hudson c/- 022 558 3835
Brandon May c/- 027 220 5457
Brett Murray c/- 021 053 5729
Billy Jacobson c/- 021 678 056
 
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.
 
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.  
 
STABLE FACILITY FOR LEASE – RICCARTON PARK RACECOURSE
 
The Canterbury Jockey Club is offering a well-established stable complex for lease
 
Stable Block 5 & 5A at Riccarton Park.
 
This traditional (circa 1960) concrete block facility is securely fenced and ideal for a busy racing operation, featuring:
• 16 boxes
• 4 shelter sheds
• 18 yards (3 with shelter)
• Gear room
• Feed & hay/straw rooms (2)
• Hay shed
• Staff room + spare room
 
A practical, ready-to-go setup in a premier racing location.
 
Further details on licence terms, rental, waste removal and track fees available on request.
 
Applications close: 4pm, Friday 22 May 2026
 
Contact
Jim Langan
Racing Manager
[email protected]