Clubs & Courses
Clubs that race at Hastings
Clubs & Courses IndexClub
Hawke's Bay Racing Inc.
The Hawke’s Bay racing scene is vibrant, with an exciting mix of races and events regularly taking place over numerous racedays at this attractive park-like setting of Hastings Racecourse. From family fun at our New Years meeting and gold fever in the Hawke’s Bay Gold Cup, to high fashion and even higher stakes during the Hawke's Bay Spring Racing Carnival. Hawke’s Bay Racing provides a unique blend of heart stopping entertainment, colour and pizzazz complemented by facilities and a level of service which will make your day one to remember.
Membership: Includes:
- Free entry
- Discounts on Stand passes
- Access to Members only lounges
- Up-to-the-minute information on racing events
Full Membership- $150.00
Over 65’s Membership- $95.00
Junior Membership- $30.00
Please visit https://hawkesbayracing.co.nz/membership for further details.
Contact details
Open/close
Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc
Po Box 1046
Hastings 4156T: 06 873 4545
F: 06 876 6488
E: info@hawkesbayracing.co.nz
www.hawkesbayracing.co.nz
Featured meeting
One of the jewels in the crown of New Zealand Racing is the Hawke's Bay Spring Racing Carnival held annually throughout September and October. The October day is the day that Hastings comes alive with race fever. With marquees stretched along the home straight, it is the place to be. With hospitality options to suit any group size, budget and style there is no excuse not to be there!
Join us for one of New Zealand’s most famous Carnivals.
For information on this event please contact Hawke’s Bay Racing on (06) 873 4545, email info@hawkesbayracing.co.nz, or visit www.hawkesbayracing.co.nz
Course
Hastings
Hastings Racecourse has an attractive park-like setting. Home to Hawke’s Bay Racing, the scene here is vibrant, with an exciting mix of races and events regularly taking place over 14 racedays throughout the season.
| Distance | Time | Horse | Date |
|---|
Contact details
Open/close
300 Prospect Road
HastingsT: 06 873 4545
F: 06 876 6488
E: info@hawkesbayracing.co.nz
www.hawkesbayracing.co.nz
Course Info
Open/close
What to wear: A tidy standard of dress expected throughout the year. Whilst smart casual is acceptable most days, on major racedays such as the Hawke’s Bay Gold Cup and the three days of our Hawke's Bay Spring Racing Carnival, racegoers are encouraged to dress for the occasion. On these days there is a minimum requirement of a jacket or tie for gentlemen using the Members Stand.
Functions/Hospitality: There is a range of facilities to accommodate groups of up to 350 people, with many views offering glorious views over the racecourse and Te Mata Peak.
| HAWKE’S BAY RACING CENTRE TRACK RECORDS | |||
| DIST | HORSES | DATE | TIME |
| 800m | OUR MAIZCAY (AUS) | October 1 1994 | 43.4 |
| 1000m | MI SIGNOR | October 24 1998 | 57.31 |
| 1100m | FULL CHARGE | April 20 1991 | 01:04.5 |
| 1200m | FALKIRK | November 22 2003 | 01:08.2 |
| 1400m | DARCI BRAHMA | October 1 2005 | 01:20.0 |
| 1600m | GREENE STREET | October 24 1998 | 01:33.6 |
| 2000m | CALM HARBOUR | October 2 1993 | 01:59.7 |
| 2040m | CENT HOME | October 2 1999 | 02:02.2 |
| 2200m | MR BROOKER | April 7 1990 | 02:13.0 |
| 2500m | ANNE CARINA | April 23 2005 | 02:35.4 |
| H U R D L E S | |||
| 2500m | CUZZIE BRO | April 23 2005 | 02:41.1 |
| 3100m | BODLE | June 24 2000 | 03:29.8 |
| S T E E P L E C H A S E S | |||
| 3200m | LORD KARAMAN | August 3 1988 | 03:54.2 |
| 4000m | NO SWEAT | June 28 2003 | 04:48.9 |
| 4200m | KANAMINT | August 6 1988 | 04:57.1 |
| 4500m | MAJESTIC BLAZE | June 17 1995 | 06:06.8 |
| 4800m | COZI KID | June 20 1987 | 06:03.7 |
Featured meeting
Hawke's Bay Spring Carnival | September - October
The Tarzino Trophy Daffodil Raceday launches the Group 1 racing for the season, bringing the big guns of New Zealand racing to Hastings to battle at one of the country’s stellar racing events.
Between the races promises plenty of action with The free family zone with children’s entertainment, live music, and a food precinct offering Hawke’s Bay’s finest outdoor catering offerings.
Get on-course for a great family day out and support a fantastic cause.
As the spring sunshine returns, the racing action moves up a notch with one of New Zealand’s highest-rated races, the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate.
This day is regarded as one of the pivotal races on the spring calendar - this year will be no different.
There are plenty of options of how to attend, picnic, members passes or premier lounge - click here for event details.
Tradition, fashion, style and heart-stopping racing unite in a glorious setting at Hawke’s Bay’s most glamorous day out – Livamol Classic.
Colliers Hawke's Bay Spring Racing Carnival takes racing to the greatest heights for the grand finale – Livamol Classic, Hawke’s Bay’s biggest race day – this is one that cannot be missed. Click here or event details.
The full racing calendar can be viewed here.