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Otago R.C.
The Club was first established in 1862 and moved to its present location of Wingatui in 1899. Whilst the majority of their race meetings are held at Wingatui the club does take one meeting each year to Central Otago (Cromwell) for one of the largest Christmas parties in Central Otago. Wingatui is the strategic racing and training centre in the Otago region and was awarded its first Premier meeting license in 2007.
Otago Racing Club - Membership
Otago Racing Club membership runs from the 1st of August until the 31st of July in line with the New Zealand racing calendar.
As a member of the club you will receive:
- 2 x membership cards (includes entry to all Otago Racing Club meetings at Wingatui and Cromwell)
- Race book on each race day
- 10% discount to all race day functions at Wingatui and Cromwell
- Access to the members’ car park at Wingatui on race days
- Exclusive members only bar at designated race meetings
- Monthly online supporter newsletters
- Reciprocal members’ rights at racing clubs around the country
Cost of membership:
Gold Membership: $100 (incl GST)
Corporate Memberships: $300 (incl GST)
Youth Members (under 30): $80 (incl GST)
For more information or to become a member, visit: https://wingatui.co.nz/membership
Contact details
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Otago Racing Club
Box 269, MosgielT: 03 489 6233
F: 03 489 3119
E: gm@wingatui.co.nz
W: www.wingatui.co.nz
Featured meeting
Cromwell Christmas at the Races - November
Otago Racing Club will once again host the ultimate central Otago Christmas celebration! There is plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day including fashion in the field, live entertainment, and a visit from the man in red himself! Located at one of the most beautiful and scenic racecourses in New Zealand your group won't be disappointed!
Melbourne Cup Day - November
This fixture is the Club’s highest attended race day with around 8000 people making their way to Wingatui to enjoy the local racing and the action from Flemington on the giant screen. The majority of the crowd are entertained inside marquees and enjoy great hospitality. The day appeals to corporates who have private marquees and also to students who come to the event to celebrate their end-of-year exams. Most years the student tent, known as the Makybe Diva marquee houses 500 people and sells out in next to no time.
Boxing Day - December
The Boxing Day fixture is the Club's largest family event. It is a feature license so good horse numbers are in attendance and the racing is good quality. There is also plenty of free entertainment and activities for all the family.
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Course
Wingatui
Wingatui Racecourse in Dunedin is home to the Otago Racing Club. It also hosts the annual fixture of the Beaumont Racing Club and Waikouaiti Racing Club. The course is the strategic racing and training centre in the Otago region and is home to around 120 horses. Wingatui stages the region’s Group and Listed races, the most celebrated of which is the Group 3 White Robe Lodge Stakes run in February at the Club’s Champions Day, Premier meeting. Significant funds have been spent in recent years on improving the facilities and grounds at Wingatui and the track can be considered one of the most modern and comfortable in New Zealand.
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Contact details
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Wingatui Racecourse,
285 Gladstone Road North,
Dunedin
F: 03 489 3119
E: gm@wingatui.co.nz
W: www.wingatui.co.nz
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Non-Race Day facilities:
Wingatui is a picturesque racecourse, with facilities that lend themselves to non-race day functions. The racecourse is also a busy and active function centre hosting weddings, conferences and functions. Many other community sporting events are run at the course, including Mud Sweat and Tears, the Edmund Cup cross country and numerous pony club fixtures.
Hospitality:
The Otago Racing Club prides itself on its hospitality. Every race day Trackside dining is available in the Winning Post Lounge overlooking the birdcage and adjacent to the Winning Post. However, on their major days such as Melbourne Cup Day, Boxing Day, Champions Day and Fillies Day the club offers numerous packages based inside the grandstand and also in marquees. Over 3500 are pre-sold into hospitality on Melbourne Cup Day. To view options visit the club’s website: https://wingatui.co.nz/function-centre
All meetings
Open/close| Date | Club | Meeting Name/Type |
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| Thu 26 Dec 2024 | Otago RC | Feature |
| Sat 18 Jan 2025 | Waikouaiti RC | Feature |
| Sat 8 Feb 2025 | Otago RC | Feature |
| Sat 1 Mar 2025 | Otago RC | Feature |
| Sun 16 Mar 2025 | Beaumont RC | Industry |
| Fri 28 Mar 2025 | Otago RC | Industry |
| Fri 23 May 2025 | Otago RC | Other |
| Sun 1 Jun 2025 | Otago RC | Other |
| Sun 29 Jun 2025 | Otago RC | Other |
Featured meeting
Melbourne Cup Day
This fixture is the Club’s highest attended race day with around 8000 people making their way to Wingatui to enjoy the local racing and the action from Flemington on the giant screen. The majority of the crowd are entertained inside marquees and enjoy great hospitality. The day appeals to corporates who have private marquees and also to students who come to the event to celebrate their end-of-year exams. Most years the student tent, known as the Makybe Diva marquee houses 500 people and sells out in next to no time.
Boxing Day
The Boxing Day fixture is the Club's largest family event. It is a feature license so good horse numbers are in attendance and the racing is good quality. There is also plenty of free entertainment and activities for all the family.
Click here for Event Details