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Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club
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The Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club, located 70 kilometres (40 miles) north of Wellington, has enjoyed a long, colourful and successful history since its establishment in 1886. It is the sole surviving Māori racing club in New Zealand; others having disappeared prior to the twentieth century.
Membership: Annual subscription from $40. For further information and to become a member, please visit www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz/membership
Membership benefits include:
- Free access to all parts of the course and stands other than areas reserved by the Stewards or officials for any particular purpose.
- A Member’s Guest Ticket, which carries the same privileges.
- Member’s Breakfast, normally offered on the morning of the season’s Group 1 race meeting.
- Central Region clubs will generally grant complimentary admittance to their Members Stand on presentation of your OMRC Members Ticket. Course entry fees may still be payable at the gate however.
- Free entry at Levin Racing Club’s race-days which are held at Otaki Racecourse.
Contact details
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Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club Inc
PO Box 13, Otaki 5542E: [email protected]
General Manager: Ben Jamison
E: [email protected]
W: www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz
Featured meeting
Family Day - January
Always a great family day at the races with live music, kids “Fashion in the Field”, a great selection of bouncy castles and other free kids activities. Whether you chose to take advantage of the food stalls or bringing your own picnic, this is a fantastic summer’s day with a tremendous atmosphere for the whole family. Under 18’s free.
More details available on www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz
El Cheapo Cars Group 1 WFA Classic – February
Group 1 Racing is always spectacular and is a great day out, whether you are a serious punter or planning a relaxed day out with the family. With live music in front of the public stand between races, this is always a great day.
Enjoy country racing this summer with the Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club. Under 18’s free.
More details available on www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz
Course
Ōtaki
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Contact details
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Ōtaki
[email protected]
General Manager: Ben Jamison
[email protected]
www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz
Course Info
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Eftpos: Facilities available in the raceday office
Catering: There are several bars and an excellent range of food.
Non-raceday events: The property is available for weddings, functions, trade shows etc at very good rates – just an hour from both Wellington and Palmerston North.
| Otaki Electronic Track Records – introduced 1998 | |||
| 800m | 00:44.7 | Mi Jubilee | 9/11/2004 |
| 1000m | 00:57.5 | Snapwood | 21/12/2000 |
| 1100m | 01:03.1 | Sea Minstrel | 14/11/2000 |
| 1200m | 01:09.1 | The Drummer | 13/03/2004 |
| 1300m | 01:15.6 | Special Call | 18/05/2002 |
| 1400m | 01:20.3 | Surface | 24/02/2000 |
| 1500m | 01:28.4 | Ambitious Owner | 23/10/2004 |
| 1600m | 01:32.5 | Altered Image | 28/11/2008 |
| 2000m | 02:00.7 | Kaapstad Way | 24/02/2000 |
| 2100m | 02:08.4 | Peron | 15/03/2003 |
| 2200m | 02:20.9 | Take Three | 26/05/2005 |
| 2300m | 02:20.8 | Rimu | 29/11/2001 |
| 2400m | 02:40.6 | Bitterpiece | 25/10/2004 |
| 2600m | 02:54.3 | Famous Flight | 27/07/2000 |
All meetings
Open/close| Date | Club | Meeting Name/Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Levin RC | Industry |
| Fri 26 Dec 2025 | Otaki-Maori RC | Feature |
| Fri 9 Jan 2026 | Otaki-Maori RC | Industry |
| Sun 8 Feb 2026 | Otaki-Maori RC | Industry |
| Sat 21 Feb 2026 | Otaki-Maori RC | Feature |
| Sat 11 Apr 2026 | Otaki-Maori RC | Other |
| Sun 3 May 2026 | Otaki-Maori RC | Other |
| Fri 10 Jul 2026 | Otaki-Maori RC | Other |
| Sat 25 Jul 2026 | Levin RC | Other |
Featured meeting
Family Day - January
Always a great family day at the races with live music, kids “Fashion in the Field”, a great selection of bouncy castles and other free kids activities. Whether you chose to take advantage of the food stalls or bringing your own picnic, this is a fantastic summer’s day with a tremendous atmosphere for the whole family. Under 18’s free.
More details available on www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz
Enjoy country racing this summer with the Otaki-Maori Racing Club. Under 18’s free.