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Matamata RC
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Matamata RC
The Matamata Racing Club, located at the Matamata racecourse two kilometres south of the eastern Waikato township of Matamata, is a centre of racing and training excellence.
The Club hosts fourteen race meetings per season, including a Premier fixture in February and an October Feature raceday on their left-handed track.
The MRC also operates a busy and very successful training centre, with an average of more than 700 horses prepared on the course in any month of the year. In recent years the MRC has undertaken an extensive programme to construct four on-site stable barns, with 140 horses now accommodated there.
As well as Matamata's own schedule, the South Waikato Racing Club conducts its popular autumn race meeting at the Matamata course.
Membership: Annual subscription $45.00 includes reciprocal rights with Racing Te Aroha, Racing Rotorua, Racing Taupo and Racing Thames
Contact details
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Matamata RC
PO Box 22, Matamata 3440T: 07 888 8898
F: 07 888 6222
E: admin@matamataracingclub.co.nz
W: www.matamataracingclub.co.nz
All meetings
Open/close| Date | Course | Meeting Name/Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Dec 2024 | Matamata | Industry |
| Wed 22 Jan 2025 | Matamata | Industry |
| Sat 15 Feb 2025 | Matamata | Feature |
| Sat 1 Mar 2025 | Matamata | Feature |
| Sun 23 Mar 2025 | Matamata | Industry |
| Thu 17 Apr 2025 | Matamata | Other |
| Wed 14 May 2025 | Matamata | Other |
| Sun 15 Jun 2025 | Matamata | Other |
Featured meeting
J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes Day – February
The club’s flagship event is the J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes, a $110,000 race for two-year-old fillies. With a Group 2 prestige rating, the event is the richest 2-year-old fillies race in NZ. The Champagne Lawn is a popular location on this raceday, however seating is limited and early bookings are essential as the function sells out quickly. The day features Fashion in the Field and Boot Party promotions.
Admission is free, which includes access to the Ascot (Members’) Stand. Children are catered for with free entertainment, a feature at both of the club’s Saturday racemeetings.
December - Matamata Christmas at the Races
Matamata Racing Club is galloping into the festive season. Enjoy a grand end-of-year celebration with work colleagues, friends and family at our iconic twilight meeting. Land yourself an easy trifecta by booking a hospitality package – you’ll be treated to festive food, refreshments, and thoroughbred action second to none.