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Racing Tauranga

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The history of horse racing in Tauranga goes back over 140 years when the the Tauranga Jockey Club was formed in 1873. The Government at the time handed over to the trustees’ reserve land at Greerton for a racecourse to be developed. The first race meeting at the new Tauranga Racecourse was held on January 8, 1874. Now run as Racing Tauranga Incorporated Tauranga Racecourse is considered one of the finest provincial racing venues in New Zealand. The racing club hosts 12 thoroughbred race meetings each year including some of the largest meetings in the region; with premier events in March, June and November as well as the hugely popular Christmas at the Races and Summer Festival race days. Hospitality can be enjoyed in a number of lounges on course including the premier Doncaster and Tokyo lounges, both with excellent views of the track. The newly built Champagne Terrace, a covered outdoor area adjacent to the finish line, is ideal for hosting clients, while the new Winners’ Circle bar provides a stylish setting for owners to celebrate their success. The popular Home Straight Gazebo Lawn is a more informal setting, ideal for family groups. Food is available on course.

For details on hospitality packages please contact Andrew Love on 07 578 6102 or via email at office@racingtauranga.co.nz
 
The TAB provides EFTPOS (Credit Cards NOT useable) in the main public areas and from the Secretary’s office.
 
Membership: Annual subscription $50
Includes: Free entry to all race days, access to the Members Lounge overlooking the track, complimentary race book, and reciprocal rights with Auckland Racing Club, Cambridge Jockey Club, Matamata RC, Rotorua RC, Taupo RC, Te Aroha RC, Waikato RC, Thames Jockey Club and Taumarunui Racing Club.

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1383 Cameron Road
Greerton, 3112
 
PO Box 3076
Tauranga, 3142
T:  07 578 6102
E: office@racingtauranga.co.nz

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Tauranga

Racing Tauranga hosts approximately 12 thoroughbred race meetings each year on the picturesque inner-city Tauranga Racecourse.
 
The Bayleys International Raceday in March is the Club’s premier day and features the Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy (G.2) race and the club celebrated the 50th running of this iconic race in 2021. The long-running Fashions in the Fields competition is also a drawcard for this event.
 
Racing Tauranga is home to a number of local trainers with on-site stabling and others travelling to use the training facilities six mornings a week.
 
The licensed venue has fantastic facilities available for hire, with a range of rooms to suit groups from 20 to 350 - perfect for weddings, birthdays, training days, board meetings and conferences. This versatile location also offers plenty of outdoor space for events.
 
On-site catering is available through top class caterers Food 101.

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1383 Cameron Road
Greerton, 3112
T:  07 578 6102
E: office@racingtauranga.co.nz

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TAURANGA TRACK RECORDS    
970 metres 0.54.04 Arose 27.02.93
1100 metres 1.06.10 River Belle 29.12.73
1200 metres 1.08.08 Kasman 31.03.01
1300 metres 1.14.32 Lord Phoenix 13.03.94
1400 metres 1.20.50 Tall Poppy 17.02.99
1600 metres 1.33.82 Society Beau 13.04.02
2100 metres 2.06.25 She Might Hula 5.12.87
  2.06.25 Secret Ace 26.03.88
2170 metres 2.10.11 Fatal 5.04.97
Hurdles 2800 metres 3.04.30 Bold Sam 19.09.81
Hurdles 2900 metres 3.22.40 Diamondsareforever 23.6.07
Hurdles 3000 metres 3.28.80 Tossa 11.08.73
Steeples 3600 metres 4.18.49 All Blessed 7.09.96
Steeples 4400 metres 5.12.40 Specialist 27.10.73
 

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