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Rotorua & Bay of Plenty Hunt
The Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Club race once a year in September at Arawa Park in Rotorua.
This meeting is the penultimate Jumping fixture before the final day of jumping action at National Jumps day
The excellent facilities available, including thermally heated lounges, serviced by the resident caterer, The Catering Company, ensures that the complex is in high demand for functions, conferences, rallies and displays.
Contact details
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Rotorua & Bay of Plenty Hunt
Box 1049, RotoruaT: 07 348 0056
F: 07 346 2042
E: fitzpatricks@xtra.co.nz
Featured meeting
September
This meeting is the penultimate Jumping fixture before the final day of jumping action at National Jumps day
Course
Arawa Park
Arawa Park, located in the heart of Rotorua City, is the home venue for Racing Rotorua, Rotorua & BOP Hunt Club. The course boasts an excellent level of lounges, bar and betting facilities, with all patrons having free access to the main grandstand area.
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Contact details
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Fenton Street
RotoruaT: 07 348 2024
F: 07 348 0350
E: racingrotorua@xtra.co.nz
W: www.arawapark.co.nz
Course Info
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Hospitality/Functions: Lounges are available for private corporate hosting at all racemeetings. The excellent facilities available, including thermally heated lounges, are serviced by a resident caterer, The Catering Company, which ensures that the complex is in high demand for functions, conferences, rallies and displays.
Children: There's free entertainment at all Saturday or Holiday meetings.
| ROTORUA TRACK RECORDS | ||||
| DIST. | TIME | HORSE | WGH | YEAR |
| TWO YEAR OLDS | ||||
| 990m | 57.2 | SNAP | 54 | 1993 |
| 1000m | 59.68 | POWER CHIEF | 55.5 | 1987 |
| 1100m | 01:05.4 | HEXAGONAL | 53 | 1984 |
| 1150m | 01:07.7 | DISCO LIGHT | 56.5 | 1990 |
| FLYING START | ||||
| 1100m | 01:02.5 | SO BAY | 54 | 1985 |
| FLAT RACES | ||||
| 1100m | 01:04.6 | ENHANCER | 55 | 1991 |
| 1200m | 01:09.7 | SILVER NYMPH | 54.5 | 1980 |
| 1400m | 01:21.5 | ENSIGN EWART | 51 | 1993 |
| 1550m | 01:32.7 | ICED GEM | 55 | 1994 |
| 1900m | 01:53.7 | SHUGAR | 56 | 1990 |
| 2200m | 02:12.8 | ROYAL GRIT | 54.5 | 1987 |
| 2300m | 02:26.0 | CONVINCING | 53 | 2005 |
| 2700m | 02:49.3 | ZIC ZAC BLITZ | 61 | 1991 |
| STEEPLECHASES | ||||
| 4000m | 04:42.1 | DONEGAL | 62.25 | 1993 |
| 4200m | 04:57.2 | KANAMINT | 58 | 1983 |
| HURDLES | ||||
| 2800m | 3;04.00 | JO AR | 57 | 1977 |
| 2900m | 03:13.1 | HARDING | 63 | 1998 |
| SINCE TRACK RECONSTRUCTION IN 2008 | ||||
| 1200m | 01:10.3 | ONESWANSTONSTREET | 54.5 | 2009 |
| 1400m | 01:22.3 | HEREDITY | 58 | 2010 |
| 1560m | 01:31.7 | HEREDITY | 56 | 2009 |
| 1950m | 01:57.0 | TOUCH OF SPARK | 55.5 | 2009 |
| 2200m | 02:13.8 | PACIFIC ROSE | 55.5 | 2009 |
| 3000m | 3.26.57 | SPEEDUP | 64.5 | 2010 |
| HURDLES | ||||
| 2800m | 3.18.27 | SAHARA SUNSET | 63 | 2010 |
| 3500M | 4.11.37 | VIVALDI’S GONE | 61.5 | 2010 |
All meetings
Open/close| Date | Club | Meeting Name/Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 28 Dec 2024 | Racing Rotorua | Industry |
| Sat 10 May 2025 | Racing Rotorua | Other |
| Wed 2 Jul 2025 | Racing Rotorua | Other |
| Sat 19 Jul 2025 | Racing Rotorua | Other |
Featured meeting
Rotorua Cup
Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup Day is held in early May.
Plate Day - October
Featuring the Staphanos Classic and the G3 Sweynesse Stakes Race.