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Wellington R.C.

Home of one of New Zealand’s biggest thoroughbred race days, Trentham is an iconic Thoroughbred Racing venue in New Zealand. The course is located 30 minutes drive from Wellington, New Zealand’s Capital City, and the course is used for premier quality racing from October to July each season. The track itself is recognised by trainers and jockeys worldwide as offering top class racing and the term ’Champagne Turf’ was coined by a past CEO to describe the immaculate presentation of the track over the Wellington Cup Carnival every January. The Members Stand offers Wellington Racing Club Members superb facilities on race days while the historic Public Stand is often packed to capacity for its views of the Wellington Cup and Wellington Steeplechase. One unique feature of Trentham is the ’Figure 8’ Steeplechase Course, which offers a spectacle second to none in New Zealand Jumps Racing.

Parking:
Owners’, Members & Officials are permitted to park in the Leger Carpark on all race days subject to space and the Forecourt Carpark when available. Entry is via Racecourse Road. There is ample Public Parking available on Racecourse Road and surrounding areas. The centre of the course is open for parking on Wellington Cup Day.

Dining options from Café Style to Three Course Meals are available on all race days. Call 04 528 9611 to make bookings in the Terrace Restaurant with reserved tables overlooking the track that make for a sensational day at the races.

Corporate Boxes offer guests an outstanding day at the races with spectacular views, privacy and packages to suit individual desires. Call 04 528 9611 for more information.


Membership: 
  • Premier $150 per season (includes Guest Pass and access to Wellington Cup day)
  • Full $100 per season (includes Guest Pass however excludes Wellington Cup day)
  • Gold $400 per season (plus $250 for guest Pass)
  • Young Members (18 – 30 year olds) $75 (single pass only including access to Wellington Cup Day)
  • Sign up on-line at www.wellingtonracing.co.nz
Gate Entry Fees & “Member for a day” Passes: visit www.wellingtonracing.co.nz for relevant race day

Dress Regulations (Members Stand):
Gentlemen – The minimum standard is smart casual. Dress jeans & collared shirt are permitted. Ripped or torn jeans, track pants, shorts, running shoes, jandals, T-shirts and singlets are not permitted.
Ladies – Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable standard in keeping with the dignity of the Members’ Stand.

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Trentham

The track design is widely acknowledged as one of the best in Australasia, a fact demonstrated by the amount of world records broken on it over the years.  Home to Wellington Racing Club and staging a host of top races, Trentham remains as popular today as it was one hundred years ago with racegoers putting on their finest and enjoying the thrill of some quality racing.

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Racecourse Road
Trentham
Upper Hutt
T: 04 528 9611
F: 04 528 4166
E: races@wellingtonracing.co.nz
W: www.wellingtonracing.co.nz

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Functions/Hospitality: You can book Trentham for weddings, conferences, meetings, functions and balls. Take your pick from 50 hectares of lawns and landmark buildings. For further info, email races@wellingtonracing.co.nz

TRENTHAM TRACK RECORDS    
Distance Horse Date Time
800m Chantilly Rose [2yo] Oct-97 00:45.7
900m In Full Flight [2yo] Nov-97 00:51.4
1000m Super Easy [2yo] Dec-10 56.2
1000m Diamond Like Mar-03 00:55.2
1200m Our Maizcay [2yo] Mar-95 01:07.4
1200m Bawalaksana Jan-99 1:06.51*
1400m Elton [2yo] Mar-76 01:23.3
1400m Star Satire Feb-01 01:21.4
1500m Miss Is Brash Mar-03 01:28.5
1600m McGinty Jan-83 01:33.0
2000m Bakerson Mar-83 02:01.3
2100m Yes Indeed Jan-95 02:07.4
2200m Caruba Jan-78 02:12.3
2400m Interval Jan-97 02:25.5
2500m Freequent Mar-95 2:32.41*
2800m Lumley Lass Mar-77 02:54.0
3200m Daria’s Fun Jan-88 03:15.6
Hurdle      
2800 Aircon Oct-73 03:05.0
2900 Any Questions Apr-98 03:13.4
3400 Ricki Roo Jul-02 03:31.3
3600 Daylight Jul-74 04:54.7
Steeplechase    
4000 Free Park May-84 04:46.5
4800 Artic Heights Jul-77 06:16.5
5500 Bodle Jul-01 06:58.2
* National Record    

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