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Central Otago R.C.
The Central Otago Racing Club race at Cromwell on a Friday late in November, two days before an Otago RC meeting on the same track. The Central Otago Club transferred to Cromwell in 2020 on the direction of Racing Industry Transition Authority after racing at Omakau (52 kilometres away) for some 135 years. The club, formed in 1883 was known as the Vincent Jockey Club until 1994. Cromwell is a 1600m track with a 350m straight and is utilised by the Otago Racing Club and Wyndham Harness Racing Club for one race meeting a year each. The racecourse is administered by the Central Lakes Equestrian Club who lease the reserve property from the Central Otago District Council. It is used for a variety of purposes. The club was founded in 1999 with funding from various trusts. A new grandstand and amenities facility was built in 2007. The Central Otago club has a membership of some 500, more than any other club in the Gallop South consortium, consisting of 10 clubs in Otago and Southland. The Central Otago club stages the Clare Memorial Cup, featuring a gold challenge trophy valued in the vicinity of $90,000. The Cup became too valuable for the club to insure and is now kept in secure storage. It contained $400 worth of pure gold when manufactured in England in 1929 and was named after John Clare, a stalwart of the club.
Central Otago RC Membership: $20.00. Includes:
- A Membership card providing admission to all race meetings in Otago and Southland and access to the member’s only facilities.
- 2 x Stylish keyring members tags
- FREE race books
- Complimentary drinks & nibbles
- Parking rights
- Voting rights
For more details and details on how to apply, visit https://events.loveracing.nz/centralotago
Contact details
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P O Box 8018,
Glengarry
Invercargill 9845T: 03 973-0111
E: [email protected]
Contact: Jo Gordon
https://events.loveracing.nz/CentralOtago
Featured meeting
Each year in November the Central Otago RC host their raceday at the picturesque Cromwell Racecourse. This is a relaxed, family-friendly affair with plenty of entertainment both on and off the track.
Course
Cromwell
December - Cromwell Christmas at the Races
Otago Racing Club hosts the ultimate central Otago Christmas celebration! There is plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day including fashion in the field, live entertainment and a visit from the man in red himself! Located at one of the most beautiful and scenic racecourses in New Zealand your group won't be disappointed! Many local businesses use the event for hosting staff and clients. Packages can be viewed at Wingatui.co.nz. The key races are the Queenstown Cup, sponsored for many years by AWS Legal and the Wanaka Cup.
Further information available at www.wingatui.co.nz
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Contact details
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Cromwell Racecourse
Queenstown-Wanaka Highway
CromwellT: 03 489 6233
F: 03 489 3119
General Manager: Grant Gaskin
[email protected]
Course Info
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Admission: $5. Free to all Otago and Southland Club members.
Hospitality: A number of packages are available.
All meetings
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Fri 29 Nov 2024 | Central Otago RC | Other |
Sun 1 Dec 2024 | Otago RC | Other |
Featured meeting
December - Cromwell Christmas at the Races
Otago Racing Club hosts the ultimate central Otago Christmas celebration! There is plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day including fashion in the field, live entertainment and a visit from the man in red himself! Located at one of the most beautiful and scenic racecourses in New Zealand your group won't be disappointed! Many local businesses use the event for hosting staff and clients. Packages can be viewed at www.wingatui.co.nz. The key races are the Queenstown Cup, sponsored for many years by AWS Legal and the Wanaka Cup.
Further information available at www.wingatui.co.nz