Find your perfect summer raceday

1 December, 2020
The days are longer, the weather warmer and the racing better than ever! With over 70 racedays throughout New Zealand this summer, there’s a day for all. For the work g

The four F's of Christmas at the Races

11 November, 2020
Save your Christmas stress for those last minute shopping trips and be the festive season favourite by hosting the hottest Christmas party of the year. Enjoyed by more than one million happy part

What’s on this Melbourne Cup Day?

31 October, 2020
Our favourite Tuesday of the year is fast approaching and while things will be a little quieter across the ditch, there is PLENTY on here in New Zealand. Lock in that leave, rally the crew a

The Melbourne Cup: Six conversation starters to help you sound like an expert

27 October, 2020
Racing isn’t your specialty, but your work is having a Melbourne Cup sweepstake and you want to sound somewhat knowledgeable? We’ve got you! Check out our six conversation starte

Road to The Ned Prix de Fashion: Who, what, where, when and why?

14 October, 2020
To put it into racing terms, The Ned Prix de Fashion is a Group 1 event – it’s ‘the one’ they all want to win, with high stakes and an atmosphere to match, attracting

What Is Group Level Racing?

28 September, 2020
Auckland Cup Day, Derby Day, The Melbourne Cup - some racedays have a heightened feeling of anticipation and excitement around them. But why?

Take Te Reo Māori to the track!

17 September, 2020
Koinei te Wiki o te Reo Māori - it is Māori language week! As one of our three national languages, the opportunity to learn Te Reo Māori is a unique and special part of be

Six things to know: Bostock New Zealand Spring Racing Carnival

31 August, 2020
1. They say good things come in threes and that couldn’t be truer for the Bostock New Zealand Spring Racing Carnival, which is made up of three stunning

Winter Fashion at the races

7 August, 2020
Winter at the races: your need-to-knows With winter racing in full swing, fashion stylist and Fashion in the Field enthusiast Angela Stone discusses what to wea

Celebrating 42 Years of Jockey Equality

15 July, 2020
On July 15, 1978 four women rode out onto the Trentham and Waimate racecourses to compete against men for the first time in New Zealand history. This was a huge milestone; until 1970 females