The above photograph is a view of the Taumarunui Racing Club’s Jackpot Meeting held at the Waipa Racecourse on 29 July 1972.
The estimated attendance was 33,000
On course turnover $459,899
Off course turnover $630,959 1/2
TOTAL Turnover $1,090,858 1/2
Jackpot Investment (Previous) $139,509
Jackpot Investment (This day) $692,055 1/2
TOTAL Investment $831,564 1/2
Winter racing at its best
About Us
Our club holds a premier race each year, on the last Saturday in July.
The goal of our committee is to give you the best experience possible so we organise all the features which contribute to a fun day, great comradery and everything you would expect to be associated with the event.
Race Day
Race Day back at Te Rapa on Saturday 27 July 2024. This is a Feature Meeting with a full programme of races and of course the prestigious Gold Cup race. Thank you to our Gold Cup sponsor, the Callinan Family Taumarunui RSA.
Also on offer during the day – enter our fabulous Best Stallion, Filly and Foal event, food and drink options and most of all, a FUN day at the races.
Sponsorship & Benefits
There are many sponsorship opportunities at the Taumarunui Racing Club’s annual race meeting.
Sponsors include companies wishing to promote their business, individual sponsors with a love of all things Taumarunui, special occasion sponsors such as birthdays or reunions – anything at all actually! Contact us for more details.