Race Day Information

Race Day:

Race Day is the last Saturday in July at Te Rapa Racecourse, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton.

What’s on:

  • Premier meeting with 8-10 races including the Callinan Family Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup
  • Members on-course betting voucher promotion ~ chances to win a $500 TAB betting voucher for the Gold Cup race and one of five $200 TAB betting vouchers for other races, courtesy of Waikato Busy Bees and the Taumarunui Racing Club
  • Members promotional prizes ~ second chance draws are held in the main lounges with TAB betting vouchers and sponsored merchandise as prizes.
  • Best Stallion, Filly and Foal ~ this is another generously sponsored event. Entry is free, our fashion police will come and seek you out!
  • Plenty of food and drink options and most of all a FUN day at the races.

Sponsorship:

There are plenty of opportunities to sponsor a race or a trophy. Have a whole race named after your company with plenty of other perks thrown in. Email for more details.

Corporate tables:

Tables available with panoramic views over the racetrack. Enjoy lunch and some refreshments and the best of winter racing.

Accommodation:

There are numerous accommodation options in Hamilton. We suggest you contact the Hamilton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre on 07 958 5960, email or visit their website www.visithamilton.co.nz. The Committee will be based at the Distinction Te Rapa.

Taumarunui Gold Cup

The Callinan Family Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup is awarded to the winner of the feature race

Punters Club:

Join in the on-course excitement by letting Ted McLachlan do the hard work for you and pick the winners with his $10 Punters Club. Get your ticket from the sellers around the course on the day or the raceday office.

Updates:

More information will be in the Taumarunui Bulletin nearer race day and you can also check out our Facebook page.

Member subscription year:

The membership subscription year commences on 1 April of each year and the subscription fee $25. Your swing tickets for the Members Lounge will be posted to you nearer race day.

Committee:

If you would like information about how to become a Taumarunui Racing Club Committee Member please contact Julie the Secretary: Ph (hm): 07 896 6776 Email: