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.
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: