Tauherenikau Racecourse is a racecourse near,
Featherston
Featherston is a surname of English origin, at least as old as the 12th century. The link with "Featherstone" is probably not traceable, but people researching both spellings (and others such as "de Fetherestanhalgh") contribute to the collection o ...
. It is owned by The Wairarapa Racing Club
It is set in 110 acres of native trees.
Wairarapa Racing Club
The Wairarapa Racing Club was formed on 21 April 1864 and held meetings elsewhere in the province. Work began on the Tauherenikau Racecourse in 1866 and was completed in 1874. Its first meeting at Tauherenikau was on January 26/27, 1874.
In 2023 the Club has three galloping meetings, the New Year meeting on 2 January, a
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day ( mi, Te Rā o Waitangi), the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing – on 6 February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is regarded as the founding document of the nation. The first Wait ...
meeting (6 February) and Sunday 6 November.
Masterton Jockey Club
The Masterton Opaki Jockey Club was formed in 1872. Racing began on the Opaki Race Course on Boxing Day in 1885 with trains traveling from Wellington for the occasion.
On 12 August 1896 the name was changed to the Masterton Racing Club and on 23 October 1987 the last meeting was held on the Opaki Course which then became a training centre. The Masterton Racing Club now race at Tauherenikau.
[https://www.mastertonracingclub.co.nz/club-history.html]
In 2023 the Masterton club has one race-day on 26 March.
See also
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Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand
The racing of Thoroughbred horses (or gallopers, as they are also known) is a popular gaming and spectator sport and industry in New Zealand.
History
Thoroughbred horse racing commenced soon after European settlement. The first totalisator machi ...
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Trentham Racecourse
Trentham Racecourse is the main thoroughbred horse racecourse for the Wellington city area in New Zealand. It is located in the suburb of Trentham in Upper Hutt, next to Trentham Military Camp.
The races are conducted by the Wellington Racing Cl ...
References
Sports venues in the Wellington Region
Horse racing venues in New Zealand
Featherston, New Zealand
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