Kurow Jockey Club

03/01/2026

Thank you to Willow Glen Stud for their ongoing support to Kurow Jockey Club 🐎🥂

2 Willow Glen bred winners at Kurow.. Pure Jewel (10) above for Bruce Smith Eddie Low and syndicate and Miss Peebee for Michael & Matthew Pitman and owner John Pitman

01/01/2026

Congratulations Clearview Park Stud !

30/12/2025

In Memory of Ashlee Mundy - always in our thoughts 🪽🐎

30/12/2025

Cheers to our newest Life Members Fred, Jane & Hugh 🥂 🥃

New life members of Kurow Jockey Club

Tayler Strong

Jane Neave, clerk of the course for the Kurow Jockey Club for many years was accorded life membership today.

Fred Graham and Hugh Cameron were also accorded life membership.

They join Ron and Jen Williamson, Walter Cameron and Ray Coupland as life members.

New life members of Kurow Jockey Club frpm left Hugh Cameron, Jane Neave and Fred Graham

30/12/2025

29/12/2025

Royal Valour will contest the West Coast Steeplechaser Kurow Cup (1400m) on Tuesday.  Photo: Race Images South Wilson pair to tackle Kurow Cup Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 29 December 2025 Ashburton trainers Bevan and Robyn Wilson will head south to Kurow’s iconic meeting on Tuesday wher...

29/12/2025

The new year is fast approaching, and there is no better way to welcome in 2026 than heading to a race meeting near you! 👇

Kurow Jockey Club at Kurow, Tuesday 30 Dec
⌚ Gates open 10.00am
🏇 The first will jump at 1.00pm
🎟️ General Admission is $10, under 16s FREE
👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of country racing at its finest
🐴 Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/100063493635892 #

Taranaki Racing at New Plymouth Raceway, Wednesday 31 Dec
⌚ Gates open 11.45am
🏇 Race 1 gets underway at 12.52pm
🎟️ General Admission is $5
🍹 The Nation Bar is the place to be, get your $40 early bird ticket for the ultimate New Year’s Eve outing!
🍽️ Elevate your day with a ticket to the La Mer Lounge, an ideal option for those who wish to enjoy a superior raceday experience with brilliant views
🎸 The fun doesn’t stop after the last – Thoze Guys will be bringing the tunes for the ultimate after party
🐴 Find out more: https://newplymouthraceway.co.nz/new-years-eve-races

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing at Ellerslie, Thursday 1 Jan
⌚ Gates open 11.30am
🏇 Race 1 jumps at 12.35pm
🎟️ General Admission is $15, under 15s FREE
🍽️ Elevate your raceday experience with one of the various hospitality options available
🏆 Don’t miss the Gr.2 SkyCity Eclipse Stakes at 1.45pm, the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes at 4.05pm, the Gr.3 Queen Elizabeth ll Cup at 4.40pm, and the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile at 5.14pm
🏰 Fun for the whole family, FREE children’s entertainment on the Newmarket Lawn will keep the little ones occupied all day
🍭 FON will be serving up FREE candy floss from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Newmarket Lawn for that sweet treat fix!
🐴 Find out more: https://ellerslie.co.nz/new-years-day-races/

Riverton Racing Club at Riverton, Thursday 1 Jan
⌚ Gates open 12.00pm
🏇 Race 1 gets underway at 12.50pm
🎟 General Admission is FREE
🏰 Family-friendly fun with a bouncy castle and pony rides to keep the little ones entertained
🐴 There’s no better way to welcome 2026 than an afternoon trackside.

For more holiday racedays, visit https://events.loveracing.nz ☀️🏇

28/12/2025

🏇 RACE DAY CATERING – WE’VE GOT YOUR TENT COVERED! 🍴
Heading to the races? Let The Waitaki Hotel take care of the food!
We offer catering for your race-day tent and can drop it straight to you, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
✅ Fresh, delicious food
✅ Easy drop-off to your tent
✅ No stress, no cooking
Perfect for groups and to enjoy a day out with friends.
📞 Get in touch with the Waitaki Hotel 03 436 0650

27/12/2025

Discover NZTR’s premier racehorse simulator with insights from former apprentice jockey and NZTR Industry Training and Careers Coordinator, Brigitte Corban.

Make sure to stop by and have a chat on-course & jump on to see if you have what it takes to be a jockey!

27/12/2025

Marquees sold out due to popular demand😊 See you all soon!

27/12/2025

Countdown is on .. 3 sleeps to go.
Gates open at 10am.
First race @ 1pm
The Kurow Races are getting closer !

23/12/2025

Kurow’s track is looking superb for Kurow’s BIG Day 30 December ! Get your team together 🏇🏽🏇🏽🏇🏽🏇🏽🏇🏽🐴🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🥂🥂🥂🍻🍹🍺 ☀️