Ruakaka Racing

13/01/2022

29/12/2021

Zelenski will contest the PGG Wrightson Kurow Cup (1400m) on Thursday.  Photo: Trish Dunell Rae missing South Island Christmas scene NZ Racing Desk 29 December 2021 For the first time in a decade the Christmas and New Year racing action in the South Island will be missing the presence of trainer Ke...

02/12/2021

27/11/2021

Good to see ex Ruakaka trained winner at Caulfield today. Loves two miles.

Two-mile pedigree showcased in last stride Sandown Cup success on Saturday

26/11/2021

NZTR transition to COVID Protection Framework NZTR 26 November 2021 There is one thing which will be vital for those expecting to attend a race or trial meeting from Friday, 3 December. The government’s My Vaccine Pass will be essential for anyone wanting to get on course as racing clubs move to o...

26/11/2021

NZTR seeks feedback regarding new initiatives NZTR 22 October 2021 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is seeking stakeholder feedback on a variety of new initiatives designed to improve the racing product and boost returns to participants. The features of the Directions paper include plans to in...

25/11/2021

Is your submission ready?

NZTR has proposed a number of initiatives for 2022 and general plans about what venues will be supported into the future with significant capital upgrading at several venues. Not sure the plan solves the over capitalisation and under-utilisation that was the basis of closing several of the small clubs/venues.

It appears that the Australian hierarchy of metropolitan, provincial and community clubs’ classifications will be adopted with stakes levels following that tiered approach.
NZTR has requested feedback by the end of November on their suggestions which can viewed at

NZTR seeks feedback regarding new initiatives NZTR 22 October 2021 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is seeking stakeholder feedback on a variety of new initiatives designed to improve the racing product and boost returns to participants. The features of the Directions paper include plans to in...

25/11/2021

GET TESTED AT RACECOURSE - UNLINKED CASE .......

Ruakākā Racecourse, POP UP Testing, Peter Snell Road, Ruakākā

OPEN TODAY 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Other: Open 25 Nov (2:30 PM – 6:00 PM).
Open 26 Nov (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
Open 27 Nov (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
Open 28 Nov (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
Open 29 Nov (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM).

20/11/2021

NZTR Covid Update NZTR 19 November 2021 Following the government’s recent announcement about the move to its proposed Traffic Light framework (COVID-19 Protection Framework) NZTR has consulted with clubs regarding the need for vaccination certificates at their events. Clubs have clearly indicated ...

03/11/2021

New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 National Yearling Sales have been moved to March.  Photo: Trish Dunell Karaka Yearling Sales move to March NZ Racing Desk 3 November 2021 Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing pandemic, New Zealand Bloodstock has announced that its 2022 National Yearling Sal...