Wellington Steeplechase Day
Join us for the excitement of Wellington Racing Club’s Raceday on Saturday, 15 July. Wellington Steeplechase Day is an annual event that takes place right here at Trentham's best and is dedicated to showcasing some of the best steeplechase racing in the country. This event attracts horse racing enthusiasts from all over New Zealand and beyond, and provides a day of thrilling racing action, Fashion in the Field, entertainment, and hospitality.
Being the off-season for the rest of the equine competing world, it’s also a favourite on the calendar for showjumpers, eventer and hunt clubs.
Featuring:
$75,000 Metroclad Limited Wellington Hurdles over 3400m
$75,000 Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase over 5500m
$40,000 Jarvis Plumbing & Gasworks Ltd Whyte Handicap over 1600m
$40,000 Vernon and Vazey Truck Parts Ltd Open Handicap over 1000m
$35,000 Fusion Electrical Duke of Gloucester Cup over 2100m
$35,000 Greyhound Racing New Zealand R75 Handicap over 1400m
$35,000 Rothley Partners R65 Handicap over 1400m
Meeting Detail:
First race: 11.00am
Last race: 4.13pm
Gates and reserved hospitality open: 10.30am
*initial race timing schedule is normally available approx 4 weeks from the event however final timings are not confirmed until the Wednesday of the week of the event.
Level 1, Members Stand
Desert Gold Restaurant
Trentham's terraced Desert Gold Restaurant gives you a stunning outlook and overlooks RACE Trentham's winning post. Your day at Trentham includes: Buffet lunch and dessert, afternoon tea, and racebook & pen, cash bar. For bookings fewer than 6 guests may require to share a table
Level 3, Members Stand
Corporate Box
Level 3, Members Stand with the best views in the house. What better way to entertain than from your exclusive Suite with spectacular views over the entire racecourse and hills surround. With ceiling to floor windows, a Corporate Box provides the most sought-after sporting views on offer. Your day at Trentham includes: Platter on arrival , buffet lunch with dessert, afternoon tea, racebook & pen, cash bar.
For our terms and conditions for booking and ticketing please click here.