135th Wellington Steeplechase Day
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Experience the thrill of winter racing at its finest with the 135th Wellington Steeplechase Day at RACE Trentham! This prestigious event, featuring the Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase, brings together top steeplechasers, jockeys, and trainers from across New Zealand for an action-packed day of jumps racing.
A Must-See Racing Event
Steeplechase racing is a spectacle like no other, and Wellington Steeplechase Day is the perfect winter racing experience. As one of the most anticipated events on the jumps racing calendar, this day attracts passionate horse racing enthusiasts, punters, and equestrian sports fans alike.
A Favourite Among the Equestrian Community
With other equestrian disciplines winding down for the season, this raceday is a must-attend for showjumpers, eventers, and hunt clubs who relish the skill, endurance, and bravery of jumps racing. Join fellow equestrian enthusiasts in celebrating the athleticism and thrill of steeplechasing.
Featuring:
Wellington Hurdles over 3100m
Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase over 5500m
Meeting Detail:
First race: 10.45am*
Last race: 4.00pm*
*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.
Winter Best Dressed Competition
Join us for a day of fashion, racing, and winter festivities as we celebrate the season in style. This year's event will feature a special emphasis on tweed and tartan fashion, highlighting the classic and timeless appeal of these fabrics. We invite you to participate in our Winter Best Dressed competition, showcasing your creativity and style by incorporating these fabrics into your race day outfit.
Members Stand
Ultimate Members Lounge Pass - RACE Member
Upgrade your day, enhance your experience and enjoy the comforts and extras with an Ultimate Members Lounge Pass, this ultimate pass grants you access to the Wellington Floor, level 1 of the Members Stand, Racebook, Pen, Lunch Box, 2x drinks, $5 betting voucher and access to the Wellington Floor. This discounted rate is for current RACE Members only.
Members Stand
Ultimate Members Lounge Pass
Upgrade your day, enhance your experience and enjoy the comforts and extras with an Ultimate Members Lounge Pass, this ultimate pass grants you access to the Wellington Floor, level 1 of the Members Stand, Racebook, Pen, Lunch Box, 2x drinks, $5 betting voucher and access to the Wellington Floor.
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: Plated entrée , buffet lunch with dessert, afternoon tea, racebook & pen, cash bar. Please note for bookings fewer than 6 guests you maybe required to share a table.
Level 3, Members Stand
Corporate Suites
Experience raceday in style from our Level 3 Members' Stand Corporate Suites, offering the best views in the house. Entertain your guests in an exclusive, private suite with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing panoramic views of the racecourse and surrounding hills.
Prices start from $90 per person, depending on your chosen catering style:
Grazing Platter Drop – four servings throughout the day
Buffet Dining – arrival platter + buffet lunch & desert
Suite sizes & guest capacity:
Small Suites – 15 to 20 guests
Medium Suites – 20 to 35 guests
Large Suites – 30 to 50 guests
For our terms and conditions for booking and ticketing please click here.
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