Waikato, New Zealand
Te Rapa racecourse guide
Te Rapa is the principal racecourse of the Waikato, a region central to New Zealand’s breeding and training industry.
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A little history of Te Rapa
Waikato racing moved from Claudelands to Te Rapa in 1924. The venue developed into a reliable year-round course and remains the main racing base of Waikato Thoroughbred Racing.
What to look for in the form
Te Rapa hosts racing through the seasons, so compare runners on the expected going and over similar distances rather than relying on one raw finishing position.
Fat Tony says: Track knowledge helps, but it never replaces current form. Compare today’s distance, surface, draw and likely pace before making a call.
Put these in the diary
Major race days at Te Rapa
Waikato Cup Day
Legends Day
Foxbridge Plate Day
Great Northern Day
Form & results
Latest Te Rapa races
NUTRITECH 12002 May 2026 · Race 3 · 1200JONES TRUCKING HCP 12002 May 2026 · Race 4 · 1200WAIKATO EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE STAKES (L)2 May 2026 · Race 5 · 1400PGG WRIGHTSON GRAIN MILE HCP2 May 2026 · Race 6 · 1600JARVIS TRADING MILE2 May 2026 · Race 7 · 1600SHELL & COSGRAVE 14002 May 2026 · Race 8 · 1400CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY 240025 Apr 2026 · Race 1 · 2400CAMBRIDGE EQUINE HOSPITAL 3YO25 Apr 2026 · Race 2 · 1600BEYOND WATER 2YO25 Apr 2026 · Race 3 · 1200ALLIED SECURITY HCP 140025 Apr 2026 · Race 4 · 1400WINDSOR PARK STUD CAMBRIDGE BREEDERS' STAKES (G3)25 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 1200HUTTON CONTRACTING SPRINT25 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 1200TRAVIS STAKES (G2)25 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 2000TCL EARTHWORKS 140025 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1400THE CLUBMAN 240017 Apr 2026 · Race 1 · 2400FOY AND HALSE LAWYERS 210017 Apr 2026 · Race 2 · 2100ENGAS DEVELOPMENTS MAIDEN 2YO17 Apr 2026 · Race 3 · 1100NZB AIRFREIGHT 3YO17 Apr 2026 · Race 4 · 1200ZOE AND JAMES AT LODGE HCP 140017 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 1400POWER FARMING MORRINSVILLE 120017 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 1200
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