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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Know the course
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
TAB RACING CLUB 21003 May 2025 · Race 1 · 2100CURE KIDS MAIDEN 14003 May 2025 · Race 2 · 1400SKYCITY HAMILTON MAIDEN 12003 May 2025 · Race 3 · 1200MODERN TRANSPORT GROUP 12003 May 2025 · Race 4 · 1200METALCO 12003 May 2025 · Race 5 · 1200WAIKATO EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE STAKES (L)3 May 2025 · Race 6 · 1400PREZZY CARD MILE3 May 2025 · Race 7 · 1600PETER KELLY - BAYLEYS 14003 May 2025 · Race 8 · 1400DUNSTAN DAY OUT 24/5 MILE3 May 2025 · Race 9 · 1600MARSH RACING-GOOD LUCK "EV" 240026 Apr 2025 · Race 1 · 2400SADDLERY WAREHOUSE CAMBRIDGE MILE MAIDEN26 Apr 2025 · Race 2 · 1600CAMBRIDGE EQUINE HOSPITAL 3YO26 Apr 2025 · Race 3 · 1600CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY 2YO26 Apr 2025 · Race 4 · 1200HUTTON CONTRACTING 140026 Apr 2025 · Race 5 · 1400WINDSOR PARK STUD CAMBRIDGE BREEDERS STAKES (G3)26 Apr 2025 · Race 6 · 1200ALLIED SECURITY 120026 Apr 2025 · Race 7 · 1200TRAVIS STAKES (G2)26 Apr 2025 · Race 8 · 2000MANELINE CAMBRIDGE 140026 Apr 2025 · Race 9 · 1400SANGSTER - VRC DERBY WINNER 240013 Apr 2025 · Race 1 · 2400FORSMAN RACING 3YO13 Apr 2025 · Race 2 · 1200
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