Wellington, New Zealand
Trentham racecourse guide
Trentham is the historic home of the Wellington Racing Club and one of New Zealand’s best-known galloping venues.
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A little history of Trentham
The Wellington Racing Club developed Trentham as its new home in the early twentieth century. The first meeting at the course was held in 1906, with the Wellington Cup already established as the club’s signature race.
What to look for in the form
Trentham’s generous dimensions can reward horses that settle and finish strongly, particularly when the track has been affected by Wellington weather.
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 Trentham
Wellington Cup Day
Thorndon Mile Day
New Zealand Oaks Day
Form & results
Latest Trentham races
HAPPY HIRE SPRINT28 Mar 2026 · Race 1 · 1200RESONANT 160028 Mar 2026 · Race 2 · 1600MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 140028 Mar 2026 · Race 3 · 1400HIGGINS CONCRETE MANAWATU CLASSIC (G3)28 Mar 2026 · Race 4 · 2100INTOWIN.CO.NZ AWAPUNI GOLD CUP (G2)28 Mar 2026 · Race 5 · 2100COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES (G1)28 Mar 2026 · Race 6 · 1400BRAMCO GRANITE & MARBLE FLYING HANDICAP (L)28 Mar 2026 · Race 7 · 1400SPORTNATION.NZ NZ T'BRED BREEDERS' STAKES (G1)28 Mar 2026 · Race 8 · 1600CAPTURE SIGNS SPRINT28 Mar 2026 · Race 9 · 1200LINCOLN FARMS SPRINT21 Mar 2026 · Race 1 · 1200METROCLAD 210021 Mar 2026 · Race 2 · 2100STEPHEN GRAY RACING OPEN HANDICAP 160021 Mar 2026 · Race 3 · 1600HGT BLOODSTOCK 140021 Mar 2026 · Race 4 · 1400TOTARA LODGE 160021 Mar 2026 · Race 5 · 1600TAYLOR PROPERTY PLUS WELLINGTON GUINEAS (G2)21 Mar 2026 · Race 6 · 1600LIFE DIRECT NZ ST LEGER21 Mar 2026 · Race 7 · 2500CAREVETS NZ LIGHTNING OPEN HANDICAP (L)21 Mar 2026 · Race 8 · 1200MOMENTUM CONSULTING 140021 Mar 2026 · Race 9 · 1400HIGHDEN PARK SPRINT MAIDEN1 Mar 2026 · Race 1 · 1200MARSH RACING SPRINT1 Mar 2026 · Race 2 · 1100
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