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
STOUT ROOFING 120017 May 2025 · Race 4 · 1200WAIPINE LOGGING / JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTRY 110017 May 2025 · Race 5 · 1100BORN TO RUN WITH O'SULLIVAN 140017 May 2025 · Race 6 · 1400JAMES BULL RANGITIKEI CUP (L)17 May 2025 · Race 7 · 1600HARRISONS SOLAR POWER 160017 May 2025 · Race 8 · 1600LIFE DIRECT 130012 Apr 2025 · Race 1 · 1300ROTHLEY 1000 MAIDEN12 Apr 2025 · Race 2 · 1000LIFE DIRECT 220012 Apr 2025 · Race 3 · 2200LISA ALLPRESS & DES COPPINS MELBOURNE CUP MDN12 Apr 2025 · Race 4 · 1400LIFE DIRECT 140012 Apr 2025 · Race 5 · 1400PORIRUA CLUB PUNTERS 140012 Apr 2025 · Race 6 · 1400VALLEY D'VINE RESTAURANT HAWKE'S BAY CUP12 Apr 2025 · Race 7 · 2200CITY OF NAPIER SPRINT12 Apr 2025 · Race 8 · 1200LIFE DIRECT ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES12 Apr 2025 · Race 9 · 1100PARADIGM CIVIL 220029 Mar 2025 · Race 1 · 2200THE OAKS STUD HANDICAP 120029 Mar 2025 · Race 2 · 1200HERRICK PERRY MEMORIAL 140029 Mar 2025 · Race 3 · 1400INTOWIN.CO.NZ 160029 Mar 2025 · Race 4 · 1600JAPAC HOMES 120029 Mar 2025 · Race 5 · 1200HIGGINS CONCRETE MANAWATU CLASSIC (G3)29 Mar 2025 · Race 6 · 2100
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