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
CITY OF PALMERSTON NORTH AWAPUNI GOLD CUP (G2)29 Mar 2025 · Race 7 · 2100COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES (G1)29 Mar 2025 · Race 8 · 1400BRAMCO GRANITE & MARBLE FLYING HANDICAP29 Mar 2025 · Race 9 · 1400THE UPPER HUTT CLUB INCORPORATED 160022 Mar 2025 · Race 1 · 1600FUSION ELECTRICAL 140022 Mar 2025 · Race 2 · 1400INTOWIN.CO.NZ 140022 Mar 2025 · Race 3 · 1400NETEFFEXTPAYROLL 120022 Mar 2025 · Race 4 · 1200THE FRAC CLUB NEW ZEALAND ST LEGER22 Mar 2025 · Race 5 · 2500WENTWOOD GRANGE CUDDLE STAKES (G3)22 Mar 2025 · Race 6 · 1600IRT WELLINGTON GUINEAS (G2)22 Mar 2025 · Race 7 · 1400AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI NEW ZEALAND OAKS (G1)22 Mar 2025 · Race 8 · 2400BILL TITO BOOK REPAIR SPECIALIST LIGHTNING HCP22 Mar 2025 · Race 9 · 1200GRAHAM'S PAINTERS 14002 Mar 2025 · Race 1 · 1400HUTT VALLEY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED MAIDEN 14002 Mar 2025 · Race 2 · 1400ROTHLEY 14002 Mar 2025 · Race 3 · 1400MILESTONE HOMES 22002 Mar 2025 · Race 4 · 2200MANA PLUMBING 21002 Mar 2025 · Race 5 · 2100MG TILING & CLARKY'S PAINTING 12002 Mar 2025 · Race 6 · 1200IRT 12002 Mar 2025 · Race 7 · 1200JENNIAN HOMES LOWLAND STAKES (G2)2 Mar 2025 · Race 8 · 2100
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