Addington Cup Week

Highlights of Addington Cup Week 2023

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Cup Week
Harness Grand Prix
Sunday 10 December
Book your spot for the best of the best harness racing action
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Back on Track Buffet
26 Jan & 2 Feb 2024
Enjoy a buffet dinner and racing action for $48 pp
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Events Centre
The perfect blank canvas
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Spectators Bar and Bistro
Perfect casual dining space for the races
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Addington Raceway

Who we are

Initially developed in the 1930’s to host harness racing events, Addington has expanded its facilities over the decades and is today one of the city’s leading venues for both racing and events. The first race meeting at Addington was held on Monday 6 November 1899. The racecourse was then approximately 36 acres and was leased from the Charitable Aid Board. It wasn’t until 1980 that the lease was purchased by the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc. (NZMTC) and since then land area has grown to what is now 65 acres (26.44 hectares) owned by the Club.

About Us

What’s On

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10 December 2023

Harness Grand Prix – Sunday 10 December

Start time: 12:30pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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15 December 2023

Christmas at Addington – Race Meeting – Friday 15 December

Start time: 5:30pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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26 January 2024

Back On Track – Race Meeting – Friday 26 January

Start time: 5:30pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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2 February 2024

Back On Track – Race Meeting – Friday 2 February

Start time: 5:30pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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9 February 2024

Race Meeting – Friday 9 February

Start time: 5:30pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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16 February 2024

Race Meeting – Friday 16 February

Start time: 5:30pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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News
31 August, 2023
Tickets Now Available for IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day 2023

Prepare for an unparalleled experience at the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day – a day of celebration, excitement, and innovation. As we mark the 120th running of the New Zealand Trotting Cup, we’re thrilled to unveil a complete reimagining of the event, all set…

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20 September, 2022
IRT Champions Parade 2022 added to Trotting Cup Day

IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day racegoers are used to seeing champions, but they are in for a great bonus this November when some of the most iconic horses in New Zealand history headline a special parade.

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25 August, 2022
New name for IRT Trotting Cup Day’s favourite area

Those lucky enough to secure tickets for IRT New Zealand Cup Day at Addington will have a hot new party destination to choose from. Canterbury’s biggest race day on November 8 is less than three months away and general admission tickets go on sale on…

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18 August, 2022
IRT backs rejuvenated 119th NZ Trotting Cup

The return of the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup to its former glory has the people behind New Zealand’s greatest race buzzing. But people are warned to secure their tickets early as Addington Raceway CEO, Brian Thompson anticipates that over 20,000 people could flood into…

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