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Addington’s Racing Industry Manager Changing Tact Friday 14 August 2020 Addington Raceway’s recently appointed Racing Industry Manager Greg O’Connor has resigned from his position. This has come about in the main through emerging opportunities to continue his broadcasting career in … Continue reading →

The very successful Met Multiplier and Breeders bonus schemes introduced by the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club in 2014 were suspended at the close of racing in March and this has been extended for the foreseeable future. This is in … Continue reading →

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg O’Connor as Racing Industry Manager. One of New Zealand racing’s most recognisable faces after a decade working as a presenter for Trackside Television, Greg will take … Continue reading →

The thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing bodies, along with the TAB are taking steps to reduce the potential for the spread of the COVID-19 virus among participants and the public by closing meetings to all but essential personnel. Race meetings across … Continue reading →

After sustaining payments were taken, a pleasing number of 31 top class 3YO pacers including 1 late nomination Willie Go West, remain in contention for the Group One $200,000 Diamond Creek Farm NZ Derby to be held at Addington on … Continue reading →

A grand total of 51 three-year-old pacers (compared to 37 last year) were nominated for the Group One $200,000 Diamond Creek Farm New Zealand Pacing Derby, when nominations closed last week. This prestigious race will be held on Friday 3 … Continue reading →

Addington in association with co-sponsor Airpark Canterbury are excited to announce all individual owners will receive an owners pass to thank and acknowledge them for their ongoing support. The Airpark Canterbury & Addington Owners Pass will provide all registered owners … Continue reading →

A pleasing total of 60 nominations have been received by the Met for the Glenys & Philip Kennard / Graphite Development Ltd Futurity Series that commences on 27 September at Addington with total estimated stakes of $70,000. Download Full Media Release

Addington are excited to announce one of their long-standing business partners, Airpark Canterbury has secured naming rights to the $300,000 Group One Dominion Trot, held on Friday 15 November. Download Full Media Release

Addington Raceway in conjunction with Dunstan Horse Feeds are proud to announce the beginning of a new series called Dunstan Horse Feeds Met Mega Series. Download Full Media Release