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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

We wish to announce this year the entry fee to the IRT Harness Jewels on Saturday 1 June will be by gold coin donation to assist with raising money for our chosen charity St John. Download Full Media Release

Nominations have recently closed for the 2019 Group One $150,000 The Breeders FastTrack NZ Pacing Oaks which will be held on 17 May. A very pleasing number of 37 pacing fillies have been nominated. Download Full Media Release