After completing a robust appointment process, The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Thompson as Chief Executive Officer. Download Full Media Release

By Michael Guerin One of New Zealand racing’s most successful ever bonus schemes is set to become even more inclusive as it passes a $1.5million milestone. Addington’s Met Multiplier produced its 200th bonus winner in a rare triple deadheat of … Continue reading →

After sustaining payments were taken recently, we are delighted that 25 top class 3YO pacing fillies remain in contention for the Group One $150,000 The Breeders FastTrack NZ Oaks to be held at Addington on Friday 18 May. (Please see … Continue reading →

Nominations have recently closed for the 2018 Group One $150,000 The Breeders FastTrack NZ Pacing Oaks which will be held on 18 May. A very pleasing number of 37 pacing fillies have been nominated. It is also fantastic to see … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce that not only are the nominations now open for the NZ Oaks, but there is a new co-sponsor associated with this time-honoured fillies race. “We are thrilled to welcome FastTrack Insurance to co-sponsor the NZ … Continue reading →

After sustaining payments were taken, a pleasing number of 28 top class 3YO pacers remain in contention for the Group One $200,000 Diamond Creek Farm NZ Derby held at Addington on Friday 6 April. (Please see below). Nominations include a … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce Ben Waters, who has played alongside The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis, will be performing at Addington at 6pm on Thursday 15 February 2018. The list of accolades Ben has received are … Continue reading →

Nominations for the 2018 Diamond Creek Farm New Zealand Pacing Derby for 3YO Pacers to be held on Friday, 6 April 2018 are now open. Nominations for this Group 1 prestigious race will close on Wednesday 24 January 2018 at … Continue reading →

Don’t miss Mitch, Theia & Moses perform!                                             With only one week to go until Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on Tuesday 14 November, general admission and Lindauer Lawn tickets are selling fast, due to our star-studded line-up both … Continue reading →

  We are pleased to announce, Brent Smith was recently elected as the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s new Chair, and Karen Fordyce as Deputy Chair. Brent Smith was formally Deputy Chair, and has 30 years’ experience as a Chartered … Continue reading →