RACE Awapuni

31 October 2025

Flemington in focus but O’Keeffe’s eye on global opportunities

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is Liam O’Keeffe’s grand final, but the respected Flemington track manager has developed into a global turf expert for hire and a much appreciated income stream for the Victoria Racing Club.

NZTR

28 October 2025

Racing at RACE Awapuni Paused as Long-Term Track Plan Progresses

NZTR, in conjunction with the RIB, has today confirmed that all trials and race meetings at the RACE Awapuni track will cease for the remainder of 2025, as RACE Inc. and NZTR work towards a long-term plan for the sustainability of the track.

NZTR

16 July 2025

NZTR Confirms Relocation of Two Group 1 Races this Spring

NZTR has confirmed that two key Spring Group 1 races will be transferred from RACE Awapuni

NZTR

30 May 2025

NZTR Introduces Assurance Programme for Synthetic Racing Surfaces

At the commencement of the 2024 synthetic track racing season, NZTR commissioned Professor Chris Rogers, and the team at Massey University, to produce a comprehensive track discussion document

NZTR

20 May 2025

RACE Awapuni Remediation Progressing Under Specialist Oversight

NZTR and RACE Inc. are continuing the maintenance and remediation work on the RACE Awapuni course proper.

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