Announcement

10 March 2026

NEWS | WTR to consider dual-code opportunity at Greenfield site

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) has been asked to consider the inclusion of Harness racing within its proposed Greenfield racing development in Tamahere.

Announcement

26 February 2026

NEWS | Familiar Duo Renew NZB Kiwi Partnership

WTR have renewed their partnership with Wexford Stables for this year’s $4 million NZB Kiwi selecting L'Aigle Noir as their representative.

Announcement

15 December 2025

MEMBERS' UPDATE | Greenfields racing and training facility location

An update from WTR Chair, Bruce Harvey, regarding the location of Waikato Thoroughbred Racing's Greenfields racing and training facility.

Announcement

12 December 2025

SkyCity Hamilton and WTR Celebrate 10-Year Partnership

SkyCity Hamilton and Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (formerly Waikato Racing Club) are set to celebrate a decade-long partnership on Saturday, 13 December, with the running of the 2025 SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup at Te Rapa Racecourse.

Announcement

19 November 2025

All you need to know ahead of the Adashiko Fashion Stakes

Raceday fashion is all about confidence, creativity, and that little spark of magic that makes an outfit unforgettable — and this year’s Fashion Stakes is shaping up to be our most exciting yet.

Announcement

30 July 2025

NEWS | Howden Insurance Becomes Latest Sponsor to Join WTR Network

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) is pleased to announce Howden Insurance as the new sponsor of the prestigious Group One Mile, taking place on Saturday, 27 September 2025, joining the Te Rapa Racecourse line-up from Hawke’s Bay.

Announcement

18 November 2024

MEDIA RELEASE | Single racing and training site on the cards for WTR

Announcement

30 October 2023

JOB: Grounds Person at Waikato Thoroughbred Racing

Announcement

29 August 2023

Waikato feature Herbie Dyke gets big stake boost

Article written for NZ Herald by Michael Guerin,