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WTR Facilities Master Plan
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing was created via the merger of three entities, Waikato Racing Club, Cambridge Jockey Club and Waipa Racing Club in August 2023.
The merger had several key outcomes including:
Create a robust platform for the development of a financially strong and sustainable long-term Waikato thoroughbred racing operation, owning and operating premium facilities including an international standard racetrack
Establish and maintain a comprehensive thoroughbred racehorse facility in the central Waikato region that: keeps and attracts trainers, has a quality range of surfaces for training, and incorporates and provides convenient access to the requisite complementary businesses such as veterinarians and farriers
Monday, 18 November saw members agree to undertake further work towards securing a single fit-for-purpose site for racing and training in the Waikato.
The endorsement from members is a result of extensive feasibility studies and independent assessments to identify a sustainable option that will meet the long-term needs of the racing industry.
