Riccarton Park Racecourse

Riccarton Park racecourse, New Zealand.

Historic Riccarton Park is home to Canterbury Racing and there has been racing there since 1855.  The course is situated just minutes from the Christchurch city centre and International Airport and offers racing fans a beautiful country setting complemented by modern, elegant facilities. There is also a major training and stabling facility as well as the racing opportunities.

The racecourse is located on Racecourse Road off Yaldhurst road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. 11 minutes south of the International Airport and 15 minutes west of the central business district.

New Zealand Cup Week - Arguably the greatest week of racing in New Zealand featuring 9 Group and Listed races.  The 1st and 3rd day are two of only five Premier meetings held in the South Island each year. The meeting becomes the focal point of spring racing with the very best 3 year-olds traveling to Christchurch seeking to emulate some of the greats of the Australasian turf by winning either the New Zealand 2000 or 1000 Guineas.

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