Te Aroha Racecourse is home to Racing Te Aroha which holds 5 meetings each season.
The Racecourse provides full training facilities (approx 80 horses in work).
Two grandstands overlooking the Te Aroha Racecourse provide patrons with excellent viewing of the racing, with several of the lounges having been refurbished in recent years.
The Te Aroha Racecourse is considered by many as one of the finest racing surfaces in New Zealand, where all horses are given an opportunity to perform with one of the longest home straights in the country.
The Te Aroha Racecourse is situated on a site covering approximately 120 acres, situated on Stanley Road South, some 3 kilometres south of Te Aroha's business area.
Te Aroha enjoys a reputation as being finest "country" racetrack in NZ, while still providing an excellent racing surface.
Contact:
RACING TE AROHA
Box 6, Te Aroha
Ph: 07 884 9822
Fax: 07 884 9097E:
Email: racingtearoha@xtra.co.nz
New Zealand Bloodstock Breeders' Stakes Day - Te Aroha Racecourse
This $150,000 event on Easter Saturday is a Fillies and Mares, Weight For Age race run over 1600 metres.
With a Group 1 prestige rating, the race is the richest event on offer solely for fillies and mares in New Zealand, and invariably attracts an outstanding field.
The day has recently gained Premier status for 2007, which will see over $420,000 in prize money on offer on the day. Admission is free, which includes access to the main (Members') stand. Children are catered for with free children's entertainment.