Taupō Racing Club

14/10/2026

We’re excited, this fashionista is excited… ARE YOU EXCITED?! 💃✨

There are just THREE weeks to go until our Get Set Event Hire Ladies Race Day! 🏇👗

Don’t miss out on this FABULOUS day out! Join us for an afternoon of thrilling racing, fashion, fabulous food and entertainment in our exclusive Ladies Day Marquee.

With Fashions on the Field (where the winner takes home an incredible $1,000 cash prize! 💰), spot prizes and plenty of surprises throughout the day, it’s the perfect excuse to dress to impress, gather your girlfriends and enjoy a truly memorable afternoon with us!

🥂 All your need-to-knows can be found here: https://tauporacingclub.co.nz/get-set-event-hire-ladies-day

We can’t wait to see you there!

14/10/2026

Your Prezzy Card Northern Cups Bonus Series update! Affordable and Astoria Brooke currently lead the pack, both sitting in five points each.

Follow the link below to see the full standings and to learn more about the series.

Prezzy Card Northern Cups Bonus Series About the Series The series will cover nine Cup races, including:Saturday 3 October | Kaimai Stakes (L) at Matamata RacecourseFriday 9 October | Poverty Bay Cup at Taupō RacecourseSunday 18 October | Waverley Cup at Waverley RacecourseSaturday 31 October | F...

13/10/2026

✨ Get Set Event Hire Ladies Day! ✨

📅 November 5th | Gates Open at 1PM

Ladies, it’s time to dress up, celebrate in style and enjoy one of the most fabulous days of the racing season! 🥂🐎

Step into vintage glamour and experience an unforgettable afternoon filled with stunning fashion, delicious food, live entertainment and the excitement of thoroughbred racing.

Gather your girls, dress to impress and join us in the exclusive Ladies Day Marquee for a spectacular day of style, laughter, a little flutter and plenty of fun!

🥂 YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: ✨ Entry to the exclusive Marquee
🍹 A drink on arrival
🍽️ A delicious lunch
🎶 Entertainment throughout the day
👒 Fashions on the Field
🎁 Spot prizes and exciting surprises

🎟️ TICKET PRICES

Individual Ticket: $120 per person
Table of 10: $1,000
💖 Gather your girls and save $200 when you book a table of 10!

Whether you’re there for the fashion, the atmosphere, the fabulous company or the thrill of the races, Ladies Day is the perfect opportunity to get glammed up, celebrate with your favourite people and create memories to treasure.

👗 Think vintage glamour, elegant outfits and a day full of fun!

📣 Save the date, round up your girlfriends and secure your tickets today. https://tauporacingclub.flicket.co.nz/

12/10/2026

The race replay you’ve all been waiting for… the Tradie’s Day Wheelbarrow Race 💨

A big thank you to all who joined us for a brilliant afternoon of racing. Until the next one! 🍻

09/10/2026

Congratulations to the connections of AFFORDABLE, who took out this afternoon’s $70,000 Poverty Bay Cup (2600m), part of the Prezzy Card Northern Country Cups Bonus Series! 🏆

Trainer and part-owner Jo Rathbone will have plenty to consider going forward, with AFFORDABLE securing automatic entry into the Listed Metropolitan Handicap at Riccarton during Cup Week.

There’s also a $50,000 Prezzy Card Bonus up for grabs! To qualify, AFFORDABLE must contest a minimum of three Prezzy Card races, including the Prezzy Card Taupo Cup (2000m) on December 29.

Will we see AFFORDABLE back here in December? 👀

Watch this space!

08/10/2026

Taupō, currently. Some would say the perfect day for racing! 🙌🏼

Join us for Placemakers Tradies Day, TODAY. The first of nine races will be run at 12.34pm.

General admission is free!

08/10/2026

TOOLS DOWN! It's knock off time lads and ladies!

See you soon for PlaceMakers Taupo Tradies Day - gates open 11.30am 🍻

07/10/2026

The marquees are up, the track is ready and we’re counting down to Tradies Day tomorrow! 🔨🏇

We’ve been busy behind the scenes getting everything ready - and we’ve even rolled out the new marquee for the Tradies 🍻

Now all that’s missing is you and the crew. Free entry all day, with the first race jumping away at 12.34pm. See you tomorrow!

05/10/2026

🏇 Coming to PlaceMakers Taupo Tradies Day and consider yourself a punter?!

Excellent! Get a head start on your form and check out the runners here:
https://loveracing.nz/raceinfo/55962/meeting-overview.aspx

Not a punter and have no idea where to start?! Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with our on-course Punters Club! 🎉

It’s just one of the many things you can enjoy this Friday at PlaceMakers Taupo Tradies Day!

Knock off early, round up the crew and join us for an afternoon of racing, good times and plenty of tradie banter. 🍻🏇

General Admission is FREE, or if you’re looking to take things up a notch, hospitality is still available here:
https://tauporacingclub.co.nz/placemakers-tradies-day-taupo

03/10/2026

🏇 TAUPŌ CUP DAY 🎟️ TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!🏇

Clear your calendars for Tuesday 29 December and get ready for the marquee event of the season!

The Malcolm Flowers Taupō Cup Day is set to deliver another unforgettable day of racing, entertainment and summer celebrations, headlined by the $120,000 Prezzy Card Taupō Cup + $50,000 Bonus. 🏆

Expect all the Cup Day essentials, including:

🏇 Top-tier thoroughbred racing
👗 Harcourts Fashion in the Field
🎶 Live music and entertainment
🍔 Great food vendors
🍻 Bars and plenty of summer vibes
🎈 FREE kids' entertainment
🏆 The excitement of the Prezzy Card Taupō Cup

Whether you're coming for the racing, the fashion, the atmosphere or a great day out with the family, Malcolm Flowers Taupō Cup Day has something for everyone.

☀️ Tuesday 29 December.
🏇 It's Cup Day, the Taupō way.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and available at: https://tauporacingclub.flicket.co.nz/