Waikato, New Zealand
Te Rapa racecourse guide
Te Rapa is the principal racecourse of the Waikato, a region central to New Zealand’s breeding and training industry.
Fat Tony’sTrack fileHistory, big days & form
Know the course
A little history of Te Rapa
Waikato racing moved from Claudelands to Te Rapa in 1924. The venue developed into a reliable year-round course and remains the main racing base of Waikato Thoroughbred Racing.
What to look for in the form
Te Rapa hosts racing through the seasons, so compare runners on the expected going and over similar distances rather than relying on one raw finishing position.
Fat Tony says: Track knowledge helps, but it never replaces current form. Compare today’s distance, surface, draw and likely pace before making a call.
Put these in the diary
Major race days at Te Rapa
Waikato Cup Day
Legends Day
Foxbridge Plate Day
Great Northern Day
Form & results
Latest Te Rapa races
SAL’S PIZZA HAMILTON 130017 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 1300EMBER SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS MILE17 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1600THE CLUBMAN 240012 Apr 2026 · Race 1 · 2400FOY AND HALSE LAWYERS 210012 Apr 2026 · Race 2 · 2100ENGAS DEVELOPMENTS 2YO MAIDEN12 Apr 2026 · Race 3 · 1100NZB NATIONAL ONLINE YEARLING SALE 14 APRIL 3YO12 Apr 2026 · Race 4 · 1200ZOE AND JAMES AT LODGE OPEN HCP 140012 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 1400POWER FARMING MORRINSVILLE 120012 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 1200SAL’S PIZZA HAMILTON 130012 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 1300EMBER SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS MILE12 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1600Race 113 Dec 2025 · Race 1Race 213 Dec 2025 · Race 2Race 313 Dec 2025 · Race 3Race 413 Dec 2025 · Race 4Race 513 Dec 2025 · Race 5Race 613 Dec 2025 · Race 6Race 713 Dec 2025 · Race 7Race 813 Dec 2025 · Race 8Race 913 Dec 2025 · Race 9SKYCITY HAMILTON WAIKATO CUP PRELUDE OPEN HCP27 Oct 2025 · Race 1 · 2400
Read the race properly
Build better track context
Learn how distance, going, barriers and recent runs work together before you ask Fat Tony for his opinion.