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.
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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
KEITH MELVILLE - CELEBRATING 37 YEARS @ TE RAPA27 Oct 2025 · Race 2 · 2400LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAIDEN 130027 Oct 2025 · Race 3 · 1300NZB READY TO RUN SALE TRAINERS SERIES 130027 Oct 2025 · Race 4 · 1300JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL (G2)27 Oct 2025 · Race 5 · 1400DEVAN PLASTICS 1400 OPEN HANDICAP27 Oct 2025 · Race 6 · 1400FAIRVIEW MOTORS 120027 Oct 2025 · Race 7 · 1200SEE YOU @ TE RAPA TAVERN 150027 Oct 2025 · Race 8 · 1500ST JOHNâS COLLEGE FOUNDATION 140027 Sep 2025 · Race 1 · 1400INSPIRE RACING ST JOHNâS OLD BOYS SYNDICATE 210027 Sep 2025 · Race 2 · 2100CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS SPRINT27 Sep 2025 · Race 3 · 1100AM ROOFING 130027 Sep 2025 · Race 4 · 1300BCD GROUP SPRINT HANDICAP27 Sep 2025 · Race 5 · 1200TIMBERSPAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS (G2)27 Sep 2025 · Race 6 · 1400AMORE ROSES 120027 Sep 2025 · Race 7 · 1200HOWDEN INSURANCE MILE (G1)27 Sep 2025 · Race 8 · 1600SIMPLY FIRE MILE27 Sep 2025 · Race 9 · 1600ZAPPY - SEND COURIERS? SHIPZAPPY.COM MDN 150014 Sep 2025 · Race 1 · 1500C4C RUGS MDN F&M 120014 Sep 2025 · Race 2 · 1200NORRIS WARD MCKINNON 220014 Sep 2025 · Race 3 · 2200VISION COMPLETE EARTHWORKS/STRONGER TOGETHER HCP 160014 Sep 2025 · Race 4 · 1600
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