Wellington, New Zealand
Trentham racecourse guide
Trentham is the historic home of the Wellington Racing Club and one of New Zealand’s best-known galloping venues.
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Know the course
A little history of Trentham
The Wellington Racing Club developed Trentham as its new home in the early twentieth century. The first meeting at the course was held in 1906, with the Wellington Cup already established as the club’s signature race.
What to look for in the form
Trentham’s generous dimensions can reward horses that settle and finish strongly, particularly when the track has been affected by Wellington weather.
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 Trentham
Wellington Cup Day
Thorndon Mile Day
New Zealand Oaks Day
Form & results
Latest Trentham races
SPORT OF KINGS UH COSSIE CLUB NZB MEGA MDN SERIES1 Mar 2026 · Race 3 · 1600BAXTERS CATERING 16001 Mar 2026 · Race 4 · 1600AZTECH ENGINEERING 14001 Mar 2026 · Race 5 · 1400RYDGES WELLINGTON CUDDLE STAKES (G3)1 Mar 2026 · Race 6 · 1600JR & N BERKETT OPEN HANDICAP 21001 Mar 2026 · Race 7 · 2100GRANT PLUMBING 21001 Mar 2026 · Race 8 · 2100GRAHAM'S PAINTERS 14006 Dec 2025 · Race 1 · 1400JR & N BERKETT 13006 Dec 2025 · Race 2 · 1300PULLMAN HOTEL MELBOURNE 16006 Dec 2025 · Race 3 · 1600MAGIC MAGGIE MCQUILLAN MEMORIAL 16006 Dec 2025 · Race 4 · 1600AZTECH ENGINEERING LTD SPRINT6 Dec 2025 · Race 5 · 1000ROTHLEY 21006 Dec 2025 · Race 6 · 2100TAYLOR PROPERTY PLUS SPRING SPRINT OPN HCP (G3)6 Dec 2025 · Race 7 · 1400TAB MUFHASA CLASSIC (G1)6 Dec 2025 · Race 8 · 1600WELLINGTON SEAMARKET SPRINT6 Dec 2025 · Race 9 · 1200FUSION ELECTRICAL TWO-YEAR-OLD 90026 Oct 2025 · Race 1 · 900WRC LIFE MEMBERS 240026 Oct 2025 · Race 2 · 2400GRAHAM'S PAINTER'S SPRINT26 Oct 2025 · Race 3 · 1000ROTHLEY HANDICAP SPRINT26 Oct 2025 · Race 4 · 1000UPPER HUTT CAR SALES LTD THREE-YEAR-OLD 140026 Oct 2025 · Race 5 · 1400
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