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Otaki
The Otaki-Maori Racing Club, located 70 kilometres (40 miles) north of Wellington, has enjoyed a long, colourful and successful history since its establishment in 1886. It is the sole surviving Maori racing club in New Zealand – others having disappeared prior to the twentieth century. The Club will host eleven OMRC racedays during the 2013/14 season at the Otaki Racecourse.
| Distance | Time | Horse | Date |
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Course Info
Open/close
Parking: Free
Eftpos: Facilities availabe in the raceday office
Merchandise: Includes 1868 Club Racing Rules, 120th anniversary wine and iconic club partner Kia Kaha clothing range.
Catering: There are several bars and an excellent range of food.
Non raceday events: The property is available for weddings, functions, trade shows etc at very good rates – just an hour from both Wellington and Palmerston North.
| Otaki Electronic Track Records – introduced 1998 | |||
| 800m | 00:44.7 | Mi Jubilee | 9/11/2004 |
| 1000m | 00:57.5 | Snapwood | 21/12/2000 |
| 1100m | 01:03.1 | Sea Minstrel | 14/11/2000 |
| 1200m | 01:09.1 | The Drummer | 13/03/2004 |
| 1300m | 01:15.6 | Special Call | 18/05/2002 |
| 1400m | 01:20.3 | Surface | 24/02/2000 |
| 1500m | 01:28.4 | Ambitious Owner | 23/10/2004 |
| 1600m | 01:32.5 | Altered Image | 28/11/2008 |
| 2000m | 02:00.7 | Kaapstad Way | 24/02/2000 |
| 2100m | 02:08.4 | Peron | 15/03/2003 |
| 2200m | 02:20.9 | Take Three | 26/05/2005 |
| 2300m | 02:20.8 | Rimu | 29/11/2001 |
| 2400m | 02:40.6 | Bitterpiece | 25/10/2004 |
| 2600m | 02:54.3 | Famous Flight | 27/07/2000 |
Featured meeting
Monday 4 January 2016 - Interislander Summer Festival Family Day at Otaki
Always a great family day at the races with live music, kids “Fashion in the Field”, a great selection of bouncy castles and other free kids activities. Whether you chose to take advantage of the food stalls or bringing your own picnic, this is a fantastic summer’s day with a tremendous atmosphere for the whole family. Under 18’s free.
More details available on www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz
Haunui Farm Group 1 Weight For Age Raceday – Saturday 27 February 2016
Group 1 Racing is always spectacular and is a great day out, whether you are a serious punter or planning a relaxed day out with the family. With live music in front of the public stand between races, this is always a great day.
Enjoy country racing this summer with the Otaki-Maori Racing Club. Under 18’s free.
More details available on www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz