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Taupō Racing Club - the home of country racing

It’s an unbeatably relaxed, family-fun, day out for all at our great country racecourse.

Our next raceday...

Cockies Day

Sun 22 Feb 2026

Calling all farmers, growers, and rural legends!

Join us for a laid-back Sunday arvo of country racing, live music, food vendors and more at Taupō Racecourse. 

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NORTHERN CUPS BONUS SERIES

About The Series

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and Racing Taupō have teamed up to launch the $50,000 Northern Cups Bonus.

Congratulations to Agera, who secured the Northern Cups Bonus in 2025! To be eligible for the bonus, horses were required to compete in a minimum of three of the seven races, including the $100,000 Harcourts Taupō Cup.

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LATEST NEWS

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Announcement
17 December 2025
Letter To Members
Racing
10 October 2025
Alexanders eye potential Derby path with exciting debut winner
Simon and Katrina Alexander came close to winning the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) a few years ago with their stable star La Crique, and now it looks like they may have another Derby prospect on their hands.
Racing
10 October 2025
Poverty Bay Cup caps triumphant comeback for Pacheco
Cambridge trainer Shaun Phelan took special satisfaction from an all-the-way win by Pacheco in the $60,000 Poverty Bay Turf Club Cup (2600m) at Taupo on Friday.

Explore Taupō

Walking & hiking in Taupō
Nothing brings you closer to Taupō’s unforgettable wilderness than walking through it.
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Geothermal hot pools in Taupō
There are few things more relaxing than spending an afternoon soaking away aches and pains in one of the many mineral-rich thermal baths around Taupō and Turangi.
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Scenic attractions in Taupō
Taupō's spectacular natural features and scenic attractions can't be found anywhere else in the world.
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Our Racedays

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26
Jan
Auckland Anniversary Harness Meeting
10am
Harness racing is coming to Taupō! Join us for a fun, relaxed raceday on Auckland Anniversary Day - Monday 26 January. Expect a laid-back on-course vibe, food trucks, a public bar, and plenty to keep the kids entertained.
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22
Feb
Cockies Day at Taupō Races
1pm
Calling all farmers, growers, and rural legends! Knock off early and head to Taupō Racecourse for an afternoon of good country racing, live music, food vendors and more.
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