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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.

New Season Dates Are Here!

Our 2026/27 racing season dates are now confirmed, with another exciting season of racing and hospitality ahead.

We're also thrilled to introduce a brand-new feature race to the calendar - the Listed $100,000 Chittick Family Fillies Classic, Sunday 16 August. 

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
Harcourts Taupō Cup Day is coming quickly as the Committee and Staff work all available hours to provide a great spectacle on Sunday 28th December.
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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16
Aug
Stud Day
11.30am
Featuring the Listed $100,000 Chittick Family Fillies Classic, this race has been won by fillies who have gone on to become some of New Zealand's finest racemares. For owners, breeders and racing enthusiasts, it's a day where tomorrow's stars often announce themselves.
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11
Sep
Tourism Day
11.30am
New to our raceday calendar, Tourism Day celebrates everything that makes Taupō a must-visit destination. Experience thrilling racing while discovering the best our region has to offer.
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09
Oct
Tradies Day
11.30am
One of the favourites on the Taupō Racing calendar is back! Round up the crew for an afternoon of cold brews, great vibes, quality thoroughbred racing and the legendary wheelbarrow race. Time to get training...
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