
Canterbury Jockey Club
At the forefront of New Zealand racing since 1854. Ride with the action!
There are few sights more spectacular than watching jumps racing here at Riccarton Park, and the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 150th Grand National Steeplechase Raceday offers a front-row seat to a phenomenal afternoon of racing.
Enter now for your chance to win a trip for two to the final day of the 2025 Grand National Festival of Racing - including flights, accommodation, meals, transfers and raceday tickets.
Riccarton Park welcomes you
With 31 Racedays scheduled for the 2024/25 season there's a Raceday for everyone.
Grass track, Listed Races, Stakes Races, Premier & Iconic Racedays as well as Polytrack Racing.
Join us for some great Racing and Hospitality!
2025/26 dates released 21 May 2025.
For over 168 years the Canterbury Jockey Club has been at the forefront of New Zealand racing conducting some of the most prestigious races in the country. Riccarton Park is home to 31 racedays with highlights including the New Zealand Cup Meeting in November, Grand National Festival of Racing (Jumps Racing) in August and the four day Autumn Racing Season.
The Club's Racing Calendar is defined by:
The 2025 Grand National Festival of Racing is 2, 6, 9 August and the 2025 NZ Cup Meeting is on 8, 12 & 15 November.