Canterbury Jockey Club
At the forefront of New Zealand racing since 1854. Ride with the action!
Celebrate jumps racing at Riccarton Park
Jumps Racing Season is Here!
Pull on your tweed and dust off the tartan - Jumps racing returns to Riccarton Park this winter with all the bravery, courage and passion that makes it so special.
Rich in tradition and packed with adrenaline, expect daring leaps, heroic victories and the unmistakable atmosphere that only this time of the year can deliver.
So rug up, round up your crew and join us here at Riccarton Park for the Grand National Festival of Racing, and experience the magic of jumps racing!
About Canterbury Jockey Club
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 iconic New Zealand Cup® over the staying test of 3200 metres.
- Group 1, Al Basti Equiworld New Zealand 2000 Guineas® over the classic distance of 1600 metres.
- Group 1, Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas® for the three-year-old fillies.
- Group 3, TAB Mile over 1600 metres for the Open horses
- These four races form the backbone of the New Zealand Cup Meeting.
- Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Grand National Steeplechase in August.
- Hospitality New Zealand Canterbury Grand National Hurdle Race also in August.
- 22 Group, Listed and Prestige Jumping Races are held each year.
- On 11 of these races the Club pays above the industry funded minimum stake.
- 18 of the Clubs 31 racedays are Feature, Premier or Iconic racemeetings.
- Racing is conducted every month.
- 11 days of racing are held on the Synthetic track from May to September each year.
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