The Wellington Racing Club is to reduce the distance of the iconic Wellington Cup in January, from 3,200 metres (two miles), to 2,400 metres the distance it was run for 50 years up to the early 1940s
The Wellington Racing Club has signed a new commercial partnership agreement with Wellington based Property Company Gillies Group to sponsor their premier Group One fillies’ classic the New Zealand Oaks, which has had a $100,000 stake increase to $400,000 for next year.
Following a meeting of Wellington Racing Club officials, Chief Stipendiary Steward Cameron George and NZTR’s National Venue Inspector Garry Foskett, at lunchtime today (Monday) a decision was made to transfer Saturday’s Wellington Racing Club’s race meeting to Otaki.
The 2006 Century City Developments Wellington Cup Carnival has been shortlisted as finalist for the Wellington Gold Awards. Held in association with The Dominion Post, the awards are Wellington’s most prestigious, and recognise enterprise and excellence in local business.
The popularity of Wellington’s biggest January party was again upheld with on course turnover for the Century City Developments Wellington Cup Day up 3%, although crowd numbers were marginally lower due to tighter controls on BYO liquor.
The 2007 Century City Developments Wellington Cup Carnival is shaping up to be the most memorable ever if the quality of horses targeting the meeting and oncourse entertainment is anything to go by.
Top class wine and thoroughbred racing is the order of the day at the Wine & Racing Festival on Saturday, January 20.
Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or explore new avenues of self-care, this 1-hour gong bath offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with yourself and find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Rev Guy Benton Kia ora, All SaintsLast week, I was fortunate, alongside Cassandra, to be at our annual Diocesan synod with all our other parishes and mission units.
The Wellington Phoenix are prepared to bounce back from opening day defeat. Last Sunday’s 2-1 loss to reigning champions Melbourne City had plenty of positives despite the scoreline, and head coach Bev Priestman knows what she’s after this weekend against... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 2 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
