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The Otago Racing Club is based at Wingatui Racecourse.

Otago Racing Club is home to Melbourne Cup Day, Boxing Day Races, Cromwell Christmas at the Races and hosts the Otago Daily Times Southern Mile final.

03/09/2026

SPRING RACEDAY! 🏇

Friday 4 September
Gates open 11am
First race 12:25pm, last race 4:22pm

Free admission — all welcome!

Round up your people and come enjoy a day at the races with us. See you there.

01/09/2026

🌸🏇 RACING IS BACK AT WINGATUI! 🏇🌸
We’re kicking off the 2026/27 season in style with our Spring Raceday at Wingatui! 🌷
After a little break, we’ve missed all our amazing members, sponsors and racegoers, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the track.
☀️Gates open at 11am
🌷Free admission!
🥂Bar opens 11am
😊All welcome!!!

28/08/2026

🏆🐎 MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT WINGATUI 🐎🏆

The race that stops the nation is coming up, and we’ve got the perfect packages to make your Melbourne Cup Day one to remember! 🥂✨

Theres a package option for everyone, so make sure you swipe through this post to discover which one is the best fit for you.

🏆Winning Post Lounge - $250 per person
☀️Marquee on the Lawn – Tables of ten $150 per person
🎊Mini Marquee - $1,200 for 10 people
🥳General Admission - $20 per person

Head to https://wingatui.co.nz/grand-casino-melbourne-cup-day to secure your spot today!

25/08/2026

🌧️ JUMPOUTS POSTPONED

Due to the weather forecast, this week’s jumpouts have been postponed.

🏇 New date: Tuesday 1 September

We’ll see you at Wingatui for a great morning of jumpouts! Keep an eye on our socials for any further updates.

Thanks for your understanding! 🤍

12/08/2026

Jump-out dates 🐎

With spring and the new season just around the corner, here are our jump-out dates for the season ahead.

Nominations close 12pm the day prior.

11/08/2026

This week we’re catching up with Georgia and Jonty, two of our dedicated starting crew!
You’ll spot them in the barriers before every race, making sure each horse is loaded and ready to jump when the gates open.
But what does it actually take to be part of the starting crew? 🐎👀
Keep watching to hear more about Georgia and Jonty’s role on race day and what goes on behind the barriers!

04/08/2026

This week’s episode features Sam, one of our valued committee members here at Otago Racing.
Sam plays an important role behind the scenes, helping support the running and development of the Club and its race days.
Watch along to learn more about Sam’s involvement in racing and what being part of the committee means to him. 🐎

28/07/2026

This week we’re stepping into the Winning Post Lounge and catching up with Denise and Sarah.
These are the familiar faces you’ll see behind the bar on race day—always serving up great hospitality, a friendly chat, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Keep watching to hear their favourite part of working here at Otago Racing! 🐎

21/07/2026

You might recognise these familiar faces as the first smiles to welcome you on race day. We know them as Michelle and Sue, our wonderful Raceday Office team.
From looking after owners, trainers and members to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, Michelle and Sue play an important role in every race meeting.
If you’re ever keen to chat all things racing, pop into the Raceday Office—they’re always happy to have a yarn! 🐎

Address

285 Gladstone Road North
Mosgiel
9092

Telephone

+6434896233

Website

https://wingatui.co.nz/

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