Nelson Harness Racing Club

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The Nelson Harness Racing Club hold their annual harness race meets at Richmond Park Racecourse, Richmond, Nelson. There's some great racing throughout the year that everyone can be a part of. The summer race meeting is held in early January with the Winter race meeting held in June. The events are very family orientated and include attractions such as...

Business Networking
Fashion in the Fi

eld
FREE Children's Entertainment including bouncy castles, face painting, balloon twisting, rides, and races
Live entertainment
Big Screen views of the action
Great local food
Prizes
And much, much, more. In 2021 the summer race meeting will be held on Friday 8th January and Sunday 10th January. Make sure you contact us early to book your hospitality package. Although the races are of course the most important part of the weekend, it is not all about the horses. The race meets offer a variety of additional entertainment for both young and old. The event in summer attracts over 7,500 people and has become an important date in our region's event calendar.

11/01/2026

Eight winners across the carnival, including Back to Back Features with IT'S TOUGH for Diamond Racing Stables.

So great to have John, Jenna and the Team back up to join us at Richmond Park!

Day 2 Wrap-Up | Summer at the Trots ✨🏁That’s a wrap on Day 2 of Summer at the Trots, and what an incredible way to finis...
11/01/2026

Day 2 Wrap-Up | Summer at the Trots ✨🏁

That’s a wrap on Day 2 of Summer at the Trots, and what an incredible way to finish our two-day carnival.

We were treated to great racing, a fantastic on-course atmosphere, and a crowd that embraced everything the day had to offer. From fabulous fashion, to family fun with games, activities and plenty of treats, the park was buzzing from start to finish.

A huge thank you must go to the hardworking committee, on-course staff and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Your dedication, time and passion are what make events like this possible, and we couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you to everyone who came along, supported racing in our community, dressed up, joined in, and helped make our Summer at the Trots carnival such a success.

We already can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🙌

11/01/2026

Imagine entering the annual on course coin toss and being the only one to choose tails at the end to take home the $250…

Congratulations Sheree, beating a couple of hundred punters to take home the cash prize! 💰

Congratulations Riley Harrison, Junior Driver for Diamond Racing Stables winner of the Nelson Harness Racing Club's Juni...
11/01/2026

Congratulations Riley Harrison, Junior Driver for Diamond Racing Stables winner of the Nelson Harness Racing Club's Junior Driver Competition across the Summer at the Trots Carnival.

Riley picked up two winners on Day 1 which helped to secure her 14 points ahead of stable rivalry driver, Jacob Dunn on 5 points.

The last of the day, Race 11 the NBS Mobile Pace 1609m was won by CAPTIAN TYRON, trained by R & J Dunn and driven by Joh...
11/01/2026

The last of the day, Race 11 the NBS Mobile Pace 1609m was won by CAPTIAN TYRON, trained by R & J Dunn and driven by John Dunn.

Congratulations Diamond Racing Stables on 8 wins over the carnival. A huge achievement!

🥈THE COLEMAN - M Jones
🥉DON'T TELL JENNY - R Houghton

DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS Best Presented - QUEEN OF SWORDS

Race 10 the Nelson Pine Industries Nelson Classic Mobile Pace 1609m was won by IT'S TOUGH. Trained by R & J Dunn and dr...
11/01/2026

Race 10 the Nelson Pine Industries Nelson Classic Mobile Pace 1609m was won by IT'S TOUGH. Trained by R & J Dunn and driven by John Dunn.

Congratulations Diamond Racing, back to back features for IT’S TOUGH here at Richmond Park and another track record in 1:51.5!!

🥈HADRON COLLIDER - O Thornley
🥉VESSEM - S Ottley

DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS Best Presented - COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR

11/01/2026

We caught up with Nick Smith and Tim King after going head-to-head in the Great Mayoral Pace here at Richmond Park.

Thank you to the local community for getting behind our meeting!

What a moment at Summer at the Trots!The Great Mayoral Pace was claimed by Tasman Mayor, Tim King, expertly guided in th...
11/01/2026

What a moment at Summer at the Trots!

The Great Mayoral Pace was claimed by Tasman Mayor, Tim King, expertly guided in the sulky by Olivia Thornley, showing great composure to take the win.

They crossed the line a length ahead of Nick Smith, alongside Sam Thornley in a head-to-head battle.

A fantastic race, and plenty of smiles all round! 👏

Race 9 the Tasman Empress Sprint Series Heat 2 Mobile Pace 1609m was won by GONE SURFIN, trained by R & J Dunn (Woodend ...
11/01/2026

Race 9 the Tasman Empress Sprint Series Heat 2 Mobile Pace 1609m was won by GONE SURFIN, trained by R & J Dunn (Woodend Beach) and driven by John Dunn.

🥈NOTHING BUT YOU - S Reid
🥉DEBBIE LINCOLN - J Davine

DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS Best Presented - CANDY CANE

Race 8 the Mike Austin Memorial Handicap Trot 2400m was won by Moses, trained by G O'Reilly (Ashburton) and driven by S...
11/01/2026

Race 8 the Mike Austin Memorial Handicap Trot 2400m was won by Moses, trained by G O'Reilly (Ashburton) and driven by Sarah O'Reilly. The second of the day for Sarah!

🥈NELLIE DOYLE - T Trathen
🥉 ONE OVER DA LINE - R & J Dunn

DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS Best Presented - NELLIE DOYLE

The Taylors Contracting Pace 1609m, Race 7 went to SON OF DOC, trained by Rodger Austin (Weedons) and driven by Blair Or...
11/01/2026

The Taylors Contracting Pace 1609m, Race 7 went to SON OF DOC, trained by Rodger Austin (Weedons) and driven by Blair Orange.

🥈SANDY SHORE - T Williams
🥉UKRAINE - Bob Butt

DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS Best Presented - UKRAINE

Address

358 Lower Queen Street
Richmond
7020

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+6421351615

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