Ruakaka Racing - Whangarei RC

03/06/2026

Ruakaka trainer Michelle Bradley will have a strong team of runners at Ellerslie on Saturday.   Photo: Therese Davis (Race Images) Smart filly heading toward local stakes target Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 3 June 2026 All roads are leading to a home track black type feature for talented y...

04/05/2026

Great to see Vegas Queen back in winning form. Congratulations Kenny and team.

Vegas Queen winning at Te Rapa on Saturday.  Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Vegas Queen back on top at Te Rapa Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 3 May 2026 Group Two winner Vegas Queen returned to winning form at Te Rapa on Saturday when taking out the Jones Trucking 1200, much to the relie...

05/04/2026

🐎 Alex Park Trots at Ruakaka Racecourse – Tomorrow! 🐎

Join us this Easter Monday for a great day of racing at Ruakaka!

⏰ First race: 12:47pm
🏁 Last race (Race 8): 4:47pm

🎉 Free entry
🚗 Free parking

Bring the family, enjoy the atmosphere, and get up close to the action – we’d love to see you there!

29/03/2026

Easter Monday April 6th - Trots @ Ruakaka Racecourse
Escape the Easter rush and enjoy the best of the Bream Bay coast! 🏖️🐎
Alexandra Park is bringing the excitement to Ruakaka for the Farewell Summer at the Trots. Enjoy a relaxed three-course lunch in the comfort of our corporate lounge overlooking the track, with bar, tab and tv's and watch the live racing on the grass.
Tickets $65 pp
📧 Book your table or seat now: [email protected] or 09 432 7249.

04/03/2026

🌟 Alexandra Park Trots at Ruakaka – Lunch Party! 🌟

Join us Easter Monday, 6 April 2026 for a special Farewell Summer Lunch at the Trots – right here at Ruakaka Racecourse.

Enjoy:
🍽 3-course luncheon
🏇 Live harness racing on the grass track
📺 TV’s & full betting facilities
🍷 Private function room overlooking the track
🍺 Bar facilities

All for $65 per person.

Experience the excitement of Alexandra Park Trots on the Ruakaka grass track – a unique day of racing you won’t want to miss!

📧 [email protected]

📞 09 432 7249

🎟 Book your table now – gather your friends and celebrate Easter Monday in style!

07/01/2026

THANK YOU – Trigg Family Fun Raceday 💙🐎

What a fantastic day of racing, entertainment and family fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the Trigg Family Fun Raceday such a success.

We’ve uploaded a selection of photos from the day here on Facebook, and additional photos can be downloaded from www.langwoods.co.nz
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A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and workers who went above and beyond on the day. Special mention to Sharon Carroll and tlc4u2 for running the ever-popular Trigg Kids Zone, Marsden Lions for carparking and gate duties, and Mid Western Lions for their help behind the bars – we couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you also to all of our sponsors for your continued support, and congratulations to the winning connections across the racing card.

A truly great day, filled with entertainment, smiles and fun for all ages – we look forward to doing it all again next year! 🎉👏

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

🎥 Track Preview
Track Manager Brian McKinney checks in ahead of the Trigg Family Fun Raceday
Tue 6 Jan | 📍 Ruakaka

Racing, family fun & entertainment all day!

04/01/2026

🏇 Trigg Family Fun Race Day

Tuesday 6 January | Ruakaka Racecourse

Join us for a fun-filled summer day at the races – perfect for families, friends and racing fans alike.

Race Times
🕚 Gates open: 11.00am
🏁 First race: 12.50pm
🏁 Last race: 5.05pm

Free Bus Service Available
Hop on board from:
• Whangārei
• One Tree Point
• Marsden Cove Marina
• Ruakaka Beach Motor Camp

Free Entertainment All Day
🎶 Live music from popular singing duo A2Stix in the Corona Courtyard
🎉 The much-loved Trigg Kids Zone, including kids’ challenges on the track

Punters Club
💰 Grab your Punters Club tickets for just $10 and let our Track Spy make the selections and place the bets for you.

Food & Drink
🍔 Food trucks
☕ Cafés
🍺 Bars all open throughout the day

☀️ Bring your sunhats and sunscreen and settle in for a great day out.

Enjoy iconic summer racing at Ruakaka — where the turf meets the surf.

13/12/2025

🎄🏇 Christmas at the Races — Bus Update! 🚌✨

Get ready for Ruakākā Christmas at the Races on Wednesday 17 December!
Gates now open 11:30 am and the first race is now at 12:57 pm — so plan your day accordingly! 🕐

🚍 Free return buses from Whangārei will run to the racecourse at the later times below:

Pick-up points now:
• 10.45 am Kamo Club
• 10.50 am Kamo Hotel
• 11.00 am Kensington Tavern
• 11.10 am Rose Street Bus Terminal
• 11.15 am The Judge House of Ale

Come enjoy a festive afternoon of racing, entertainment and Christmas vibes at Ruakākā! 🎉🎟️

📍 A2Stix playing for you in the Grandstand between races!