RACECOURSE: Awapuni
Awapuni racecourse, located in Palmerston North, is the home to the Feilding, Manawatu, Marton, and Rangitikei Racing Clubs. Set amongst beautiful park-like grounds is the recent $8.7 million construction of the Awapuni multi-purpose Function Centre. The 1800m Awapuni Track means all horse get their chances with a 400 metre home straight giving everyone a sight as they head home for victory.
Racecourse Address
Racecourse Road
Palmerston North
Awapuni Racecourse
Awapuni Racecourse is on the outskirts of the City, heading West from the City Centre on Pioneer Highway. Maxwells Line is the last street on the left before leaving the city, race course road is located off this Street approximately 500m down.
Feature Meeting:
Central Region Ford Dealers Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes - Saturday 2 April 2011
The Central Region Ford Dealers Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes is the Manawatu Racing Club’s most prestigious raceday of the year. Established in 1908, the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes will be run for the 102nd time at Awapuni on Saturday 3rd April 2010.
With $530,000 in prizemoney on offer, this meeting is one of the richest and most exciting autumn events on the New Zealand Racing calendar – consistently attracting a high-class field from throughout the country.
The Sires Produce Stakes is one of only three Premier meetings at Awapuni – the other two being the Manawatu Cup in December and the Marton Cup in January. Premier racedays are the highest profile meetings on the New Zealand Racing Calendar.
Off course attractions on Central Region Ford Dealers Manawatu Sires Produce raceday include a live entertainment, the Plaza Fashions on the Field, singing of the National Anthem, racebook competitions and much more
All Meetings for Awapuni:
DATEClubMEETING NAME
Sat 19 May 12Rangitikei R.C.
Wed 30 May 12Feilding J.C.
Sat 16 Jun 12Manawatu R.C.
Sat 7 Jul 12Marton J.C.
Thu 26 Jul 12Manawatu R.C.
Premier Meeting Club pageAwapuni Info:
Membership
The colour, atmosphere and excitement of a day at the races provides an entertainment experience unlike any other. There is no better way to be part of the action than to become a member at one of the Racing clubs that race at Awapuni. Join today and you and your guest will be able to come racing at Awapuni racemeeting throughout the year. Membership at Awapuni can also entitle you to rights at Wellington Racing Club racemeetings.
Membership Options Include:
- Race Premier membership $175
- RACE (full) membership $100
- Country Club Member & Guest $40
- Country Club Single Member $30
- Under 30 Member $30
The Awapuni Lounge situated on the first floor of the members stand is for our valued members only. Members will also have opportunity to reserve a table at a discount to advertised rates on those days that the Silks Lounge is available.
Hospitality packages are on offer at most meetings throughout the year. This is an opportunity to entertain guests, clients, staff or friends in style, with first class facilities and uninterrupted views of the course.
The package will include:
- Buffet luncheon
- Cash bar or all inclusive beverage package
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Racebook per guest
- Private tote facilities
- MC to host the day
For more information go to: www.awapuniracing.co.nz
Awapuni Track Info:
