CLUB: Manawatu R.C.
Manawatu Racing Club was established in 1880 and now races 8 times a year at Awapuni Racecourse which is also used by three other Clubs for their fixtures. The course is the busiest training and racing venue in the lower half of the North Island, regularly attracting big crowds for its feature racedays.
Contact Details
Manawatu Racing Club
PO Box 52, Palmerston North 4440
T: 06 356 4940
F: 06 354 2885
darin@manawaturacing.co.nz
Manager: Darin Balcombe
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 Manawatu R.C.:
DATERACECOURSEMEETING NAME
Sat 11 Feb 12Awapuni
Sat 31 Mar 12Awapuni
Fri 13 Apr 12Awapuni
Sat 16 Jun 12Awapuni
Thu 26 Jul 12Awapuni
Premier Meeting Racecourse pageManawatu R.C. Info:
Entry to Awapuni Racecourse is $5 for Manawatu Sires Produce, the Christmas at the Races events which for 2010 will be; December 11th and 18th. Entry is $10 on Boxing Day. All other Manawatu Racing Club meetings are free.
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
Click here to view the RACE BYO Policy
