CLUB: Winton J.C.
Founded in the late 1800s, Winton race twice a year in September and November at Winton Racecourse. The course is situated 31 kilometres north of Invercargill and forms part of the Gallops South group. The track is 1600metres, and as such tends to favour horses who race up with the pace. As well as racing, the grounds are also used for showjumping, eventing, Pony Club and the Winton A & P Association.
Contact Details
Winton Racing Club
Box 2, Riverton
T: 03 234 8614
F: 03 234 8114
southlandracing@xtra.co.nz
Contact: Doug Stuart
Feature Meeting:
Winton Cup Day – Friday 18 November
A well attended twilight Meeting starting at 2.00pm. The $14,000 Winton Cup is the feature event of the day run over 2000 metres.
All Meetings for Winton J.C.:
Winton J.C. Info:
Gallop South Membership: $99.00 ($49 for under 35s). Includes:
- A Membership card providing admission to all race meetings in Otago and Southland and access to the member’s only facilities.
- Opportunity to acquire up to 4 additional guest members passes for any Otago and Southland Meeting.
- FREE race books on presentation of card
- Voting rights at one nominated club
- Regular members newsletters or e-letters
- Free access to the member’s only marquee on Melbourne cup day at Wingatui racecourse.
- 10% discount off race day hospitality packages
- Reciprocal rights at most New Zealand Clubs
For more details and details on how to apply, visit www.gallopsouth.co.nz
