Add Trentham to that. 

I wish Riccarton was.

Haha , you beat me to it , they lost me when I read "Experts". Another part fix , my faith in this is shot to shit .

Trying to find one without bird poop might be the issue....🤣

We're Doomed don't worry- there will be hundreds of empty seats in the grandstand.

You beat me to it...so why could this not have been started last spring, and the word experts scares me they all seem to be the ones causing all the issues with the new tracks. This is typical of NZTR shooting themselves in the foot this work could of been completed by now, or close to instead we are now 14 months at least without a much needed and good venue.

roughbred Racing No images? Click here Return to Racing in Hawke's Bay for Spring 2026 Sent on behalf of Hawke’s Bay Racing and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing This evening, trainers and members were updated on the return to racing strategy for Hastings, following the temporary closure of the track last September after a horse slipped on the second day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival. Pending approval by the NZTR Board, we can confirm that work will progress on a partial re-cambering of the bends leaving the home straight (1600m & 1400m) of the Hastings racetrack. Notwithstanding any unforeseen circumstances, this significant, expert-led investment will allow for a safe and confident return to racing in Hawke’s Bay for spring 2026. This work is essential to ensuring a sustainable future for racing in the region. In parallel, further planning is underway to determine the long-term vision for racing in the wider Hawke’s Bay area. NZTR and Hawke’s Bay Racing expect to share more detailed updates with members and the public in July. We would like to thank our East Coast racing clubs who continue to work together to shape a strong and sustainable future for the industry and the community.  We look forward to racing returning to the Hawke’s Bay Region.   Richard Riddell Hawke's Bay Racing Club Matt Ballesty NZTR Chief Executive

Great work Kirsty (and Steve) Lawrence.

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I can’t seem to find any NZTR announcements about this on their page…..maybe they have found a way to block me. ITs a great feel good story, i would have thought NZTR would have issued a press release about it.

Well it has been a long time since they had raceing( Hawkes Bay) Wairoa  is one of the dates, for some strange reason Taranaki has two days at Xmas/New Years eve, struggling recently to run one. 2 more days in the South plus Timaru has a extra which I suspect is one that Riccarton had, early spring.

Common sense may be prevailing. As you say NM, Perhaps Foxton and maybe Rangiora next.

Tesio it was announced by NZTR at noon today. The hard working Waipukurau committee are ovet the moon.

I would have thought NZTR would have issued a press release today about this and race dates…..or have i missed it? 

nomates the other two Waipukurau dates are February 15 and April 26. Totally agree about Foxton. With the Awapuni track on life support let's hope NZTR see the merit in reinstating racing at Foxton as well.

Hopefully Foxton next . For the good of the industry and the CD in particular they need to bury their pride and do what's best for racing . Small steps , small steps .

Great news. NZTR has deigned to give Waipukurau three race dates on their track in the new season. The first on Sunday November 16th. 

I can’t keep up… seems every horse is eligible now…. No incentive…. Seems a waste of money.,… the rich get richer….

You may have all seen this before but it is worth watching again   

Not with name suppression ?