Celebrating our jumps racing

Jumps Racing Season is Here!

MAY - SEPTEMBER 2026

As the temperature drops, our jumps racing stars are just warming up! With nerves of steel and a taste for adrenaline, our lionhearts will go to battle this winter. 

Steeped in courage, bravery and determination, there'll be incredible finishes, gallant performances and heroic triumphs.

It's time put on your tweed, your tartan and your trilby and head to a track near you to experience the jumps racing at its finest.

FIND A RACEDAY

Experience the joy of Jumps Racing this winter

If you’ve never been to a jumps raceday, you’re missing out on one of New Zealand’s most unique and exhilarating sporting experiences. Set against stunning rural backdrops and full of heart-pounding action, jumps racing combines athleticism, courage, and community spirit in a way few other events can match.

Whether you’re a seasoned racing fan or someone simply looking for a great day out, here’s why you should get involved in jumps racing and get along to a raceday this season.

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Inside Jumps Racing

A-Z of NZ Jumps Racing

New to jumps racing, or ever watched the races and felt like it was a foreign language? Jumps racing has its own unique lingo, filled with phrases and terms that can be tricky to understand at first. We're here to help!

What to Wear This Jumps Racing Season

Whether you’re headed to a major jumps meeting or supporting your local club, here’s how to bring style, warmth, and a touch of polish to the winter racing season.

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