Celebrating our jumps racing

Jumps Racing Season is Here!

MAY - SEPTEMBER 2026

Pull on your tweed and dust off the tartan - Jumps racing returns this winter with all the bravery, courage and passion that makes it so special.

Rich in tradition and packed with adrenaline, expect daring leaps, heroic victories and the unmistakable atmosphere that only this time of the year can deliver.

So rug up, round up your crew and head to a track near you to experience the magic of jumps racing!

FIND A RACEDAY

Find a Raceday

Hawke's Bay Hurdles and Steeplechase Raceday
SUNDAY 12 JULY

Woodville-Pahiatua RC, Woodville

Te Aroha Veterinary Services Raceday
SUNDAY 26 JULY

Racing Te Aroha, Te Aroha

Grand National Festival of Racing Day 1
SATURDAY 1 AUGUST

Canterbury JC, Riccarton Park

Jumping Legends Return to Woodville

12 July 2026

Woodville Racecourse will come alive on Sunday, 12 July, with an action-packed day of jumps racing - made even more unforgettable by the presence of some legendary guests!

Don't miss your chance to meet some of New Zealand's jumping greats, as they return to the track to be honoured in true style 👇

  • The Cossack
  • Zed Em
  • Suliman
  • Kipkeino
  • Volkswagin
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ENTRIES NOW OPEN

WIN a trip for two to the Grand National Festival of Racing!

8 & 9 August 2026

The prize includes:

  • Return domestic flights to Christchurch
  • One night stay in luxury accommodation
  • Dinner and Breakfast for two
  • Return transport to the races
  • Hospitality tickets for raceday
  • A VIP on-course experience 
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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

Jumping Legends at Woodville

Ahead of our Jumping Legends Day at Woodville Racing Club on Sunday, 12 July, get to know the five very special guests we will be celebrating on course!

The Cossack embarking on new career with McDougal

Retired superstar jumper The Cossack is enjoying the next phase of his career as a sporthorse, fittingly with former co-trainer Corrina McDougal.

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!

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