Races

The Manawatu Harness Racing Club experience

We’re proud to offer a family friendly environment where you can kick back and enjoy a great spot of racing entertainment. Our facilities include a large green lawn that is great for kids to run around on, a grandstand, public lounge, sponsors lounge and space to park up in your vehicle and watch. We’ve got onsite catering and a bar but also invite you to bring along a chilly bin if you wish to sit outside.

If you’re an adrenaline junkie, we invite you to register at the Secretary's office to take a ride in the mobile vehicle alongside the starter. A field of pacers travelling at 40km less than a meter away from you sure gets the blood pumping - Tuesday's are the best days for this.

2020/21 season dates

November
Tuesday 17 November - 8 Races from 3.30pm
Thursday 19 November - 8 Races from 5.30pm

December
Tuesday 8 December - 8 Races from 3.30pm
Thursday 10 December - 8 Races from 5.30pm

February
Tuesday 16 February - 4 Races from 4.00pm
Thursday 23 February - 4 Races from 4.00pm

March
Tuesday 16 March - 4 Races from 4.00pm
Thursday 23 March - 4 Races from 4.00pm
Tuesday 30 March - 8 Races from 3.30pm

Syndicate opportunity

Manawatu Harness Racing Club has formed a syndicate which has been formed to give the opportunity for new and experienced racing enthusiasts to enjoy the thrill of being owner, to support the harness racing industry and the future viability of racing in the lower North Island. It's affordable for all and will be great fun.

Expressions of interest: to register your interest please contact either Brian or Eva in the first instance. Further details will be provided from there.

Brian Ahearn - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Eva Johnston - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Other events

The Manawatu Harness Racing Club was proud to support the Rural Games on 14-15 March in The Square, Palmerston North. With Kidz Kartz and Harness Gearing Up Competition events on Saturday, plus more Kidz Karts and the Sulky Challenge on the Sunday, harness racing had a strong presence at the event. Check out the 2020 schedule here.

Use the following links to find more details.

Harness Racing Sites

Accommodation Palmerston North

Booking.com

News and events

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