Taupō Racing Club

Still on cloud nine about Fiber Fresh Equine - New Zealand Stud Day!

Epic horses. Epic raceday. Epic turnout!

We couldn't have wished for a better day (ok, maybe slightly warmer weather), for the running of our inaugural Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic. Thank you to all those who attended, supported, sponsored and were involved in making our raceday a success!

Bring on Tourism Day - Friday September 11.

How impressive was Fortunato?! 🤩 He made the perfect start to his racing career with a stylish victory in the Poverty Bay Turf Club 3YO C&G SW+P 1100m.

Settled at the rear of the field, he picked his way through the runners before producing a powerful finish to get up on the line and defeat a strong field of 3YO boys. Co-trainer Guy Lowry mentioned that bigger targets could be in store for Fortunato, but for now, it’s a wait-and-see game.

It was also fantastic to have co-breeder Sam Williams from Little Avondale Stud on course to witness the flashy son of Per Incanto make his winning debut.

This race — and raceday — has been a great starting point for many talented horses. Remember the 2024 Gr.1 2000 Guineas winner Savaglee?! He used this exact race to kick off his campaign before going on to win multiple stakes races, including the Guineas.

Raceday’s over. The work isn’t 💪🏇

The back-up team was back on track this morning, getting stuck into the pack-down. 30 hungry workers = one very well-earned morning tea ☕️🍰

We’re already looking ahead to Tourism Day - Friday, September 11.

The inaugural running of the Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic was one for the books!

Congratulations to Hawea - a brilliant winner of today’s feature 🏆

Star watching at Taupō Racing today, with two star-studded open heats! Who can you spot in these snaps? 👀

T'was the night before race day, the first of its kind,
With the track set for action and winners to find! 🏇

With our first raceday of the new season happening TOMORROW, we feel a little bit like a kid at Christmas.

Join us for Fiber Fresh Equine - New Zealand Stud Day and the inaugural running of the Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic, it is set to be a great day!

Prior to the running of the first race, we will host two Group and Listed trials. This is your chance to see some really talented horse flesh as they look to launch their Spring campaigns.

Your need to knows:
⏰Gates open 10.00am
🐴G&L Trials kick off at 11.12am
🏇First race jumps at 12.00pm
🏆Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic goes at 3.45pm
🎟 GA Free
🥂Hospitality still available at: https://tauporacingclub.co.nz/fiber-fresh-stud-day-2

We can’t wait to kick off the new season with you. See you trackside! 🤩

The sun is out, and with the pumice track drying out quickly, we’re looking forward to an historic day at Taupō Racing Club tomorrow! ☀️🏇

The Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic headlines an exciting day of racing action ahead.

Then there’s the two open trials… The triallists lining up have won a combined $17 million in prize money and feature many of the country’s very best including Well Written, Waitak and She’s A Dealer.

The track is ready. The sun is shining. Bring on an historic day at Taupō tomorrow. With free general admission, there’s no reason not to join us.

📅 Sunday, 16 August
⏰ Gates open 10am
🐎 Trial 1 at 11.12am
🏇 Race 1 jumps at 12.00pm
🎟️ General Admission – FREE!

The Chittick Family Fillies’ Classic has a prestigious honour roll, and something tells us the 2026 edition will be following suit, with some promising types set to race this Sunday!

Read more about one of the chances via the link below.

Regally-bred filly hunting black-type Latoya will contest Sunday's Listed Chittick Family Fillies’ Classic (1100m) at Taupo  Photo: Therese Davis (Race Images) Regally-bred filly hunting black-type Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 13 August 2026 The Chittick Family Fillies’ Classic (1100m) at Taupo has a prestigious honour rol...

THE. FIELDS. ARE. OUT! 🏇🔥

Are you joining us THIS SUNDAY, 16 August, for Fiber Fresh Equine - New Zealand Stud Day?

With a star-studded field assembled for the Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic, plus a very exciting undercard, we’re set for an absolute cracker of a day!

And that’s not all… 👀

Don’t forget the Group and Listed trials taking place before the racing gets underway - there’s plenty to get excited about as the stars launch their Spring campaigns!

📅 Sunday, 16 August
⏰ Gates open 10am
🏇 Race 1 jumps at: 12.00pm
🎟️ General Admission – FREE!

Hospitality is still available — secure your spot here:
https://tauporacingclub.co.nz/fiber-fresh-stud-day-2

🏇 View the race fields:
https://loveracing.nz/raceinfo/55918/meeting-overview.aspx

Round up the crew, bring the family and join us for a big day of racing and country hospitality!