The Grand Tour - Courtesy Ford Sires Produce Stakes Raceday

Lock it in your calendar. The Grand Tour Racing Festival - a celebration and unification of New Zealand’s top 20 premier racing events - is galloping towards Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Palmerston North, after an epic stop at Hawke’s Bay and Christchurch.

Not only does The Grand Tour celebrate the best racing at the best venues, but all the action off the track too. Eat, drink, and get racy at New Zealand’s ultimate entertainment extravaganza. An unmissable event series with all the ingredients of a perfect day out. So wherever you are in the country, rally your crew and book your tickets before they’re gone.

Do. Not. Miss. Out. For more info and all event dates, visit www.thegrandtour.nz

RACE Awapuni - Palmerston North
- April 1 - Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes Raceday – Featuring exhilarating Group 1 Racing on the track, and a party to match off the track

Plus other The Grand Tour events around the country...

Te Rapa Racecourse – Waikato
- March 4 - ATR NZ Derby Day – For the first time ever, this iconic New Zealand raceday will be held in the Waikato. Promising an epic day of premier horse racing and top-class entertainment off the track too!

Pukekohe Park – Auckland
- March 11 - Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day – The big race, the great day and one final hurrah to an incredible summer of racing

RACE Trentham – Wellington
- March 18 - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks Day – An unmissable finale to summer on the Champagne Turf