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Oamaru JC
Oamaru
1st Aug
Otago RC
Oamaru
27th Aug
Winton JC
Winton
17th Sep
Southland RC
Ascot Park
3rd Oct
Gore RC
Gore
10th Oct

Events News

Deep South Winter Tipping Contest - Results from the 28th July

Congratulations to Jimmy Stewart, winner of the third round of the Deep South Winter Tipping Contest. Jimmy scored 18 points this week puting him in 4th place overall. Jimmy's selections were:

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The Speights Punting Mad Challenge - Oamaru, 1st August 2010

Do you know your horses? Do you think you have an eye for spotting a long-shot? Take part in The Speights Punting Mad Challenge and show you have what it takes to be crowned the Speights Punting Mad King. Enter by yourself or get a team together. Registration only costs $100 which includes your starting pool of $120, your team will be up $20 before the day begins! The competition is limited to 15 teams so get in quick to avoid missing out. Visit the Speights Punting Mad Challenge page for registrations forms, and details.

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Gallop South "Racegoers Club" Ownership Promotion

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Gallop South is excited to announce the launch of a new promotion, The Racegoers Club, that sets out to encourage a simple and affordable option for people interested in stepping into the most exciting element of thoroughbred racing, racehorse ownership.

Membership of The Racegoers Club, which is set to open on August 1 and run for the duration of the 2010/11 season, will bring together 50 people to race a share in four different horses – two trained in Otago (by Brian and Shane Anderton and Paul Richards) and two trained in Southland (by Kelly

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Free KER Breeding Seminar

KER is holding a FREE Breeding Seminar in Invercargill for anyone who is interested in attending.  Nibbles and drinks are provided.

The seminar will cover the most effective way to feed your broodmares during the breeding season and will cover a full breeding cycle from pregnant mares right through to yearling sales.

Date: Wednesday 18th August 2010

Time: 7pm (approximate finish time is 9.30pm)

Location: Kelvin Hotel, Invercargill

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Deep South Winter Tipping Contest Results

The Deep South Winter Tipping Results can be found at the following link:

Deep South Tipping Contest Results

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Ascot Park & Gore Christmas At The Races 2010

 

The 2010 Hospitality Packages for the Ascot Park Christmas at the Races (Saturday 11th December) and Gore Christmas at the Races (Sunday 19th December) have been finalised.  They will be announced shortly so watch this space......

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Cromwell Christmas at the Races - Packages Announced

Gallop South are pleased to announce the hospitality packages for the 2010 Cromwell - Christmas at the Races on Sunday, November 28.
Last year around 8000 people chose to go to the Central Otago racecourse to enjoy their Christmas party. It was an event to be remembered.

Mini Marquees        $375 per tent

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Photos from Cromwell Races

Handmade Photography attended the Famous Cromwell Races on Sunday the 7th March. The photos are avaliable to view on their website www.handmadephotography.co.nz

 

Channel 9 Coverage of Melbourne Cup Day '09

Channel 9 attended the Otago Racing Club Melbourne Cup Day '09 at Wingatui Racecourse. Follow the link to their website to view their video coverage.

The Channel 9 Website

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