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Events

This is arguably the greatest week of racing in New Zealand, embracing everything that is great about Christchurch and Canterbury.

Nine Group and Listed races dominate the 32 races held over the meeting.

At this meeting Riccarton Park becomes the focal point of spring racing with the very best three-year-olds travelling to Christchurch seeking to emulate some of the greats of the Australasian turf by winning either of the Guineas races.

The Group 1, Sothys NZ 2000 Guineas is now run on Day 1 bringing additional life and vitality to the first Saturday.

One of the most popular races in the country, the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup is the catalyst that draws the biggest crowd of the year to Riccarton Park. 3200 metres is the ultimate staying test for thoroughbreds and being the distance of the Cup, adds that little bit of extra magic to the race.

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The New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas is now run on the third day alongside the Cup enhanceing the careeers of many fine fillies. Excitement, fashion, entertainment, glamour, partying and warm early summer days typify this meeting.

The Grand National Racing Carnival provides a mix of flat and jumping races.

The feature is undoubtedly the energy sapping FMG NZ Grand National Steeplechase, in which the field travels 5600 metres and jumps 21 of the toughest fences in the country. New Zealand's best winter flat gallopers compete for Group 3 glory in the prestigious Aussie Brownes Pharmacies Winter Cup over the 1600 metre distance.