Central Southland Raceway, Winton

Track Background

The Winton JC held trotting races on their programmes as early as 10 November 1890 with these continuing through until 29 January 1955 on the Winton racecourse (1 mile/1600m). 

The all-weather track (1500m) was first used on 13 November 1976 by the Winton club while Wairio’s first meeting on the all-weather track took place five days later (18 November 1976).

Known as one of the fastest tracks in NZ, Central Southland Raceway boasts a sub 1:52.0 mile paced by three year old filly Delightful Memphis in March 2017 (1:51.9).

Central Southland Raceway is used by the Winton Harness Racing Club, the Wairio Trotting Club & the Riverton Trotting Club.

There is no longer thoroughbred racing at this venue.