Wednesday, 17 September 2025 TAUPO Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Win Time | PM NZD $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | LINDAUER PROSECCO MAIDEN | VOLDEMORT | MATTHEW CAMERON | CATHERINE CAMERON | 1:56.60 | 18,500 |
| R2 | ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES | AMUSEMENT | SAM WEATHERLEY | DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY | 1:28.07 | 18,500 |
| R3 | FOX & HOUNDS TAUPO | ORATIA BEAUTY | MATTHEW CAMERON | KYLIE HOSKIN | 1:21.22 | 18,500 |
| R4 | PREZZY CARD NORTHERN COUNTRY CUPS SERIES | PLACES TO BE | CRAIG GRYLLS | KELLY VAN DYK | 1:21.36 | 18,500 |
| R5 | DPA CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES | SCOLERA | SAMANTHA COLLETT | JIM COLLETT | 1:12.75 | 18,500 |
Taupo Past Races
Last 12 Meetings
| Date | SOT | Rails | Races | Runners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 SEP 2025 |
R1 - R5 SOFT |
Out 5m | 5 | 52 |
| 17 AUG 2025 |
R1 - R8 HEAVY |
Out 3m | 8 | 65 |
| 26 FEB 2025 |
R1 - R8 GOOD |
True | 8 | 67 |
| 30 DEC 2024 |
R1 - R7 GOOD |
True | 7 | 66 |
| 11 OCT 2024 |
R1 - R10 HEAVY |
True | 10 | 92 |
| 20 SEP 2024 |
R1 - R9 SOFT |
Out 2.5m | 9 | 93 |
| 21 AUG 2024 |
R1 - R9 SOFT |
True | 9 | 87 |
| 22 MAY 2024 |
R1 - R10 HEAVY |
True | 10 | 117 |
| 08 MAR 2024 |
R1 - R8 SOFT |
True | 8 | 81 |
| 14 FEB 2024 |
R1 - R6 GOOD |
True | 6 | 57 |
| 30 DEC 2023 |
R1 - R8 SOFT |
True | 8 | 58 |
| 09 NOV 2023 |
R1 - R9 SOFT |
Out 2.5m | 9 | 102 |
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