As a Member of the Wellington Racing Club you are entitled to Reciprocal Rights with a large number of major racing clubs in New Zealand, Australia and Asia.
It is important when visiting a reciprocal Club that you have your Membership Cards or a Letter of Introduction from the Wellington Racing Club. A letter can be produced by contacting Darin Balcombe at info@trentham.co.nz or on 04 528 9611.
Unless stated the gate charge at all meetings must be paid where applicable. Members without season guest privileges at Trentham may be restricted to one Members’ ticket at other Clubs.
List of Reciprocal Clubs
NEW ZEALAND
All RACE Inc. Clubs (Manawatu, Feilding, Marton, Rangitikei & Otaki-Maori)
A WRC Member is entitled to racecourse entry and two Members’ tickets for all race days at Awapuni, Otaki and Trentham, including Levin RC and Masterton RC meetings at these venues. Additional tickets may be available by contacting WRC prior to race day
Auckland Racing Club
A WRC Member is entitled up to two Members’ tickets for any ARC meeting by presenting their Membership Cards, or a letter from the WRC, at the Race-day Office.
Counties Racing Club
A WRC Member is entitled to request Members’ tickets for all Counties Racing Club meetings as required (reasonable limits apply).
Waikato Racing Club
A WRC Member is entitled to request Members’ tickets for all Waikato Racing Club meetings as required (reasonable limits apply).
Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc.
A WRC Member is entitled up to two Members’ tickets for any HBRI meeting by presenting their Membership Cards, or a letter from the WRC, at the Race-day Office.
Canterbury Jockey Club
A WRC Member is entitled up to two Members’ tickets for any CJC meeting by presenting their Membership Cards, or a WRC letter, at the Race-day Office.
AUSTRALIA
Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club now combined to be the Australian Turf Club
A WRC Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ ticket except for Easter & Spring Carnivals, Melbourne Cup Day and Golden Slipper day. On these major race-days they are able to purchase two tickets from the race-day office on presentation of their Membership Card or a letter of introduction from the WRC.
Due to renovations at Royal Randwick the ATC are unable to offer any reciprocal privileges during the 2013 Autumn Carnival. They hope to have capacity at Royal Randwick in Spring and will review the reciprocal privileges.
They do have reciprocal privileges in place at Rosehill Gardens for the 2013 BMW Sydney Carnival where WRC members pay course admission and then on presentation of their current Members card, may purchase a Members ticket to use for the day.
Victoria Racing Club
A WRC Member is entitled to one complimentary Members ticket on a non feature day. In respect to the Melbourne Cup Carnival the VRC sends out a ticket application form specific to WRC Members. You can contact the WRC to obtain this form. The original form needs to be sent to the VRC. On other feature days two Members Stand tickets can be purchased from the Race-day Office by showing proof of Membership.
Melbourne Racing Club
A WRC Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ ticket on all days at Caulfield & Sandown (including Caulfield Cup Day). Members’ also have the opportunity to purchase one guest pass as well.
Moonee Valley Racing Club (Melbourne)
A WRC Member has the opportunity to purchase two Members’ tickets for all days at Moonee Valley (including Cox Plate Day). On non-major days some complimentary tickets will be available. Should you wish to know rights in advance, please contact the WRC prior to travel.
Brisbane Racing Club:
A WRC Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ tickets on all race days at Eagle Farm and Doomben, and has the opportunity to purchase additional tickets for guests at the going rate for that day. WRC Members must show ID and their WRC Members Card or Letter of Introduction from the Club.
Gold Coast Turf Club
A WRC Member is entitled to two complimentary Members’ tickets for non feature and semi-feature days. On major race days the badge holder may purchase up to two tickets.
West Australian Turf Club
A WRC Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ ticket and the opportunity to purchase one additional guest ticket for all days at Ascot & Belmont Park.
INTERNATIONAL
Hong Kong Jockey Club
A WRC Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ ticket and the opportunity to purchase an additional guest pass for all race meetings at Happy Valley & Sha Tin (including the HKJC International Race Meeting).
Singapore Turf Club
A WRC Member is asked to make prior arrangements for complimentary tickets before visiting Singapore Racecourse and all requests must be accompanied by a letter of introduction from the WRC. Complimentary tickets are available to a Member and their guest except for major race-meetings.