A racecourse at Trentham, in Upper Hutt, where the Wellington Racing Club has raced since 1904. The club calls it the capital's home of racing. Its days include a Christmas Carnival of three festive racedays, the Wellington Cup Day with the Group 3 Wellington Cup and Fashion in the Field, and a Thompson Handicap raceday in spring. The club's hospitality on race days includes the Champagne Lounge and the Birdcage, with premium hospitality, live racing coverage and entertainment. A Wellington Racing Club membership is on offer for the 2026/27 season, with member access, race-day benefits and exclusive offers.
Each racing day is a mix of racing and social time. The site lists Melbourne Cup coverage on the big screen, and the club says its days suit work functions, groups of friends and families. The club also hosted the Upper Hutt Car Boot Sale at the course on Saturday 17 October 2026, from 10am to 1pm. Trentham sits beside the Hutt Valley's main racing history, and the course is the place where the club's racing season plays out.