Saturday, 3 January 2026 TE AROHA Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Win Time | PM NZD $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | THAMES HARNESS SUPPORTING THAMES JOCKEY CLUB | SMALL TOWN GIRL | RIHAAN GOYARAM | RALPH MANNING | 1:32.86 | 18,500 |
| R2 | MARK ANDERSON MEMORIAL MAIDEN 2YO | STATE THE OBVIOUS | RIHAAN GOYARAM | GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL | 1:03.51 | 18,500 |
| R3 | SADDLERY WAREHOUSE CAMBRIDGE | GLACIAL STORM | VINNIE COLGAN | BARBARA KENNEDY | 1:10.45 | 18,500 |
| R4 | THAMES VALLEY INSURANCE LTD 3YO | VELVET BLUE | SAM MCNAB | BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY | 1:16.51 | 18,500 |
| R5 | ALLENS UNITED PAEROA | HORRIE | JASMINE FAWCETT | Moira & Kieran Murdoch | 1:46.90 | 18,500 |
| R6 | PENCARROW STUD | ASCENSION | RORY HUTCHINGS | SAMANTHA LOGAN | 1:47.39 | 18,500 |
| R7 | LOCKWOOD THAMES-COROMANDEL-EAST WAIKATO GOLD CUP | ZANTABULOUS | HAYLEY HASSMAN | MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON | 1:49.41 | 25,000 |
| R8 | THAMES HARNESS RACING CLUB SPRINT | OPAEA JOE | CHRIS DELL | GAVIN OPIE | 1:15.32 | 25,000 |
Te Aroha Past Races
Last 12 Meetings
| Date | SOT | Rails | Races | Runners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 JAN 2026 |
R1 - R8 HEAVY |
True | 8 | 45 |
| 07 DEC 2025 |
R1 - R9 GOOD |
Out 7.5m | 9 | 93 |
| 26 NOV 2025 |
R1 - R10 GOOD |
Out 5.5m | 10 | 111 |
| 11 NOV 2025 |
R1 - R9 SOFT |
Out 3.5 | 9 | 106 |
| 22 OCT 2025 |
R1 - R10 SOFT |
True | 10 | 116 |
| 21 SEP 2025 |
R1 - R7 HEAVY |
True | 7 | 69 |
| 19 SEP 2025 |
R1 - R8 HEAVY |
True | 8 | 72 |
| 31 AUG 2025 |
R1 - R9 HEAVY |
Out 6-7m (Bottom Bend) | 9 | 100 |
| 27 JUL 2025 |
R1 - R11 HEAVY |
True | 11 | 118 |
| 22 JUN 2025 |
R1 - R8 HEAVY |
Out 7.5m from 1500m to 1400m, remainder out 5m | 8 | 83 |
| 02 JUN 2025 |
R1 - R9 HEAVY |
True | 9 | 88 |
| 29 MAR 2025 |
R1 - R8 GOOD |
True | 8 | 55 |
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