From left: Anne and Rupert Vallance, with cup awarded to Granny McDonald (nee Maher) in August 1924; Jacqueline Dinan, author of 'Racing the Boys'; May Mountier, author and racing historian.

Creator:      Lesley Courtney - Palmerston North City Council
Place:          4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          October 31, 2016

The Manawatu Racing Club conducted its first race meeting in Palmerston North on Boxing Day 1881. A few years later the Club purchased 100 acres of land at Awapuni for four thousand pounds and the Club celebrated its first raceday at the new cours...

Creator:      K H Shea
Place:          67 Racecourse Road, Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          1937