Frocking it up for Team Teal - Fashion in the Field

Some next level glitz and glam will feature in the 2024 Team Teal campaign.

Since 2018 Harness Racing New Zealand has been involved in the annual campaign to increase awareness of ovarian cancer, and raise funds for research.

This year it will be involved again and a number of fresh initiatives have been confirmed, including a new competition to encourage racegoers to get dressed up in their best teal-coloured outfits.

"Frocks at the Trots" is a fashion in the fields competiton - but with a twist.

The top two contestants at each of four heats will qualify for the Grand Final at Addington on the final day of the Team Teal campaign on March 15. First prize will be a return trip including accommodation to a resort in Australia. There will also be prizes for heat winners and runner ups throughout the competition.

The four "Frocks" heats will be :

Heat 1 - Amberley Trotting Club Meeting at Rangiora - February 6 (Waitangi weekend)

Heat 2 - Hororata Trotting Club Meeting at Methven - February 11

Heat 3 - Gore Harness Racing Club - February 18

Heat 4 - Cambridge Raceway - February 23

Final - Addington Raceway - March 15

Outfits must incorporate teal and all entries must be aged 18 plus and officially register prior to each of the heats.

View the poster here

To confirm your place in any of the heats or for more details contact courtney@hrnz.co.nz