HRNZ outlines proposed 2026/27 Group and Feature Racing Calendar
Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has released its 2026/27 Group and Feature Racing Calendar, which has been developed following a comprehensive review of the national feature racing programme.
The draft Calendar also sets out the proposed stakes for the industry's premier races.
In developing the proposals, careful consideration has been given to aligning investment with the funding currently available, while protecting the races that define New Zealand harness racing.
To see the Group and Feature Racing Calendar click here
To see the Group and Feature Racing Calendar Media Release click here
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