8-554: The New Zealand Cup is a thoroughbred horse race run at the Riccarton Park Racecourse in Christchurch . The New Zealand Cup is raced on the final Saturday of Christchurch "Cup week" held each year in the second week of November. For thoroughbred horses the week also features: Christchurch Cup week includes premier standardbred meetings at Addington raceway including: There is also greyhound racing on
16-456: A residential area between the racecourse and the commercial area of Hornby, New Zealand . Including the racecourse, it covers 1.69 km (0.65 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 2,110 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1,249 people per km . Riccarton Racecourse had a population of 1,206 at the 2018 New Zealand census , a decrease of 9 people (−0.7%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 36 people (3.1%) since
24-539: The 2006 census . There were 486 households, comprising 618 males and 588 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 38.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 174 people (14.4%) aged under 15 years, 273 (22.6%) aged 15 to 29, 552 (45.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 207 (17.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 69.7% European/ Pākehā , 8.7% Māori , 5.7% Pasifika , 21.1% Asian , and 3.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
32-667: The Thursday, including the following Group 1 races: The New Zealand Cup is one of the oldest races in New Zealand having been run each year since 1865. It is a race for stayers, over 3200 metres, which is also the distance of the Auckland Cup , Wellington Cup as well as some major Australian races such as the Melbourne Cup . Despite it dropping over time from a Group 1 race down to Group 3 status, it remains one of
40-473: The most popular racing events in New Zealand with the 150th running in 2013. Maree Lyndon was the first female jockey to win a Group I race in New Zealand when winning the 1982 Cup on Sirtain. Notable winners include: Riccarton Park Racecourse Riccarton Park Racecourse is the main thoroughbred horse racecourse for the Christchurch city area in New Zealand . The Canterbury Jockey Club
48-467: Was 28.6, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 45.5% had no religion, 40.5% were Christian , 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs , 2.5% were Hindu , 0.5% were Muslim , 1.5% were Buddhist and 2.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 198 (19.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 219 (21.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
56-753: Was established in 1854 and held its first meeting at Hagley Park in Easter 1855. The Riccarton racecourse was reserved as a public recreation ground by the Canterbury Provincial Council in 1858 and leased to the Jockey Club. Riccarton Racecourse became the home of the New Zealand Cup in 1867. The Tea House and the Public Grandstand were designed by local architects, Alfred and Sidney Luttrell. In October 2022 it
64-730: Was reported the Canterbury Jockey Club had been granted permission to demolish the 100-year old grandstand, despite opposition from heritage campaigners On the Saturday prior to Canterbury Show and Cup week in November: On the Wednesday of the Canterbury Show and Cup week: On the Saturday of the Canterbury Show and Cup week: In August: In September: The Riccarton Racecourse statistical area includes
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