Life after racing in the Chatham's
The Chatham Island Races are probably not something you are familiar with but for the Chatham locals the three day carnival is something they look forward to every year. The Chatham Island Jockey Club established in 1873 is the oldest Jockey Club in New Zealand. Originally the club only ran gallops but in 2006 the pacers were introduced to keep the Club alive. Throughout the three days – December 27, 31st and 2nd January the club alternates the pacing races and the gallops races and on the final day hold the sought after CI Pacing Cup. Other races that are held on the 1400m track are run ov...
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