Riccarton Park Racecourse

[1] The Canterbury Jockey Club 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.

The Tea House and the Public Grandstand were designed by local architects, Alfred and Sidney Luttrell.

In October 2022, it was reported the Canterbury Jockey Club had been granted permission to demolish the 100-year old grandstand, despite opposition from heritage campaigners.

[2] 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 a residential area between the racecourse and the commercial area of Hornby, New Zealand.