On Boxing Day, 1881, The Manawatū Racing Club conducted its first race meeting, attracting a crowd of well-dressed spectators.
RACE Awapuni is delighted to be associated with PNCC's Manawatu History month, taking place at the Palmerston North Central Library during March.
On Friday 15 March from 12:30pm MRC Life Member Adrian Broad is presenting a talk on the local industry and its race through time in the Manawatū, dating back to the 1880's.
Hear about the business and the personalities of the “sport of kings.”
Find our more: Palmerston North City Library (pncc.govt.nz)