Michael GuerinRacing Editor·NZ Herald·14 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌This season's New Zealand Derby winner Road To Paris won his maiden at Avondale just last November. Photo / Kenton WrightAvondale Jockey Club’s last race meeting is today, but trials will continue this year.Acting president Andrew Skinner hopes racing will return, despite no scheduled meetings next season.The track’s future is uncertain, with discussions ongoing about its potential sale and community use.The last dance?There will be no closing ceremony when Avondale races for the last time in 136 years today.Because the people who run and love the West Auckland thoroughbred track are hoping today’s low-key meeting won’t be their last.

And it definitely won’t be the last