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4 unusual facts about Riccarton


1860 in New Zealand

The New Zealand Derby is held for the first time, at Riccarton Racecourse.

Burns Cottage

The cottage has had a number of uses, including a spell as a pub, run by a Mr Goudie from Riccarton who saw the opportunity to exploit Burns's developing reputation.

Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand

A second South Island AGM was held at the mosque (in Riccarton) over 24–25 June 1989 where Dr Sandhu of Wellington was elected president and Dr Al Samahy was made vice-president.

Riccarton, Ayrshire

A pre-reformation Riccarton parish church stood in the centre of the old burial ground; first noted, as a chapel, in 1229, sub-ordinate to the church of Dundonald.


John Jackson Oakden

He then purchased Acheron Bank Station near Lake Coleridge in the Canterbury Region, which he successfully developed and held until 1877, when he sold up to enjoy an affluent retirement at Riccarton.

Kevin McHattie

McHattie revealed he regularly travels on the number 25 bus to Riccarton, to come training.

Riccarton Park Racecourse

Riccarton Park Racecourse is the main thoroughbred horse racecourse for the Christchurch city area in New Zealand.

Yaldhurst Museum

The Yaldhurst Museum is located in the suburb of Yaldhurst, Christchurch, New Zealand, close to Christchurch International Airport, Riccarton Race Course and Ruapuna Speedway.


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