Riccarton Racecourse Siding
The Riccarton Racecourse Siding or Line was a short (1.4 kilometres or 0.87 miles) siding or line on the Main South Line. It was built in 1877 to transport patrons from Christchurch to the Riccarton Racecourse in the suburb of Riccarton; this was (and remains) a place used for both racing and for outdoor events.
Source: Wikipedia — Riccarton Racecourse Siding (CC BY-SA 4.0)