Ask anyone who knows a little about racing, the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million is an event NOT to be missed. With Ellerslie taking a brief hiatus, for the first time ever Pukekohe Park is set to host New Zealand’s richest night of racing. With high stakes (over $2.5 million to be exact!) and a buzzing atmosphere to match, this truly is one of the biggest and most glamorous nights on the racing calendar – and its next week!

With not one but two $1 million races, racing doesn’t get much more exciting. Feel the anticipation build before the gates crash open in the $1,000,000 DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO. Then witness the country’s top 3-year-olds thunder down the Pukekohe Park home-straight in the $1,000,000 Karaka Million 3YO Classic. With four other races run in support, this fast-paced twilight event showcases New Zealand racing at the most elite level, and in a seriously stylish way.

Grab your pals and get amongst New Zealand’s richest night of racing, Saturday 21 January at Pukekohe Park.

Playing home to The Grand Tour festival zone for the evening, The Lane is the place to be. Kicking off in the late afternoon, quench your thirst with a drink on arrival and fill your belly with a delish item from one of the top-notch food trucks – all included in your ticket! Speaking of, don’t go leaving your run too late when it comes to tickets – the Karaka Million is historically a sell out event and this year looks to be no different.

Need a ride out to Pukekohe Park? The Grand Tour NZ is giving away a limo ride! Head over to their Facebook page and/or Instagram page to enter.

Grab your pals and get amongst New Zealand’s richest night of racing, Saturday 21 January at Pukekohe Park.

How things are set to go down: New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million, Saturday 21 January

2.30pm - Bus leaves Ellerslie Racecourse

3.00pm - Grandstand opens

4.09pm - First Race (of six)

6.00pm - Lito Bax to perform the National Anthem

6.08pm - DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO

7.28pm - Last Race - Karaka Million 3YO Classic