Track: Soft 7

Moisture Meter: 50.9%

Rail: True

Rainfall: No Rain Last 24 Hours | 9mm Rain Last 7 Days

Irrigation: 12mm Irrigation Applied Over Weekend

Weather and Track updated at 8.55am Wednesday 6 November

 

Head Stipe - John Oatham 021 725 550

 

All races EXCEPT the 2000 Guineas will remain open until 9.00am Wednesday 6 November.

 

The R65 1600m may be divided into a Main Race $65,000 and a Consolation Race $30,000.
If a horse gains a start in the $65,000 R65 1600m it must start in that race, or alternatively come out of both races.

 

Senior Riders:
Tina Comignaghi c/- 021 556 712
Joe Doyle c/- 027 673 2282
Craig Grylls c/- 027 285 5212
Leah Hemi 021 280 2370

Brandon May c/- 027 220 5457
Kelly Myers c/- 027 738 9120
Jonathan Riddell c/- 021 944 819
Liam Riordan c/- 027 285 5212
Sam Spratt c/- 021 944 819
Kevin Stott c/- 027 673 2282

 

ACCESS TO SADDLING ENCLOSURE
Following consultation with the New Zealand Trainers’ Association & Racing Clubs, it has been agreed that entry to the Saddling Enclosures at all thoroughbred racing venues will be restricted to Licensed Trainers & Registered Persons. In conjunction with this directive, the minimum age for staff to enter these areas is 14 years unless a Stipendiary Steward has granted prior approval. In order to enforce this policy, Licensed Trainers and Licensed Persons must display their official NZTR ID card to gain access to the Saddling Enclosure areas on raceday.

 

Licence Display:
To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licenced staff wear their licence badges so that they are clearly visible at all times. Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licence badges so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.

 

NEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

 

SAUNA USE
The following conditions have been reached in consultation with the NZ Jockeys Association and apply to use of the Sauna at Riccarton Park Racecourse.
• There MUST always be at least two (2) people in the Sauna and/or Jockeys Rooms.
• The sauna is NOT to be used by ONE PERSON in the facility on their own.
• All cars are to be parked out on the driveway NOT inside the ‘Arch Gate’.
• The Jockeys Room/Basement area must be locked when leaving. It is not to be left open under any circumstances.
• Lights and heaters are to be turned off.
• A water cooler is installed to provide drinking water.
• Jockeys using the facilities are responsible for cleaning and tidying the sauna, showers, and toilets after use.

 

RACEDAY STALLS:
To ensure that the toilets behind the Smoko Hut are reserved only for trainers and stable staff access between the Smoko Hut and the Owners Pavilion will be blocked. Trainers and stable staff will access the Raceday Tie-up Stalls through the Parade Ring.
44 new stalls have been built which results in 168 stalls including the eight uncovered stalls.

 

IMPORTANT!!

 

– OWNERS PRIVILEGES ALL 3 DAYS: Raceday tickets are provided by way of the barcode on the NZTR letter sent out by email prior to the meeting. Owners must check their emails for this letter and bring a copy to gain entry. The letter can also be shown on a smart phone. The barcode will be scanned, and Club (Members) Grandstand wristbands will be distributed at that time. Racebooks and Owners ribbons for all races (Special ribbons for the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas, TAB Mile, Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas, and Martin Collins NZ Cup) can be collected from the ‘Owners Caravan’ just inside the main turnstiles.

 

ENTRY TO THE COURSE: Security will be in control of the entrance gates on all three days. Please ensure that you have your NZTR Licence pass or the correct entrance ticket. This will prevent embarrassment or difficulties at the gates. Cars are best to use the Steadman Road entrance and park in the areas provided in the Carriage Paddock.

 

TRAINERS IF YOU DO NOT GET A WRISTBAND (TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE CLUB GRANDSTAND) AT THE GATE PLEASE COLLECT ONE AT THE RACEDAY OFFICE.

 

STABLE-HAND ID PASSES: Stable-hand passes for those working on the day will gain access through the Float Park only. STABLE HAND PASSES DO NOT GAIN ENTRY ON RACEDAY and DO NO ENTITLE MEMBERS PRIVILEGES.

 

LICENCE DISPLAY: To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed onto the racecourse and into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licensed staff have their licences and/or smart phone readily accessible.

HORSE FLOAT PARKING: All horse floats are to use the containment area.

Trainers and horse float operators are reminded that it is a requirement of the CJC H&S policy that all floats unload and load within the confines of the contained Float Park. Horses must not be unloaded or loaded anywhere other than within this area. Horse floats must enter the Racecourse from the Steadman Road gate.

IF TRAINERS ARE FOLLOWING A HORSE FLOAT IN ANOTHER VEHICLE, THEY MUST HAVE THEIR LICENCE AND EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE MUST HAVE A LICENCE OR TICKET.

 

Security do not know trainers and other licence holders and wearing visible licences will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE CURRENT 2023/24 LICENCE.

 

OWNERS PAVILLION: Owners are invited to join the Club and sponsors for a drink before their race in the LOVERACING ‘Owners Pavilion’ situated on the south side of the Parade Ring.

 

MOUNTING IN PARADE RING: All Group & Listed races.

 

VISITORS STABLES CONGESTION: Trainers are asked to park horse floats in a manner that does not cause congestion in the walkway to the track. During track work people need to be observant to the fact that horses and being led and ridden to the track.

 

HI-VIZ VESTS: All riders are required to wear Hi-Viz Vests or jackets when riding trackwork at Riccarton Park. Everyone must wear a Hi-Viz if wanting to go inside the Course Proper running rail at trackwork.

 

ZILCO & McMILLAN EQUINE TRACKWORK BBQ: at Trackwork from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Tuesday, 12 November, and Thursday 14 November. Trainers Hut, Riccarton Park Racecourse.

 

ONTRACK BBQ: Will be held in the raceday tie-ups during the races on Wednesday 13 November 2024.

 

SUPER SCREEN: On NZ Cup Day a super screen will be positioned at the 300-metre mark between the Ambulance Track and the Polytrack. The permanent screen is at the 100m mark between the Polytrack and grass training track.

 

CELL PHONE BOOSTER: A temporary cell phone tower is positioned on a trailer between the Polytrack and Grass Training Track.
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NEW ZEALAND CUP DAY ONLY:

 

DROPPING OFF GEAR: Trainers who are dropping off gear before the races on NZ Cup Day need to use the Steadman Road gate and drive down into the Float Park which is behind the Raceday Tie-Up stalls. This will avoid problems associated with the lock-down of the Racecourse on the morning of the races. It is essential that you have your Trainers Licence to present to security.

 

LIQUOR POLICY: Days 1 & 2 No walk on or carry-on BYO in any areas. Days 1 & 2 BYO must in vehicles. No BYO under any circumstance on NZ Cup Day. Searches will be conducted. Any licence holder found to be smuggling BYO on NZ Cup Day will be referred to the RIB.

 

R18 POLICY (NZ CUP DAY ONLY): Please note that an R18 policy applies on NZ Cup Day. This includes Trainers staff. An exception applies to Owners who may wish to bring their children to the races and Trainers who have people aged less than 18 working for them on the day. It is necessary to pre-register the fact that you will have minors with you on NZ Cup Day. The necessary wristband, which MUST be worn on the day, can then be provided. Details required are name/age/gender/guardian or Trainer/guardian cell phone/member (or car park reference if applicable). – email alison@riccartonpark.co.nz with any applications. MUST BE COLLECTED PRIOR TO RACEDAY.

The exception does not apply to the Carriage Paddock areas which are strictly R18.

 

WRISTBANDS (NZ CUP DAY ONLY): Wristbands are required to be worn by all people attending NZ Cup Day. These will be distributed on entry to the course. Every person entering the Course should expect to receive a wristband. Trainers will be provided with the wristband when arriving in the Float Park or if coming through the main turnstiles on presentation of the NZTR licence in the Corporate Queue.