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Auckland R.C.
Established in 1874, Auckland Racing Club hosts approximately 22 race meetings per year and is based at New Zealand’s premier racecourse, Ellerslie, which is regarded as being the showplace of New Zealand thoroughbred racing. First-class facilities combined with outstanding cuisine and service sees the Auckland Racing Club provide the ultimate in raceday hospitality; with its business doubling as an outstanding event centre and function venue on non-racedays through the Ellerslie Event Centre.
- Entry to the racecourse and the Ascot Stand, including access to the members’-only floor
- Access into the Members’ Carpark with complimentary parking on racedays
- Reciprocal privileges with a number of national and international Racing Clubs
- 10% discount on food & beverage purchases and all raceday hospitality packages & tickets
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Auckland Racing Club
P O Box 852, Shortland St, Auckland 1140
100 Ascot Avenue
Remuera
Auckland 1050T: +64 9 524 4069
E: [email protected]
W: Ellerslie.co.nz
Facebook: @ellerslieraces
Instagram: @ellerslieraces
Twitter: @ellerslieraces
Featured meeting
Auckland Cup Week®
Auckland Cup Week® showcases the ultimate in New Zealand thoroughbred racing, racewear fashion & hospitality and is New Zealand’s richest sporting event. Held on two consecutive Saturdays that typically fall in late February and/or early March, the event features some of New Zealand’s most prestigious races including the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby and Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup. Combined with fabulous fashions including the national fashions in the field final – The Ned Prix de Fashion, exquisite hospitality options, all-day entertainment for families, social groups and more, Auckland Cup Week® is a celebration of the best of what thoroughbred racing in New Zealand has to offer. Visit www.ellerslie.co.nz/auckland-cup-week for more information.
Course
Ellerslie
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Remuera
Auckland 1050
E: [email protected]
P: +64 9 524 4069
Facebook: @ellerslieraces
Instagram: @ellerslieraces
Twitter: @ellerslieraces
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Hospitality: Ellerslie offers an extensive and varied range of corporate and public hospitality options, from reserved dining or grandstand boxes to marquees or private function rooms. To enquire about hospitality options on a particular raceday call 09 520 6329 or visit www.ellerslie.co.nz
Dining: There is also a wide range of café and casual dining options available in both the Ellerslie and Ascot Grandstands.
Ellerslie Event Centre: The recently refurbished Event Centre is available for hire all year round on non-racedays. There are 26 different rooms available that offer a unique and versatile setting for both small intimate gatherings to some of this country’s biggest indoor and outdoor events. The Event Centre also offers full catering, service and AV requirements.
Ellerslie Stand: The Newmarket Room (Ground Floor) and Pakuranga Hunt Lounge (2nd Floor) offer café style dining options and easy access to the main public seating and lawn areas. The Chairman’s Club (2nd Floor) provides a restaurant atmosphere with buffet style dining and spectacular views of the track. The Chairman’s Club is available on all Premier Racedays and selected non-feature racedays, by pre-booking only. Contact the Auckland Racing Club on 09 524 4069 for all enquiries regarding the Chairman’s Club.
Ascot Stand (Members Stand): The New Zealand Room on the 5th floor provides a spectacular, panoramic view of the entire racecourse with café style food and both indoor and outdoor casual seating. Piccolo’s Bar on the ground floor provides easy access to the Parade Ring and grandstand seating with casual café style dining including gourmet hamburgers. Access to the Ascot Stand may be purchased on raceday. Pricing varies between $10-$50 depending on the raceday classification.
For more information or to make a booking email [email protected].
FASTEST TIMES AT ELLERSLIE | |||||
Distance | Time | Horse | Year | Age | Kg |
880m | 48 | Catarmarca | 1988 | 2 | 53 |
1100m | 01:02.8 | Castles Burning | 2010 | 6 | 54 |
1200m | 01:07.7 | Diamond Lover | 1987 | 4 | 51.75 |
1300m | 01:14.4 | High Regards | 1985 | 6 | 53 |
1400m | 01:20.6 | My Quota | 1996 | 5 | 54.5 |
1500m | 01:27.4 | Dear John | 1992 | 5 | 53 |
1600m | 01:32.1 | Corndale | 1993 | 5 | 56 |
2000m | 01:59.9 | Tidal Light | 1987 | 3 | 50.5 |
2100m | 02:07.0 | Kotare Chief | 1987 | 9 | 57 |
2200m | 02:13.2 | Miltak | 1993 | 4 | 51.5 |
2400m | 02:24.8 | So Casual | 1998 | 3 | 55.5 |
3200m | 03:15.7 | Sea Swift | 1988 | 6 | 50.25 |
All meetings
Open/closeDate | Club | Meeting Name/Type |
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Sat 30 Mar 2024 | Auckland Thoroughbred Racing | Feature |
Wed 10 Apr 2024 | Auckland Thoroughbred Racing | Industry |
Sat 20 Apr 2024 | Auckland Thoroughbred Racing | Feature |
Sat 25 May 2024 | Auckland Thoroughbred Racing | Feature |
Featured meeting
Auckland Cup Week®
Auckland Cup Week® showcases the ultimate in New Zealand thoroughbred racing, racewear fashion & hospitality and is New Zealand’s richest sporting event. Held on two consecutive Saturdays that typically fall in late February and/or early March, the event features some of New Zealand’s most prestigious races including the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby and Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup. Combined with fabulous fashions including the national fashions in the field final – The Ned Prix de Fashion, exquisite hospitality options, all-day entertainment for families, social groups and more, Auckland Cup Week® is a celebration of the best of what thoroughbred racing in New Zealand has to offer. Visit www.ellerslie.co.nz/auckland-cup-week for more information.