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Auckland Thoroughbred Racing

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Auckland Thoroughbred Racing was officially created on 1 August 2021, marking an exciting new chapter for racing in Auckland. The amalgamation of Auckland Racing Club with Counties Racing Club to form the new entity Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Inc. created an historic new body with the goal of ensuring a more vibrant and sustainable future for thoroughbred racing across the entire Auckland region. Auckland Thoroughbred Racing operates two racecourses – Ellerslie, located in central Auckland and regarded as New Zealand’s premier track with racing conducted on a StrathAyr surface – and Pukekohe Park, set amongst the rural surrounds of Pukekohe and offering the added benefits of a training centre. In addition to operating two racecourses – Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park – Auckland Thoroughbred Racing also operates a 364-day per year function venue under the banner of Ellerslie Events.

Membership: Annual subscription ranges from $40 - $240. Some membership benefits include:

  • Complimentary general admission (gate entry) to all Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Inc. racedays held at Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park
  • Complimentary entry into the members’ stands at Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park
  • Ability to purchase annual guest cards for use at Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park
  • Ability to purchase daily guest passes at Ellerslie
  • Discount on raceday food & beverage
  • Exclusive access into the members-only area on level two of the Ascot Stand at Ellerslie and into the Fulton Lounge at Pukekohe Park
  • Exclusive access into the members’ carpark with complimentary parking on all Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park racedays
  • Complimentary racebook on all Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park racedays
  • Discount on Ellerslie Events packages or room hire.
For more information on being a member of Auckland Thoroughbred Racing and a full list of members’ benefits please click here.

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Ellerslie plays host to a number of iconic events including the SkyCity Christmas Carnival and the TAB Karaka Millions. Most notably and new for 2025 is the introduction of Champions Day in March which will not only see the running of the Trackside New Zealand Derby and the historic Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup, but the first running of the $3.5m NZB Kiwi.

Pukekohe Park comes alive in November each year for its sell-out Counties Cup Day, featuring the heritage Group 3 Counties Cup along with the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes.

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Pukekohe Park

Pukekohe Park is a unique racing establishment and Franklin’s best Function & Events Centre.  The Thoroughbred Training Centre features a 15 metre-wide all-weather track with a dual lamp lighting system, three grass tracks, a plough, cinders and trotting ring. The stabling area caters for over 200 horses with tie-ups, weighing scales and a sand roll available for use. 

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222-250 Manukau Road
Pukekohe
T:  +64 9 238 8049  
F:  +64 9 238 8886
E: markn@ellerslie.co.nz
W: aucklandracing.co.nz

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The Course Proper at Pukekohe Park is 1918 metres long with a front straight of 447 metres, the second longest in New Zealand. The track was recently reconstructed with new drainage and irrigation systems installed, creating a premium racing surface. The track is also complemented with one of the new Mawsafe Plastic Running Rails enhancing horse and rider safety.

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Counties Cup Day - November
Featuring the heritage Group 3 Counties Cup race along with the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes.  From class horse racing to fashion in the fields and live entertainment, Franklin’s biggest Thoroughbred racing event of the year provides something for everyone.  The atmosphere can be enjoyed in one of our premium hospitality areas or just sit on one of our grassy banks to take in the vibrancy of the days racing action.