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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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Ellerslie

Ellerslie Racecourse is the home of the Auckland Thoroughbred Racing and is located in a central Auckland location that is about a 10 minute drive from the CBD.
 
The course has a world renowned reputation for the beauty of its well-maintained, established grounds, as well as its famous steeplechase track.
 
About a 20 minute drive from Auckland Airport, the racecourse is well set-up to visitors with an on-site hotel, along with easy access to motorways, railway stations and bus stops.

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100 Ascot Avenue
Remuera
Auckland 1050
T: +64 9 524 4069
E: racing@ellerslie.co.nz
W: aucklandracing.co.nz

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What to wear: The dress code for the Ascot (Member’s) Grandstand is smart casual. On feature days a high standard of dress is expected. Fashion events and competitions are scheduled at Ellerslie throughout the summer racing calendar.

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 aucklandracing.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 racing@ellerslie.co.nz.

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

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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 Trackside New Zealand Derby and Group 2 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 aucklandracing.co.nz/aucklandcupweek for more information.