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Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series
Experience the thrill and excitement of the races at this fast paced event with six races across three hours, then watch the sun go down as you party into the night. With an entertainment line-up to match the on track action, Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series is the only event of its kind – a must do on the Auckland social calendar!
Date: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Club: Auckland Racing Club
Venue: Ellerslie
Gates Open: 3:30 pm
Start Time: 4:30 pm
Entertainment:
Free children's entertainment.
To add to the atmosphere of Twilight racing, the jockey’s riding on the day pick their ultimate victory song. The winning jockey’s song is played across course after their win as they head back to the scales for their weigh-in.
General Admission: Free entry
Raceday Packages:
Individual Ticket - $10.00
Ascot Stand & General Admission Bundle - $20.00
Upgrade your Raceday!
If you're looking for a little more than what General Admission offers, a day spent in the Ascot Stand is hard to beat!
Take a trip up to the New Zealand Room on the fifth floor and enjoy the best views on-course. Get up close and personal with horses and riders on the ground floor in The Winning Post.
A range of tasty hot and cold cafe-style food and full bar services will be available to purchase within the Ascot Stand.
Please note:
- Dress to impress! A dress code applies.
- Ascot Stand tickets don’t include general admission so if you don’t already have a GA ticket, you can purchase the ‘Ascot Stand & General Admission Bundle’ to save you time.
Ellerslie encourages responsible drinking. For further information please click here.
You can purchase your tickets here.
Non-member - $29.00
Member - $27.55
Non-member Group of 10 - $250.00
Member Group of 10 - $237.50
Meet, mix and mingle ‘til late!
Located in Cuvée, right beside the Birdcage and opposite the winning post, forget the starting gates - THIS is where the action begins!
We'll start the party off with a drink and will throw in a racebook so you can 'track talk' like the pros.
Get a group together and get set for an unforgettable evening trackside where our exclusive afterparty will ensure the celebrations continue well into the night!
Your package includes:
- The ability to toast the winners from a fantastic location close to the action of the Birdcage and winning post
- A drink on arrival
- Racecourse admission, racebook and pen
- Convenient access to TAB facilities and a cash bar - Pre-purchase your bar tabs now
- A tasty barbeque dinner available for purchase – Pre-purchase your barbeque vouchers now
Please note:
- Dress to impress! A dress code applies.
- As we encourage partygoers in the Garden Party to meet, mix and mingle – only very limited seating is available and it is on a first-in, first-served basis.
Ellerslie encourages responsible drinking. For further information please click here.
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Directions:
Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland is well sign posted from the Southern Motorway. The best exit is Greenlane. At the roundabout turn left if travelling from north of Auckland on the motorway, or right if travelling from the south. At the first set of lights turn right. And the best thing? There is extensive free parking on site!
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