Auckland's Biggest Party kicks off with TV3 Derby Day - a massive day of horse racing, glamour, corporate hospitality and entertainment. Place your bets early for New Zealand's premier race - the Group I New Zealand Derby. That's joined by nine other thrilling races including the Group III Darley Plate and the Nathan's Memorial. Catch a glimpse of New Zealand's most fashionable racegoers and see who scoops the ultimate prize in the national fashions in the field final, Prix de Fashion (or even enter yourself!). Enjoy a multitude of hospitality options - from a day of premium dining in the Chairman's Club, to a seat next to the catwalk in the Fashion Village or a table in the most sought-after location on-course, Cuvee.
Date: Saturday 2nd March 2013
Club: Auckland Racing Club
Venue: Ellerslie
Code: Gallops
Gates Open: 11:00 am
Start Time: 12:40 pm
Entertainment:
Check out the fun at last year’s Derby Day here.
Make Derby Day a day to remember and choose from a range of hospitality options to give you, your friends and their friends the party of a lifetime!?
Fashion Event Information:
Are you the crème de la crème?
New Zealand's fashions in the field final and Ellerslie's most hotly-contested racewear competition, Prix de Fashion is the ultimate showcase of raceday fashion?
For more details and how to enter go to ellerslie.co.nz.
General Admission: Adults $20, Children (aged 15 to 17) $20, Children (aged 14 and under) free entry
Raceday Packages:
Ticket Types:
Individual Ticket - $250.00
Member's Ticket - $237.50
Table of 10 - $2,400
Member's table of 10 - $2,280
You’ll need to be quick out of the gates with this one!
This is the most sought-after outdoor location on-course and sells out quickly.
Located right in the thick of the day’s racing action (beside the birdcage and opposite the winning post) in a fantastic outdoor setting – expect to enjoy a day of exquisite cuisine, exceptional service and the very best in RaceDay entertainment.
Book here if you want to see and be seen on Derby Day!
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Ticket Types:
Individual Ticket - $99.00
Table of 10 - $940.00
Calling all fashionistas!
If your raceday is all about what to wear and who's wearing what, then this is the spot for you.
Experience the new - look Fashion Village which will be located inside a beautiful marquee on the Leger Lawn.
You'll be hard-pressed not to get blown away by the colour, glamour and rivalry of the action on the Prix de Fashion Catwalk!
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Ticket Types:
Individual Ticket - $55.00
Group of 10 - $500.00
Live it up trackside at the Garden Party outside on the Newmarket Lawn. Hear the thunder of hooves as horses race past you down the home straight on the way to the winning post - that's if you can hear above the partying crowd!
Ellerslie will start the party off with a complimentary 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 Derby Day!
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Do it your way!
Spend the day outside on the one of the public lawns and enjoy easy access to the bars, grandstand seating, betting facilities (and shade!) of the Ellerslie Stand.
Bring some delectable nibbles (and unopened non-alcoholic drinks), set up your picnic table and don't forget the sunscreen! A perfect option for the whole family, children under 15 years are entitled to free general admission.
A range of hot and cold food and beverages will be available to purchase in public areas on-course.
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Ticket Types:
Individual Ticket - $30.00
Ascot Stand & General Admission Bundle - $50.00
Upgrade your RaceDay!
If you're looking for a little more than what General Admission offers, then a day spent in the Ascot Stand is hard to beat!
Why not take a trip up to the New Zealand Room on the fifth floor and enjoy the best views on-course or get up close & personal with horses & riders on the ground floor in The Winning Post. A range of tasty hot and cold café-style food and full bar services will be available to purchase within the Ascot Stand.
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Ticket Types:
Individual Ticket - $150.00
Member Individual Ticket - $142.50
Table of 10 - $1450.00
Member Table of 10 - $1377.50
Do Derby Day in style!
Located on the second floor of the Ellerslie Stand, the Chairman's Club is the ultimate indoor dining experience.
Floor-to-ceiling glass walls offer brilliant views of the racecourse that are enhanced by your table's very own television screen that is tuned into the racing channel - all so you don't miss out on a second of the day’s racing action.
An MC will also ensure you’re kept educated and entertained throughout the day!
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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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