New Zealand's million dollar party! The New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million is an international showstopper with the glitterati of the racing world and the social set coming out to play on course at Ellerslie over Auckland Anniversary Weekend.
Background & Form
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Date: Sunday 25th January 2015
Club: Auckland Racing Club
Venue: Ellerslie
Gates Open: 3:00 pm
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Entertainment:
This evening of fast-paced, high-stakes racing, along with one unmissable party, has become a must-attend on Auckland’s social calendar.
After the fast-paced six races are played out, The CVE take over from our resident Ellerslie DJ and play all your favourite songs well into the night.
General Admission: Adults $10.00, Children (aged 15 to 17) $10.00, Children (aged 14 and under) free entry
Do it your way!
Spend the day in one of our public rooms of the Ellerslie Stand or outside on the public lawn and enjoy easy access to bars, grandstand seating, betting facilities (and shade!) of the Ellerslie Stand.
A range of hot and cold food and beverages will be available to purchase in public areas on course. If you are enjoying the outdoors bring some delectable nibbles (and unopened non-alcoholic drinks), set up your picnic table and don't forget the sunscreen!
Raceday Packages:
Take your race day to the next level!
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 to the action with The Winning Post, located right next to the Birdcage.
A range of tasty hot and cold café-style food and full bar services will be available to purchase within the Ascot Stand.
Please note:
Non-member - $45.00 per person
Members - $42.75 per person
Non-member group of 10 - $400.00
Members Group of 10 - $380.00
Live it up til' the sun goes down!
Located in Cuvée, right beside the Birdcage and opposite the winning post, 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.
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This alfresco location is the perfect place to enjoy a summer evening and celebrate the running of New Zealand’s richest race – the one million dollar New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million!
Set on the elevated Champagne Lawn to the backdrop of thundering hooves and amazing racecourse views the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Clubhouse gives you the chance to mix and mingle with the owners of the horses racing for $1,000,000 in the Karaka Million. This glamorous hospitality option is designed to capture all the fun and excitement of the Karaka Million from an exclusive location with the racing savvy in mind.
For a fresh and thrilling experience of racing at its finest, don’t miss out on the place to be at Karaka Million!
Your package includes:
Please note:
Non-member - $99.00 per person
Member - $94.05 per person
Chairman’s Club is the ultimate race day dining experience.
Located on the second floor of the Ellerslie Stand, the tiered nature of Chairman’s Club ensures a brilliant view of the racecourse plus you have your own TV on each table so you can take in every moment of the racing action.
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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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