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This Week on Trackside – please note this is subject to change
Tuesday
Palmerston North (TS2)
Wednesday
8.30pm The Box Seat (TS1)
We’re back at Addington to check out the Diamond Creek NZ Derby. Plus we analyse all the other Group racing action. #GIANThand
Thursday
6am In The Gig (TS1)
Palmerston North (TS1)
Friday
Addington (TS1)
Alexandra Park (TS1)
Saturday
Winton(TS2)
Sunday
Methven(TS1)
Manawatu Harness – Thursday 12 April
Nine races starting at 5.06pm. $25,000 Pick Six starting Race Four.
Free entry, free racebooks. For more information about the club please visit our website
Addington Raceway and Events Centre
Hello Everyone.
ADDINGTON’S RACING RESULTS
What an exciting night of racing last Friday, it was definitely premier racing at its very best. If you are wishing to watch any of the races again, please visit;
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/results/04t0632rs.htm. Happy Viewing!
FUNRAISER THIS FRIDAY AT THE RACES – LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE – to raise money for for your club, sporting group or school trip?
Our FunRaiser is a great night out and a simple and easy way to raise money. For every ticket you sell, you keep $10.00 of the ticket price for your fund raising. Our buffet dinner is exceptional value at just $30.43 + GST. We recommend you charge your guests from $39.00 + GST per person. Bookings essential, phone 338 9094 or email info@addington.co.nz. (PLEASE NOTE: our next available FunRaiser dates are – Friday, 4 May, Friday 29 June and Friday 27 July).
FABULOUS DINING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON RACE NIGHTS!
TRACKSIDE DINING OPTIONS – FOR FRIDAY 13, & 20 APRIL RACES!
We have three fabulous packages to choose from. Bookings essential, phone 338 9094 or email info@addington.co.nz
Gold Package – Premier viewing, divine four course buffet dining, premium beverage package and effective & innovative marketing. $93 + GST per person.
Silver Package – Premier viewing, divine four course buffet dining and premium beverage package. $80 + GST per person.
Bronze Package – Premier viewing and divine four course buffet dining. $54 + GST per person.
SPECTATORS Open till Late! Our fabulous array of pizzas and delicious burger options will be available for all to enjoy. (Gluten free and vegetarian options available). Come and check out our brand new mouth-watering winter menu!
$15 A LA CARTE DINING – Choose from five of our divine dishes that are available in the Christian Cullen Lounge, located on level 1 of the Metropolitan Stand. (Gluten free and vegetarian options available).
STABLES BBQ – Enjoy a bite to eat from the Stables BBQ. Whether it is a juicy burger or a pottle of chips, your hunger cravings will be satisfied. The BBQ is located at the stables entrance directly beside the Lindauer Lawn.
NEXT RUGBY MATCH – CRUSADERS VS. SUNWOLVES – SATURDAY 21 APRIL – 7.35PM – Spectators is offering an amazing $15 Pizza and Beer Game Day Special, as well as our ever popular $10 Burger and Beer Special! Remember, all Spectators Supporters Club Card members have access to free car parking on the Addington Site (entry to the carpark is off Wrights Road). Enjoy your pizza, or burger and beer with friends, before heading over to the game. Dream result. If you are not a Supporters Club Card member and you would like to join to earn Spectators Dollars, visit www.spectators.co.nz
HEADING TO AN EVENT AT AMI STADIUM OR HORNCASTLE ARENA SOON? – Make sure you pop in to Spectators before the event for a cold drink and delicious food! Spectators has ample free parking as well, you can’t go wrong.
TROT TECH & ADDINGTON – working together to assist you with Addington’s upcoming race meetings.
Each week Form Analyst Andrew Fitzgerald provides hot tips and insightful information about horses racing at Addington. Please visit the following link for further information; http://www.addington.co.nz/whats-on/race-meeting-64/. The link/information will be available each race day after 11.30am.
MET MULTIPLIER $7,500 BONUS – HAVE YOU WON THIS YET? Be sure to remember what the Met Multiplier could mean to you when thinking about where to race your horses over the coming months!
WHAT IS IT? A $7,500 Bonus ($5,000 to the owner(s)/$2,500 to the trainer).
HOW DO I GET IT? – Start a horse at NZMTC Meetings a minimum of 15 TIMES over a rolling 12 MONTH period and WIN or dead heat in just ONE of these starts. For full terms & conditions for all of the above please view addington.co.nz/racing/promotions-incentives/
UPCOMING RACE MEETING PROGRAMMES AT THE NZMTC
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/042032pg.htm April 20 (4 Star Meeting)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/050432pg.htm May 4 (4 Star Meeting) / Tentative
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/051132pg.htm May 11 (5 Star Meeting) / Tentative
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/051832pg.htm May 18 (5 Star Meeting) / Tentative
We look forward to hosting you soon. To contact us about any of the above please call 03 338 9094 or email info@addington.co.nz
Take care and travel safe. From the Addington Team.
SOUTHERN BELLE FINAL AND WINTON CUP ON SATURDAY – Saturday 14 April
Some excellent harness racing action will be on the cards at Central Southland Raceway in Winton this Saturday when the Winton Harness Racing Club host their annual Cup Day meeting supported by Winton Mitre 10.
One of the features of the day will be the final of the Southern Belle Speed Series run over 1609 metres for a stake of $20,000. The series, supported by Empire Stallions, AON Insurance, VetSouth Equine and the Southland Standardbred Breeders Association, is an important one for the southern harness racing industry.
Other features include the Winton Businesses Cup over 2400 metres and the Winton Mitre 10 Nugget Final over the same distance.
On course patrons can also be in to win with two lucky losing ticket draws courtesy of Gypsy Kitchen Nightcaps after Race 6 on the day.
Racing is scheduled to start at 11.40am and admission to the course is free!
Methven Owners Day – Sunday 15 April
The Methven Trotting Club would like to invite all owners, even those without horses running on the day, to attend their meeting on Sunday 15 April, in what will be known as their Owners Meeting.
The club warmly invites industry merchants and also fellow club administrators to attend the event and be a part of their owner’s experience and expo at the meeting.
There will also be a unique chance for owners on the day to add to their winning race stake.
A list of the best Methven trained horses will be available in the racebook and patrons will be asked to list their ten preferred horses in order and drop in a box in the secretary’s office. The three closest entries to the clubs judges selections will be successful.
The club has asked local bloodstock agent Peter Larkin, successful local trainers Terry May, Patrick O’Reilly and harness historian Martin Nordquest the task of selecting the successful combination.
This will be exceedingly difficult given the list includes horses who have won 2 N.Z. cups, 4 Auckland Cups, 7 Easter Cups, 11 Hannon Memorials, 4 N.Z. Derbys and, 3 N.Z. Oaks. The list also includes old public favourites like ‘ugly duckling’ Manaroa, Rainbow Patch the first horse to start in a N.Z. Cup with a female driver (the late Lorraine Watson) and Interdominion Grand final winners Tactician (trained by the late Maurice McTigue) and trotter Fraggle Rock (the late Carl Middleton)
First prize is a service to promising local trotting sire Superfast Stuart, second prize is a $250 voucher from Rural Co and third a $250 prize pack from Hammer Hardware.
And if the winner is an owner on the day and their horse wins, the club will donate an extra $1000 dollars to the winning stake
Already Alexandra Park and Southern Harness have registered their interest to attend the meeting to promote racing at their clubs. The clubs will present options to owners and trainers in terms of racing a horse with them, and answer any questions they may have about racing there.
There has also been strong interest from local trainers with ownership opportunities, willing to present these options to oncourse patrons.
Any trainer who wishes to be interviewed in the birdcage on the day and introduced to potential owners should make contact to book their interview spot on the day.
The club wishes to reward owners with a horse in at their meeting by hosting them in the Mt Hutt Lounge oncourse. They will also invite owners from the region to attend and offer special catering options on the day for them, and encourage non owners to come along and find out how they can become a part of the action.
There will be numerous prize draws operating on the day, and the club would love to see a strong turnout to reward the owners of the industry.
For more information on how you can be a part of this special event please contact Nigel Armstrong on 027 328 2206 or email wstvue@xtra.co.nz
Alexandra Park – Friday April 20th Premier Night
American Night
Our phenomenally popular American Night is back for 2018!
We’ll have the stars and stripes rolled back out from the Top of the Park to The Alex, and be serving up the very best of the US with another fantastic US-inspired all-you-can-eat buffet menu sure to satisfy – and of course we’ll be sure to get some top-class entertainment on board once again!
Book your American Night table ASAP as this night is sure to sell out fast!
American Night in the Tasman Room or Top of the Park
From $60pp | Buffet only
From $125pp | Full beverage package including specialty US beer
Vintage Cars, Pin up girls and amazing entertainment!!!
Rowe Cup Friday 27th April
Enjoy a delicious dinner with a fantastic view of the racing action.
Top of the Park is the premier restaurant situated on the 5th floor at Alexandra Park. With floor to ceiling windows you will be amazed with the spectacular views over the track and towards Auckland City.
Our tiered balconies give you the option of dining in either the prime or lounge viewing sections of the restaurant.
If you are wanting a night of exhilarating harness racing action while wining and dining in the best seats in the house, then Top of the Park restaurant is the right choice for you!
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Prime Viewing $125 pp | Top level Viewing $115 pp
PARK BUFFET
Prime Viewing $75 pp | Top level Viewing $65 pp
Or
Join us for Rowe Cup and enjoy one of our delicious all-you-can-eat buffets for only $50pp!
The Hobson Room has floor to ceiling windows offering a fantastic view of the track. This room also features private balconies and everything you need is within the room; from betting facilities to a fully stocked bar.
Bring along family, friends or colleagues and enjoy a night of first class harness racing at Alexandra Park.
PARK BUFFET – ONLY $50pp (children under 12 are half price).
Please contact us on (09) 889 6762 or book online at www.alexandrapark.co.nz
Southern Harness Diamonds Day – 29 April
Diamonds Day 2018 is fast approaching – Sunday April 29th at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill. This is Southern Harness’s biggest race day with combined stakes of $216,000. There are two Group Two races and one Group Three race.
Crayfish, Oysters and Blue Cod will be served in the Catch of the Day Cafe for winning connections.
Key races are:
- Nevele R/Macca Lodge Southland Oaks Final worth $45,000 (Group Two) won last season by Bonnie Joan.
- Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes worth $45,000 (Group Two) won last year by Eamon Maguire.
- Diamond Creek Farm Two Year Old Classic worth $45,000 (Group Three) previous three winners have been Lazarus, Mongolian Hero and Aloka.
- bMAC Sheetmetal Limited Diamonds Day Handicap worth $25,000 – This is a double points round for the Southern Country Cups Series.
- $12,000 Gold Chip Final for trotters
Leading five qualifiers to date for the Southern Supremacy Stakes are:
- Kilowatt Kid
- Duke Of Wellington
- The Bus
- Franco Santino
- Lawrence
Leading five qualifiers to date for the Southland Oaks Final are:
- Betterthanbrie
- Shebang
- Tres Vite
- Smoke N Reactor
- Giftofjoy
Expressions of interest sought for Forbury Claimers Series
For many seasons now the Claimer Series have been an important part of the Forbury Park Winter racing series, and have seen strong support from trainers and owners.
Following the updates to the rating system it has now meant that a lot of claiming type horses are now racing in a grade where they are competitive.
As a club Forbury Park is keen to continue the series this winter, but do need support from trainers and owners.
In order to be able to programme these races and the series in May, June and July the club are seeking expressions of interest, so they know these races can go ahead.
If you would like to express interest in starting in the series please contact Forbury Park committee member Geoff Knight in the first instance, by calling 027-310-7731 or emailing gandjknight@xtra.co.nz
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