This Week on Trackside – please note this is subject to change
Wednesday
Cambridge (TS2)
8.30pm The Box Seat (TS1)
In their words – we put some topical questions to some of Harness Racing’s industry participants. Here’s what they had to say…#GIANThand
Thursday
6am In The Gig (TS1)
Forbury Park (TS1)
Friday
Addington (TS1)
Alexandra Park (TS1)
Saturday
Invercargill (TS2)
Sunday
Rangiora (TS1)
Waikato Bay Of Plenty Harness – Wednesday 18 April
An eight race programme starting at 5.31pm. There will also be a non tote prior to the first race which is Heat Three of the Garrards NZ Sires Stakes for two-year-old Colts and Geldings. Entry is free.
Forbury Park – Thursday 19 April
Features an eight race card kicking off at 5.47pm. Entry is free, and a $40,000 Pick Six will be on offer.
Alexandra Park – American Night Friday April 20th
Our phenomenally popular American Night is back for 2018!
We will be serving up the very best of the U-S again, 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!
This year you can take a stroll down Bourbon Street, New Orleans, with our Tasman Room undergoing an amazing streetscape transformation complete with a selection of New Orleans inspired food stalls that will take your taste buds on a tour!
Stop on by for…
- • Mama’s Seafood Gumbo and more to make you happy at the Soul Food Stop
- • A selection of flavours at the Po’ Boy & Oyster House
- • Pecan Crusted Fish and more seafood sensations at the Bayou Swamp Water Cabin
- • All you can eat meat at the Smokin’ Ribs, Steak & Turkey Shack
- • The grand finale at Sweeten Me Up, for Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie and more sweet treats.
Check out the full menu below!
Your ears will also have a treat while you wander with some sweet tunes from a Live Blues Band – and watch out for Donald Trump, who could be lurking around any corner!
Bourbon Street is bound to be busy, so book your American Night table ASAP as this night is sure to sell out fast!
American Night in the Tasman Room:
Buffet Only Package: Prime Viewing – $70pp | Lounge Viewing -$60pp
Full Beverage Package (including specialty US beers): Prime Viewing – $120pp | Lounge Viewing $110pp
Top of the Park
Dine Hamptons Style in Top of the Park, with fine dining and an amazing selection on the buffet, including Blue Cheese Crusted Steak, Cajun Sweet Potato Chowder, Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread and Ultimate Red Velvet Cake.
Book your American Night table ASAP as this night is sure to sell out fast!
American Night in the Top of the Park:
Premium Package:
Prime Viewing $125 pp | Top level Viewing $115 pp
Park Buffet:
Prime Viewing $75 pp | Top level Viewing $65 pp
Chow down and be in to WIN on American Night!
Think you’ve got a big appetite? Why not put it to the test and enter our American Night Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday 20th April in the Rutherford Room!
Hot Dog eating contests are hugely popular in the USA, with the current champion having put away 72 Hot Dogs in 10 minutes last year. We wanted to bring some of the fun to you by holding our very own!
We have two divisions to enter – Professional & Amateur:
- • Enter the amateur league if you’ve never tried anything like this before, and want to have a go, have a laugh and see how you match up against a panel of professional eaters without directly competing.
- • OR if you’re already a bit of an expert in competitive eating, go head to head with our professional contestants including NZ’s own Nela Zisser!
Cash Prizes up for grabs:
- • Be in to win $300.00 cash for 1st place in our Amateur League, or $100.00 in vouchers for 2nd place!
- • Snap up a cool $500.00 cash for 1st place in our Professional League, or $300.00 in vouchers for 2nd place!
- • All entrants will receive a $20.00 voucher for The Alex Bar & Eatery for taking part.
What you need to know before you sign up:
- • You must be 18 years old or over to participate
- • A $20.00 refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot in the competition
- • After you register, you will be sent a waiver to read and sign – this must be returned to us in order to participate.
- • The competition will be filmed and may be used for future promotional material.
- • For peace of mind, St John medical staff will be on hand throughout the event.
How to enter:
- • To register, purchase your ticket right here for $20.00. (This will be refunded to you on the night)
- • After you register, an information pack will be emailed to you – this will include the waiver you are required to sign and return to us before the competition.
100 Years of the Rowe Cup! – 2018 Reharvest Rowe Cup Night Friday 27th April
With $150,000 on the line this year the stakes have never been higher as we celebrate 100 years of the Reharvest Rowe Cup.
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 want 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
The Hobson Room
Join us for the Reharvest 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).
The Blues Clubhouse in the Alex Bar and Eatery
Eatery in the only official Blues Clubhouse this season!
The Our Official Blues Clubhouse is back in action, and we will have delicious Game Night dinner & drink specials (check the blackboard when you arrive for the week’s offering!), spot prizes to be won, and best of our super-sized screen for your viewing pleasure.
The team is in Japan at the moment with their game against the Sunwolves on Saturday 14th of April. Catch the game at the Alex Bar and Eatery at 15.05pm
The Alex Bar & Eatery – Blues Quiz Night is on at The Alex Bar & Eatery on Thursday 26th April from 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
There are some awesome prizes up for grabs on the night, (including signed Blues merchandise!) and the chance to meet and get a selfie or two with some of the boys in Blue.
There’s also the opportunity for you and 2 mates to WIN the chance to be on the Blues Quiz Team!
Rub shoulders with some of your favourite players as you battle it out for Quiz Champions. All you have to do to enter is LIKE and SHARE the competition post (which can be found on our main FB page!), and then comment to TAG the 2 True Blue Buddies that would be on the team with you if you won. EASY!
The competition will be drawn on Monday 23rd April.
It’s going to be a busy night, so make sure you book a table for your team if you want to enter the quiz – it’s FREE!
Call us on 09 630 9714 to book a team in!
Mid-Winter Christmas.
Friday 22nd June, Friday 29th June Friday, 6th July and Friday 20th of July.
Join us for our annual Mid-Winter Christmas Party, offering a night of exciting Harness Racing action, a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and drinks aplenty.
Mid-Winter Christmas is a great idea for a night out with colleagues, family, your sports team or social club – the more the merrier!
Packages start at $68.00- $145.00
Mexican Night is back again Friday May 4th
Join us for a fiesta of fun, food and racing action this May!
Our annual favourite Mexican Night is back for 2018, and this year we’ve moved to the best seats in the house so you can enjoy an amazing all-you-can-eat Mexican feast, plus traditional entertainment and more,
Dining with clients or colleagues? Upgrade to our corporate experience package!
with the best view in the house.
MEXICAN NIGHT – PREMIUM PACKAGE
Prime Viewing $120pp
Top level viewing $110pp
MEXICAN NIGHT – BUFFET ONLY
Prime Viewing $70pp
Top level Viewing $60pp
French Night Friday 25th of May
Join us for a beautiful French-themed evening in the top of the Park this May.
We will have a delicious buffet dinner, featuring premium seafood and classic French dishes, with plenty of wine to top it all off. Come along for a truly charmant evening, with the best view in the house.
FRENCH NIGHT | PREMIUM PACKAGE
Prime Viewing $120 pp | Top level Viewing $110 pp
FRENCH NIGHT | PARK BUFFET
Prime Viewing $70 pp | Top level Viewing $60 pp
If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via email on dining@alexandrapark.co.nz, or give us a call on 09 631 1165.
Addington Raceway and Events Centre
Hello Everyone.
ADDINGTON’S RACING RESULTS from Friday 13 April.
Whether it is your first win, or multiple wins at Addington, your horse has just won the Met Multiplier $7,500 bonus, or you are targeting the Met Multiplier bonus, it is exciting we all have the opportunity to watch our race(s) again and again. For last week’s results, please visit; https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/results/041332rs.htm. Please remember the upcoming programmes at Addington are mentioned below for you to consider when racing your horse(s) over the coming months!
HOT OFF THE PRESS – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Racing, Rt Hon Winston Peters will be at Addington on Friday 11 May (5-star Race Meeting)
Enjoy our Trackside Dining package, our ultimate race event experience with our guest speaker Rt Hon Winston Peters. This promises to be a fabulous night so make sure you secure your booking for this special event. Price $80 + GST per person and includes:
Premium beverage package which includes wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Platters on arrival with gourmet buffet dinner.
Allocated table seating.
TAB facilities, trackside TV’s and racebooks.
Contact us on 03 338 9094, or email info@addington.co.nz to reserve your spot for a fun and memorable night out at the races!
SPECTATORS NEW MENU AVAILABLE – We are excited to launch a new menu that has incorporated some great mouth-watering comfort winter meals. Our fabulous array of pizzas and delicious burger options are still available for all to enjoy. Make sure you check out our menus! http://www.spectators.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Spectators-All-Day-Menu-Autumn-Winter-2018.pdfRemember we are open 7 days a week, 7.30am til late Tuesday to Sunday and 7.30-4.30pm on Mondays.
FABULOUS DINING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON UPCOMING RACE NIGHTS!
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 (minimum numbers apply).
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.
$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 – THIS 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.
NEXT FUNRAISERS AT ADDINGTON RACES (Friday, 4 May, 29 June and 27 July)
Our FunRaiser is a great night out and a simple and easy way to raise money for your club, sporting group or child’s/grandchild’s school trip. 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.
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-65/. 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 horse(s) 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/050432pg.htm May 4 (4 Star Meeting)
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.
Invercargill – Saturday 21 April
A ten race programme at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill this Saturday will precede the pinnacle of the Southern Harness Racing season eight days later – Diamonds Day.
This Saturday the action starts at 12.10pm with the final race due to commence at 5.10pm. A free bag of lollies for all the children on course will be handed out after Race 6 while a Level One Restaurant & Bar voucher to the value of $50 will be won by lucky draw from all losing tote tickets after Race 6.
Diamonds Day, scheduled for Sunday 29 April, is the culmination of several of the major harness race series in the south with feature events including the finals of the Macca Lodge/Nevele R Stud Southland Oaks and the Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes, both races run over 2700m for a stake of $45,000. The bMAC Sheetmetal Southern Country Cups Handicap Pace also over 2700m for a stake of $25,000 is another feature as is the Group 3 Diamond Creek Farm 2yo Classic raced for a stake of $45,000 over 2200m.
Eleven high quality harness races are programmed for Diamonds Day with the first scheduled for 11.30am. Admission to the course both this Saturday and on Diamonds Day is free.
Other dates for the Invercargill Harness Racing Club before the season ends include Saturday 5 May, 26 May and 9 June as well as Queens Birthday Monday 4 June. Winton and Gore also host meetings in May.
Rangiora – Sunday 22 April
Rangiora Classic day featuring a ten race card, with the first race at 12.05pm. Entry is free.
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
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