Following on from the successful first trial at Alexandra Park last Friday night, Harness Racing New Zealand is thrilled to announce there will now be an Owner’s Night trial in Canterbury.
Over 300 owners and potential owners attended last Friday’s event at Alexandra Park, where ten owners were signed up on the night to horses, with multiple follow up enquiries coming during the following days.
In partnership with Addington Raceway, the Harness Racing New Zealand Owners sub committee will host the owners night on Friday 7 September in the Christian Cullen Lounge, level one of the Metropolitan Stand.
The event will be free for all owners and potential owners to attend, and trainers and syndicators are also invited to the evening to network and promote themselves.
Guests will receive a complimentary drink on arrival and can choose from five of the divine dishes that will be available on the night at a discounted owner’s price of $12 each. (Gluten free and vegetarian options available). Plus there’s a complimentary sweet treat and a happy hour on offer.
There will be and MC in the room and various prizes drawn throughout the evening, including a phantom ownership experience, mobile gate experience, racing naming rights prize and New Zealand Bloodstock has also kindly donated a major prize.
Any syndicator or trainer who signs up a new owner on the night will go into the draw to win a 12 month New Zealand Bloodstock insurance policy, up to the value of $40,000.
The room will be hosted by an MC and there is also the opportunity for equine businesses to showcase their products to owners on the night, with a small expo operating in the room.
This is also a great opportunity for any drivers to attend and network with owners and trainers.
As an added bonus courtesy of Addington Raceway, every person who RSVPs before Friday 31 August will also get four tickets each to the Canterbury vs Manawatu rugby match on Thursday 6 September! So book quick.
Bookings are available for large groups in tables of ten, and are limited, and individuals are welcome to RSVP for catering purposes.
The Owners Night events are part of a trial so the HRNZ Owners sub committee can present ideas to harness racing clubs to help reward their owners going forward, and in turn increase attendance on their race days.
If you are interested in attending, or if you are a trainer, syndicator or business who is keen to be present to promote yourself, please contact Georgia Calder of Events at Addington Raceway to register your interest. Space is limited so whilst walk ups are welcome, an RSVP is advised.
Bookings to:georgia.calder@addington.co.nz / 03-338-9094 (Addington Events team)
To view photos of the Alexandra Park Owners Night trial click here
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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