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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)
All the big guns were out on Friday night the boys analyze some huge performances. Plus we check out all the action from Super Feature day at Invercargill.
Thursday
6am In The Gig (TS1)
Palmerston North (TS1)
Friday
Addington (TS1)
Saturday
Wyndham (TS2)
Sunday
Cambridge (TS1)
Banks Peninsula (TS1)
Manawatu – Thursday 15 March
The Palmerston North Gold Cup Festival will be held from March 28 to 31st in the region.
On the 29th we are making available to the public some tables in a VIP area.
It will be a secure area is outside in the birdcage (the area in front of the secretary’s office). There will be tables of 8-10 people.
Cost is $40 per person which gives you:
– Free course admission
– Four drinks vouchers then a cash bar available.
– Continuous Cuisine BBQ.
– Heaters will be on hand.
– Premier location to view races
For more information contact Nicole Baylis, 027 312 2021 or email nmbaylis@outlook.co.nz
ADDINGTON RACEWAY & EVENTS CENTRE
Hello Everyone,
There is great racing at Addington over the next few weeks with over $500,000 in Stakes up for grabs. We would love to host you. Please see below some fabulous dining options for you to consider.
Friday 16 March – Mediaworks Race Night 4-Star Race Meeting
Friday 23 March – 5-Star Race Meeting
Easter Saturday 31 March – 4-Star Race Meeting
TRACKSIDE DINING OPTIONS
Are you needing to entertain clients or organize staff functions? Add a unique Trackside Dining Experience. You can choose from our fabulous Gold, Silver or Bronze packages.
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).
$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. BULLS – FRIDAY 23 MARCH – 7.35PM – Spectators is now offering an amazing $15 Pizza and Beer Game Day Special, as well as the 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, visit www.spectators.co.nz
HEADING TO AN EVENT AT HORNCASTLE ARENA OR AMI STADIUM? – 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.
UPCOMING RACE MEETING PROGRAMMES AT THE NZMTC
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/032332pg.htm March 23 (5 Star Meeting)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/033132pg.htm March 31 (Easter Saturday)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/040632pg.htm April 6 (5 Star Meeting)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/041332pg.htm April 13 (3 Star Meeting)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/042032pg.htm April 20 (4 Star Meeting)
Have a great week and we look forward to hosting you at Addington Raceway & Events Centre. To contact us about any of the above please call 03 338 9094 or email info@addington.co.nz
Wyndham Saturday 17 March
It is the biggest race day of the year for the people of the Wyndham area on Saturday (17 March) when Kindergarten Stakes Day takes place at Young Quinn Raceway.
The two feature races are the Alabar NZ Kindergarten Stakes and the MLT Three Rivers Hotel Wyndham Cup, both races having featured some of New Zealand’s best pacers over the years. The Kindergarten Stakes is for 2yo pacers over a distance of 1609 metres for a stake of $25,000 while the Cup is over 3200 metres for a stake of $14,999. Also on the programme is a Gold Chip Final over 2400 metres.
The meeting falls on St Patricks Day this year so on course patrons are encouraged to dress appropriately to be in to win prizes.
The children also are well catered for with free mini jeep rides and other free activities throughout the day.
The action is scheduled to begin at 11.30am and admission to the course is free.
Banks Peninsula – Sunday 18 March
Banks Peninsula’s March Meeting will be held this Sunday 18 March. There will be 11 races, with the first to run at 12.08pm.
Waikato Bay Of Plenty – Sunday 18 March
To be held at Cambridge Raceway, features a ten race card with a non-tote starting at 11.45am.
Entry is free.
Forbury Park TC – Dual Code at Wingatui, Monday 26 March
Dual Code Race Day, Wintatui Racecourse, Monday 26th March 2018. A Thrilling day of Harness and Thoroughbred Racing. Gates open at 11am and entry is free!
Free Kids Entertainment, Giveaways, Food Stalls, Kids Kartz and Punting Competition – Teams of up to four people – $400 entry fee – drinks and food provided all day – Winning team will take away $1,000.00 cash, with minor runner up prizes.
For more information please contact Lisa Butler lisa@forburypark.co.nz
Hawera Easter Family Fun Meeting – 31 March, 2 April
The Hawera Harness Racing Club invites you to be a part of their Easter Family Fun Meeting to be held on Saturday 31 March and Monday 2 April (Easter Monday).
Pack a picnic and bring the whole family to a family day at the races this Easter. Children’s entertainment will be on offer plus free Easter eggs. Cheer your favourite in the Taranaki-Waikato Kidz Kartz challenge for the Hawera Cup.
Featuring the South Taranaki Club Hawera Cup on Easter Monday starting 11am.
Book your tickets to our luncheon held in the Ascot Lounge for $35, plus $5 going toward the Taranaki Rural Support Trust. There will also be the Taranaki Star $500 all up place betting competition on Easter Monday.
For more information please get in contact with Brendan Towers 027 236 0016 or email haweraharnessracing@gmail.com
Methven Owners’ Day and Expo – Sunday 15 April
The Methven Trotting Club will hold an Owners Day at their April race meeting to be held at Mt Harding Racecourse on Sunday 15 April.
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.
This will provide an opportunity to promote products or clubs to owners present 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.
Those with ownership opportunities are welcome to contact the club in terms of potential options to promote ownership to potential new clients.
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
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