This week on Trackside – please note this is subject to change
Wednesday
8.30pm The Box Seat (TS1)
Matthew Cross #babybrand gets the call up to The Box Seat panel and he’s got some big ideas! Plus we review a big weekend for the All Stars & the Chmiels. #GIANThand
Thursday
6am In The Gig (TS1)
Forbury Park (TS1)
Friday
Addington (TS1)
Alexandra Park (TS1)
Saturday
Winton (TS2)
Sunday
Waimate (TS1)
Forbury Park – Thursday 22 March
Ten races, starting at 5.33pm. Features a $25,000 Pick Six. Entry is free.
Addington – Friday 23 March
There are excellent stakes and dining options on offer for our 5-Star Race Meeting with Race 1 being at 4.58pm. While the Crusaders vs Bulls kicks off at 7.35pm at AMI Stadium.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ: Due to the Crusaders home game being on the same night, there is a Traffic Management Plan in place. Please note all floats are to enter the course via Twiggers Street (off Lincoln Road). All public are to enter the racecourse via Wrights Road. Whiteleigh Avenue will be closed from 4.30pm.
EVERYONE GOING TO THE RACES HAS FREE PARKING – please ensure you let the parking attendants know you are off to the races.
Another Stabling Area Awareness Course (SAAC) is being held this Friday for children. Please meet Maria Enochsson at the Stables BBQ at 5pm.
EASTER SATURDAY 4-STAR DAY MEETING. Race 1 is approximately at 12.05pm.
Be sure to hop along to our 4-Star Race Meeting on Easter Saturday. We have an exciting Easter Hunt planned, and rumour has it Easter Bunny may make an appearance!
We have amazing dining options on offer, as well as our Chef ensuring we have plenty of our fabulous Hot Cross Buns available for everyone.
Please see below some fabulous dining options for you to consider over the upcoming weeks.
TRACKSIDE DINING OPTIONS
Are you needing to have fun with friends, 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.
Spectators Rugby Deal – is an amazing $15 Pizza and Beer Game Day Special, as well as the popular $10 Burger and Beer Special! 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 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.
Have a great week and 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.
Auckland TC – Friday 23 March
Free entry, first race is 5.30pm (Non Tote)
Wairio TC – Saturday 24 March
Free entry, first race is 12.13pm
Waimate TC – Sunday 25 March
Campaign to end for Sarah Palin
Her connections will be there to send her off, and Seven Sharp’s Michael Holland is planning on being there to film a story on Sarah Palin’s last race.
Holland was intrigued by the story, and is looking to capture the emotion that goes along side being involved in a race horse, especially with one that has been such a consistent part of harness racing in her career.
There will also be an opportunity to win a five percent share in Sarah Palin for the day, a great prize given she was successful at the meeting last year when it was held at Oamaru.
Remarkably at the Waimate meeting the year before she was second but also won at the Waimate meeting in 2015. A stellar record, and fitting that she should end her racing career at the meeting.
The public are encouraged to attend the meeting to celebrate Sarah Palin’s last race, with posters of the mare available oncourse, and also celebrate the fact the club is finally back on home soil.
The Waimate Trotting Club will return to their home track for the first time in five years this Sunday and Club President Lex Williams is thrilled with the move.
“The club has been working really hard to get the meeting back to the home track,” said Williams. “The track has come back in great order, and we have had very good reports on it following inspection.”
He noted that not only was it good for the committee but had far reaching positive effects.
“We’ve had a lot of support from the community and some large businesses have stepped in to help us free of charge which we are very grateful for.”
“It has also really helped us with finding sponsorship for our meeting by having the meeting at home. And we expect a large turnout on the day from the locals.”
The feature race on the card will be the Waimate Cup and the race day is going to have an old fashioned sports day theme.
“We’ll be having a huge range of contests from sack races for kids to gumboot throwing with some really great prizes on offer,” said Williams. “We encourage families and industry members to come along and enjoy the day and the new facilities oncourse.”
The club will also be giving away rides in the mobile and entry to the meeting is free, with the first race due off around 12noon.
Autumn Trotting Carnival
Auckland TC – American Night Friday April 20th
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!!!
Alongside our usual fabulous entertainment and food, this year we will be holding a Hot Dog Eating Competition with a first place prize worth $1000! More details and application forms will be available soon.
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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