TAB Jackpots
Kaikoura Cup Day on Monday has a $50k Terminating Pick6, and the first Palmerston North Harness Tuesday Twilight Meeting for teh season has a $20k Terminating Pick6.
Also Note because this Sunday is the only Sunday of the month with two Harness meetings BOTH late Quaddies will be Guaranteed to $25,000.
Forbury Park – Thursday 25 October
A seven race card starting at 5.36pm.
Alexandra Park – Friday 26 October
Tropical Nights to give away travel voucher
Alexandra Park is hosting its popular Tropical Nights on Friday 26 October, with a $1,000 travel voucher to be won.
To be held in the premier Top of the Park venue, attendees on both nights will be treated to the tastes of tropical paradise and be entered in to win the travel voucher.
“Our Tropical Night dining packages start from just $65 per person including a spectacular all-you-can-eat buffet, a night of tropical fun, and the best views in the house,” says Roxanne Visser, Sales & Events Coordinator at Alexandra Park.
She says given the relatively limited number of tables and tickets available for these two Fridays, all Tropical Night attendees have a good chance of winning the $1,000 travel voucher. The draw will take place during the 26 October evening.
“Our executive chef has designed a sumptuous tropical-inspired buffet menu which will completely transport your taste buds. Then there’s of course exciting harness racing under lights and atmosphere galore!”
To secure tickets phone (09) 631-1165, email dining@alexandrapark.co.nz or visit the website where the full Tropical Night menu, which includes several enticing desserts, is online https://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/whats-on/tropical-nights-2018/
Situated on the fifth floor, Top of the Park boasts floor to ceiling windows overlooking the track. As well as a delicious tropical buffet, all packages include free entry to Alexandra Park, free parking and free race-books. The evenings start from 5.30pm.
In November and December, Alexandra Park will host eight Christmas At The Races hospitality evenings. Bookings are already strong, with the Christmas events set to take place on Fridays 16, 23 and 30 November and 7, 14, and 21 December as well as Saturday 8 and 15 December.
Christmas at the Races – November 16th – December 21st
Everything you need to know for your night at Christmas at the Races!
Christmas at the Races is one of our most popular events of the year. If you’re looking for a fantastic and easy to organise Christmas Party, with delicious food, stunning decor and entertainment, then look no further!
Packages starting at $70
ATC 2019 Syndicate:
Over the last two decades, the Auckland Trotting Club has formed 17 syndicates, each comprising either 40 or 50 shares and racing between 2 and 4 horses.
To date, all 17 syndicates have proved, or are proving, very successful:
At this year’s Australasian Classic Yearling Sale or the New Zealand Premier Yearling Sale, the Auckland Trotting Club 2019 Syndicate’s yearlings were selected by the top trainers Robert Dunn, Brent Mangos and Logan Hollis / Shane Robertson:
Name: Alta Redeemer
Trainer: Robert Dunn
Name: Christianshavtime
Trainer: Logan Hollis / Shane Robertson
Name: Bet West
Trainer: Brent Mangos
When you join an ATC Syndicate, not only do you get to enjoy the thrill of owning and racing harness racehorses, but you can also be very involved in Harness Racing generally, initially at Alexandra Park and the wider Auckland/Waikato area and then quite possibly venturing further afield in New Zealand and Australia, as some previous ATC Syndicates have.
There are many advantages involved with being part of one of the Auckland Trotting Club Syndicates. These include; the comparatively low costs, the opportunity to share in the ownership of well bred horses trained by some of the best trainers in New Zealand, making new friendships with like-minded people, having total involvement in the Harness Racing industry and having the opportunity to participate in social events and possibly travel throughout the year.
Every month, syndicate members receive a detailed newsletter documenting each horse’s progress, member news, and other information. Regular updates are placed on a phone-in message service, which can be accessed at anytime from anywhere in New Zealand free of charge.
We have already had syndicate members from a wide geographical location around New Zealand, from Kaeo and Kaitaia in the North, to Dunedin and Invercargill in the South, as well as from the USA, Canada, England, Japan, Australia (Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia) and even Iceland.
Each year of establishing a new Syndicate, the Auckland Trotting Club has implemented their hugely successful formula of buying three richly bred yearlings at the Yearling Sales, with these horses being selected by and trained by some of New Zealand’s leading trainers.
For further information please contact or go to www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/syndicates:
Andrew Jamieson – ATC Syndication Manager
Mob: + 64 21 253 8765
Email: ajamieson175@gmail.com
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
Invercargill – Sunday 28 October
To be held at Ascot Park.
Kaikoura Trotting Club – Sunday 28 and Monday 29 October
Once again the Kaikoura Trotting Club will host a two day meeting at South Bay Racecourse in Kaikoura.
Day one will see a six race card commencing at 2.52pm including a Fasttrack bonus stake race for trotting fillies and mares, followed by the historic Alabar Kaikoura Cup meeting the next day.
Alabar Kaikoura Cup Day has attracted a great ten race card, including the Group 2 Alabar Kaikoura Cup, Group 3 South Bay Trotters Cup and the PGG Aged Classic.
Entry for owners is free, the club will be directly emailing information on the free entry conditions so please ensure your email details are registered with HRNZ.
For further information please contact Geraldine Stanbury, 021-351-615.
NZ Cup Trial – McMillan Equine Feed BBQ
A notice to all connections present at the NZ Cup Trials to be held at Addington Raceway on Wednesday 7 November.
As proud sponsors of the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo series, McMillan Equine Feeds will be hosting a BBQ at the trials with all welcome to attend.
Addington Raceway and Events Centre
Hello Everyone,
We literally have one meeting left until Cup Week. Good luck to all leading up to our big week.
Attention all Owners for Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day
Please can you ensure your email address and mobile number is up to date and registered with HRNZ, as this year your Cup Day Admission tickets will be sent by email, AND further Cup Information will also be text to you. If you are unsure if your details are registered correctly or need to register please contact Addington Raceway Department on 03 338 9094.
Melbourne Cup – November 6, 2018
With free entry, great food, tasty brews and awesome views of all the live action on our big screens, Spectators is the place to be this Melbourne Cup Day!
The afternoon will include:
- MC
- Happy Hour between 1.30pm and 3.00pm
- Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup will be on display
- On-site TAB facilities
- Losing ticket draws
- Sweepstakes
- Spot prizes including best dressed
Race Times:
First race – 12.50pm
Melbourne Cup Race – 5.00pm
Last Race – 7.20pm
(all times shown are NZ times)
For bookings phone: 339 7915 or email: info@spectators.co.nz
Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day – Entertainment
General Admission / Public Village – only $22 until 31 October (1 November – $32 per ticket)
New Zealand based DJ/Production duo SWEET MIX KIDS will get the party going the in the Public Village. SWEET MIX KIDS have played some of the worlds coolest parties, clubs and festivals – Coachella, Wanderlust, Rhythm & Vines – and toured supporting or playing private parties for Adele, Ed Sheeran, Martin Garrix, Flume, Coldplay, Deadmau5, Schoolboy Q, Empire Of The Sun, Marshmello, Rae Sremmurd & Kimbra.
The stylish and highly sought-after Lindauer Lawn – only $72 a ticket
The headline entertainment on Lindauer Lawn Rooftop this year is New Zealand’s popular band SONS OF ZION who will be living it up with their explosive sets as members seamlessly switch from vocals, to guitar, to drums and then back again. SONS OF ZIONare the opening act to the sold out Six60 concert at Western Springs in February 2019 and have amassed an impressive 22 million streams on Spotify, more than 15 million views on Youtube and 100,000-plus followers on social media.
Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day – Only two areas remain in hospitality
The following two areas are the only places that have limited space for Cup Day. Make sure if you haven’t booked, to do so.
- Monte Carlo Marquee
- Avon City Ford Boot Party
For further details, please visit; http://www.addington.co.nz/cup-week/hospitality/. Alternatively, if you have any questions, or wish to book, please contact Joanne McMaster on joanne.mcmaster@addington.co.nz, or 021 0298 5972.
Show Day Races – No Public Surcharges
Show Day Races are nearly here! Entry is by gold coin donation only for the charity, Maia Health Foundation. There is a free children’s entertainment zone for the first time this year. One of Christchurch’s favourite bands Sky Machine will be the lead act on the Lindauer Lawn. Gates open at 10.30am for public (hospitality commences at 11.45am). It will be exciting to see who wins the Kiwi Punters Championship Grand Final and the 12 races, especially for the Group One Races Used to Me @ Haras des Trotteurs Dominion Trot, Woodlands NZ Free For All and for the exciting Kidz Kartz Final!
UPCOMING RACE MEETING PROGRAMMES AT THE NZMTC
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/110232pg.htm November 2
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/111332pg.htm CUP DAY (Tentative)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/111632pg.htm SHOW DAY (Tentative)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/113032pg.htm November 30 (Tentative)
For tickets and assistance with any of the above please visit addington.co.nz or ring 03 338 9094.
Safe travels everyone and we look forward to welcoming you to Addington again soon.
From the Addington Team
Southern Harness News A TON OF FEED TO BE WON
Thanks to McMillan Equine Feeds, there is a ton of feed to be won during the 2018/2019 Southern Harness Racing season.
At every Sunday race meeting during the season the trainer of every race winner will win a free bag of McMillan Equine Feeds.
At the conclusion of the Wyndham Harness Racing Club meeting on Sunday 18 November all trainers who have won a race on a Sunday up until that time will get one entry into a draw for 20 bags of McMillan Equine Feeds.
The competition then starts afresh with the trainer of each Sunday race winner for the remainder of the season getting one entry into a new draw for 20 bags of McMillan Equine Feeds to be held after the Invercargill Harness Racing Club meeting on Sunday 3 March.
That is one ton of McMillan Equine Feeds up for grabs!
Southern Harness Racing thanks McMillan Equine Feeds for their generous support.
QUALIFYING DATES:
Sunday 21 October Tuapeka HRC – Forbury Park, Dunedin
Sunday 28 October Invercargill HRC – Invercargill
Sunday 4 November Riverton TC – Invercargill
Sunday 11 November Wyndham HRC – Wyndham
Sunday 18 November Wyndham HRC – Wyndham
Sunday 16 December Winton HRC – Winton
Sunday 6 January Wyndham HRC – Cromwell
Sunday 3 February Wyndham HRC – Wyndham
Sunday 17 February Winton HRC – Winton
Sunday 3 March Invercargill HRC – Invercargill
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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