TAB News
Thu 01 November – $25k Palmerston North Night Harness
Fri 02 November – $25k TURBO Alex Park/Addington Night Harness
New Zealand Cup Week Golf Tournament – Sunday 11 November
Once again the New Zealand Cup Week Golf tournament will be held on Sunday 11 November at the Waimari Beach Golf Club.
In its 12th year, this tournament is a hugely popular Cup Week tradition and one you will not want to miss.
Organised by Laurie Goodson, this year the tournament will raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand and also funds to support Jacob Dunn’s journey to Melbourne to represents New Zealand in the Mini Trot Interdominion Championship this December.
The tournament will be best three of four stablefords. Entry is just $60 per player and includes on course food and refreshments and also a top quality prize table.
Limited spaces remain and everyone is welcome.
To enter please contact Laurie on 021 713 340 or email thegoodsons53@gmail.com
Manawatu – Thursday 1 November
Night two of this week’s Manawatu meeting. An eight race card starting at 5.18pm.
Addington – Friday 2 November
Hello Everyone,
We literally have one meeting left until Melbourne Cup and then our big Cup Week. Good luck to all leading up to our big week.
Next Tuesday – Melbourne Cup Day….have a break and come along to Spectators!
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!
What is included?
Happy Hour between 1.30pm and 3.00pm
On-site TAB facilities
Losing ticket draws and sweepstakes
MC giving out Spot prizes including best dressed
Just a reminder – First race – 12.50pm I Melbourne Cup Race – 5.00pm I Last Race – 7.20pm
We recommend bookings; please phone: 339 7915 or email: info@spectators.co.nz
See you there!
Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day
General Admission / Public Village – only $22 until today – 31 October (1 November – $32 per ticket).
PURCHASE YOUR GENERAL ADMISSION / PUBLIC VILLAGE TICKET on 31 OCTOBER AND SAVE $10!
Entertainment
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 $70 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.
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.
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 opens 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/111332pg.htm CUP DAY
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/111632pg.htm SHOW DAY
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
Alexandra Park – Friday 2 November
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
Timaru Harness Racing Club – Saturday 3 November
Timaru Cup meeting to be held at Phar Lap Raceway.
Riverton Trotting Club – Sunday 4 November
RIVERTON TROTTING CLUB PLANS GREAT DAY TO MARK MILESTONE
The Riverton Trotting Club is planning an exciting day to mark a significant milestone when they host their annual race meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Sunday 4 November.
This year marks forty years since the clubs first totalisator meeting held at Central Southland Raceway in Winton on 2 December 1978. The first winner on the card that day was Hispaniola which was owned by the Setarip Syndicate. The syndicate which originated from members of the Pirates Rugby Club (Setarip is Pirates spelt backwards) is still in existence today, and will in fact celebrate 50 years next season. The current members have been invited to join the club to mark the 40 year milestone. Ironically that win in the Riverton Club’s first ever totalisator race was also the syndicate’s very first win. The Riverton Club itself has been in existence since the 1960’s.
The club now races on the all-weather track at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill and the feature races on the day will be the DT Kings Transport Riverton Cup and the Neville Cleaver Fishing Aparima Handicap Trot. The club is excited by the support of DT Kings who are a new sponsor for the club’s premier race of the season.
Two races also acknowledge two of the club’s stalwarts, the late Bill Keast and Graeme ‘GB’ Robertson, QSM.
The club will also run a competition in conjunction with More FM, the winner becoming the Owner Of The Day. That person will be given a horse in the Cup and will become part of the ownership team for the day. The prize will include hospitality in the sponsor area, the opportunity to visit the horse in the stabling area prior to the race and talk to the trainer and driver plus the opportunity to have their photo taken with the horse after the race. The winner will also receive a dual sulky ride on the day and will be presented with a $100 voucher for use at Emberz Restaurant at the Ascot Park Hotel.
Two pictorial quizzes will feature in the racebook with a $50 betting voucher up for grabs on each of them.
On-course the very popular gift baskets will also be presented to each winner.
Teams from the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club will also be on-course battling it out in their very popular, annual punters competition.
The first race is scheduled for 12.25pm and admission to the course is free!
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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