This week’s Trackside listings (please note these are subject to change)
Wednesday
8.30pm The Box Seat (TS1) – 90 minute episode!
The culmination of a stellar season of racing peaks with the Harness Jewels. We have the wash up from all 9 x G1 races on the final Box Seat for 2017/18. #GIANThand
Thursday
6am In The Gig (TS1)
Cambridge (TS1)
Friday
Alexandra Park (TS1)
Saturday
Invercargill (TS2)
Sunday
Nelson (TS1)
Waikato Bay Of Plenty – Thursday 7 June
A seven race card starting at 5.59pm. $25,000 Pick Six.
Auckland – Friday 8 June
Wish or Fish Fundraiser – Tasman Room Friday 20th July.
A Night of Fundraising
The Wish for Fish charitable trust are holding their 3rd annual fundraising night for the Wish for Fish charitable trust. Action aplenty with raffles, giveaways, a punters club ($10 per share) and a live charity auction. Tickets are $130 per person which includes an amazing food and beverage package courtesy of Alexandra Park.
Visit www.wish4fish.co.nz to find out more about this great cause and help make a difference!
Even if you are unable to attend the event, you can still support this great cause by clicking here.
To secure your ticket please call Bryce on 021616601 or email bryce@wish4fish.co.nz
https://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/whats-on/wish-fish-fundraiser-2018/
Mid-Winter Christmas.
Friday 22nd June, Friday 29th June Friday, 6th July and Friday 20th of July.
Join us for our annual Mid-Winter Christmas Party, offering a night of exciting Harness Racing action, a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and drinks aplenty.
Mid-Winter Christmas is a great idea for a night out with colleagues, family, your sports team or social club – the more the merrier!
Packages start at $68.00- $145.00
https://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/whats-on/?date=13-07-2018
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
Tel: + 64 9 238 9212
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
Nelson Harness Racing Club – June 8 and 10
BIG NEWS OUT OF NELSON – we have increased stakes from what they were in Winter 2017. The stake for the Winter Cup is now $14,000 and the Handicap Trot has increased to $9000.
The Nelson Harness Racing Club’s winter race meeting will be on Friday June 8 and Sunday June 10. The start time for Race One on Friday is 11.35 am and the start time for Race One on Sunday is also 11.35 am. There is no gate charge and race books will be available from the secretary office and the driver’s room.
The weather forecast is for fine weather so make sure you come on up and enjoy some Nelson hospitality.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Hot food and drink will be available in the Drivers Room for all trainers, drivers and their staff.
A coffee cart will be outside the numbers room in the stabling area. Food and drink will also be available to purchase in the bar and at the food and drink stalls.
BBQ & BREAKFASTS
The club would like to invite all trainers, drivers, staff and owners to attend a BBQ on Thursday 7th June at the Public Bar from 4pm. The club is putting this on in recognition of your continued support of our race meeting. There will be raffles available so bring a few coins.
Breakfast will be again available from 7am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings at the OTB rooms.
PUNTERS COMPETITION $1000 – WINNER TAKES ALL
We are holding a punters competition on Sunday 10th June in the Waimea Lounge. Cost of entry is the betting money $350 ($50 per race). Teams can be made up of 1 to 4 people. The competition will be run over races 3 to 9. The prize is $1000 and of course the money you have made betting. For more information and how to register contact the club. (Note- We require a minimum of 20 teams to run this competition).
STAKE INCREASE
As mentioned above, stakes have increased for this race meeting. We couldn’t do this without the continued support of all our sponsors.
Nelson Pine Industries are again sponsoring our Prelude and the Nelson Winter Cup which we are excited to announce will be for stakes of $10,000 and $14,000 respectively. So bring your R60 plus pacer to Nelson and race for $24000 in stake money!
Winning connections will be presented with a trophy and are invited to celebrate their success in the president’s room.
MIKE AUSTIN MEMORIAL TROT
This year we will be the inaugural running “Mike Austin Memorial Trot” this race is for R40 and faster trotters and will be run on the second day of the meeting over 2400m. The winner will receive a trophy and a dress rug. The club would like to thank Jill Austin and family as well as Blair & Lisa Orange for their support. This race will be a wonderful tribute to “Mike” a great educator and trainer of the square gaiter and once a local Nelson lad.
Just to note the R40 and faster Handicap trot on both days will be run over the 2400m distance, previously the second day the race was run over 3000m.
The club spoke to a number of different trainers and drivers about a possible change and the majority decision was to try the shorter distance.
PICK PINK
We will be again running our Pink Pick Selections we will be asking drivers of the selected horse in each race to wear a pink helmet cover. We have had a really great run with this promotion so keep an eye on the picks.
THE NELSON HRC RACE PROGRAM
For nominations and stabling please contact Jason Broad (Race day Secretary)
on 03 5446616 or 021 127 2912. For all other inquiries please call Kristie Hill on 0274118608.
Invercargill – Saturday 9 June
FINAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN HARNESS SEASON ON SATURDAY
Saturday will see the final meeting of the harness racing season in Invercargill.
The Invercargill Harness Racing Club will host a ten race programme at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill with the first race scheduled for 11.10am.
Admission to the course is free! There will be a free bag of lollies for every child on course after Race 6 while a draw of losing tote tickets after Race 6 will win one punter a Level One Restaurant & Bar Meal Voucher worth $50.
The day will also see the conclusion of the season long McKnight & Brown Drivers Challenge with points scored on every tote race the club has hosted throughout the season with Blair Orange leading from Dexter Dunn with just this meeting to go.
Addington Raceway and Events Centre
Hello Everyone
There is so much action happening on our grounds this week!
MANLY SEA EAGLES VS VODAFONE WARRIORS – SATURDAY 9 JUNE. Both teams will boast a number of international superstars such as Martin Taupau, Shaun Johnson and the Trbojevic brothers. Get you tickets now before it’s too late! To book tickets to the Manly Sea Eagles vs Vodafone Warriors game https://www.vbase.co.nz/what-s-on/manly-sea-eagles-v-vodafone-warriors. To book pre & post hospitality packages to the Manly Sea Eagles vs Vodafone Warriors game; http://www.addington.co.nz/events-centre/events/manly-is-coming/. SPECTATORS will be open, so be sure to enjoy our fabulous Burger & Beer and Pizza & Beer Deals prior to the game!
NETBALL SUPER SUNDAY 10 JUNE HORNCASTLE ARENA – Three nail biting games will be played this coming Sunday. Be sure to pop along to Spectators and enjoy our special game day offer. You can enjoy either a foot-long pizza & drink* for only $15 or a large pizza & 2 drinks* for $30 (*Drink can be house wine/beer or any non-alcoholic drink). Definitely a winning formula!
2.10pm – Northern Stars VS Southern Steel
4.10pm – Silvermoon Tactix VS WOP Magic
6.10pm – Central Pulse VS Northern Mystics
WHAT’S NEW ….
FULL DETAILS ABOUT OUR LADIES’ RACE NIGHT – FRIDAY 20 JULY. Dust off your heels, Ladies’ Night is back. Bookings are essential due to such a great night out, PLUS BE IN TO WIN A FREE TRIP TO SYDNEY; http://www.addington.co.nz/events-centre/events/ladies-night/
This fabulous night out includes;
- Glass of bubbles on arrival
- Gourmet buffet dinner
- Entertainment throughout the night with live harness racing action and DJ Luke
- Demonstrations and a chance to win a $300 tailored skin care package by Caci Riccarton
- Opportunity to win spot prizes throughout the night including a $350 gift basket from Lancôme
- Losing betting ticket draw for a $1,500 escape to Sydney, courtesy of HRNZ. Prize includes return flights for 2 and $500 spending money.
- Spend $10 in one transaction at the Totalisator and go in draw to win a 1 carat diamond ring, valued at $2,400, courtesy of Pascoes The Jewellers!
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER…
RACE MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR NEXT WEEK
We wish to advise the following race date changes. Please note the start times remain the same (all night meetings).
Friday 15 June transferred to Thursday 14 June.
ADDINGTON’S MID-WINTER GREAT OFFICE SHOUT SATURDAY 7 JULY. The Starlets are more than just your standard “sing and stand” act. They are a show piece like you have never seen before. So get your group together for a great night out and dance the night away! Evening includes: Drink on arrival (cash bar thereafter or tabs can be arranged on the night), Themed gourmet buffet dinner, Live entertainment from The Starlets $57+GST per person or $566+ GST per table of 10! CHECK OUT THE FABULOUS STARLETS ON YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlL1bhhdHjA. Bookings essential, please visit http://www.addington.co.nz/ticket/mid-winter-great-office-shout/
MET MULTIPLIER $7,500 BONUS – HAVE YOU WON THIS YET? Be sure to remember what the Met Multiplier could mean to you when thinking about where to race your horse(s) over the coming months!
WHAT IS IT? A $7,500 Bonus ($5,000 to the owner(s)/$2,500 to the trainer).
HOW DO I GET IT? – Start a horse at NZMTC Meetings a minimum of 15 TIMES over a rolling 12 MONTH period and WIN or dead heat in just ONE of these starts. For full terms & conditions for all of the above please view addington.co.nz/racing/promotions-incentives/
UPCOMING RACE MEETING PROGRAMMES AT THE NZMTC
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/061432pg.htm June 14
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/062932pg.htm June 29 (Tentative)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/070532pg.htm July 5 (Tentative)
https://infohorse.hrnz.co.nz/datahr/programmes/071332pg.htm July 13 (Tentative)
To contact us about any of the above please call 03 338 9094 or email info@addington.co.nz
Take care, travel safe and we look forward to seeing you soon. From the Addington Team.
Motukarara Workouts and Trials
Please note that following this weekend there will not be workouts held at Motukarara during May, June and July.
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