Current owners and potential owners alike are invited to attend the Owners Night at Alexandra Park on Friday 10 August in the Tasman Room, which coincides with the first race meeting at the Park for the new season.
The event is free for all owners to attend regardless of whether they have a horse racing on the night, but is also aimed at those who are interested in finding out how they can become owners themselves with multiple syndicators and trainers attending to talk about their ownership options.
Run in conjunction with Harness Racing New Zealand and Alexandra Park, there will be a free refreshment on arrival, and a discounted bar on offer with finger food to start the evening.
Also available in the room there will be a Ham roll station with food available for purchase, and the ability to purchase meals in the nearby Lyell Creek Lounge to bring meals back to the Tasman Room for consumption.
Guests are also welcome to head down to the Alex Bar and Eatery for dinner, however these meals must be consumed in the Alex Bar and Eatery itself.
All guests of the Owners Night will be given a ribbon on arrival to wear, which means they can come and go freely from the event throughout the night.
There will be and MC in the room and various prizes drawn throughout the evening, including a phantom ownership experience, mobile gate experiences and New Zealand Bloodstock has also kindly donated a major prize.
Any syndicator who signs up a new owner on the night will go into the draw to win a 12 month NZB insurance policy, up to the value of $40,000.
The MC will interview various owners, trainers and drivers throughout the evening and promote the various aspects of the sport and experiences of the winning connections.
There is also the opportunity for businesses to showcase their products to owners on the night, with a small expo operating in the room.
This event is part of a trial that will explore multiple aspects on the night which will be used to present ideas to clubs for future events they may hold themselves. In the attempt to encourage owners to attend their race days, with options for all clubs covered.
It is important that we canvas as many owners as possible to be able to provide accurate feedback so clubs can provide owners rewards in future.
If you are interested in attending, or if you are a trainer, syndicator or business who is keen to be present to promote yourself, please contact Jess Smith at Harness Racing New Zealand to register your interest.
Space is limited so whilst walk ups are welcome, an RSVP is advised – jess@hrnz.co.nz
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