This weeks Club News

Harness Racing Waikato – Thursday 25 January

An eight race card featuring a $25,000 Pick Six. First race 5.37pm, entry is free.

Addington – Friday 26 January

Happy New Year everyone! We are back on track for our first race meeting of 2018! First race is at 5.23pm. Free entry.  

Members Back on Track Dining Special – For this Friday only, we are having a Members Back on Track Dining Special. Enjoy a 3-course buffet for only $20! Limited spaces available, email info@addington.co.nz or phone 03 338 9094 to book.

Spectators Pop Up – Spectators Pop Up will be open till late. They have delicious ‘From the Wok’ and ‘From the Grill’ options, as well as a tasty selection of sweet and savoury cabinet items. The Pop Up is in the Twiggers Stand. (Gluten free and vegetarian options available).

$15 A La Carte Dining – Choose from 5 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.

Beautiful weather has been ordered, we cannot wait to see you all back on track!

Invercargill – Saturday 27 January  

Seven nights at the Peninsular Beachfront Resort in Mooloolaba is the big prize at the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s Cup Day at Ascot Park Raceway on Saturday 27 January.

That is the major prize for the Ladies Fashion In The Field (for Ladies 18 years and over) at the Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup Day. To enable the winners to get to Mooloolaba the Beach Road Holiday Camp in Invercargill has donated $1000 worth of travel. The Fashion In The Field is a Ladies competition only and is just one of the great activities on course for the club’s glamour day of the season.

The premier races on a great day of harness racing are the Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup and the Arden Lodge Robin Dundee Crown with eleven races planned and an expected start time of 12 noon.

Admission is free and one of the great competitions planned is the very popular ‘The Bets In The Bag’ where patrons can fill out a coupon which can be found in the Southland Times or Southland Express next week. Simply fill out your name and contact details, drop the coupon into the bucket in the main foyer at the course to go in the draw to win one of several betting vouchers of no less than $100 to use on the day.

For the kids the entertainment is all free and includes mini jeeps, kids tote, a running race with a mobile start, sack races and more.

Hospitality options are still available on what promises to be one of the best race days of the year in the south.

Tauranga – Sunday 28 January

Part of the Interislander Summer Festival the Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Racing Club racing at Tauranga will give the kids an end-of-school-holiday treat.

A fun family day out, or great gathering for friends, rally your clan together, pack a picnic or sample the local fare and wine on offer and get set for a fun day in the sun.

With free kids entertainment, live music and thrilling harness racing, you'll find something to entertain kids of all ages.

The Tauranga Cup will be the feature event on the card, and Kidz Kartz will be oncourse.

Banks Peninsula – Sunday 28 January 

The Interislander Summer Festival meeting at Motukarara this Sunday will be a racing and sports fan’s paradise.

Four prominent Canterbury sportsmen will taste competition of another kind when they take part in a dual sulky event, and the 2017 Super Rugby Trophy will also be oncourse for those who wish to get close to a piece of sporting history in the region.

And USA Harness Racing Hall of Fame driver, David Miller, will experience grass track racing with two drives currently confirmed for the North American visitor.

Free kids entertainment includes Kids Go Racing activities, face painting and bouncy castle. Live music will feature from John McCabe and a Punters Club will run from Race three.

Entry is $10, and under 18s are free. There are limited hospitality options available also to find out more visit www.theraces.co.nz

Ownership Information at Motukarara – Sunday 28 January

The Canterbury Standardbred Breeders and Owners Associations will be oncourse this Sunday at Motukarara promoting ownership opportunities.

If you are attending the meeting and are interested in becoming an owner, or have friends that are, be sure to find their information tent and find out more.

Alexandra Park – Friday 9 February

Celebrate the year of the Dog with us on Chinese New Year 2018!

Enjoy a night of Harness Racing action from the Top of the Park, which will be beautifully themed and decorated, complete with a delicious all you can eat Chinese buffet dinner and traditional entertainment.

Pakages start from just $60 per person for buffet only. This is sure to be a fantastic evening, so get your colleagues, family or friends together and come along. For more information call 09 630 5660 or book online at www.alexandra park.co.nz or email dining@alexandrapark.nz

Alexandra Park – Friday 2 March

A glamorous evening the Park. Come one come all to enter MitoQ Best Dressed at the Oaks – an night of fabulous fashion, Harness Racing action, stunning prizes to be won and VIP judges, including New Zealand’s very own style icon Colin Mathura Jeffree.

Best Dressed at the Oaks 2018 categories: Best dressed woman, best dressed man, best headwear, best dressed at the Oaks (overall winner).

Competition entry is free, and with fantastic prizes up for grabs you should definitely come along and put your best foot forward. However please note you must be over 18 to enter!

For more information call 09 630 5660 or book online at www.alexandra park.co.nz or email dining@alexandrapark.nz

Alexandra Park – Friday 9 March

For the lovers of harness racing action, the Top of the Park and the Tasman will be open with deluxe Derby Night packages and a fantastic view.

Derby night at the Top of the Park and Tasman Room Packages include:

• Delicious gourmet buffet dinner
• Premium beverage package or cash bar
• Private betting facilities within the room
• Race book for each guest
• Prices from $60 – $120.

For more information call 09 630 5660 or book online at www.alexandra park.co.nz or email dining@alexandrapark.nz

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