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	Thai Night at the Races Gates Open: 5:30 pm 06 Aug - Alexandra Park You and your guests are invited to what will be a memorable Thai Night at Alexandra park on Friday the 6th of August read more >
	Grand National Day 1 - Winter Cup Gates Open: 9:30 am 07 Aug - Riccarton Park Day 1 of Grand National featuring the Group 3 Aussie Browne's Pharmacies Winter Cup and NZI Koral Steeplechase. Head to the races for the day and afterwards head to watch the All Blacks take on the Wallabies at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. read more >
	Grand National Day 2 - HANZ Hurdles Gates Open: 10:00 am 11 Aug - Riccarton Park The second day of Grand National, head along to Riccarton to see the exhilaration of jumps racing. read more >
	Grand National Day 3 - FMG Grand National Day Gates Open: 10:00 am 14 Aug - Riccarton Park The premier raceday for the Grand National carnival. Featuring the 135th running of the NZ Grand National Steeplechase and Christchurch Casino Winter Classic. This raceday is a must see event. Grab your winter jacket and thermis and head to Riccarton Park for exhilarating steeplechase action. read more >
	Great Northern Day Gates Open: 10:30 am 04 Sep - Ellerslie Raced over 6400m (four miles) jumping 25 fences and going three times over the famous Ellerslie Hill, the Great Northern Steeplechase is a race founded on courage, stamina and sheer determination - for both horse and rider. read more >
	Luncheon at the Races Gates Open: 12:00 pm 14 Sep - Alexandra Park Want a nice day out? Experience Luncheon at the Races. "Daytime Racing at Alexandra Park.... You'll be suprised" read more >
	Tropical Nights at the Races Gates Open: 5:30 pm 24 Sep - Alexandra Park After the success of Tropical Nights last year, Auckland Trotting club have decided to hold them again! Join them for an exciting harness racing atmosphere of Alexandra Park for the night and enjoy a sumptuous Island Buffet with friends, family and colleagues. read more >
	Spring Classic Premier Raceday Gates Open: 10:00 am 02 Oct - Hastings This is a superb day to be had by all. Be a part of the social scene, enjoy the stunning fashions, take on the high rollers in the 2010 New Zealand Punter of the Year or simply enjoy the atmosphere that is one of New Zealand's favourite racedays. read more >
	Tropical Nights at the Races Gates Open: 6:30 pm 08 Oct - Alexandra Park After the success of Tropical Nights last year, Auckland Trotting club have decided to hold them again! Join them for an exciting harness racing atmosphere of Alexandra Park for the night and enjoy a sumptuous Island Buffet with friends, family and colleagues. read more >
	Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day Gates Open: 8:30 am 09 Nov - Addington Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway is one of the truly great sporting and social events on the annual calendar. Cup Day provides a unique environment with a variety of choices for entertaining and socialising with clients and friends and is the perfect opportunity to put your business ahead of the rest. read more >
	Tauranga Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 13 Nov - Tauranga Look no further for a fabulous Christmas celebration! Tauranga’s party packages offer real festive atmosphere, catering at its best and entertainment guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed. Treat your friends or colleagues to a day at the biggest party in the Bay! read more >
	Rotorua Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 18 Nov - Rotorua This Christmas season, the most action-packed venue in Rotorua becomes it’s most festive Christmas party scene! Treat your staff or clients to an afternoon at Arawa Park with fantastic food and the very best entertainment. read more >
	Tauherenikau Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 20 Nov - Tauherenikau * Online Order Available* The famous Tauherenikau racecourse hosts a Christmas function to remember. Just a short drive from Wellington, escape the Christmas rush and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in beautiful surroundings with everything you need for a great party with friends, family and colleagues. read more >
	Cambridge Harness Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:00 pm 20 Nov - Cambridge Feel the atmosphere come alive as the sun sets, throwing a magic Christmas sparkle across the action on the track, whilst you enjoy a fabulous evening of racing and magnificent food from Montana Catering. read more >
	Te Rapa Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:00 am 21 Nov - Te Rapa Celebrate Christmas at this fun day for the whole family with plenty of free children’s entertainment including lolly scrambles and a visit from Santa! read more >
	Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:00 pm 26 Nov - Alexandra Park Alexandra Park is setting the pace for Christmas. Enjoy a festive night out with your clients, colleagues, friends and family. Indulge in tantalising food and beverages whilst enjoying the company of your guests and being part of the electric atmosphere at Alexandra Park. read more >
	Otaki Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 26 Nov - Otaki * Online Order Available* A great country race day in sunny Otaki awaits your Christmas party this year! The perfect opportunity to have an afternoon away with friends, family, workmates or clients. You’ll enjoy racing at its best, with the running of the historic Group One Levin Classic and Fashion in the Field. read more >
	Geraldine Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 27 Nov - Orari The Geraldine Trotting Club race at Orari, South Canterbury, in picturesque country surroundings. Enjoy the day with plenty of superb local cuisine, exciting Harness racing action, festive atmosphere and on-course competitions including Fashion in the Field, ‘Lucky Punter’, plus a visit from the man in red himself. read more >
	Wanganui Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 27 Nov - Wanganui You’re onto a winner when you book your Christmas function with the Wanganui Jockey Club. You can bet it’ll be easy, because we’ll do it for you! Sign up for one of the following packages and you will have a chance to participate in the first ever ‘GG Glory’ races which involves you competing in hilarious events out on the track! So crack the whip and come along to join in the fun and make this a Christmas to remember. read more >
	Ellerslie Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 27 Nov - Ellerslie * Online Order Available* Take your Christmas party trackside and be part of the style, glamour and celebration of thoroughbred racing at Ellerslie. Featuring exhilarating racing and plenty of off-track entertainment, this is one party not to be missed! read more >
	Cromwell Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 28 Nov - Cromwell Festive cheer and fun for the kids will be the order of the day as the Otago Racing Club once again hosts a fantastic Christmas at the Races celebration at the picturesque Cromwell Racecourse. This is the ultimate Central Otago Christmas event! read more >
	Motukarara Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 28 Nov - Motukarara Banks Peninsula Trotting Club races at Motukarara Raceway - just 20 minutes from Christchurch, amongst the expansive Waihora Domain. Its picnic-like atmosphere makes it an ideal place for families to enjoy a fun and safe environment and at the same time watch all the close-up action of grass track racing at its best. read more >
	Matamata Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 02 Dec - Matamata Take the afternoon off and treat your staff, friends or clients to a fabulous party unlike any other in the heart of Thoroughbred racing country. read more >
	Wanganui Greyhound Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:00 pm 03 Dec - Hatrick Raceway This is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas with your workmates. We welcome you to join us at Hatrick Raceway on one of our three fun nights to enjoy the atmosphere, sample the delicious food and catch some of the fantastic action. read more >
	Ashburton Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 03 Dec - Ashburton Ashburton Racecourse is a great place to enjoy a fun afternoon out with a festive party atmosphere! With plenty of entertainment on and off the track this is a unique opportunity to treat your friends and colleagues to the excitement and energy of thoroughbred racing at Christmas time. read more >
	Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:30 pm 03 Dec - Alexandra Park Alexandra Park is setting the pace for Christmas. Enjoy a festive night out with your clients, colleagues, friends and family. Indulge in tantalising food and beverages whilst enjoying the company of your guests and being part of the electric atmosphere at Alexandra Park. read more >
	Trentham Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 04 Dec - Trentham * Online Order Available* Book quickly for some of Wellington’s most exciting hospitality options this festive season - these always sell out fast! read more >
	Addington Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 5:00 pm 04 Dec - Addington Addington Christmas at the Races incorporates fine food and beverage packages, the excitement of the on-track action, and a sparkling atmosphere to enjoy with your friends or work colleagues. read more >
	Ellerslie Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 04 Dec - Ellerslie * Online Order Available* Take your Christmas party trackside and be part of the style, glamour and celebration of thoroughbred racing at Ellerslie. Featuring exhilarating racing and plenty of off-track entertainment, this is one party not to be missed! read more >
	Waipukurau Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 05 Dec - Waipukurau * Online Order Available* Relax in the beautiful surroundings of this country racecourse, enjoy some good old-fashioned hospitality and make the most of the excitement of the races while soaking up the Hawke’s Bay sun. read more >
	Barfoot and Thompson Twilight Summer Series Order online available Gates Open: 4:30 pm 08 Dec - Ellerslie Imagine all the heart pounding excitement of a race meeting compressed into 3 hours, complete with live music and entertainment! And when the racing stops, the party keeps going! It's a completely different racing experience - with non-stop action both on and off the track! read more >
	Cambridge Harness Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:00 pm 09 Dec - Cambridge Feel the atmosphere come alive as the sun sets, throwing a magic Christmas sparkle across the action on the track, whilst you enjoy a fabulous evening of racing and magnificent food from Montana Catering. read more >
	New Plymouth Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 09 Dec - Pukekura Raceway Enjoy great thoroughbred racing and delicious food at Pukekura Raceway while the party kicks off with a live jazz band then a DJ to keep everyone dancing into the evening. read more >
	Addington Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 5:00 pm 09 Dec - Addington Addington Christmas at the Races incorporates fine food and beverage packages, the excitement of the on-track action, and a sparkling atmosphere to enjoy with your friends or work colleagues. read more >
	Tauranga Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 10 Dec - Tauranga Look no further for a fabulous Christmas celebration! Tauranga’s party packages offer real festive atmosphere, catering at its best and entertainment guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed. Treat your friends or colleagues to a day at the biggest party in the Bay! read more >
	Wanganui Greyhound Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:00 pm 10 Dec - Hatrick Raceway This is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas with your workmates. We welcome you to join us at Hatrick Raceway on one of our three fun nights to enjoy the atmosphere, sample the delicious food and catch some of the fantastic action. read more >
	Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:30 pm 10 Dec - Alexandra Park Alexandra Park is setting the pace for Christmas. Enjoy a festive night out with your clients, colleagues, friends and family. Indulge in tantalising food and beverages whilst enjoying the company of your guests and being part of the electric atmosphere at Alexandra Park. read more >
	Awapuni Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 11 Dec - Awapuni Head to Awapuni for a Christmas party you can bet on! There’s something for everyone; exciting thoroughbred racing action, live music, children's entertainment zone and a visit from Santa! read more >
	Te Rapa Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:00 am 11 Dec - Te Rapa Enter into the Christmas spirit in true racing style with festive dining and thrilling action on Waikato Times Gold Cup day. read more >
	Ascot Park Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 11 Dec - Ascot Park Ascot Park will once again play host to the masses as they celebrate Christmas! The terrific racing action combined with superb entertainment and the park-like setting is the perfect combination for a fantastic festive party. It is a hugely popular event so get in quick as it will sell out! read more >
	Methven Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 12 Dec - Methven Escape the hustle and bustle of the pre-Christmas rush with a relaxing, fun-filled day at the idyllic Methven Racecourse just an hour’s drive from Christchurch. With the best of country harness racing action and a fantastic festive picnic atmosphere this is a great event for all the family. read more >
	Pukekohe Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:00 am 15 Dec - Pukekohe Land yourself a Christmas trifecta and celebrate the end of the year at Pukekohe Park. With first class festive food, thoroughbred action second to none and all the indulgences of Christmas, your end of year event is sure to be a winner. read more >
	Otaki Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 16 Dec - Otaki * Online Order Available* A great country race day in sunny Otaki awaits your Christmas party this year! The perfect opportunity to have an afternoon away with friends, family, workmates or clients. read more >
	Wanganui Greyhound Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:00 pm 17 Dec - Hatrick Raceway This is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas with your workmates. We welcome you to join us at Hatrick Raceway on one of our three fun nights to enjoy the atmosphere, sample the delicious food and catch some of the fantastic action. read more >
	Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 4:30 pm 17 Dec - Alexandra Park Alexandra Park is setting the pace for Christmas. Enjoy a festive night out with your clients, colleagues, friends and family. Indulge in tantalising food and beverages whilst enjoying the company of your guests and being part of the electric atmosphere at Alexandra Park. read more >
	Riccarton Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 12:00 pm 17 Dec - Riccarton Park Christchurch’s home of Thoroughbred Racing, offers you wonderful options for your end of year celebration. Twilight action starts at 4.15pm with a live band and all the festive fun you need for a great evening out. read more >
	Awapuni Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 18 Dec - Awapuni Head to Awapuni for a Christmas party you can bet on! There’s something for everyone; exciting thoroughbred racing action, live music, children's entertainment zone and a visit from Santa! read more >
	Te Rapa Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:00 am 18 Dec - Te Rapa The Waikato Racing Club really knows how to put on a Christmas party! The fantastic location close to Hamilton city, excellent food and exciting entertainment on the track make for a memorable occasion. read more >
	Rangiora Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 19 Dec - Rangiora Enjoy a fantastic day of harness racing action and country hospitality just a short drive from Christchurch. Relax with friends or colleagues and soak up the Christmas atmosphere. There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained including a wide variety of free kids entertainment, live music, competitions, prizes and a visit from Santa himself! read more >
	Gore Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 19 Dec - Gore The Tapanui Racing Club will once again host their annual Christmas at the Races meeting at the Gore Racecourse. Enjoy the relaxed country racing atmosphere and the great entertainment that will make this a fun day out for all ages. read more >
	Matamata Christmas at the Races Gates Open: 10:30 am 22 Dec - Matamata Take the afternoon off and treat your staff, friends or clients to a fabulous party unlike any other in the heart of Thoroughbred racing country. read more >
	Karaka Million Order online available Gates Open: 4:30 pm 30 Jan - Ellerslie Join us at Auckland's Ultimate Million Dollar Party and witness who will be 2011's Million Dollar Baby! Partygoers oncourse can expect to rub shoulders with racing's royalty as some of the best two-year-old horses from New Zealand Bloodstock's 2010 National Yearling Sales fight it out on the track for $1,000,000 in the Karaka Million! read more >

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