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A MESSAGE FROM AUCKLAND RACING CLUB CEO I invite you to explore the following pages to find the corporate hospitality option that is right for you and I look forward to seeing you on course.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ellerslie Racecourse for your 2016 Christmas celebration. Whether this is your first visit to Ellerslie or you are an Ellerslie regular, a day of racing action at Ellerslie is like no other. By holding your Christmas celebration at Ellerslie you will enjoy some of New Zealand’s best thoroughbred racing plus fashion, entertainment and food.
Kind regards, Cameron George CEO, Auckland Racing Club
Ellerslie offers a wide range of options for your Christmas celebration including private marquees and rooms and shared hospitality areas.
Ellerslie Christmas at the Races ft Eagle Technology Raceday Saturday 26 November
Ellerslie Christmas at Barfoot and Thompson the Races Presented by Twilight Summer Night Barfoot and Thompson Saturday 3 December Wednesday 7 December
Ellerslie Christmas at the Races Sunday 11 December
Gates open
2.00pm
2.00pm
3.30pm
1.00pm
Hospitality area opens
2.30pm
2.30pm
4.15pm
1.00pm
First race (approx)
2.45pm
2.45pm
4.43pm
2.10pm
* Estimated time only
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Silks*
Celebrate Christmas in style with a reserved seat in the exclusive Silks*. Located on the second floor of the Ellerslie Stand, the tiered nature of Silks* ensures a brilliant view of the racecourse plus you have your own TV on each table so you can take in every moment of the racing action.
LEVEL 2, ELLERSLIE STAND ELLERSLIE CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES DAYS
$85.00 per person
PACKAGE INCLUDES • Gourmet Christmas-themed buffet meal designed by our award winning chef incorporating the best of local and New Zealand ingredients featuring a carvery, seafood, a selection of hot dishes and salads, finished with dessert, tea and coffee • A drink on arrival • Cash bar featuring selected standard and premium still wine, sparkling wine, Champagne, light and standard local and imported beers, cider, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages • Your reserved seat in an air-conditioned room located on Level 2 of the Ellerslie Stand with your own television at each table
BARFOOT & THOMPSON TWILIGHT SUMMER NIGHT
• Private access to covered grandstand seating
$99.00 per person
• Racebook and pen • Convenient access to betting facilities
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PLEASE NOTE • A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted table per member applies • Seating is in tables of eight. If you purchase less than eight tickets you may be required to share your table with others • Prices include GST *This area was formally known as Chairman’s Club.
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Cuvée Lawn
Cuvée is the most sought-after outdoor location on course and is known to sell out quickly. Located right in the thick of the day’s racing action (beside the Birdcage and opposite the Winning Post) in a fantastic social alfresco setting – expect the very best in race day action. GROUND FLOOR, ASCOT STAND
$99.00 per person
PACKAGE INCLUDES • Gourmet Christmas-themed buffet meal designed by our award winning chef incorporating the best of local and New Zealand ingredients featuring seafood, a selection of hot dishes and salads, finished with dessert, tea and coffee • A drink on arrival • Cash bar featuring selected standard and premium still wine, sparkling wine, Champagne, light, standard and premium beers, cider, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages • Racebook and pen • The ability to toast the winners from your reserved seat close to the action of the Birdcage and racetrack
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• Convenient access to betting facilities
PLEASE NOTE • A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted table per member applies • Seating is in tables of ten. If you purchase less than ten tickets you may be required to share your table with others • Prices include GST
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Champions Club
The beautiful Pakuranga Hunt Room is a glamorous location for your Christmas party. Located on the second floor of the Ellerslie Stand with expansive view and access to covered grandstand seating, Champions Club has everything you need for a great day. PAKURANGA HUNT ROOM LEVEL 2, ELLERSLIE STAND
$80.00 per person
PACKAGE INCLUDES • Gourmet Christmas-themed buffet meal designed by our award winning chef incorporating the best of local and New Zealand ingredients featuring seafood, a selection of hot dishes and salads, finished with dessert, tea and coffee • A drink on arrival • Cash bar featuring selected standard and premium still wine, sparkling wine, Champagne, light and standard local and imported beers, cider, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages • Your reserved seat in an air-conditioned room located on Level 2 of the Ellerslie Stand • Private access to covered grandstand seating • Racebook and pen • Convenient access to betting facilities
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PLEASE NOTE • A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted table per member applies • Seating is in tables of ten. If you purchase less than ten tickets you may be required to share your table with others • Prices include GST
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Mini Marquees
Looking to do something different for this year's Christmas party? You'll really get your guests talking when you say you've booked your very own Mini Marquee - that's if they can hear above the thunder of the track as the horses race right past you! Your guests will be treated to a drink on arrival before we get into the Kiwi Christmas spirit and dish up a gourmet Christmas buffet meal for you all to enjoy!
PACKAGE INCLUDES • Your own decorated Mini Marquee for 10 people complete with table and chairs • A delicious gourmet Christmas buffet meal incorporating New Zealand’s finest produce • A drink on arrival • Cash bar featuring selected standard and premium still wine, sparkling wine, Champagne, light, standard and premium beers, ciders, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages • Racebooks and pens • Convenient access to betting facilities and a cash bar
CHAMPAGNE LAWN ELLERSLIE CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES DAYS
NEWMARKET LAWN BARFOOT &THOMPSON TWILIGHT SUMMER NIGHT
$1,250.00 for a marquee of 10 guests Please note: that marquees can only be purchased in increments of 10 people. If you have less than 10 people the full marquee cost still applies.
PLEASE NOTE • A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted table per member applies • There is a maximum of 10 guests per Mini Marquee. If you have less than 10 people the full marquee cost still applies • Prices include GST
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Champagne Lawn
For the ultimate Christmas celebration! What could make for a better Christmas Party than alfresco dining with colleagues, clients or friends to the backdrop of fast-paced thoroughbred racing on a balmy Auckland evening?! Set on the elevated Champagne Lawn with view down the home straight and horses and jockeys passing close by.
$175.00 per person $1,360.00 table of eight
PACKAGE INCLUDES • Your own reserved seat on the Champagne Lawn with sweeping views of the home straight and Winning Post • Gourmet meal designed by our award winning chefs incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring hot items, a selection of salads, and finished with dessert, tea and coffee • A three hour beverage package including fine New Zealand wine, méthode traditionelle, premium beers and non-alcoholic beverages • Racecourse admission, racebook and pen • Convenient access to betting facilities
PLEASE NOTE • A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted table per member applies.
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• Seating is in tables of eight - if you purchase less than eight tickets, you may be required to share your table with others • This hospitality option is set outdoors. In the event of bad weather, while we can’t move the ‘option’ itself, we will provide partygoers with access to an indoor area on course • Prices include GST
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Mumm Garden Party
Located in Cuvée, right beside the Birdcage and opposite the winning post, THIS is where the action is! We'll start the party off with a drink on arrival and will throw in a racebook so you can ‘track talk’ like the pros. Get a group together and get set for an unforgettable evening at the Races!
PACKAGE INCLUDES • The ability to toast the winners from a fantastic location close to the action of the Birdcage and Winning Post • A glass of Mumm Champagne on arrival • Racecourse admission, racebook and pen • Convenient access to betting facilities and a cash bar
CUVÉE, GROUND FLOOR, ASCOT STAND
$49.00 per person $450.00 per group of ten
• A tasty barbeque dinner available for purchase
PLEASE NOTE • A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted group per member applies • As the Garden Party is a very social location – only limited seating is available and it is on a first-in, first-served basis
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• Prices include GST
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PRIVATE ROOMS BALCONIES Some of the finest views on course are available from the range of private rooms and balconies located in both the Ellerslie and Ascot Stands. Provide your guests the ultimate raceday experience but be quick as these exclusive rooms sell out early so don’t delay. • Exclusive use of an air-conditioned room or private balcony • OPTION A – Dining setting of round tables for 10 including bar and buffet • OPTION B – Cocktail style décor including bar with bar leaners
GUINEAS 3, THIRD FLOOR, ELLERSLIE STAND
100-150 people PRICE
$950 (+GST) per day PAKURANGA HUNT, SECOND FLOOR, ELLERSLIE STAND
• Registration table
60-120 people
• Racecourse admission and personalised ticketing for each guest • Access to private betting facilities • Security
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Christmas packages are available for all private areas or our Account Managers are happy to work with you to create a special event just for you.
• Televisions tuned to the racing action
• Racebook and pen for each guest
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$850 (+GST) per day TAKANINI BALCONIES (1, 2 & 3), FIRST FLOOR, ASCOT STAND
25 people per balcony PRICE
$750 (+GST) per balcony, per day LADY FISHER ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, ASCOT STAND
40-90 people PRICE
$750 (+GST) per day Catering additional, please discuss our Christmas Packages start from $66.50 +GST per person.
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PACKAGES GUIDE Cuvèe
Mumm Garden Party
Champagne Lawn
26 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Dec
3 Dec, 11 Dec
7 Dec
7 Dec
$1250 for 10 people
$99 per person
$49 per person
$175 per person
Silks*
Champions Club
Mini Marquees
26 Nov, 7 Dec
26 Nov
$85-$99 per person
$80 per person
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*This area was formally known as Chairman’s Club.
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While celebrating Christmas at Ellerslie is a great way to round off the year, our other racedays are sure to entice you throughout the season and we have a day and a hospitality package to suit all tastes. MELBOURNE CUP DAY Tuesday 1 November 2016 It’s Auckland’s only Melbourne Cup party with horses! Spend the day trackside at Ellerslie. With 10 races on course plus live coverage of the Melbourne Cup on the big screens we have the racing action covered. Ellerslie offers an unmatched range of options for Melbourne Cup Day including private marquees and rooms and shared hospitality areas.
THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Monday 26 December 2016 (Boxing Day), Thursday 29 December 2016, Sunday 1 January 2017 (New Year’s Day) Starting with the historic Boxing Day Races, there is something for everyone, from the premier location of Cuvée to the party atmosphere of the Herald on Sunday Champagne Lawn! Enjoy superb racing and the ultimate in fashion and glamour. The action continues on both Thursday 29th December and Sunday 1st January, with New Year’s Day being one of the best day’s racing in the country.
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NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK KARAKA MILLION Sunday 29 January 2017 Join racing fans from all over the globe and come out to play at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million! With a million dollar purse at stake and the Auckland glitterati keen for a slice of the action, it’s guaranteed to be an amazing evening.
BARFOOT & THOMPSON TWILIGHT SUMMER SERIES Friday 3rd February 2017 Perfect for the racing novice, Twilight Racing provides punters with the late afternoon thrill of a fast-paced race meeting, complete with music and a party atmosphere. A winner on any day!
AUCKLAND CUP WEEK Derby Day, Saturday 4 March and Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day, Saturday 11 March 2017 Be the first to secure your marquee or hospitality package for the new look Auckland Cup Week 2017! With two amazing days of racing, New Zealand’s richest racing carnival hosts top-class racing, fashion competitions, exquisite hospitality and entertainment. Be trackside and experience the style, glamour and thrill of winning at Auckland Cup Week!
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Supercharge your brand and enjoy VIP treatment at Ellerslie.
Take advantage of our member’s prices by joining one of the most prestigious Racing Clubs in the world, the Auckland Racing Club. History is entrenched in our memories but the future is in our sights. This year our membership offering is even more impressive with support from some of our key sponsors.
We offer a range of exciting privileges to our sponsors including comprehensive promotion and advertising opportunities, access to exclusive VIP sponsor-only events and complimentary corporate hospitality. For further information on sponsorship opportunities at Ellerslie please contact: Bill Heap Sponsorship Manager
If you love the thrill of Racedays at Ellerslie and are as excited about our vision as we are, join us on our journey and become a member today. An annual standard membership is only $220 per person. For further information please visit ellerslie.co.nz.
Telephone (09) 522 3835 Email billh@ellerslie.co.nz
ENQUIRIES For further information, please contact our Raceday Sales and Ticketing Manager: Jesse Wildon Raceday Sales & Ticketing Manager Telephone (09) 522 3824 Email hospitality@ellerslie.co.nz for shared hospitality or functions@ellerslie.co.nz for private functions. Shared hospitality areas can be booked online at ellerslie.co.nz.
Terms and conditions apply; please see booking form for details. Ellerslie encourages responsible drinking. All care has been taken in the production of this brochure and while prices at the time of printing were correct they are subject to change.
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