CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

FEATURING ELLERSLIE CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES AND

BARFOOT AND THOMPSON TWILIGHT SUMMER SERIES

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

AT ELLERSLIEAT ELLERSLIE

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.

Kind regards, Cameron George CEO, Auckland Racing Club

A message from Auckland Racing Club CEOWe look forward to welcoming you to Ellerslie Racecourse for your 2015 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.

Ellerslie offers a wide range of options for your Christmas celebration including private marquees and rooms and shared hospitality areas.

Celebrate with us

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Ellerslie Christmas at the Races ft Eagle Technology Raceday

Saturday 28 November

Ellerslie Christmas at the Races

Saturday 5 December

Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series

Wednesday 9 December

Ellerslie Christmas at the Races

Sunday 13 December

Gates open 11am 11am 3.30pm 1pm

Hospitality area opens

11.30am 11.30am 4.15pm 1pm

First race* 12.25pm 12.42pm 4.43pm 2.10pm

Meal served 1pm 1pm 5.30pm 1.30pm

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enquire buy nowmapShared Hospitality

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.

package INCLUDES• Gourmet Christmas-themed buffet lunch 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

• Private access to covered grandstand seating• Racebook and pen• Convenient access to betting facilities

Silks*level 2, elLerslie stand

$85.00 per person - Ellerslie Christmas at the Races days

$99.00 per person - Barfoot & Thompson Twilight summer series

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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Shared Hospitality

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.

package INCLUDES• Gourmet Christmas-themed buffet lunch 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• Convenient access to betting facilities

CuvéeGround Floor, Ascot Stand

$99.00 PER person

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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Shared Hospitality

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.

package INCLUDES• Gourmet Christmas-themed buffet lunch 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

Champions ClubPakuranga Hunt RoomLevel 2, Ellerslie Stand

$80.00 pER person

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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Shared Hospitality

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 BBQ lunch 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 BBQ lunch

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

Mini MarqueesChampagne Lawn – Ellerslie Christmas at the Races

Newmarket Lawn – Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series

$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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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.

package INCLUDES• Your own reserved seat on the Champagne Lawn with

sweeping views of the home straight and Winning Post• Gourmet BBQ dinner designed by our award winning

chefs incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring hot items from the grill, 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

Champagne Lawn

$175.00 per person$1,360.00 table of eight

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

• 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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Garden PartyCuvÉe, Ground Floor, Ascot Stand

$45.00 per person$400.00 per group of 10

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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 trackside.

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 drink on arrival • Racecourse admission, racebook and pen• Convenient access to betting facilities and a cash bar • 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

• Prices include GST

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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.

GUINEAS 3, THIRD FLOOR, ELLERSLIE STANDCapacity: 100 to 150 peoplePrice: $950 (+gst) per day

PAKURANGA HUNT, SECOND FLOOR, ELLERSLIE STANDCapacity: 60 - 120 peoplePrice: $850 (+gst) per day

TAKANINI BALCONIES (1, 2 & 3), FIRST FLOOR, ASCOT STANDCapacity: 25 people per balconyPrice: $750 (+gst) per balcony, per day

LADY FISHER ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, ASCOT STANDCapacity: 40-90 peoplePrice $750 (+gst) per day

Catering additional, please discuss our Christmas Packages with your Account Manager.

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

• Televisions tuned to the racing action• Registration table• Racebook and pen for each guest• Racecourse admission and personalised ticketing

for each guest• Access to private betting facilities• Security

Private Rooms and Balconies enquire

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Raceday Packages Guide mapenquire buy now

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Options

Date

Price

Reserved seat at table

View of the track

Access to grandstand seating

Gourmet buffet meal

Drink on arrival

Beverage package

Television on each table

Air-conditioned room

Outdoor location

Racing footage and audio

Betting facilities

Racecourse admission

Complimentary racebook and pen

28 Nov, 5 Dec, 9 Dec

28 Nov 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 9 Dec

5 Dec, 13 Dec

9 Dec 9 Dec

$85-$99 per person

$80per person

$1250 for 10 people

$99 per person

$45per person

$175per person

Silks* Champions Club

Mini Marquees

Cuvée Garden Party

Champagne Lawn

*This area was formally known as Chairman’s Club.

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NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK KARAKA MILLIONSunday 24 January 2016

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 SERIESThursday 4 February 2016

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 weekBMW Derby Day, Saturday 5 March and

Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day,

Saturday 12 March 2016

Be the first to secure your marquee or hospitality package for the new look Auckland Cup Week 2016! 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!

Hearts racing at Ellerslie this summer

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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.

SOFITEL LUXURY HOTELS MELBOURNE CUP DAYTuesday 3 November 2015

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 CARNIVALSaturday 26 December 2015 (Boxing Day),

Monday 28 December 2015,

Friday 1 January 2016 (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 Monday 28th December and Friday 1st January, with New Year’s Day being one of the best day’s racing in the country.

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MEMBERSHIPTake 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.

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.

Enquiries For further information, please contact our Raceday Hospitality Coordinator:Telephone (09) 522 3824Email hospitality@ellerslie.co.nzShared 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.

Sponsorship Supercharge your brand and enjoy VIP treatment at Ellerslie.

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 Telephone (09) 522 3835 Email billh@ellerslie.co.nz

Sponsorship & Membership

80 Ascot Avenue, Remuera, Auckland 1050 | www.ellerslie.co.nz | (09) 524 4069 | hospitality@ellerslie.co.nz

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