CELEBRATE CHRISTMASCELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

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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 CEO

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.

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

CelebrateWITH US

* Estimated time only

Ellerslie Christmas at the Races ft Eagle Technology RacedaySaturday 26 November

Ellerslie Christmas at the Races Presented by Barfoot and ThompsonSaturday 3 December

Barfoot and Thompson Twilight Summer Night 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

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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 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

• Private access to covered grandstand seating

• 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

• 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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LEVEL 2, ELLERSLIE STANDELLERSLIE CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES DAYS

$85.00 per personBARFOOT & THOMPSON TWILIGHT SUMMER NIGHT

$99.00 per person

Silks*SHARED HOSPITALITY

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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 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

• 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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GROUND FLOOR, ASCOT STAND

$99.00 per person

SHARED HOSPITALITYCuvée Lawn

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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 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

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

PAKURANGA HUNT ROOM

LEVEL 2, ELLERSLIE STAND

$80.00 per person

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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

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

CHAMPAGNE LAWNELLERSLIE CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES DAYS

NEWMARKET LAWNBARFOOT &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.

SHARED HOSPITALITYMini Marquees

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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 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.

• 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

$175.00 per person

$1,360.00 table of eight

SHARED HOSPITALITY

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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 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

• 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

CUVÉE, GROUND FLOOR, ASCOT STAND

$49.00 per person

$450.00 per group of ten

SHARED HOSPITALITYMumm Garden Party

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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

BALCONIES&

GUINEAS 3, THIRD FLOOR, ELLERSLIE STAND

100-150 people

PRICE

$950 (+GST) per day

PAKURANGA HUNT, SECOND FLOOR, ELLERSLIE STAND

60-120 people

PRICE

$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.

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.

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

Silks* Champions Club

Mini Marquees Cuvèe

Mumm Garden Party

Champagne Lawn

26 Nov, 7 Dec 26 Nov

26 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Dec

3 Dec, 11 Dec 7 Dec 7 Dec

$85-$99 per person

$80per person

$1250 for 10 people

$99 per person

$49per person

$175per person

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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 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Racebook and pen ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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AT ELLERSLIE THIS SUMMERHearts racing

NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK KARAKA MILLIONSunday 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 SERIESFriday 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 WEEKDerby 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!

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 DAYTuesday 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 CARNIVALMonday 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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SPONSORSHIP

MEMBERSHIP&

MEMBERSHIP

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.

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 Sales and Ticketing Manager:

Jesse Wildon Raceday Sales & Ticketing ManagerTelephone (09) 522 3824Email 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.

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 Sponsorship Manager

Telephone (09) 522 3835 Email billh@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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