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Boxing Day Races

  • 26 December 2023
  • Pukekohe Park
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Boxing Day Races

When
26 December 2023
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Start times
Grandstand opens at 11:00am
First race starts at 12:45pm
Where
Pukekohe Park
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Pukekohe Park

Auckland’s great summer celebration is returning to Pukekohe Park for the final time.

High-octane racing, hospitality & family entertainment combine to bring you this iconic occasion.

For those with children in tow, free General Admission and free activities for the kids make attending a ‘no brainer’. We’ve got the likes of a bouncy castle, swingball and other organized games and activities on offer throughout the day to keep them entertained between races.

The quality of racing is top tier, with the Group 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic and the Group 2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic heading up an exciting 10-race card.

And if you’re wanting to keep those festive vibes going, our friends at The Grand Tour Racing Festival are helping us pull out all the stops with great food, great music and GREAT times you don’t want to miss.

So whether you’re looking to enjoy the day in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, marking the occasion in style at a private table, or dance the hours away in our party precinct, Pukekohe Park is the place to be to make this Boxing Day one to remember.

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Experience Boxing Day Races

Feature Races

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    Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic

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    Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic

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    Shaw's Wire Ropes Auckland Guineas

Entertainment

Kid’s Activities

Located in our general admission space, we’ve got a bouncy castle, swingball, games and our famous ‘ponies to pat’ oncourse for the kids (or the young at heart!) to enjoy.

Fashion

Are you best dressed? We’ve got a fashion competition lined up for those women with some sartorial smarts. With 2 categories (contemporary and classic), a raft of prizes and 2 coveted spots in The Ned Prix de Fashion – it’s well worth donning a dress and entering.

Let’s party

Thanks to our friends at The Grand Tour, we’ve got a line-up of DJs on the decks in The Lane. Plus, everyone oncourse is welcome to head down and join the d-floor after the last.

FASHION

Boxing Day Style Stakes

Are you best dressed?

Two lucky women will take home prizes valued at over $1000 each in the Boxing Day Style Stakes plus two of those coveted spots in The Ned Prix de Fashion.

Our classic womenswear category is sponsored by Dark Hampton with our contemporary sponsor soon to be announced!

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  • Other Information
    • On-site parking is free
    • All bars close shortly after the last race with the exception of The Lane
    • Auckland Thoroughbred Racing encourages responsible drinking and intoxicated persons will not be granted entry to Pukekohe Park
    • A dress code applies in hospitality areas. Please click here for more information
    • Tickets are non-refundable and prices include GST. A separate booking fee of $1.50 per ticket will also apply upon purchase
    • A return bus ticket can be purchased for this day. Click here for more information
    • Promotional photographs, social media content & film footage will be taken at this event. By entering the racecourse, event-goers consent to use of their image by the Club & New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing for promotional purposes
    • Event terms & conditions apply.

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