Christmas Raceday

  • 7 December 2024
  • Ellerslie Racecourse

Christmas Raceday

When
7 December 2024
Start times
Gates open at 11:30am
First race starts at 12:50pm
Where
Ellerslie Racecourse
Ellerslie Racecourse

Deck the halls with boughs of bubbles...

Christmas party season has finally arrived and we're here for it.

Get into the spirit of the festive season and join us at Ellerslie for our Christmas Raceday, a thrilling day of hospitality & racing action, featuring the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes and the Group 3 Concorde Stakes.

We’ve got several shared & private hospitality options available so you can celebrate the year that was with friends, family or colleagues in fine fashion.

AND after the last race, ticketholders are welcome into Cuvée where a DJ will keep the party going for just a bit longer. It is Christmas Raceday, after all.

If you’re a TAB account holder, you can also head on over to the newly-renovated TAB Winning Post where you can hang out for the day. All you need to do is check in with your TAB account details to gain entry. 

A free bouncy castle and swing ball sets will be out too, to help keep the little ones entertained between races (subject to weather).

Please note that raceday carparking is accessible via 16 Derby Downs Place (mobility / accessible parking, drop-offs and foot traffic via 100 Ascot Avenue). Learn more here.

Private hospitality options are available. Contact us to learn more.

Tickets & Hospitality

Feature Races

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    Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes

  • Race
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    Group 3 Concorde Stakes

Entertainment

Free Children's Activities

Located in our general admission space, we’ve got a bouncy castle and swingball sets for the little ones to enjoy.

Need a stable for the night?

If you require accommodation in Auckland to rest your hooves following a big day trackside, our partner SkyCity Auckland has you covered.

SkyCity Auckland offers a trio of exceptional accommodations that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences with SkyCity HotelThe Grand by SkyCity, and Horizon by SkyCity.

We’re excited to offer our racegoers an exclusive 20% discount on the standard room rate at these three locations, valid until the end of March 2025. Simply click the hyperlinks above to automatically apply the discount to your booking. For more details about each venue, please see below.

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    Major Partners