21 Nov
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100 Ascot Avenue, Remuera, Auckland
- 09 524 4069
Racing, entertainment, fashion, family fun, and good times for all.
Franklin’s original thoroughbred racing event, Counties Cup Day 2026 offers top-tier racing with a multitude of black-type races as well as plenty of hospitality options to take in the excitement of the day’s action, whether you come with friends, the family or you’re simply joining us to party.
Fashionistas, hit the runway for your chance to win a sash in The Ned Pukekohe Style Stakes!
It’s the day we’ve been waiting all year for! We’ll bring a cracking lineup of races, music, food and beverages. Make sure you join us at Pukekohe Park this November to celebrate another Counties Cup Day.
Timings are approximate and subject to change.
Please note: This event concludes at 7:00pm
Located in our general admission space, we’ll have FREE things to keep the little ones entertained between races including a face painter, mini golf, lawn games, free colouring & activity packs.
Are you best dressed? The Ned Pukekohe Style Stakes is for you!
With a raft of prizes up for grabs as well as 2 coveted spots in The Ned Prix de Fashion 2027 – it’s well worth entering.
Entries are open from 11.30am - 1.15pm with heats kicking off on the public lawn from about 1.50pm.
Brought to you by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing as part of National Thoroughbred Week, the Premier Racehorse Simulator will be oncourse, giving you the chance to experience the thrill of being in the saddle, no experience required!
Learn how jockeys train and discover the endless career paths in racing.
Any racegoer aged 10yr+ is welcome to ride the simulator on TAB Counties Cup Day.
