Trackside Derby Day

  • 2 March 2024
  • Ellerslie Racecourse

Trackside Derby Day

When
2 March 2024
Start times
Gates open at 11:00am
First race starts at 12:30pm
Where
Ellerslie Racecourse
Ellerslie Racecourse

It's the million-dollar feature that everyone wants to win

The kick-off to Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Week 2024, get set to frock-up, rock-up and cheer yourself hoarse.

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It’s your chance to witness some of NZ’s best horses & jockeys vie for sporting glory in the $1m Trackside New Zealand Derby and, with a host of black-type races run in support, the racing is top tier.

Add to that the national fashions in the field final, The Ned Prix de Fashion, an array of quality hospitality options to choose from, free children’s entertainment, as well as music and more from the team behind The Grand Tour Racing Festival and the opening day of New Zealand’s richest racing carnival will be one you’ll not want to miss.

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What to expect

Feature Races

  • Race
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    Start
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    $1m Trackside New Zealand Derby

  • Race
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    Start
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    Name

    Group 3 Haunui Farm King's Plate

  • Race
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    Start
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    Name

    Group 3 Stella Artois Mufhasa Stakes

  • Race
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    Start
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    Name

    Group 3 McKee Family Sunline Vase

Entertainment

The Ned Prix de Fashion

Trackside Derby Day plays host to New Zealand's fashions in the field final, The Ned Prix de Fashion. The most sought-after racewear prize in the country, 2024 will see the return of this popular competition to Ellerslie after four years of virtual competitions.

The Ned Prix de Fashion
The Grand Tour Pukekohe Park

The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour is back and better than ever. Trackside Derby Day is the first stop for Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Week and will see New Zealand icons, Zed, headline the onsite afterparty. Grab a ticket and head on down to celebrate 'Cup Week' in style.

The Grand Tour

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