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TAB Karaka Millions

  • 24 January 2026
  • Ellerslie Racecourse
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Buy tickets - $265pp
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TAB Karaka Millions

The Grove

Where the party starts and the track thunders past

Buy tickets - $265pp
Ellerslie Racecourse

The Grove

$265pp

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Premium drinks, all-evening grazing, and front-row energy – this is how you do twilight racing right.

The Grove is where racing meets social season. Set in a prime outdoor location right beside the track, it’s the go-to spot for groups looking to mix racing action with a little indulgence.

You’ll kick things off with a glass of Leefield Station Rosé on arrival and graze your way through the evening with four rounds of food, all while enjoying a beverage package that keeps the good times flowing until the last race jumps.

With cocktail-style seating (and the option to upgrade to a reserved table of ten), The Grove is perfect for moving, mingling and soaking up the atmosphere – complete with a DJ and surprise drink activations along the way.

And when the last race is run? You can choose to stay in The Grove or you’re just steps from the official afterparty inside The Birdcage – no taxi required.

 

Package includes:

  • A glass of Leefield Station Rosé on arrival to set the tone
  • Four curated food drops throughout the evening, designed by ATR Executive Chef Paul Barrett and crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
  • A comprehensive beverage package featuring Leefield Station wines, Daniel Le Brun Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, local and imported beers, RTDs and non-alcoholic options, served until the start of the final race
  • The option to purchase Champagne at exclusive rates
  • A resident DJ providing the perfect soundtrack between races
  • A racebook for each guest
  • Racecourse general admission and access into The Grove
  • Betting facilities within the precinct for easy on-the-go punting
  • Cocktail-style furniture and unreserved seating, with the option to upgrade to a reserved table for 10
  • Access to The Birdcage Bash afterparty — no need for a taxi, you’re just steps away from it

 

Please note:

  • As The Grove is a social precinct, seating is unreserved and available on a first-in, first-served basis if you haven’t elected to purchase a reserved table.

 

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  • Other Information
    • On-site parking is free and accessed through Derby Downs Place
    • Auckland Thoroughbred Racing encourages responsible drinking and intoxicated persons will not be granted entry to Ellerslie Racecourse
    • All public and shared hospitality bars close shortly after the last race with the exception of the The Grove (Newmarket Lawn) and the Birdcage Bash onsite afterparty (held within The Birdcage hospitality precinct and the neighbouring raceday Birdcage)
    • Entry into The Grove and the Birdcage Bash is free for racegoers after the last race; R18; Dress code applies; Entry subject to space, Intoxicated or disorderly persons not permitted or tolerated. Bar and event close time is at the discretion of management. Drink limits may apply
    • 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 $2.00 per ticket will also apply upon purchase
    • 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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