Proisir Plate Day

  • 6 September 2025
  • Ellerslie Racecourse

Proisir Plate Day

When
6 September 2025
Start times
Gates open at 11:00am
First race starts at 12:00pm
Where
Ellerslie Racecourse
Ellerslie Racecourse

The season’s first Group 1 comes north for 2025

Witness Group 1 racing at Ellerslie this September

Proisir Plate Day – what has been regarded as one of New Zealand’s most prestigious early-season racedays – is moving north to Ellerslie from Hawke’s Bay for 2025 complete with a brand-new name. 

Join us on course to witness the first Group 1 of the season, with a quality line-up of horses looking to take out the $400,000 Proisir Plate (1400m).

Free family entertainment is also on the cards with a bouncy castle, swing ball sets and a mini golf course ready and waiting (subject to weather conditions).

Last race is at 5.08pm (approx) THEN join us in the the TAB Winning Post (ground floor, Ascot Stand) to watch the All Blacks take on South Africa.

 

Timings are approximate and subject to change. Admission into the TAB Winning Post is free after the last race but requires proof of a TAB account for entry prior to that time. 

 

What's On

Free Family Fun

If you're bringing the younger family members, we've got their day sorted.

Free general admission gets you access to our bouncy castle, mini golf course and swingball sets which are free to use.

Watch the All Blacks v South Africa at Ellerslie

After the racing wraps up, keep the excitement going in the TAB Winning Post (ground floor, Ascot Stand) and catch the All Blacks take on South Africa live.

Entry into the TAB Winning Post is free after the last race, or show proof of a TAB account for access earlier.

Get a TAB account

Getting Here

Free overnight event carparking is accessible via 16 Derby Downs Place.

Mobility / accessible parking, drop-offs and foot traffic should enter via 100 Ascot Avenue. All cars entering off this road will need to exit the grounds via Mitchelson Street.

Welcome Rich Hill Stud and Proisir

Previously known as the Tarzino Trophy, the Proisir Plate is coming to Auckland for the first time following its temporary relocation from Hawke’s Bay.

We’re honoured to host it this season and to welcome Rich Hill Stud as naming rights sponsor.

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Tickets & Hospitality

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