A Premier Meeting

Book now for some of Wellingtons most exciting hospitality options this festive season - Be quick as these always sell out fast!
| First race: scheduled for 12.25pm |
Admission: $10.00 |
| Last race: Scheduled for 6.06pm |
16 and under Free when accompanied by an adult |
| Number of Races: 10 |
Gates open: 9.30am |
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Featuring:
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The $200,000 Westbury Stud WFA Captain Cook Stakes (Group One) over 1600m.
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Plus a special guest appearance from Santa!
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES:- LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING
Download the full Christmas at The Races hospitality document or email us
A CHRISTMAS CAPER:
LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING
Located in The Oaks Room, 1st Floor Annex Building
The Trentham Christmas Caper is back with some great improvements for 2012!
A big screen to ensure the racing is never too far away, an MC to keep you entertained & lots more prizes to be won. Treat yourself to a seat at a shared table or bring the whole team taking a table for 10 within the Oaks Room. A buffet style lunch & standard beverage package all included.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission
- TAB facilities within the Oaks Room
- Festive buffet-style lunch with dessert and afternoon tea
- Great MC with LOTS of great prizes to win on the day
- Access to the Members Stand
- Standard beverage package includes selected Mills Reef red & white wines, non-premium beers, including light option, soft drinks & orange juice
- Race books & pens
- Cash or charge bar
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Price: $140 per person incl gst
*multiple tables can be purchased with guaranteed placement next to each other
Download the full Christmas Caper information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
CHRISTMAS CHEER MINI MARQUEE VILLAGE:
LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING
Located close to the Parade Ring on the South Side of the Annex Building
You can’t beat a picnic & BBQ at the races so at Trentham we give you a picnic setting with a bit of style in your own mini marquee.
Bring your own picnic lunch and use the BBQ’s in the village to sizzle your sausages.
Located close to the Parade Ring with a short walk to the track.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission
- Race books & pens
- BBQ facilities available in the village
- Located close to the Parade Ring on the Lawn behind the Annex Stand
- Cash or charge bar operates
- Totes within the village
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Price: Marquee for ten people $600.00 incl gst
*multiple mini marquees can be purchased with guaranteed placement next to each other
Download the full Christmas Cheer Mini Marquee Village information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
MERRY MINI MARQUEE VILLAGE:
LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING
Located in the main forecourt
Christmas is a time to celebrate with some festive cheer & what better way to do that than in the Merry Mini Marquee Village.
With a sensational forecourt location just a short walk to the track, you location is at the centre of the action on the day & your Christmas party will enjoy the village atmosphere, MC plus live entertainment from great bands between races.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission
- Own TAB facilities within the village
- Snack platter served after race one followed by your picnic hamper lunch delivered to your mini marquee
- MC and live music between the races
- Screens within the village to watch the racing action and a short walk to the birdcage and track
- Race books & pens
- Cash or charge bar
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Price: Marquee for ten people $1100.00 incl gst
*multiple mini marquees can be purchased with guaranteed placement next to each other
Download the full Merry Mini Marquee Village information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
SANTAS PARADE MINI MARQUEE VILLAGE:
LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING
Located on the grass between the Parade Ring & the stables
A short walk to the track to watch the races, the Santa’s Parade Mini Marquee Village is a great way to spend your Christmas function
Nestled under the trees surrounding the Parade Ring, where you get to see the horses up close to help make your pick before they go out to race.
Mini marquees seat 10 people each and multiple mini marquees may be purchased with guaranteed group placement.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission
- Platter served after race one followed by an picnic hamper style lunch delivered to your mini marquee
- Race books & pen
- Cash or charge bar operates
- Tote within the village
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Price: Marquee for ten people $950.00 incl gst
*multiple mini marquees can be purchased with guaranteed placement next to each other
Download the full Santas Parade Mini Marquee Village information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
TRENTHAM CHRISTMAS VILLAGE:
LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING
Located on the grass between Members & Public Stand
The Trentham Christmas Village offers something very special you sit alfresco beneath the pre-Christmas sun at a picnic table for six with umbrella and located in prime location right next to the birdcage on the public lawn
With a picnic hamper delivered to your table you get the relaxed race day experience you & your group are after.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission
- TAB facilities close by
- Access to the Members’ Stand ticketing
- Picnic hamper style lunch delivered to your table
- Direct views to the outdoor big screen
- Race books & pens
- Cash or charge bar
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Price: Table for six people $480.00 incl gst
*multiple tables can be purchased with guaranteed placement next to each other
Download the full Trentham Christmas Village information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
YOUR OWN FUNCTION ROOM
SOLD OUT
Trentham boasts a number of private indoor venues for you to host your guests this Christmas.
Your own private Christmas themed room features private totes, TVs & your own security personnel to manage entry into your function room.
Our team will work with you to help make your day at Christmas at the Races the best day possible. We can arrange some jockeys, trainers as well as some expert tips for the day for your guests adding that special touch to your day at the races.
A minimum of 60 guests is required.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission & access into your own function room
- Own TAB facilities and TV’s within your room
- Festive buffet-style lunch with dessert and afternoon tea
- Door person to manage your ticketed entry
- Race books & pens
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Price: $90.00 per person incl gst
$135.00 per person with standard beer, wine and juice included
Download the full Own Function Room information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
YOUR OWN MARQUEE:
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Located adjacent to the track just past the Finishing Post
The best way to treat your staff & clients this Christmas! Your own private silk lined marquee in one of Trentham’s prime locations right by the track. A gourmet buffet, desert & afternoon tea ensures you will have a race day experience second to none.
Our team will work with you to help make you day at Christmas at the Races the best day possible. We are happy to work with you in getting visits from jockeys, trainers as well as some expert tips for the day for your guests adding that special touch to your day at the races.
A minimum of 60 guests is required.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission & into your own marquee
- Own TAB facilities and TV’s within your exclusive marquee
- Festive buffet-style lunch with dessert and afternoon tea
- Door person to manage your ticketed entry
- Guests inside fully seated, an outside lawn area with chairs and umbrellas
- Race books & pens
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Price: $165.00 pp with cash or charge bar
$205.00 pp with standard beer, wine and juice included
Download the full Your own Marquee information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
TERRACE RESTAURANT:
SOLD OUT
Located within the Members Stand( via the Wellington Room) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Trentham’s tiered restaurant with a stunning outlook over the Birdcage and racetrack within the Members’ Stand showcases our Chef’s expertise with a four course meal. The dress code is smart casual.
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Your day at Trentham includes:
- Course admission and entrance to the Members’ facilities
- Access to members carpark
- Your reserved dining with racebook for each guest and full views of the racecourse
- Entrée served to your table
- Buffet style main course and dessert
- Afternoon tea platter served to your table
- Extensive beverage service to your table (beverages not included in ticket price)
- Tote facilities and televisions inside the Members’ Stand
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Price: Members: $95 incl gst pp
Non-Members:$110 incl gst pp
Download the full Terrace Restaurant information and booking form from here or email us directly from here
BRASSERIE RESTAURANT: Located within the Members Stand
Casual Dining on the first level of the Members stand for only $38 per person. Please note you must have access to the members stand
CORPORATE BOXES: Located on the top floor of the Members stand
What better way to entertain on Race Day? Impressive views from the 3rd level of the Members stand, We have a number of different capacity boxes available. Please call 04 528 9611 (or 0800 TRENTHAM) and ask for "Corporate Box Bookings" to confirm availability and bookings or email from here. Further information on rates and services available from our corporate box page
More Hospitality Options
THE WINNING POST KIOSK: Ground Floor Members Stand. Outside seating and open to the public
Open from 10.00am with barista coffee and cafe style menu
THE VINES CAFE & BAR: Ground Floor Public Stand
Open from 11.00am with cafe style food plus your favourite Hot Dogs, chips, sandwiches etc
ROSEHILL BAR: First Floor Public Stand
Open from 11.00am
TELFORD CAFE & BAR: Located Ground Floor Members Stand (South end)
Open from 11.00am with cafe style food plus your favourite Hot Dogs, chips, sandwiches etc.
Please note you must have access to the members stand
WELLINGTON ROOM & CASTLETOWN CAFE: Located First Floor Members Stand (South end)
Open from 11.00am with bar facilities and Cafe style food available.
Please note you must have access to the members stand
THE MILLING FLOOR: Located 2nd Floor Members Stand
Bar open for our Members from 11.00am with excellent access to the top level of the stand.
MEMBERS STAND: Be a Member for the day only $15
Members Stand Day Pass tickets can be purchased prior to the day for $15 from either the Raceday office or by calling on 04 528 9611 (or 0800 TRENTHAM). If purchased prior to the day the purchase price will include gate entry.
Members Day Pass tickets bought on the day from the Raceday office do not include gate entry.
Members Jackpot is back!
A great extra incentive to be at Trentham! A $250 bet for the day will be up for grabs for all Members on course for every day of the 2012 / 2013 season with a drawn name announced on the PA between Races 2 and 3. This must be claimed within 10 minutes from the race day office, however, if unclaimed, the bet will increase for the next meeting by $250 to a maximum of a $1000 bet. Any remaining Jackpot must be won on the last day of the season, with a new draw following each race continuing until the prize is claimed, until just prior to the last.
GETTING TO TRENTHAM:
By train
Leaving central Wellington every 30 minutes (5minutes past and 35 minutes past the hour), approx time from City to Trentham is 40 mins. Return trains to Wellington from Trentham also leave at 5 minutes past and 35 minutes past the hour.Click here for Metlink timetables.
By car
Trentham Racecourse is located on Racecourse Road. Public parking is available on Racecourse Road and surrounding areas. Members, Owners, Jockeys & Trainers are invited to park in the Leger Car Park at the Northern end of the course. Click here for Google Maps
Race Program is still to be confirmed
For more information please call us on 0800 TRENTHAM
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