A Premier Day 

 The jewel in Wellington Racing Club’s crown and where the impeccably dressed crowds head to for the grand finale of the 2013 Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup Carnival and the running of the Group Two Wellington Cup. 

A race where the best of the best horses in New Zealand compete for Wellington’s most prestigious horse racing trophy, the Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup, alongside the fashion, fun and friends that make this the biggest day in Wellingtons racing calendar.

 Featuring

-The $200 000 Pacific Jewellers 2013 Wellington Cup (Group Two)
-The $200 000 Thorndon Mile (Group One)
-The $70 000 Desert Gold Stakes (Group Three)

Off the Track
Experience the sights and sounds of Trentham at its best including the Gazley Volkswagen Fashion in the Field, or with your friends at the Stella Artois Pavilion, or just enjoy being part of a 20,000 plus crowd and adding to the magic that is Wellington Cup Day. 

Hospitality Packages for Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup Day 2013 

FASHION VILLAGE: Located in the Forecourt

STILL AVAILABLE! The most fashionable place to be, and to be seen, on Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup Day.  Your party of six in the Fashion Village Marquee will be escorted to your table with premium views of Gazley Volkswagen Fashion in the Field, and invited to toast the start of the day with a bottle of bubbles & treated to a picnic style hamper. PRICE: $840  incl gst per table of 6 (Individual seats may be purchased and will be required share a table)     BOOKINGS CLOSED

THE PURE PAVILION: (Formerly the Stella Artois Pavilion)

STILL AVAILABLE Centre of Course with great music and party atmosphere Featuring: The Black Seeds & Tiki Taane NOTE This Event is strictly R18     (booking fees may apply)

FINISHING POST MARQUEE: Located in Centre of Course

Want to feel the rush of the horses and see the smile on the jockeys face when they win the Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup 2013? This is the place for you. Located absolute trackside, you will be as close to the winning post as you can get with the view looking back across the track to the stands and the cheering crowds. With a “sport of kings buffet”, dessert, afternoon tea & a standard beverage package you are set to race!  PRICE: $250 incl gst per person *Reserved tables for 10 guests are available. Individual seats may be purchased  and will be required to share a table.     BOOKINGS CLOSED

TRACKSIDE SENSATION: Trackside

Located in a prime location trackside on facilities side of the racecourse with a view directly toward the finishing line. You & your guests will be treated to a buffet style luncheon with desert & afternoon to tea not to mention a standard beverage package is also included.  Tables of 10 guests are available, individual seats may be purchased and will be required to share a table. PRICE: $230 incl gst per person *Tables of 10 guests may be reserved. Individual seats may be purchased      BOOKINGS CLOSED

"OAKS" DINING EXPERIENCE: Located in the first Floor Annex building

Located on Level One of the Annex building and, offering a view toward Gazley Volkswagen Fashion in the Field on Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup Day with easy access to the Members Stand for track viewing.  A buffet style lunch, afternoon tea & standard beverage package is all on offer for Oaks Dining plus a Racing MC guides you through the day and operates your Punters Club.  Reserved tables for 10 guests are available. Individual seats may be purchased and will be required to share a table.  PRICE: Members $180.00 incl gst & Non-members $220.00 incl gst per person *multiple tables can be purchased with guaranteed placement next to each other     BOOKINGS CLOSED

PARADE RING MINI MARQUEE VILLAGE: Located beside the Parade Ring

Located on the grass between the Parade Ring & the stables This village provides your chance to catch the first glimpse of the horses before they head out on the track and to help you make your winning pick.  Located on the lawn surrounding the Parade Ring, Mini Marquees are for 10 guests each with a picnic style hamper delivered to your private mini marquee/s. PRICE: $1600 + incl gst per marquee for 10 people   *multiple marquees can be purchased with guaranteed placement next to each other    BOOKINGS CLOSED

GRANDSTAND RESERVE BENCH: Your reserved seating area in the Public Stand

Guarantee yourself a seat on Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup Day this year! Located in the public stand Your covered bench seat allows seating for five people within a secure enclosure, uninhibited viewing of the racetrack  with dedicated bar service. You can come and go throughout the day with the knowledge your bench seat being held for you. You will also receive a snack bag, racebook, pen & bottle of water.  Strictly limited Reserved Bench seats available. PRICE: $300 incl gst per bench BOOKINGS CLOSED

YOUR OWN MARQUEE: Various Locations

The ultimate in Trentham hospitality, we can cater for your group in any shape & size. Experience the exclusivity of your own silk-lined marquee including your own tote facilities and service staff to         enhance your day. Various locations from Trackside, centre of course or nestled in the stunning Trentham Gardens. For those people who want to go that extra mile for their guests, your marquee is yours to make your own.              Our Trentham team can help style & decorate a marquee that suits your needs for that extra special raceday           experience PRICE: P.O.A We can cater for all different shapes & sizes YOUR DAY AT TRENTHAM INCLUDES: Course admission and access to your own marquee with security presence to manage your ticketed entry Silk lined Marquee set with clothed white tables and chairs A private lawn area outside your marquee including tables, chairs and sun umbrellas Racebook, pen & complimentary bottle of water for each guest Luncheon package options available from casual picnic hamper style to Sport of Kings buffet Beverage package options available Tote facilities and television screens inside your own marquee     BOOKINGS CLOSED

THE PURE PAVILION: (Formerly the Stella Artois Pavilion)

STILL AVAILABLE Centre of Course with great music and party atmosphere Featuring: The Black Seeds & Tiki Taane NOTE This Event is strictly R18     (booking fees may apply)

THE LAWN AT TRENTHAM:

More Hospitality Options

BRASSERIE RESTAURANT :Located within the Members Stand
Casual Dining on the first level of the Members stand (via the Wellington Room) for only $48 per person. 
Please note you must have access to the members stand

TERRACE RESTAURANT: 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  buffet meal.  The  dress  code is jacket and tie for gentlemen and ladies in keeping. 

Your day at Trentham includes: Your reserved dining with racebook for each guest and full views of the racecourse Access to the course and Members stand for non-Members 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

Only $200 per Member or $275 per non-Member with a maximum of four persons per table available on Cup Day.  Please call 04 528 9611 (or 0800 TRENTHAM) and ask for "Terrace Restaurant Bookings" to confirm availability and bookings or email from  here.

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

THE FORECOURT BAR
Express service available from 11.00am

NORTH END PUBLIC & MEMBERS CARPARK BAR
Servicing the public lawn and Members Carpark and open from 11.00am

ROSEHILL ROOM & RANDWICK ROOM PUBLIC BARS: First Floor Public Stand
Open from 11.00am

TEFORD 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.

Corporate boxes
What better way to entertain on Cup Day than with the impressive views from the 3rd level of the Members stand.
We have a number of different capacity boxes available (Minimum 20 for Wellington Cup Day). Please call 04 528 9611 (or 0800 TRENTHAM) and ask for "Corporate Box Bookings" to confirm availability and bookings or email from here. Please contact us directly to discuss rates. Further information on  services available from our corporate box page. 

Please contact us on 04 528 9611 or 0800 TRENTHAM or races@trentham.co.nz to discuss an option to suit.

PLUS 

Be a member for the Day
Members Stand tickets can be purchased for $75 each. Tickets can be brought on the day from the Raceday office or purchased prior to raceday by ringing 0800 TRENTHAM.

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 there

By Train
Leaving central Wellington every 30 minutes (5 minutes 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. 
Additional services and capacities are provided on Wellington Cup Day, please check timetables.

By Car
Trentham Racecourse is located on Racecourse Road. Traffic Management is in place on Wellington Cup Day with vehicle access to the Racecourse Road entrances (Main gate and Members Carparks) restricted to vehicles with members ticketing or suitable hospitality options. Access is permitted for valid disabled parking cards. 

Members, Owners, Jockeys & Trainers are invited to park in the Leger Car Park at the Northern end of the course. Limited parking (including disabled) is available on Racecourse Road.

Public parking is available in surrounding streets and around the "CIT" area. Centre of Course (Free ) Parking for Public is available and accessible from Alexander Road (the continuation of Messines Avenue) on the eastern side of the course. 

Click here for Google Maps

For more information please ring 04 528 9611 or 0800 TRENTHAM or races@trentham.co.nz