A Premier Day
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"The view of the "figure-eight" steeplechase from the top floor of the grand old public stand at Trentham has to be one of the great sights of jumps racing in New Zealand "
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| Ten Races scheduled |
Admission: Adults $10 |
| First race: scheduled for approx 11.15am |
16 and under Free when accompanied by an adult |
| Last race: scheduled for approx 4.28 pm |
Gates open: 9.30am |
Featuring
- The $50 000 Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase (Prestige One) 5000m
- The $50 000 Wellington Hurdle (Prestige One) 3400m
Other Races include:
- Parliamentary Handicap 2200m
- Whyte Handicap 1600m
- Special Conditions Steeplechase 4000m
- Special Conditions Hurdle 3000m
Punters Club: Let the experts invest for you.
There will be a $5 Punters Club run on the day.
Bets will be placed from the available pool on races 3-9 at Trentham with any dividend declared after Race 9 and can be collected from any Tote on the day. Bets and regular updates will be announced over the loudspeaker system.
Hospitality options
Brasserie restaurant
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
The Terrace restaurant
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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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Prime seating with great views of the track plus your meal in the Terrace Restaurant for only $65 per person (Member rate) or just $85 per person for non-members (This includes Members stand access for the day) Please call 04 528 9611 (or 0800 TRENTHAM) and ask for "Terrace Restaurant Bookings" to confirm availability and bookings or email from here .
Corporate boxes
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
Mid-Winter Christmas at the Races
What better way to warm up both your body and your spirits by celebrating Christmas slap bang in the middle of the year with Trentham’s Mid-Winter Christmas.
Access to the course and the Mid-Winter Christmas themed buffet meal with a standard beverage package included. Racebooks and a special Trentham mulled wine as your first glass is on us!
Be part of one of the most exhilarating race days on the Trentham calendar with the Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase on our unique figure eight Steeplechase course - it’s pretty much famous in the racing world!
Mid-Winter Christmas at Trentham is sure to warm up your winter
YOUR DAY AT TRENTHAM INCLUDES:
• Course admission & entry to the Mid –Winter Function Room
• Your reserved seat with race-book for each guest
• Tote facilities and television screens
• Buffet style luncheon with dessert & afternoon tea
• Standard beverage package included selected Mills Reef red & white wines, non-premium beers including light options, soft drinks & orange juice
PRICE: to be confirmed on shared tables of 10
BOOK NOW call 0800 TRENTHAM or email races@trentham.co.nz
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 10.45am with cafe style food plus your favourite Hot Dogs, chips, sandwiches etc
TELFORD CAFE & BAR: Located Ground Floor Members Stand (South end)
Open from 10.45am 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 10.45am 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
Open for our Members with excellent access to the top level of the stand.
Be a Member for the day
Members Stand tickets can be purchased for $15 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 has been 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 (today) 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.
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.
Race Program is still to be confirmed
For more information please call 0800 TRENTHAM