Race Meeting

Autumn Racing Season Day 3

Sat 25 Apr 2026
1pm - 5pm
165 Racecourse Road Riccarton
GA: Free Gate Entry

ANZAC Day with the Coca-Cola Canterbury Gold Cup, Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter & NZB Warstep Stakes

This is Super Rugby Round in Christchurch with games Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

All welcome - Free Gate Entry

First Race 1pm (unconfirmed time)

Live music in the Birdcage between races.

Bars and Catering options available 

  • Balmerino Room & Restaurant (Ground Floor): ANZAC Day Luncheon from 11am - 1pm. $95pp includes buffet luncheon and 2 hour beverage package with special guest, Scott Hamilton.

  • Nightmarch Room (Ground Floor): Relaxed bar area with hot ham buns, cabinet food, totes, and a large bar—perfect for casual gatherings.

  • Phar Lap Room (Level 1): Bar, totes & "The Grandstand Eatery".

  • Hospitality Suites (Level 2): Private suites for 15+, with catering packages or custom menus and beverages on account. Pre-bookings required.

 

Note there is no parking available on or in front of the Promenade as this is now a construction site for the new Pavilion build.

ANZAC DAY SPORTS LUNCHEON

BALMERINO ROOM

ANZAC Day Luncheon from 11am - 1pm. $95pp includes buffet luncheon and 2 hour beverage package. Join us with special guest, former All Black, Crusader, Canterbury and Leicester outside back Scott Hamilton now back in NZ and working for TAB in Elite Services. Buy a ticket below and use ANZAC as reference.

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Hospitality bookings...

BOOK A SUITE

Enjoy top class racing from the comfort of your own suite. This fully catered package offers food, beverage package, race books and suite service steward all for one price per person. All of this plus the best views on course!

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Key information

Free Gate Entry
Free gate entry for this event.
Ownership
We value our owners and it is our aim to ensure all owners, whether they are new to the industry or race-hardened veterans, enjoy watching their horse race.
How to find us
Riccarton Racecourse is located at 165 Racecourse Road, Broomfield, Christchurch.