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Race Meeting

Barnswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas

Sat 08 Nov 2025
10:00am
165 Racecourse Road Riccarton
GA: $30 (early sales from $20)
MEETING INFO

New Zealand Cup Meeting - 8, 12 & 15 November 2025

A Canterbury social highlight featuring high-class racing, fashion, food and entertainment across three magnificent days as the region celebrates all that is great about spring in Christchurch.

Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas, Group 1 - Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy, Listed - Donaldson Brown Pegasus Stakes, Listed.

Gates Open - 10am

First Race unconfirmed time - 11.35am

View a map of Course set up - HERE

Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas
FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER

First Race - 11:25am (unconfirmed)

Join TAB Racing Club Mile
SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER

First Race - 2pm (unconfirmed)

Martin Collins New Zealand 162nd New Zealand Cup
THIRD DAY - SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

Including the Al Basti Equiworld NZ 2000 Guineas and Fashion In The Field. First Race 11:25am (unconfirmed).

Highlight on the 1st Day

The Grand Tour bought us Sir Dave Dobbyn live in 2023 on the first day. Last year we were excited to bring you Hot Dub Time Machine. Look out for our 2025 entertainment announcement soon for Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas day, 8 November. It's bound to be an unforgettable party! Get your GA ticket from 1 September

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Hospitality Packages

Suites & Hospitality available for 2025

On Sale now - some allocations already sold out. Get packages now to avoid disappointment!

ON SALE 26 JUNE VIEW OPTIONS

HOSPITALITY OPTION

The Promenade (back in 2025)

An exciting offer located on a raised platform on the site of the former Grand National Stand. Individual sales to The Promenade or groups of 50 in the Promenade Villas.

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Key information

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Tickets for NZ Cup and Show Week are on sale now!

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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.

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How to find us

Riccarton Racecourse is located at 165 Racecourse Road, Broomfield, Christchurch.

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Fashion in the Field is back for 2025

Fashion is an important component of New Zealand Cup Week as entrants descend on Riccarton Park from across the country.

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Accommodation

Hotel Montreal
363 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central

Luxury 5 star comfort and convenience in the heart of Christchurch.

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Heartland Hotel Cotswold
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale

20 minutes from airport and a 5 minute walk from central Christchurch.

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The Commodore Airport Hotel
449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside

Three minutes from airport and ten from central Christchurch.

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Racecourse Hotel Motor Lodge
118 Racecourse Road, Sockburn

46 units right next door to the course on Racecourse Road.

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