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Race Meeting

Chrismas at the Races

Fri 04 Dec 2026
2.30pm - 7.30pm
165 Racecourse Road Riccarton
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Giddy Up for a Horsey Christmas! 🐴🎄✨


Jingle all the way to the races — free gate entry and everyone’s welcome!

Join us at the Nightmarch Bar for festive treats — bar drinks, totes, cabinet food, and hot ham in a ciabatta bun to keep your energy up for all the action.

Pre-booked Christmas at the Races hospitality packages open from 2:30pm — your sleigh (or table) is ready!

First race will kick off around 3pm with 8 thrilling races finishing by 7pm

Catch live music in the Birdcage between races — the perfect soundtrack for hooves and holiday cheer!

WIN — Fancy a 7-night getaway? Pick the winner of Race 6 and you could be relaxing at Peninsula Beachfront Resort, Mooloolaba. Entries in the Racebook.

Check out our hospitality options below 

 

Exclusive Raceday Experiences

Rudolph's Christmas Room
$99pp

Reserved table in the Balmerino Room, nibbles, welcome drink & Christmas buffet dinner.

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Santa's Festive Pavilion
$1650pp table of 10

Reserved table in the Pavilion with Christmas BBQ buffet and beverage package

 

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Christmas Cheer Suites
$185pp

Reserved private suite with delicious Christmas menu and beverage package.

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Grandstand Eatery in the Phar Lap
from $9.90

First floor of the Club Stand for those seeking an affordable "Bar Style" casual food experience. Bookings not required

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Key information

Free Gate Entry
Free gate entry for this event.
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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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