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Grand National Festival Of Racing - Polytrack Raceday

Wed 05 Aug 2026
10:00am
165 Racecourse Road Riccarton
GA: Free Gate Entry
MEETING INFO

First Race 11.30am (unconfirmed)

Nightmarch Room open for cabinet food and hot ham buns - Grandstand Eatery in the Phar Lap Room. 

FESTIVAL TICKET - FREE GATE ENTRY ON THIS DAY

HOSPITALITY SUITE bookings available now

Exclusive Raceday Experiences

Suite Package
$180pp

Hospitality Suite. - includes a private suite with a food and beverage package. Options for a minimum of 15 and up to 30 people at $180 per head.

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Festival Ticket
Free Gate Entry this day

Your Free access includes course entry & Grandstand access. 

Grandstand Eatery in the Phar Lap

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

Menu Options
Group 3, Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup
FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
First Race - 11.08am (unconfirmed) with 10 races
Polytrack Racing with $100k feature race.
SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST
First Race - 11:30am (unconfirmed)
Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 151st NZ Grand National Steeplechase
THIRD DAY - SATURDAY 8 AUGUST
First Race 11:25am (unconfirmed). Including our Winter Fashion in the Field at The Tea House, first heat from 12 midday.

Key information

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Grand National Tickets On Sale 14 May / Hospitality tickets for the NZ Cup Meeting will be released June 2025 / General Entrance & Members Area tickets for the NZ Cup Meeting will be released 1st September 2025
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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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