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Grand National Festival Of Racing - Racecourse Hotel GN Steeplechase

Sat 08 Aug 2026
10:00am
165 Racecourse Road Riccarton
TICKETS FROM: $25.00 (Grandstand access)
MEETING INFO

First Race 11.25am (unconfirmed)

Buffet available in the Balmerino Room, ground floor of Club Stand. Open from midday, $45pp, no bookings necessary. 
Nightmarch Room open for cabinet food and hot ham buns - Grandstand Eatery in the Phar Lap Room.

Winter Fashion in the Field Event in the Tea House

FESTIVAL TICKET includes entrance & Members areas - $25 or $30 at the gate.

RACEDAY BUNDLE includes entrance/stand, buffet meal, racebook & first drink - $80 (not available on the day)

HOSPITALITY SUITE bookings available

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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Winter Fashion In The Field
$150pp

Winter Fashion In The Field at the Tea House on Saturday 8 August. (Day 3) Get a Fashion Ticket which includes a reserved seat, food and beverage package, only $150pp.

Event Details Tickets 20 May
Raceday Bundle
$80pp

Your Raceday Bundle includes entrance/stand, Balmerino buffet meal, racebook & first drink - $80(not available on the day)

Tickets 20 May
Festival Ticket
$25pp

Your Festival ticket at just $25pp includes course entry & Grandstand access. ($30 at the gate on the day)

Tickets 20 May
Balmerino Dining
$45pp

Dining is available in the Balmerino Room - $45 for a magnificent buffet meal. Children 5-12yrs half price. Bookings are not required.

Sample Menu
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.

Menu Options

Celebrate jumps racing this winter

Jumps Racing Season is Here!

1, 5, 8 August 2026

Pull on the tweed and dust off the tartan - Jumps racing returns to Riccarton Park this winter with all the bravery, courage and passion that makes it so special.

Rich in tradition and packed with adrenaline, expect daring leaps, heroic victories and the unmistakable atmosphere that only this time of the year can deliver.

So rug up, round up your crew and join us here at Riccarton Park for the Grand National Festival of Racing, and experience the magic of jumps racing!

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Group 3, Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup
FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
First Race - 11.08am (unconfirmed) with 10 races
Polytrack Racing
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.

WINTER FASHION

Winter Fashion In The Field at the Tea House on Saturday 8 August. Get a Fashion Ticket which includes a reserved seat, food and beverage package, only $150pp.

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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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