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Grand National Festival Of Racing - Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 150th GN Steeplechase

Sat 09 Aug 2025
10:00am
165 Racecourse Road Riccarton
TICKETS FROM: $25.00 (Grandstand access)
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Grand National Festival of Racing - 2, 6 & 9 August 

Discover the wonder of Winter Racing with fashion, food, and thrilling racing plus live music in the birdcage each day.

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

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Group 3, Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup
FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
First Race - 11.10am (unconfirmed) with 10 races
Polytrack Racing
SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST
First Race - 11:30am (unconfirmed)
Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 150th NZ Grand National Steeplechase
THIRD DAY - SATURDAY 9 AUGUST
First Race 11:10am (unconfirmed). Including our Winter Fashion in the Field at The Tea House, first heat from 12 midday.

Get your Festival Ticket now

$25pp includes course entry, Grandstand & Tea House access. Raceday Bundle $85. Or purchase a Fashion Ticket which adds a reserved seat, first drink & light refreshments, only $70pp

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Hospitality Bookings

Dining is available in the Balmerino Room - $45 for a magnificent buffet meal, children 5-12yrs half price.  Bookings are not required. Hospitality Suite - includes a private suite with a food and beverage package. Options for a minimum of 15 and up to 30 people at $175 per head.

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Winter Fashion In The Field at the Tea House on Saturday 9 August. Get a Fashion Ticket which includes a reserved seat, first drink & light refreshments, only $70pp

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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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