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NZ Cup Week

NZ Cup week at Riccarton Park 2023

Dates this year are Saturday 11, Wednesday 15 & Saturday 18 November 2023. You can check out all that was offered in 2022 on these pages. 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. 2022 dates - Saturday 5, Wednesday 9 & Saturday 12 November.

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Celebrating the 50th 2000 Guineas

Win a trip for two to Dubai

We have selected the ultimate 2000 Guineas field over 49 editions. It's your job to pick the first four. Prize includes - Two economy tickets to Dubai (Depart NZ Monday January 2nd and depart Dubai Sunday January 8th 2023) including five nights accommodation. All you need to do is pick the First 4 (if multiple correct entries the winner will be drawn by ballot)

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Celebrating the 50th NZ 1000 Guineas

Win A Trip To The Grand Tour Wellington

We have selected the ultimate 1000 Guineas field over 49 editions. It's your job to pick the first four. Prize includes - a package for four to NZCIS Wellington Cup Day (28 January 2023) including 2 nights accommodation at the West Plaza (including breakfast) and Premium hospitality package in the Lincoln King Pavilion. All you need to do is pick the First 4 (if multiple correct entries the winner will be drawn by ballot)

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The Grand Tour

 

 

 

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas
FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER
First Race - 12noon (confirmed)
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Coupland's Bakeries Mile
SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER
First Race - 12.28pm (confirmed)
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Martin Collins New Zealand 158th New Zealand Cup
BALANCE OF THIRD DAY - MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Including the Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas and Fashion In The Field. First Race of remainder at 12.57pm Monday 14 November.
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Suites & Hospitality available for 2022

On Sale Now - Some allocations sold out. Get packages now to avoid disappointment!

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Key information

Buy Tickets
General Entrance & Members Area tickets will be released 1 September 2022.
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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 2022

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

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Accomodation

Hotel Montreal
363 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central
Luxury 5 star comfort and conveniance in the heart of 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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Heartland Hotel Cotswold
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale
20 minutes from airport and a 5 minute walk 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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