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NZ Cup Week

NZ Cup Week at Riccarton Park 2023

NZ Cup Week is almost upon us. Starting Saturday 11, Wednesday 15 & Saturday 18 November 2023. 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. We have an exciting new hospitality package on sale now for the 2023 NZ Cup week. General ticket sales, GA & Members areas are scheduled for release on 1st September. Keep an eye on this page for updates and other features of this iconic week for thoroughbred racing.

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Highlight on the First Day

The Grand Tour brings us Sir Dave Dobbyn live on 11 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas Day. All you need is a GA ticket to enjoy the performance after the last race. The stage will feature entertainment throughout the day so how good is this on the first day.

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NZ Cup Meeting is an iconic week within The Grand Tour – a celebration of New Zealand's top 20 horse racing events. Eat, drink and get racy at the country's ultimate thoroughbred racing festival, right here at Riccarton Park.

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas with Sir Dave Dobbyn
FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER
First Race - 12noon (unconfirmed)
Coupland's Bakeries Mile
SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER
First Race - 12.28pm (unconfirmed)
Martin Collins New Zealand 160th New Zealand Cup
THIRD DAY - SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Including the Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas and Fashion In The Field. First Race - 11:30am (unconfirmed)

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES

Suites & Hospitality available for 2023

On Sale June 20 - Some allocations already sold out. Get packages now to avoid disappointment!

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Hospitality Option

The Promenade (New offer)

An exciting offer located on a raised platform on the site of the former Grand National Stand. Individual sales to The Promenade or groups of 50 in the Promenade Villas.

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Key information

Buy Tickets
General Entrance & Members Area tickets will be released 1 September 2023.
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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 2023

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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