Riccarton Park Racecourse

Back Tomorrow 25 June – Day 5 of Polytrack Racing
8 races with the first at 11:49am, concluding 3.50pm.
The Phar Lap Room, Nightmarch & Coffee Kiosk will all be open. Come along and enjoy the day.

Great competition to win a trip to our big jumps day.

The biggest day on the jumps racing calendar is calling – and you could experience it in style! We’re giving one lucky person the chance to win a trip for two to the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 151st Grand National Steeplechase Raceday at Riccarton Park, August 8! 😍

Experience all the action as New Zealand’s winter heroes go to battle, with one lucky winner taking home:

✈️ Return (domestic) flights to Christchurch
🏨 One night luxury accommodation
🍽️ Dinner and Breakfast for two
🚗 Return transport to the races
🎟️ Hospitality tickets for raceday
🏇 A VIP on-course experience at Riccarton Park’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 151st Grand National Steeplechase Raceday

Enter NOW 👉 https://jumps.loveracing.nz/win

Don't fancy your chances - tickets are now on sale! 👇
https://racing.riccartonpark.nz/grand-national-festival-racing-racecourse-hotel-gn-steeplechase

Secure your place in one of our exclusive hospitality suites for all three days of the Grand National Festival of Racing.

🏇 Saturday 1 August – Winning Edge Winter Cup
🏇 Wednesday 5 August – Polytrack Championship
🏇 Saturday 8 August – The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Grand National Steeplechase

Take in the thrilling racing action from the top floor while enjoying a premium all-inclusive hospitality experience. With exceptional viewing, food, beverages, and hospitality all included, it's the perfect way to experience the festival for one price per person.

Limited suites remain available (min of 15 required) – book now to avoid missing out. Contact Kym - [email protected]
https://racing.riccartonpark.nz/sites/riccartonpark/files/2026-05/suite-package-GN-2026.pdf

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Mid-Winter Christmas races tomorrow (20 June) on the turf.
8 races with the first at 11.45am.
Track is a Soft 6 this afternoon and decent forecast.
Balmerino Dining, Nightmarch, Phar Lap and Coffee Kiosk all operating.
Hemi Porter plays live between races in the birdcage.
Get along for a fun afternoon and FREE ENTRY.

Added Raceday tomorrow (16 June) on the turf giving opportunities to horses and connections who missed a run due to the recent Timaru abandonment.
6 races under way at 12.30pm with a 2yo Trial at 11.50am.
The Nightmarch is open and we have a coffee cart oncourse also.
Soft 7 track at 3.34pm today after the rain.

✨ Step out in style and enjoy winter fashion at its finest at the Grand National Festival of Racing. ✨

👗 Winter Fashion in the Field | Saturday 8 August | The Tea House

Showcase your style and compete for fantastic prizes across our featured categories:

• Scenic Hotel Best Dressed
• Stephanie Murray Mortgages Best Suited
• Tradition of the Hunt
• Millinery
• Merivale Mall Style Award

🎁 Fabulous prizes to be announced soon!

Whether you're entering Fashion in the Field or simply soaking up the atmosphere, make sure you're part of this amazing fashion-filled winter raceday.

🎟 Reserved Seating and General Admission tickets available now:
https://moshtix.co.nz/v2/venues/riccarton-park-canterbury/7871

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