Rush Munro Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival 2011
Excitement is building in the lead up to the 2011 Rush Munro Hawke’s Bay Spring Racing Carnival. With fashion, entertainment and a smorgasbord of premier racing across three top racedays, the Carnival that ignites the NZ racing season really does have it all!
Makfi Challenge Stakes Premier Raceday
Saturday 27th August 2011
The first day of the trifecta of racing is the day when the sound of hoof beats awakens us all from the slumber of winter. The excitement of Group I racing rings the bell and the racing fraternity get their first taste of what promises to be yet another superb season of racing.
The first leg of the Spring Racing Triple Crown is the Group 1 $200,000 Makfi Challenge Stakes. As expected all of the big guns of NZ Racing have shown their cards and are coming to Hastings to do battle.
As well as hot racing action this is a great family day out with something to tickle everyone’s fancy. We have free children’s entertainment including bouncy castles, mini jeeps and face painting, along with a scrumptious sausage sizzle. Of course the adults are not forgotten, there will be a food precinct, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with the best horseflesh around. What a way to get out and enjoy the best that the Bay has to offer!
Tickets:
General Admission $20
Under 15’s Free
Stand Entry Tickets $30
Premier Lounge – Enjoy the finest view in the house from the top of the stand in the Kelt Lounge, with lunch and refreshments $100pp.
Purchase tickets at the gate or in advance from the race day office. For enquiries on the Premier Lounge please call the office on (06) 873 4545 for bookings.
Windsor Park Plate Premier Raceday
Saturday 17th September 2011
The second leg of the Triple Crown will this year embrace the fever of that “Rugby competition” that is sweeping across Hawkes Bay. Make a real weekend of it and come and warm up for the rugby action the next day here on course. We will be showing two of the games within our Cheval rooms on a big screen. Just bring your rugby ticket for free admission to our Racing and Rugby lounge, where big screens will load your senses with two of our greatest loves! Also watch out for a few rugby legends who will be on course to point out a winner on both forms of the turf!
On the track, racing action moves up a notch with the second leg of the Triple Crown. Group 1 glory awaits yet another star in the Windsor Park Plate. Traditionally considered one of the country’s highest rated races, this weight for age mile contest is as tough as a Afrikaans Lock Forward to win, with last year’s winner Wall Street heading the field, he is sure to be there when the whips crack and the crowd roars!
The New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year series takes defining steps as the time honoured Hawke’s Bay Breeders Gold Trial Stakes showcases the equine debutantes. A traditional “first dance” for many of the star fillies, make sure you are trackside to see yet another fast filly etch their name on the honours board.
With a top days racing and some keen rugby matches thrown in, get you and your mates together and set your sights on Hastings racecourse.
Tickets:
General Admission $20
Under 15’s Free
Stand Entry Tickets $30
Premier Lounge – Enjoy the finest view in the house from the top of the stand in the Kelt Lounge, with lunch and refreshments $100 pp.
Cheval Lounge – Bookings for tables in the “Rugby Den” are invited, just get you and your mates together and call the office to reserve the best seats in the house!
Purchase tickets at the gate or in advance from the race day office. For enquiries to the Premier Lounge please call the office 06 873 4545 for bookings.
New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Spring Classic Premier Raceday
Saturday 1st October 2011
Tradition, fashion, style and heart stopping excitement all meet in a glorious setting at one of the most anticipated racedays on the calendar. The quality of horseracing is simply outstanding, with three group races on the day the action is relentless!
Enjoy the high fashion with the Hunt & Seek Fashion in the field competition, take on the high rollers in the Bay Ford 2011 NZ Punter of the Year and win $50,000, or just simply enjoy the atmosphere and soak up the sun at one of New Zealand's headline race days.
The third day of the Rush Munro Spring Racing Carnival will feature the $300,000 Group 1 New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Spring Classic run over 2040m. This race is on every owners bucket list, with only the very best descending to take the spoils.
The Hawke’s Bay Guineas will undoubtedly unearth another 3YO headline act, just look at the past few years with Darci Brahma and Jimmy Choux recent victors. Whilst the Group 3 TradeRack Stakes over 1400m promises to round off the action on what will be a sensational day racing.
Tickets:
General Admission $20 – pre purchase or $30 when purchased on the day
Please note no ticket sales will occur after 3pm on the day
Stand Entry Tickets $50
Purchase tickets at the gate or in advance from Ticket Direct at www.ticketdirect.co.nz
For hospitality options visit www.hawkesbayracing.co.nz or www.ticketdirect.co.nz
For more information about the Rush Munro Hawkes Bay Spring Racing Carnival please visit www.hawkesbayracing.co.nz or call (06) 873 4089.
