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Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day

  • 8 March 2025
  • Ellerslie Racecourse
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Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day

The Ned Fashion Garden

Your prime spot to enjoy The Ned Prix de Fashion.

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Ellerslie Racecourse

The Ned Fashion Garden

$85pp

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Fashionistas, you asked and we’ve delivered.  We’re bringing you your very own precinct to Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day, complete with the best seats in the house for The Ned Prix de Fashion.

Picture this: nestled within the heart of our fashion lawn gardens, you’ll be welcomed with a crisp glass of The Ned to set the tone. You’ll also have access to your own cash bar within this precinct, a live DJ spinning tracks, and views of a big screen so you can catch every thrilling on-track moment – all without missing a beat of the day’s fashion competitions. Oh, and of course we’ll also throw in a racebook so you can enjoy a little trackside banter with your pals.

What’s more, you’ll get easy access into The Ned Prix de Fashion marquee with precinct-exclusive seating right for those of you who aren’t game enough to the runway a crack but who are happy to cheer on their favourites from the sidelines.

​When your heels need a breather, we’ll have you covered with plenty of unreserved seating, tables, chairs and some cocktail-style furniture. If you’re feeling peckish, a food truck located just outside the precinct will be at your service for you to purchase from.

AND….. if you’re not ready for the day to end once The Ned Prix de Fashion wraps up, why not keep the good times going? Add on access into The Grove from 4.30pm and enjoy all-inclusive drinks and food drops for the remainder of the day.

Now it’s your turn – gather your crew, plan those outfits and join us for fashion-filled fun on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day!

 

If this option is listed as sold out but you’d like to join a waitlist, please email [email protected] .

Package includes:

  • A glass of The Ned wine on arrival
  • A cash bar located within the precinct featuring a selection of still and sparkling wines, local & imported beers, RTDs & non-alcoholic beverages
  • A DJ to keep the vibes going until the conclusion of The Ned Prix de Fashion
  • Easy access to purchase food from a food truck (located in the GA area of the fashion lawn) with other options nearby if you’re feeling peckish and are keen to purchase something to eat
  • General admission into the racecourse and entry into The Ned Fashion Garden
  • A racebook
  • As The Ned Fashion Garden is a social precinct, seating is unreserved and available on a first-in, first-served basis. There will also be seating stage-side reserved for the exclusive use of ticketholders in this precinct so those not entering the day’s fashion competition’s won’t miss a twirl
  • This precinct is in an outdoor area and will have cover available (umbrellas and entry into the fashion marquee)
  • The option to add-on a ticket to The Grove to enjoy two hours of food and beverages from 4.30pm-6.30pm once fashion wraps up.

If this option is listed as sold out but you’d like to join a waitlist, please email [email protected] .

  • Please note that this precinct does not offer racecourse views but you are welcome to leave it to go and watch the racing. There will be a screen showing the day’s racing near the fashion lawn area
  • Guests in this precinct can utilize the toilets in Tote on Ascot (building behind the fashion marquee) or those located with the Newmarket Room (ground floor, Ellerslie Stand)
  • This precinct does not have tote operators so if you wish to place a bet, you can either skip queues elsewhere by downloading the TAB app or there are self-service TAB terminals located in Tote on Ascot available for the use of precinct ticketholders
  • You do not require a ticket into this precinct in order to enter The Ned Prix de Fashion

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  • Other Information
    • On-site parking is free and accessed through Derby Downs Place
    • All bars close shortly after the last race with the exception of the on-site afterparty
    • Afterparty entry conditions apply: Intoxicated persons will not be permitted or tolerated, first-in-first served, space is limited
    • Auckland Thoroughbred Racing encourages responsible drinking and intoxicated persons will not be granted entry to Ellerslie Racecourse
    • A dress code applies in hospitality areas. Please click here for more information
    • Tickets are non-refundable and prices include GST. A separate booking fee of $1.50 per ticket will also apply upon purchase
    • Promotional photographs, social media content & film footage will be taken at this event. By entering the racecourse, event-goers consent to use of their image by the Club & New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing for promotional purposes
    • Event terms & conditions apply. 

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