The thrill of raceday feels even better when you’re the owner.

Below is general information about the process and privileges for owners at Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park.


Detailed, up-to-date information can be found in an email sent to owners the day after acceptances close.

Ellerslie & Pukekohe Park

Gate opening times

 Check the relevant raceday page for gate opening times.

Parking & racecourse access

On-site parking is free at both racecourses, with accessible parking & access also available. Please note some carparks require a pass or permit.

Racegoers can enter the Ellerslie grounds through three entrances, and Pukekohe Park through one main entrance.

All entrances are subject to bag checks, so please allow extra time on arrival.

On days where a general admission fee applies, owners will need to have their name marked off on a list. Thank you for your patience.

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Ellerslie & Pukekohe Park

Ticketing Allowances

On those days where a general admission fee is charged, owners are entitled to:

  • Outright owner = Complimentary general admission for the owner and up to five guests
  • Two owners = Complimentary general admission for both owners and up to four guests
  • Three or more owners, including registered syndicate members = Complimentary general admission for each owner plus one guest each

 

Once oncourse, please go to the Raceday Office where you will be issued with:

  • Outright owner = Owner access ticket, complimentary drink voucher and racebook for outright owner and up to five guests
  • Two owners = Owner access ticket, complimentary drink voucher and racebook for both owners and up to four guests
  • Three or more owners, including registered syndicate members = Owner access ticket, complimentary drink voucher and racebook for each owner plus one guest each

 

On some racedays, extra ticketing can be arranged but this needs to be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to the relevant raceday by emailing [email protected].

Owners and their guests are entitled to the following privileges

Owner Privileges | In-depth

Owner access tickets provide entry into:

  • All general admission areas
  • The Owners’ Drinks Enclosure anytime from 20 minutes prior to the scheduled running of your horse'(s)’ race

 

Ellerslie:

  • The Hunterville and Mitchelson Rooms (Level 2, Ascot Stand) and the New Zealand Room (Level 5, Ascot Stand)
  • On those days when it is open, Tote on Ascot (adjacent to the tie-up stalls).
  • All public areas of the tie-up stalls (please keep to the white pebbled pathways as all other areas are restricted)
  • Any racegoer who is a TAB account holder and can show proof is also welcome to access the TAB Winning Post Bar (ground floor, the Ascot Stand) on those days where it is not closed for a private TAB function (TAB Karaka Millions and Champions Day). Please note that entry into this room is subject to capacity.

 

Pukekohe Park:

  • Room access and race viewing locations for owners varies at Pukekohe Park depending on the raceday, so please take special note of the email you receive from ATR after acceptances close.

 

Complimentary racebook (collect from the Raceday Office)

 

Complimentary drink 

  • Owners and their guests are each entitled to a complimentary drink voucher which can be redeemed on the day of issue from the Owners’ Drinks Enclosure (adjacent to the Parade Ring) anytime from 20 minutes prior to your horse’s scheduled race start time. 

Ellerslie

Race viewing

At Ellerslie owners are welcome to watch their horse race from any general admission area, any hospitality precinct they may have purchased a ticket for, the TAB Winning Post (on those days where it is not closed for a private TAB function; proof of a TAB account required for entry; entry subject to capacity) as well as the Hunterville, Mitchelson or New Zealand Rooms (Ascot Stand).

You may also watch your race from the covered, outdoor seating area allocated to owners in the Ascot Stand. 

  • If heading there from the Owners’ Drinks Enclosure, the quickest route is via the black outdoor staircase to the right of the horse chute (owners’ access ticket required; refer to image)
  • Alternatively, use the internal Ascot Stand lift or stairs to Level 1. 
  • For health and safety reasons, this seating area can no longer be accessed by owners via the horse chute next to the TAB Winning Post. That route is reserved for licensed trainers, stablehands, NZTR and Club officials, and Birdcage-accredited media. 

View Owners' Walkway Access

Post-Race Access

Following a race, connections of the winning horse may make their way to the Birdcage for photos.

For health and safety reasons, we ask all other owners do not enter this restricted area and instead arrange to meet their trainer elsewhere on course.

Winning connections will then be escorted into the Winners’ Circle (Ellerslie) or the Chairman’s Lounge (Pukekohe Park) to watch a race replay, meet other connections, and receive a keepsake from the Club.

Dress Code

Friendly reminder: some spaces are subject to a dress code. More information here. 

Food & Beverage

Casual food and beverage outlets are open at our racecourses and racegoers are welcome to bring their own food and unopened non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy in outdoor, general admission areas.

Shared hospitality precincts are open on many racedays.  Packages range from premier spaces with full lunch and beverage service to more casual, social areas.  Hospitality precincts often sell out quickly, and we apologise if your first choice is unavailable. 

Sectional data

We have partnered with TripleSdata to provide accurate race-time information for all our meetings. This data helps connections and stakeholders assess performance with greater detail.

Sectional data is published on this website following each raceday. You’ll also receive an email notification once the data from your horse’s race is available to view. 

View Sectional Data

Health & Safety

It is NZTR’s policy that access to the tie up stalls and stabling areas is restricted to license holders only (trainers, stablehands, Club officials and NZTR staff).  We appreciate that this may be an inconvenience to some owners, however the rules are in place to protect the health and safety of both yourself and others, and your understanding and cooperation is appreciated. 

The layout of Ellerslie’s stabling complex does allow owners the opportunity to get up close to their horse(s) in safe surroundings.  Please ensure you remain on the white pebbled public accessways to ensure your safety. 

Who to contact

  • If you have any questions about a race meeting , please contact Craig Baker ahead of the day at [email protected]. 
  • For general ownership enquiries, contact the National Racing Bureau at [email protected]. 
  • For final fields, track conditions and jockey/trainer statistics, visit LOVERACING.NZ 
  • For enquiries on raceday, please visit the Raceday Office (ground floor, Ascot Stand) 

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