Light up the night
Thousands of entertainment-seekers converge on course here at Ellerslie each year for an incredible combination of socialising, racing & entertainment.
A staple date in many an Aucklander’s calendar, the Karaka Million draws a stylish crowd from far & wide to celebrate an extraordinary event.
For little over one minute, a glittering crowd will hold its breath as country’s most promising thoroughbred horses & some of our best jockeys compete for their shares of some of of NZ’s richest sporting purses – the $1,000,000 Karaka Million 2YO and the $1,000,000 Karaka Million 3YO Classic - with Group status races run in support.
Off the track, the party is just as rich with the who’s who of racing mixing with an influx of Auckland’s social set in any number of sell-out precincts on course.
The racecourse absolutely buzzes from the get-go and, once the horses have packed up their saddles, all racegoers are welcome to converge in Cuvée* or The Winning Post Bar* where we carry the party on 'til late.
*R18; raceday dress code applies; intoxicated persons not permitted or tolerated
Event schedule*
3.00pm - General admission gates, Ascot Stand & the Garden Party open
3.30pm - All other hospitality options open
4.30pm - First race (of six)
7.45pm - Last race
THEN:
All bars close shortly after the last race except the Cavallo Club (Newmarket Lawn), Cuvée and the Winning Post (Ground floor, Ascot Stand)**. All guests that are on course are welcome into both Cuvée & The Winning Post until the event closes; however please note that a dress code applies, these are R18 areas, entry may be refused depending on numbers in the space and intoxicated persons will not be permitted or tolerated.
* Please note timings are approximate & may be subject to change
**Should the bars & toilets in Cuvée be at capacity after the last race, additional facilities are open in The Winning Post Bar
Don't miss out on Auckland's million dollar party!
From a relaxed general admission approach, through to the party atmosphere of the Garden Party, Italy-inspired Cavallo Club, indoor dining of Silks, your own private function or more - this night has something for everyone.
"This highly-anticipated event calls for luxurious fashion with a touch of glamour."
Make sure you're across the dress code as it is enforced in all areas on course, with the exception of General Admission.
The hottest spot on course... non ci piove!
A sell-out since its launch in 2019, this pop-up slice of Italy is a fantastic spot to soak up the evening's electric atmosphere.
Tickets $90 per person & are first-in, first-served.
With two million dollar races & group races in support, this truly is NZ's richest night of racing.
The two $1,000,000 features are only open to those horses sold through New Zealand Bloodstock's national yearling sale and they qualify through either stakes money won (2-year-old race) or rating (three-year-old race).
Gather the squad & pop the bubbles!
If you’re looking for people-watching prospects & an excuse to let your hair down on Auckland’s million dollar night, the Garden Party is the precinct for you.
Tickets $65 per person or 10 for $600
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Event information
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You're able to bring your own picnic food & unopened, non-alcoholic beverages into outdoor general admission (public) areas on course & can purchase alcoholic beverages from bars on site. There are a number of food outlets on site too
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Children under 15 years get free general admission
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Senior citizen general admission rates apply at the gate on the day
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Tickets are non-refundable
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A dress code is in place in all hospitality areas and certain other areas including the Ascot Stand and at the after-race functions on course. While we hate turning people away, the dress code will be enforced as required and entry will be refused if it is not adhered to. Please ensure anyone you are purchasing tickets for is aware of this.
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All bars close shortly after the last race, except Cuvée & the Winning Post Bar. All guests on course are welcome to join the official on-site after party in Cuvée (R18, dress code applies, intoxicated persons will not be permitted)
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We are a fully-licensed venue and BYO alcohol is not permitted
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We encourage responsible drinking
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Intoxicated persons will not be granted entry into Ellerslie Racecourse
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We strongly encourage you to taxi to the track and leave your car at home. Don’t drink and drive, use our preferred taxi supplier Auckland Co-op Taxi who will drop off / pick up at the main entrance. Ring 09 300 3000 to book
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Ellerslie Racecourse is located close to public transport networks including the Greenlane Train Station which is a 600m walk away
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Free car-parking is available on course on a first-in, first-served basis. Any cars left overnight in the Southern Motorway carpark will be towed as there is a car fair taking place the following day (Sunday)
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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
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Event terms & conditions apply
** Entrants must be aged 18 years+. The winner must be on course & present themselves (with photographic identification) at the Raceday Office within ten minutes of the prize draw otherwise it will be redrawn. Further competition and prize partner Ts & Cs apply.