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AUCKLAND’S ONLY MELBOURNE CUP PARTY CEO’s Message
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We look forward to welcoming you to Ellerslie Racecourse to experience the thrill of the 2015 Sofitel Luxury Hotels Melbourne Cup Day.
Ellerslie offers an unmatched range of options for Melbourne Cup Day including; private marquees and rooms as well as shared hospitality areas.
Whether this is your first visit to Ellerslie or you are a Melbourne Cup Day regular, a day of racing action at Ellerslie is like no other. With ten races on course plus live footage of the Emirates Melbourne Cup, we have all the racing action covered. In addition, we have the Sofitel Luxury Hotels Style Award for the best dressed man and woman on course and between the races the entertainment continues with our resident DJ.
I invite you to explore the following pages to find the corporate hospitality option that is right for you and I look forward to seeing you on course for the Sofitel Luxury Hotels Melbourne Cup Day. Kind Regards,
Kind regards, Cameron George CEO, Auckland Racing Club
Key Information ✓ Gates open at 10.30am ✓ Hospitality areas open at 11.30am ✓ First race is at approximately 12.10pm ✓ Live coverage of the Emirates Melbourne Cup is at 5.00pm ✓ Last race at Ellerslie is at approximately 6.50pm ✓ Event closes at 9.30pm
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CHAMPAGNE LAWN
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Private Marquees
Located adjacent to the members' entrance with an elevated view down the home straight, a private marquee at Ellerslie provides you with an ideal private hospitality option that is tailored to your needs. You can personalise your marquee to reflect your brand or current campaign, or you can utilise one of our standard packages. Our team will help guide you through the range of choices for dining and beverage packages for the day or you can work with our in house catering team to design a menu.
Premium Marquee package • Exclusive silk-lined marquee with carpeted floor • Picket-fenced garden area with outdoor tables, chairs and umbrellas • OPTION A – Dining setting of round tables for ten, including bar and buffet (80 guests) • OPTION B – Cocktail style décor including bar with bar leaners (80-120 guests) • A plasma screen and two televisions tuned to the racing action • A CD/iPod music unit
SIZE 10m x 15m Capacity
• Racebook and pen for each guest
Maximum Minimum 80 120
• Racecourse admission and personalised marquee ticketing for each guest
PRICE
• Company sign
(+gst)
$12,000
Catering additional, please see Dining Packages
• Standard greenery package • Private betting facilities • Security
To find the dining package to best suit your needs please contact an Ellerslie Account Manager on (09) 524 4069 or functions@ellerslie.co.nz.
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CHAMPAGNE LAWN
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Private Marquees
Classic Marquee package
Corporate Box Marquee
• Classic, silk-lined marquee structure (flooring not included)
• Classic marquee structure
• P icket-fenced garden area with outdoor tables, chairs and umbrellas
• Picket-fenced garden area with outdoor tables, chairs and umbrellas
• Cocktail style décor including bar with bar leaners (80-120 guests)
• Cocktail style décor including bar with bar leaners (80-120 guests)
• A plasma screen and two televisions tuned to the racing action
• A plasma screen and two televisions tuned to the racing action
• A CD/iPod music unit
• A CD/iPod music unit
• Racebook and pen for each guest
• Racebook and pen for each guest
• Racecourse admission and personalised marquee ticketing for each guest
• Racecourse admission and personalised marquee ticketing for each guest
• Registration table
• Registration table
• Company sign
• Company sign
• Standard greenery package
• Standard greenery package
• Access to private betting facilities
• Access to betting facilities
• Security
• Security • Located at the hospital end of the Champagne Lawn
SIZE 10m x 15m
SIZE 10m x 10m
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Capacity
80 120 Minimum
Maximum
PRICE
40
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80
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SIZE 10m x 5m Maximum
30 Minimum 40 Maximum PRICE
(+gst)
$3,000(+gst)
$7,500
$4,000
Catering additional, please see Dining Packages
Catering additional, please see Dining Packages
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PRIVATE ROOMS
Some of the finest views on course are available from the range of private rooms and balconies located in both the Ellerslie and Ascot Stands. Provide your guests the ultimate raceday experience—but be quick as these exclusive rooms sell out early.
GUINEAS 3, THIRD FLOOR, ELLERSLIE STAND
100-150 GUESTS PRICE
• E xclusive use of an air-conditioned room or private balcony
$3,000 (+gst)
• OPTION A – Dining setting of round tables for ten, including bar and buffet
TAKANINI BALCONIES (1, 2 & 3), FIRST FLOOR, ASCOT STAND
• OPTION B – Cocktail style décor including bar with bar leaners • Televisions tuned to the racing action • A CD/iPod music unit (except Takanini Balconies) • Registration table
25-80 GUESTS PRICE PER BALCONY
$750 (+gst)
• Racebook and pen for each guest • Racecourse admission and personalised ticketing for each guest • Company sign • Access to private betting facilities • Security To find the dining package to best suit your needs please contact an Ellerslie Account Manager on (09) 524 4069 or functions@ellerslie.co.nz.
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ADDITIONAL ROOMS ON APPLICATION Catering additional, please see Dining Packages
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DINING
Packages
Once you have selected your location, you can choose from our superb food and beverage packages which have been created by our talented on-site catering team.
Sunline package - $199(+GST) per person
Zabeel package - $115(+GST) per person
• Gourmet buffet lunch designed by our award winning chefs. The menu incorporates the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring; seafood, a range of salads and hot dishes finished with an array of desserts
• Gourmet buffet lunch designed by our award winning chef. The menu incorporates the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring; seafood, a range of salads and hot dishes finished with an array of desserts
• Afternoon tea featuring savouries and cheeses
• Afternoon tea featuring savouries and cheeses
• A 7½ hour beverage package including; selected New Zealand wine, sparkling wine, light and standard beers and non-alcoholic beverages from your own private bar
• Cash bar facilities or ability to set up a beverage tab
• Beverage waiter service throughout the day
Dining packages commence at 11.30am.
Takanini Balconies & Cocktail Packages available on request.
SKYCITY catering can also provide dining packages to marquees at Ellerslie.
To find the dining package to best suit your needs please contact an Ellerslie Account Manager on (09) 524 4069 or functions@ellerslie.co.nz.
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SHARED HOSPITALITY
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Cuvée
One of the best locations on course. Cuvée is the place to be for those who thrive in a social atmosphere right in the heart of the racing action. Join in the excitement of being right near the action of the Birdcage and celebrate with the roaring crowd as the horses race past the Winning Post. This area will sell out, so get in quick to ensure you don’t miss out on what is one of the best locations on course!
PRICE
$285(INC gst)
$2,750(INC gst)
per person
per table of 10
Hospitality packages commence at 11.30am
Seating is in tables of ten. If you purchase less than ten tickets you may be required to share your table with others.
Package includes: • Gourmet buffet lunch designed by our award winning chefs, incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring; seafood, a selection of hot dishes and salads, finished with dessert, tea and coffee • Afternoon tea featuring savouries and cheeses • A glass of Champagne on arrival • A beverage package including; selected New Zealand wine, sparkling wine, light and standard beers, cider and non-alcoholic beverages until the start of race nine. • On the day you can purchase Champagne at a special Cuvee only price • The ability to toast the winners from your reserved seat close to the action of the Birdcage and racetrack • Racecourse admission, racebooks and pens • Convenient access to betting facilities
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A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted table per member applies.
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SHARED HOSPITALITY
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President's Suite
Presidents Suite offers the perfect corporate hosting experience that will set the scene for an outstanding raceday. Located on the third floor of the Ellerslie Stand, you’ll enjoy breath-taking elevated views of the racetrack and Winning Post as you settle in for a luxurious day of fine dining, premium viewing and your very own MC who will give you tips to make sure you’re in the best betting position!
PRICE
$250(INC gst)
$2,400(INC gst)
per person
per table of 10
Hospitality packages commence at 11.30am
Seating is in tables of ten. If you purchase less than ten
Package includes:
tickets you may be required to share your table with others.
• Gourmet buffet lunch designed by our award winning chefs incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring; a carvery, seafood, a selection of hot dishes and salads, finished with dessert, tea and coffee
A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices.
• Afternoon tea featuring savouries and cheeses • A 7 ½ hour beverage package including; selected New Zealand wine, sparkling wine, light and standard beers, cider and non-alcoholic beverages • On the day you can purchase Champagne at a special President's Suite only price • Espresso coffee available throughout the day • Your reserved seat in an air-conditioned room located on Level 3 of the Ellerslie Stand • An MC who will keep you informed about the action on the track and provide you with tips • Racecourse admission, racebooks and pens • Convenient access to betting facilities • Private access to covered grandstand seating
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A limit of one discounted table per member applies.
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SHARED HOSPITALITY
Silks
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Silks* is your traditional indoor raceday dining experience. Silks* is located on the second floor of the Ellerslie Stand; the tiered design offers brilliant views of the racecourse and winning post for all seated guests. And if you’re looking for a little more detail, revert to the TV on your table for all of the up-close racing action!
PRICE
$155(INC gst)
$1,160(INC gst)
per person
per table of eight
Hospitality packages commence at 11.30am
Seating is in tables of eight. If you purchase less than eight
Package includes: • Your own reserved seat in the comfort of an air-conditioned room with expansive views of the racecourse • Gourmet buffet lunch designed by our award winning chefs incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring; a carvery, seafood, a selection of hot dishes and salads, finished with dessert, tea, coffee and a cheeseboard • A drink on arrival • Cash bar featuring selected standard and premium still wine, sparkling wine, Champagne, light and standard local and imported beers, cider, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages • A private television at your table screening the day's racing live • Racecourse admission, racebook and pen • Convenient access to betting facilities, covered grandstand seating and a cash bar
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tickets you may be required to share your table with others. A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of one discounted table per member applies. *This area was formally known as Chairman’s Club.
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SHARED HOSPITALITY
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Champions Club The perfect location for those wanting a taste of race day hospitality. Located on the first floor of the Ellerslie Stand, indulge in a gourmet buffet meal that incorporates the best New Zealand ingredients as you watch the action unfold on the live TV screens, or from the covered grandstand.
Package includes: • Gourmet buffet lunch designed by our award winning chefs, incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients, featuring; seafood, a selection of hot dishes and salads, finished with dessert, tea and coffee • A drink on arrival • Cash bar featuring; selected standard and premium still wine, sparkling wine, Champagne, light and standard local and imported beers, cider, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages • A great location with access to the covered grandstand to take in all the action on course • Your own reserved seat in the comfort of an air-conditioned room • Racecourse admission, racebooks and pens • Convenient access to betting facilities
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PRICE
$140(INC gst) per person Hospitality packages commence at 11.30am
Seating is in tables of ten. If you purchase less than ten tickets you may be required to share your table with others. A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices. A limit of ten discounted tickets per member applies.
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SHARED HOSPITALITY
Garden Party Get your heart racing! Join like-minded racegoers partying the day away in the Garden Party. Set on the Newmarket Lawn, you’ll be able to circulate between friends and join in the excitement of the roaring crowd as the horses race past you down the home straight on the way to the Winning Post.
PRICE
$60(INC gst)
$550(INC gst)
per person
per group of ten
Hospitality packages commence at 11.30am
Package includes:
A member’s discount of 5% applies to the above prices.
• A $10 dining voucher*
A limit of one discounted group per member applies.
• A drink on arrival • Outdoor location close to the action of the racetrack • Access to non-reserved seating and umbrellas • Racecourse admission, racebook and pen • Convenient access to betting facilities and a cash bar • Access to the shade and shelter of the Ellerslie Stand
Please note that the Garden Party is an outdoor location. *Terms & Conditions apply, see ellerslie.co.nz.
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RACEDAY
Packages Guide Champions Club $140 pp
Silks* $155 pp
Presidents Suite $250 pp
Cuvèe $285 pp
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Garden Party $60 pp
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Hearts racing Sofitel Luxury Hotels Melbourne Cup Day is the best way to kick off the summer racing season and you can continue to party trackside with our other racedays over the coming months; we have a day and a hospitality package to suit all tastes.
Ellerslie Christmas At The Races Saturday 28th November, Saturday 5th and Sunday 13th December 2015 For a unique end of year celebration, give your staff and clients the ultimate festive experience at one of the Christmas themed racedays at Ellerslie. Numerous hospitality options and private rooms are available, but get in quick.
Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series Wednesday 9th December 2015 and Thursday 4th February 2016 Perfect for the racing novice, Twilight Racing provides punters with the late afternoon thrill of a fast-paced race meeting, complete with music and a party atmosphere. A winner on any day! 24/25
AT ELLERSLIE THIS SUMMER The New Zealand Herald Christmas Carnival Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day), Monday 28th December 2015 and Friday 1st January 2016 (New Year’s Day) th
Starting with the historic Boxing Day Races, there is something for everyone, from the premier location of Cuvee to the party atmosphere of the Herald on Sunday Champagne Lawn! Enjoy superb racing and the ultimate in fashion and glamour. The action continues on both Monday 28th December and Friday 1st January. New Year’s Day is one of the best days' racing in the country.
New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million Sunday 24th January 2016 Join racing fans from all over the globe and come out to play at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million! With a million dollar purse at stake and the Auckland glitterati keen for a slice of the action, it’s guaranteed to be an amazing weekend.
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Auckland Cup Week BMW Derby Day, Saturday 5th March, Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day, Saturday 12th March 2016 Be the first to secure your marquee or hospitality package for Auckland Cup Week 2016! New Zealand’s richest racing carnival hosts top-class racing, fashion competitions, exquisite hospitality and entertainment. Be trackside and experience the style, glamour and thrill of winning at Auckland Cup Week!
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SPONSORSHIP
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Sponsorship
Membership
Work with New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred racing club to showcase your business or brand.
Take advantage of our members' prices by joining one of the most prestigious Racing Clubs in the world, the Auckland Racing Club. History is entrenched in our memories but the future is in our sights.
Promote your brand through to a wide racing audience, on course and off, while you make the most of the exciting privileges on offer to our sponsors. These include comprehensive promotion and advertising opportunities, access to exclusive VIP sponsor-only events and complimentary corporate hospitality – the perfect opportunity to host your valued clients. For further information on sponsorship opportunities at Ellerslie, please contact:
Bill Heap Telephone (09) 522 3835 Email billh@ellerslie.co.nz
If you love the thrill of racedays at Ellerslie and are as excited about our vision as we are, join us on our journey and become a member today. An annual standard membership is only $220 per person. For further information please visit ellerslie.co.nz
Enquiries For further information, please contact our Raceday Hospitality Coordinator: Telephone (09) 522 3824 Email hospitality@ellerslie.co.nz Shared hospitality areas can be booked online at ellerslie.co.nz.
Terms and conditions apply; please see booking form for details. Ellerslie encourages responsible drinking. All care has been taken in the production of this brochure and while prices at the time of printing were correct they are subject to change.
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