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Harcourts Thorndon Mile Day
EPIC Summer Days Racing at RACE Trentham!
Get ready for one of the most exciting race days of the summer as RACE Trentham hosts the Harcourts Thorndon Mile Day on Saturday, 4 January 2025. With a thrilling line-up of top-class races, it's set to be a day of world-class horse racing and vibrant summer entertainment.
Top-Class Racing – This event brings together some of the finest horses, jockeys, and trainers in the country. Experience the excitement of high-stakes racing at one of New Zealand's iconic racecourses.
Featuring:
$500,000 Group 1 Harcourts Thorndon Mile over 1600m
$400,000 Group 2 Levin Classic over 1400m
$150,000 Group 3 Trentham Stakes over 2100m
$100,000 Listed Wellesley Stakes over 1100m
Meeting Detail:
First race: 12.40pm*
Last race: 5.25pm*
Number of Races: 9
*initial race timing schedule is normally available approx 4 weeks from the event however final timings are not confirmed until the Wednesday of the week of the event.
Harcourts Thorndon Mile Day is an iconic feature of The Grand Tour – a celebration of New Zealand's top thoroughbred racing events. Eat, drink and get racy at the country's ultimate racing festival, right here at RACE Trentham.
Level 1, Members Stand
Desert Gold Restaurant
Trentham's terraced Desert Gold Restaurant gives you a stunning outlook and overlooks RACE Trentham's winning post. Your day at Trentham includes: Plated entrée , buffet lunch with dessert, afternoon tea, racebook & pen, cash bar. Please note for bookings fewer than 2 guests you may be required to share a table.
Level 3, Members Stand
Corporate Box
Level 3, Members Stand with the best views in the house. What better way to entertain than from your exclusive Suite with spectacular views over the entire racecourse and hills surround. With ceiling to floor windows, a Corporate Box provides the most sought-after sporting views on offer. Your day at Trentham includes: Platter on arrival, buffet lunch with dessert, afternoon tea, racebook & pen, cash bar.
Dress Standards
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Membership Packages
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Raceday Sponsorship
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