Everything You Need To Know About Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Week.
As we reach the end of summer, Auckland saddles up for one of the most anticipated events of the year, Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Week. Filled with fashion, glamour and adrenaline, this week-long celebration at Ellerslie Racecourse is a social calendar highlight.
Drawing crowds from across the country, festivities kick off with Trackside Derby Day on March 2nd. Setting the tone for an unforgettable week, those who want to let their hair down can flock to The Enclosure located on Barrett Lawn with sweeping views of the race track. This is where you want to be to secure that fit pic for Instagram, cocktail in hand at The Grand Tour Bar viewing deck.
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Fashion takes centre stage on Trackside Derby Day with The Ned Prix de Fashion, showcasing the most stylish of race attendees. For those who want to give racing fashion a go, the Godavari Diamond Fashion Qualifiers are also on the card with $4000 worth of diamonds up for grabs. The Ned will also have an incredible pop-up experience around the fashion stage and all you need is a GA ticket to uncover what this will entail (trust us, it’s good).
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On March 9th, Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day brings the pinnacle of racing action with the historic $500,000 Auckland Cup as well as two Group 1 (that’s the best!) races in support. As the sun sets the party will continue with performances by Zed on Trackside Derby Day and The Black Seeds on Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day. Whether you want to dance the night away or simply bask in the glow of victory, these two after-parties promise to keep the good energy flowing.
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Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Week is a celebration of summer where unforgettable memories are made every single time. Below we have outlined key dates and the link to purchase tickets. Mark your calendars, grab your dancing shoes and get ready for the magic of Auckland’s premier racing event. We’ll see you there!
Trackside Derby Day | 2 March 2024
+ Performance by Zed
Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day | 9 March 2024
+ Performance by The Black Seeds
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