Taita RSA to The hidden close P10 McCahon P12 The Hutt News Tuesday, January 10, 2017 HOSPITALITY PACKAGES ON SALE NOW Get set for Wellington’s best three Saturdays of thrilling racing action! CLASSIC DAY Saturday 14 January Wellington’s prime day of pure racing action WALLACEVILLE ESTATE WELLINGTON CUP DAY Saturday 21 January Wellingtons biggest summer celebration Rydges Fashion in the Field at Be one of the impeccably dressed for the jewel Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup Day of the racing calendar. Grace the catwalk in the Rydges Wellington Pre-purchase general admission tickets Fashion in the Field 2017 supported by online and save. Williment Sports Travel. INTERISLANDER SUMMER Register online today FESTIVAL wellingtonracing.co.nz Supported locally by New World Saturday 28 January Family fun at the Races with free kids entertainment, live music and thrilling racing action. Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham AU-7539965AA Wellingtonians are readying their fascinators and race cards for summer’s biggest celebration, the three-week Wellington Cup Carnival at Trentham’s historic racecourse. or the second year running, festival closes with a family day Fthe iconic January races are on January 28, the Interislander being staged in tandem with the Summer Festival, which coincides Wellington Sevens, to create the with the first day of Wellington's ultimate summer sporting festival. Sevens. At Trentham, a dizzying Whether you are a regular at array of family entertainment for the tracks or a complete novice, preschoolers right through to attending the carnival is a timeless teenagers will keep the children joy that gets under your skin, happy while parents enjoy the Trentham spokeswoman famous raceday sport and Lucy Doig says. hospitality. “It's the ultimate thrill. Everything is Wellington's deputy mayor glittering, the racecourse is looking Paul Eagle recently urged amazing. It's an experience you Wellingtonians to soak in the don't get anywhere else,” she says. historic Trentham atmosphere during its annual jubilee. The “There's the thunder of hooves Cup Carnival pumps money into on the track, the thrill of putting Wellington's economy, with a $2 bet on and watching the horses go past. It's a sport and a Upper Hutt's accommodation fully pastime that goes back so many booked throughout, and a yearly generations and I love that the boost to fashion retailers, racing traditions and fashions are Doig says. still so strong.” “Everyone goes out and gets a Kicking off on January 14 is new outfit, a fascinator and a pair Classic Day, a day for members of shoes. It's brilliant to be able to and racing purists with big stakes give support to local businesses.” and a more modest crowd. That With men and ladies looking all changes on January 21, the their finest, the sun shining and high point of the calendar – gourmet food on offer as punters Wallaceville Estate Wellington participate in a grand sporting Cup Day. Exquisite fashion, tradition, the Wellington Cup music from The Shenanigans, especially is not to be missed, fine food and thrilling racing draw Doig says. thousands of carnivalgoers, young and old, every year. The racing “No-one has a bad Cup Day.” Wellington Cup Day The glittering jewel in Wellington Racing Club’s crown is the get a $500 Prezzy Card supported by New World, a $200 New Leaf Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup Day, the absolute high point of Skincare voucher and a $100 Portlander voucher. summer’s social and sporting calendar. “It’s a category for those up-and-coming stars,” Doig says. Be among the beautiful people at this prestigious event, which combines Even bigger prizes are up for grabs in the remaining categories – the best grand traditions of the racecourse with the luxury of superb Contemporary Lady of the Carnival, Classic Lady of the Carnival, and catering and entertainment. Best Dressed Man of the Carnival. “Anyone who’s anyone is there. It’s the place to be and to be seen,” Category winners will receive a weekend getaway courtesy of Trentham’s spokeswoman Lucy Doig says. Rydges Wellington and Williment Sports Travel. For punters, the thrill is in the $250,000 Wallaceville Estate Wellington The grand winner, chosen from the four category finalists, wins a three- Cup (Group Three) over two miles, and the $250,000 JR & night trip for two to Melbourne’s Oaks Day, with flights included and N Berkett Telegraph (Group One). $500 spending money, plus entry to Ellerslie’s Prix de Fashion finals. But Cup Day is perhaps best known for its fashion, and this year a new Judges this year are presenter Hayley Holt and Westfield celebrity stylist category has been added to the Rydges Wellington Fashion in the Field Luke Bettesworth. supported by Williment Sports Travel catwalk. Fashion tips can be found on Wellington Racing Club’s website, which Maiden of the Carnival is open to any fashionista who has not won a are worth studying as entrants must submit a summary of their outfit, Fashion in the Field category before, its name a nod to the tradition of Doig says. maiden races for horses who have not yet won a race. The winner will “Get your glad rags on and embrace that race day style.” WE-7489335AB Classic Day he purist’s race day is up first Classic Day includes three Tin Wellington’s race carnival – “black type” races – the Classic Day on January 14. highest race grade, named Formerly known as Tui Super because winners’ names were Saturday, this is where serious printed in heavy type in sales races are run and Trentham’s catalogues. These include the members are thanked for their $225,000 Randwick Meats loyalty to the club. Levin Classic (Group One), A $50,000 draw will debut on the $70,000 Mills Reef Winery Classic Day for members who Trentham Stakes (Group Three),, correctly select four race winners, and the $70,000 Tui - Backing a and will also be offered the winner since 1889 Anniversary following two carnival dates. Handicap (Group Three). “We view Classic Day as a true members’ and racing lovers’ day, Members and racing regulars loveve but still a great day for the public,” Classic Day for its less crowded Trentham spokeswoman atmosphere, a day where you canan Lucy Doig says. enjoy a live jazz trio in a tracksidede Known for being one of New garden bar right alongside the Zealand’s best racing days, action, Doig says. Family Day he whole family will find something to smile about at the favourite Disney character, and a gift for each entrant. Two “Little TInterislander Summer Festival – Family Fun at the Races, Miss and Master Trentham” competitions will be run, one for 6-11 which rounds off Wellington’s Cup Carnival. year olds and another for 12-17 year olds – racewear encouraged. Free entertainment for children includes music from Disney Great food and hospitality options will be available, or families can mermaid Ariel, sack races on the track, bouncy castles, a “Kids Go Racing” area, and a special appearance by “Stirrup” the horse bring their own picnic and while there is no BYO, adults might like racing mascot. Games and competitions will be run by More FM. a cold beer or wine from a race-day bar. “Parents can relax and the kids are taken care of,” Trentham While the children are enjoying their race day, parents can catch spokeswoman Lucy Doig says. some fantastic races, including the $200,000 Harcourts Thorndon A Kids’ Fashion in the Field at the Forecourt Stage will include an Mile (Group One), and the $70,000 Wellfield Desert Gold Stakes under-5s parade, with preschoolers encouraged to dress as their (Group Three). Hospitality Options t’s not too late to elevate your Cup Carnival to the sublime by crowds in style. Further options include a Cointreau Fizz Garden, Isecuring a dining package that combines sensational food with the Ascot Precinct and The Oaks Experience with a view over the best location to see and be seen. Fashion in the Field. With catering options for all budgets from $20 to $200, book early At the Interislander Summer Festival, families can get thrillingly to raise the stakes on your race day experience. close to the race action in a Family Day mini-marquee for parties On Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup Day, January 21, the of 10, located in front of the public stand. Booking are essential Fashion Verandah on the forecourt is the most coveted spot. for access to members’ area restaurants on the day. Parties of six will be escorted to their table to enjoy a gourmet Diehard racing fans will kick themselves if they miss a place in the plated lunch with dessert, a bottle of bubbles and premium views Trackside Shared Marquee on Classic Day, January 14. The only of the Fashion in the Field catwalk. place for groups of 10 to enjoy one of New Zealand’s great race Other elite options on Cup Day include a Logan Brown dining days, the marquee is adjacent to the birdcage and up close and experience in the exclusive Balmerino Room with a view over personal to some of the great Kiwi thoroughbreds. the Parade Ring, and the trackside Great Sensation marquee A host of other hospitality packages are available throughout the buffet. For those wanting to soak in the thronged atmosphere of Wellington Cup Carnival, with full details at the grandstand, a private open-air lounge allows you to enjoy the www.wellingtonracing.co.nz WE-7489335AC Info page Wellington’s Biggest Summer Celebration - Over Three Saturdays New Zealand’s greatest racing event, the Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup Carnival, will be run over three Saturdays in January, together forming Wellington’s most prestigious and popular summer celebration.