What is the Win Your Dream Raceday competition?
The Win Your Dream Raceday competition is organised by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated. It offers participants the chance to win a dream raceday experience at one of four prominent racing events in New Zealand. The competition is designed to enhance the raceday experience with exclusive hospitality and unique racing-related activities.
What are the prizes for the Win Your Dream Raceday competition?
The competition features four prizes, each valued at approximately $10,000. Each prize includes entry to a selected raceday for the winner and three companions, hospitality, a $500 bar tab, $500 TAB Bonus Cash, return domestic travel, two nights' accommodation, make-up services or suit hire, access to an after-race music act, LOVERACING.NZ merchandise, and four selected experiences. The total prize pool value is approximately $40,000.
When does the competition close?
The competition has staggered closing dates depending on the raceday: Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas Day entries close at 12 PM on Thursday, 29 October 2026; SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup Day entries close at 12 PM on Sunday, 22 November 2026; and entries for both the TAB Karaka Millions and Wellington Cup Day close at 12 PM on Monday, 14 December 2026.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, eligible participants must complete and submit the online entry form during the competition period. Entrants must provide all requested information, including their selected raceday, preferred hospitality option, and four preferred experiences. Each entrant receives a unique link to share for bonus entries when others use it to enter.
Who is eligible to enter the Win Your Dream Raceday competition?
The competition is open to New Zealand residents aged 18 years or over. Each person accompanying a winner must also be aged 18 years or over. Employees and contractors of NZTR and associated entities, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to enter.
How is the winner selected?
Winners are selected at random from all valid entries for each raceday. The draws occur on specific dates: 30 October 2026 for Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas Day, 23 November 2026 for SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup Day, and 15 December 2026 for both TAB Karaka Millions and Wellington Cup Day. NZTR may arrange for independent observation or verification of the draws.
How will the winner be notified?
NZTR will contact each provisional winner using the email address and/or telephone number provided with their entry. Winners must respond and accept their prize within 24 hours of notification. If a winner does not respond in time or declines the prize, it will be forfeited, and a replacement winner may be drawn.
Who is the promoter of the Win Your Dream Raceday competition?
The promoter of the Win Your Dream Raceday competition is New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated, located at 18 Dick Street, Cambridge.
