Phar Lap Centennial Feature Race Meeting – Phar Lap’s 100th Birthday

Come and celebrate Phar Lap, the hero of two nations, at a feature race meeting being held in honour of the champion racehorse’s 100th birthday. Born in Seadown, South Canterbury, Phar Lap went on to become one of Australasia’s greatest racing legends.

Enjoy the action and excitement of thoroughbred racing, with plenty happening on and off the track for the whole family.

 Family entertainment

• FREE children’s activities, including a lolly scramble, winning numbers, face painting, a balloon artist, radio-controlled cars and NERF Laser Tag
• Phar Lap feature video playing on the big screen
• DJ Bowie entertaining between races
• Display of Phar Lap memorabilia – meet Wayne Hinchliffe, personal friend of Tommy Woodcock and curator of the collection

 Food, refreshments and facilities

• Undercover bar and betting facilities
• Lucky punter losing-ticket draws
• Undercover grandstand seating
• Pack a picnic or enjoy a meal in the Grey Way Lounge, with a great range of food options available

 Tickets and hospitality

• General admission: $10
• Under 18s: FREE
• Speights Stand Bar (R18): $55, including continuous finger food, general admission and racebook, with a pay bar, dedicated tote and grandstand area
• Car boot space on the rail: $80 per vehicle, including general admission and racebooks – get a crew together and make your own fun trackside

 Getting there

FREE return buses will run from Timaru to the racecourse and back.

Travelling from Christchurch? Contact the Canterbury Jockey Club about its bus to the event.

Book here