Ellerslie

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate our Chair, Doug Alderslade, on being appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the King's Birthday Honours.

A well-deserved recognition of Doug's outstanding contribution to the racing industry and wider community. In true Doug fashion, he has been quick to acknowledge the role that so many others have played along the way.

Congratulations, Doug, on this remarkable achievement.

The Guinness is pouring, the horses are flying, and the craic will be unmatched 🍀🐎🇮🇪
Join us for an Irish Raceday full of good vibes, great racing, and even better company.

Last chance to get tickets to our iconic Ladies' Lunch - come along on Wednesday and support Pink Ribbon! 🎀🏇💕Tickets on our website: https://www.aucklandracing.co.nz/racedays/ladies-day-ellerslie/ladies-lunch/

A few of the items on our Ladies' Lunch menu, how good does this look!😍

Join us tomorrow for ANZAC Raceday at Ellerslie. A day to come together trackside, to reflect and honour the service and sacrifice of our ANZACs.

On this ANZAC Day, we pause to reflect, remember, and honour the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country.

Ellerslie Racecourse holds a unique place in that history. During times of war, the grounds were repurposed for national service — most notably during World War II, when the racecourse was transformed into a military hospital supporting Allied forces, and earlier as a place of care during the 1918 influenza pandemic.

Today, as we look back on these archival images, we remember not only the rich history of Ellerslie, but the role it has played in supporting communities through times of both celebration and hardship.

Lest we forget.