Depending on your level of membership of one of the Awapuni based Racing Clubs, you are entitled to Reciprocal Rights with a large number of major racing clubs in New Zealand, Australia and Asia.
-Premier level membership of any RACE Inc Clubs are entilted to full reciprocal benefits including complimentary admission to Awapuni, Otaki and Trentham racecourses and use of Members facilities for all race days, including Wellington Cup Day
-Full membership may be restricted at some events including complimentary admission to Awapuni, Otaki and Trentham racecourses and use of Members facilities for all racedays, excluding Wellington Cup Day
-Country Membership are entitled to complimentary admission to the Awapuni racecourse and use of Members facilities for all Marton/Feilding/Rangitikei racedays plus to the Otaki Racecourse on Otaki-Maori Racing Club racedays. No entitlements for any Manawatu Racing Club or Wellington Racing Club events.
It is important when visiting a reciprocal Club that you have your Membership Cards or a Letter of Introduction from the Awapuni Racing Centre. A letter can be produced by contacting Brent Wall at brent@raceinc.co.nz or on 06 356 4940
Unless stated the gate charge at all meetings must be paid where applicable.
While every effort is made to ensure these reciprocal rights are correct, individual Clubs may vary benefits provided from time to time. We would appreciate any feedback as to your experience at other clubs.
Note that these reciprocal rights are also available to other RACE Inc "Premier" and ""Full" level memberships.
RECIPROCAL CLUBS AND YOUR BENEFITS AS A "Premier" or "Full" MEMBER of an Awapuni based club
NEW ZEALAND
All RACE Inc. Clubs
(Manawatu, Feilding, Marton, Rangitikei & Otaki-Maori, Wellington Racing Club)
A Member is intitled to racecourse entry and two Members' tickets for all race days at Awapuni, Otaki and Trentham, including Levin RC and Masterton RC meetings at these venues. (No access for "Full" level membership on Wellington Cup Day)
A Premier or Full Member is entitled up to two Members’ tickets for any ARC meeting by presenting their Membership Cards, or a letter from Race Inc, at the Race-day Office.
A Premier or Full Member is entitled to request Members’ tickets for all Counties Racing Club meetings as required (reasonable limits apply).
A Premier or Full Member will be provided complimentary tickets to the Kentucky (Members) Lounge on presentation of their current Awapuni Club "Premier" or "Full" membership card. Gate admission charges (if any) must be paid.
A Premier or Full Member is entitled up to two Members’ tickets for any HBRI meeting by presenting their Membership Cards, or a letter from RACE Inc, at the Race-day Office.
A Premier or Full Member is entitled up to two Members’ tickets for any CJC meeting by presenting their Membership Cards, or a letter from RACE Inc, at the Race-day Office.
AUSTRALIA
(Formerly the Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club)
A Premier or Full Member is required to pay course entry and will receive a complimentary members ticket on production of their current Membership Card and a PHOTO ID at all four courses on all days other than The Autumn Carnival Race Days.
This includes complimentary Member access during the Spring Racing Carnivals.
Purchasing of Members Stand Tickets Days One and Two of the Championships
As a Premier or Full Member of one of the Awapuni based clubs you are required to pay the course entry and will receive one complimentary ticket for yourself into the members area.
You may also purchase one ticket for a guest into the members area to accompany you, they will also pay course entry.
Please present on the day with your membership card/badge and PHOTO ID
All reciprocals are processed on the day at the entry. Members Gate A Alison Road Randwick, infield Member Office or Ticketing office South Drum QE11 Stand.
These privileges are offered in the spirit of reciprocity and apply to visiting members from NZ not resident in Australia. Please click HERE for more details
On all days apart from Melbourne Cup Carnival, any Premier or Full RACE Member is entitled to two Members Stand tickets after paying any applicable gate charges. Please proceed to the Race-day Office following entry to show proof of Membership.
For the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Victoria Racing Club extend an invitation to any Premier or Full RACE Members to purchase Members’ Enclosure Ticketing for the Carnival.
For the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival, please download the Members’ Enclosure Ticket Application Form for RACE from HERE.
Hard copies can be obtained from the Club office by calling on 06 356 4940
Note that the closing date for postal applications is Friday 13th October 2018 as noted on the application. While VRC will continue to sell tickets after this date,they will need to be collected prior to raceday or purchased directly over the counter.
Melbourne Cup Carnival ticketing options (including Hill Stand, Lawn Stand, Undercroft and general admission) can be found HERE
Melbourne Racing Club
A Premier or Full Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ ticket on all days at Caulfield & Sandown (including Caulfield Cup Day). Members’ also have the opportunity to purchase one guest pass as well.
A Premier or Full Member has the opportunity to purchase two Members’ tickets for all days at Moonee Valley (including Cox Plate Day). On non-major days some complimentary tickets will be available. On all days the gate charge must be paid where applicable. Should you wish to know rights in advance, please contact Awapuni racng office prior to travel.
Application for reciprocal rights for the Cox Plate can be downloaded from HERE when available
A Premier or Full Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ tickets on all race days at Eagle Farm and Doomben. "Premier" or "Full" Members must show ID and their Members Card or Letter of Introduction from the Club. On all days the gate charge must be paid where applicable.
For the 2015 Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival (May and June), the Brisbane Racing Club extends an invitation for RACE Inc Club Members to purchase Reciprocal Members Reserve tickets and one additional guest ticket.
A Premier or Full Member must return the Reciprocal Member Application Form for the Carnival at least 1 week prior to the day they wish to attend.
Forms and application process for the 2015 Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival found here:http://brc.com.au/brisbane-racing-carnival/reciprocal-members/
A Premier or Full Member is entitled to receive members privileges at CJC following paying gate entry except on the following Carnivals due to capacity restraints.
Cairns Cup - August
Cairns Amateurs - Early September
Melbourne Cup -Early November
A Premier or Full Member is entitled to two complimentary Members’ tickets for non feature and semi-feature days. On major race days the badge holder may purchase up to two tickets.
The Werribee Racing Club offer Premier or Full level Members Reciprocal Rights to all of their race meetings including Werribee Cup Day in November. These rights allow Wellington RC members free entry into the racecourse on all days including access to the Member’s Dining Room (excluding Cup Day & Christmas Day).
A Premier or Full Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ ticket and the opportunity to purchase one additional guest ticket for all days at Ascot & Belmont Park.
OTHER INTERNATIONAL RACING CLUBS
A Premier or Full Member is entitled to one complimentary Members’ ticket and the opportunity to purchase an additional guest pass for all race meetings at Happy Valley & Sha Tin (including the HKJC International Race Meeting).
A Premier or Full Member is asked to make prior arrangements for complimentary tickets before visiting Singapore Racecourse and all requests must be accompanied by a letter of introduction from RACE Inc. Complimentary tickets are available to a Member and their guest except for major race-meetings.
While every effort is made to ensure these reciprocal rights are correct, individual Clubs may vary benefits provided from time to time. We would appreciate any feedback as to your experience at other clubs.