pete Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 https://www.ellerslie.co.nz/post/a-raceday-experience-to-beat-them-all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Ask Jessica, don't be shy, you're a pom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Any experiences that allow people to get up close to the industry people and the horses themselves - is a great idea. Here's an experience I've had - and I don't see why it can't be done elsewhere. I went to Dubai quite a few years ago for a World Cup meet. It was in the days of Nad Al Sheba, but I expect they still do it at Meydan. I signed up for an experience that was effectively a tour of the facilities plus extras. It went along these lines. Meet at the track early morning - meet up in a restaurant for a coffee/tea/juice to hear about how the event unfolds and organise a few things. Then downstairs to hop in your own golf cart. Off around the various parts of the track (with audio in the cart, to hear about the different facilities). Then off to the inside of the track. Mingle around with the people there, to view horses being given training gallops on the course. (With commentary as to who was who etc, this was pre a big meeting. I was there on a Thursday morning with racing on the Saturday night). Following the training session, off in our carts, off the racecourse and out to a couple of the associated training stables. Walk the stables, listen to the trainers, and actually get up to the horses (within 10 feet or so). These were big name trainers associated with the likes of Godolphin. (I expect Godolphin were instrumental in getting this kind of experience up and running). Following the stables visit, back in the carts and back to the course. Head up stairs to do a tour of the grandstand areas. Visit the room where the judicial decision are made, what the setup is like. Visit the jockeys rooms. See the silks and the areas where certain jockeys sit/prepare. Touch the silks worn by the likes of Frankie Dettori if that interests you etc. Visit the various viewing areas to gain a perspective of the track and the overall facility. Then head to one of the restaurants where you enjoy a full breakfast of your choice. yes barry, I'm sure they would have even catered for you with some nice fruit (and even a salad). The racing industry there is a tourism industry. They want people to come to the country to experience Dubai. And the racing is one of the things they have from a tourism perspective. NZ Racing and tourism - I don't think so - they need to get creative. This was one of the best experiences I've had in racing that wasn't a day at the races itself. I've been to the races at Flemington probably over 100 times, been in the members etc, been to very early morning training and jumpout sessions around spring carnival. But if they offered a tour of the facility with a few other of these things included, I'd do it there as well. Edited December 12, 2019 by mardigras 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 11 hours ago, Hesi said: Ask Jessica, don't be shy, you're a pom Not sure what being a Pom has to do with it but I've flicked her an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 $125 per head. Actually sounds bloody reasonable. I wonder if we could get a group together from here. It's a minimum of 10. I'd certainly be a starter. Platinum Experience PDF 2019:2020.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, curious said: when? It can be organised on any day's racing at Ellerslie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Do we not get lunch or breakfast or something included in that? Or could we for a few extra bucks? Just a free? drink and a ride in a golf cart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Barry's bringing a plate of white bait fritters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, curious said: Do we not get lunch or breakfast or something included in that? Or could we for a few extra bucks? Just a free? drink and a ride in a golf cart? Apparently its negotiable for your particular requirements so I'm sure a meal could be included, for more money of course. It does say you get a reserved table in your hospitality area of choice. I can ask for more detail if there's enough interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Hesi said: Barry's bringing a plate of white bait fritters I have a few kilos in the freezer. Could we get a bbq and a few eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 minute ago, barryb said: I am down on Friday for the Otaki races, will pop around to your place and help you eat them if you like. I don't think they fit in with your diet barry. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, barryb said: I am down on Friday for the Otaki races, will pop around to your place and help you eat them if you like. Feel free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I do them HQ viaduct style with burnt lemon if that's ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Brekkie? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 30 minutes ago, curious said: Brekkie? Burnt lemon and three types of stale ciabatta. Yum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Can someone tell me, what is the point of burnt lemon, is this a Ponsonby wank to describe a new food craze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Hesi said: Can someone tell me, what is the point of burnt lemon, is this a Ponsonby wank to describe a new food craze Try it. Much more juice released and it doesn't cool the fish. You can just heat it in the microwave for the same effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 7 hours ago, barryb said: Done, next Friday. I'll message you to sort it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 8 hours ago, pete said: Burnt lemon and three types of stale ciabatta. Yum... Oh....I don't do the ciabatta with 3 butters. It's a loaf fresh from the oven Friday morning. Margarine for barryb's diet. Maybe a bottle of Proscetto to wash it down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 On 12/13/2019 at 5:53 PM, curious said: Brekkie? mate that is cruel. The single worst thing about living in Oz is the unavailability of fresh whitebait. As a kid I went with my father on the regular whitebaiting raids on the North Taranaki rivers - Onaero, Mimi, Urenui - and when they were running you could fill a billy in 3 minutes ! Now visits to North Taranaki always include whitebait fritters at the Mokau Motor Camp Store which are exceptional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, PWJ said: mate that is cruel. The single worst thing about living in Oz is the unavailability of fresh whitebait. As a kid I went with my father on the regular whitebaiting raids on the North Taranaki rivers - Onaero, Mimi, Urenui - and when they were running you could fill a billy in 3 minutes ! Now visits to North Taranaki always include whitebait fritters at the Mokau Motor Camp Store which are exceptional. Been there, done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, PWJ said: mate that is cruel. The single worst thing about living in Oz is the unavailability of fresh whitebait. As a kid I went with my father on the regular whitebaiting raids on the North Taranaki rivers - Onaero, Mimi, Urenui - and when they were running you could fill a billy in 3 minutes ! Now visits to North Taranaki always include whitebait fritters at the Mokau Motor Camp Store which are exceptional. Feel free to join barryb and I on Friday morning before the Otaki races. Should have them on the barbie around 8 am. I don't sprinkle dead weeds on top of them though either. Edited December 17, 2019 by curious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, curious said: Feel free to join barryb and I on Friday morning before the Otaki races. Should have them on the barbie around 8 am. I don't sprinkle dead weeds on top of them though either. Peter lives in Aus Curious, and is unfortunately too busy looking after mega million dollar stallions like The Autumn Sun, that's when he is not running these comps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I've visited Peter in Oz Hesi, albeit a long time ago. Had a few drinks with him in Ky too, maybe dinner. Another life. He gets around though, so it's only a skip and a jump for whitebait in Foxton on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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