hunterthepunter Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Trotsfan said: Maybe they might see the Hopes win there first cup hopes have been trying to win Westport cup for last 15years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Well as they say"Hope" springs eternal. AG,s Whitesocks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 23 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Does Newmarket? I see less ads now on threads, great to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Counter Punch said: Purchased General Admission tickets yesterday for a giveaway at work and they were $25 which I felt was a reasonable price considering its roughly six hours of entertainment. Matches up pretty well to going to a Super Rugby match next door. Fair enough $25 but why do they hike it to $45,?? What do you really get for the $25 or $45? You pay for everything food and drinks wise and that isn’t cheap. You queue up for everything and general admittance you have a helluva hard job watching the races with the things in the middle blocking viewing. Yes there is atmosphere to a certain degree but is this really value for money? The small number of regulars or semi regulars don’t like the day and obviously their prerogative to boycott the course for the day. Just would,be great if the day could induce some at least to come back a few times during the year! Edited September 3, 2019 by Brodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counter Punch Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 That's the problem here, Brodie. Or at least the perceived problem. This group of regulars that you speak of don't go to a day. Yet more than 20,000 other people come instead and are prepared to pay money to do so. Logic would suggest that with Cup Day crowds remaining strong, Addington is doing something right in terms of the day. It's a shame that the day doesn't suit some of the purists, it really is. But similarly I know of a large number of those very same people kind of people who flock to Cup Day for the occasion that it is. I have a group of friends who are now regular race goers because of Cup Day experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) i think "cup day" should be at addington but the actual races should be beamed in from rangiora where enthusiasts can enter by presenting their punters card Edited September 3, 2019 by Rangatira 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Counter Punch said: That's the problem here, Brodie. Or at least the perceived problem. This group of regulars that you speak of don't go to a day. Yet more than 20,000 other people come instead and are prepared to pay money to do so. Logic would suggest that with Cup Day crowds remaining strong, Addington is doing something right in terms of the day. It's a shame that the day doesn't suit some of the purists, it really is. But similarly I know of a large number of those very same people kind of people who flock to Cup Day for the occasion that it is. I have a group of friends who are now regular race goers because of Cup Day experiences. Cup week in Christchurch is popular with a lot of people and hopefully it will always remain strong. Yes there are plenty of people,that pay the $45 on walk up rather than early possibly just to ensure that the weather is good, and yes it always is. Great that you have introduced friends to racemeetings, but to be fair you probably would’ve anyway without Cup Day. $45 is not a lot out of my weekly budget, However I still believe that amount is too much for entry to the course to spend money. If the entry fee was less the club would probably get it back anyway thru punting and food etc. The Met can charge what they like for the once a year event and clearly people pay it, my concern is for industry going forward as it needs to entice newbies into the sport year round CP! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 We used to have great supporting races on cup day, but now fields, stakes are piss poor. Thats why they like having a big crowd that doesnt follow harness. Put on a band, fashion show etc, and they have the crowds. Sadly, the ones that follow harness all year, are declining. Lets see what happens in the future, maybe cup day wont be so cool, who will go then? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 20 hours ago, Counter Punch said: Purchased General Admission tickets yesterday for a giveaway at work and they were $25 which I felt was a reasonable price considering its roughly six hours of entertainment. Matches up pretty well to going to a Super Rugby match next door. Good points CP. For those who dont want to pay 45 on the day these are the options 2019 General Admission Ticket Prices: Earlybird (2 September to 31 October) – $25 per person + booking fee Standard (1 to 12 November) – $35 per person + booking fee At the gate (12 November) – $45 per person (cash only) Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 When it is posted like that I can see the rationale behind the on the day price. Crowd control being one of them. $25 isn't too bad for a day out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 "Booking fee" - yet another rip off. Agreed, $25 is a cheap day out. Money and it's purchasing power today is nowhere near where it once was on time gone by. The number of racing purists that would want to pay $25/$45 for a day out at Addington on Cup Day, with it's CURRENT facilities and experience on offer, is in decline. The fat cats in suits need not forget who their core customers are, and do their best to cater for them. They also need to move with the times and not be stuck in the 80's like most racing clubs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 At the end of the day, all of the packages are a blatant rip off, we all know that. $75 for the Lindauer Lawn lol What do you get for that? Entry and an area on the grass where you can barely see the racing apart from on the big screen TV. You can not see the backstraight and you can barely see them coming down the home straight head on. Look, it is a one off day once a year that people go to, just like the Melbourne Cup where I am sure you get ripped off there as well. Is it over priced, yeah it is, but if you want to go, then “ Let’s Do This”. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 23 hours ago, JJ Flash said: Good points CP. For those who dont want to pay 45 on the day these are the options 2019 General Admission Ticket Prices: Earlybird (2 September to 31 October) – $25 per person + booking fee Standard (1 to 12 November) – $35 per person + booking fee At the gate (12 November) – $45 per person (cash only) Greg do owners get in for free on cup day??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I don't think it's too bad, considering most pubs with a tab up my way on Melbourne cup day have a "Melbourne cup function" which they normally charge $50 plus for!.....but the NZ met should have a system whereby the regular punters who go along every Friday night are rewarded with a free cup day pass for Their loyalty, 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Brodie said: Is it over priced, yeah it is, but if you want to go, then “ Let’s Do This”. when will you decide what you will wear ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Flagship uberalles said: I don't think it's too bad, considering most pubs with a tab up my way on Melbourne cup day have a "Melbourne cup function" which they normally charge $50 plus for!.....but the NZ met should have a system whereby the regular punters who go along every Friday night are rewarded with a free cup day pass for Their loyalty, Champion idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Flagship uberalles said: but the NZ met should have a system whereby the regular punters who go along every Friday night are rewarded with a free cup day pass for Their loyalty, suggested this with multiple benefits to ed ward in a previous millennium when they were better rewarded for on course turnover Edited September 5, 2019 by Rangatira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said: Champion idea. I don't like to blow smoke up my own arse happy ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagship uberalles Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Rangatira said: when will you decide what you will wear ? There is only one man the brodster consults for fashion on cup day........mmmmm I smell bakin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 55 minutes ago, Flagship uberalles said: There is only one man the brodster consults for fashion on cup day........mmmmm I smell bakin mmmmmm I smell bakin or peter rabbit lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Flagship uberalles said: There is only one man the brodster consults for fashion on cup day........mmmmm I smell bakin i want to back the brodster outright but yeah peter baken has such good form quinella might be the way to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 43 minutes ago, Rangatira said: i want to back the brodster outright but yeah peter baken has such good form quinella might be the way to go throw in rangatira and there is the trifecta 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: throw in rangatira and there is the trifecta i might have to raid crans wardrobe 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Westview Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 5/09/2019 at 1:18 PM, hunterthepunter said: do owners get in for free on cup day??? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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