Little Avondale will celebrate their 11th year of sponsoring the Lowland Stakes at Hastings this week.
Wednesday’s eight-race, twilight meeting features the Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2100m) for three-year-old fillies which is set to run at 6.09pm.
There is a strong field assembled with Group Three winner Sudbina, trained by Roger James and Robert Wellwood, currently heading the market.
Little Avondale Stud’s Sam Williams said the race holds an important place in the New Zealand racing calendar and he is looking forward to upping the ante with hospitality this year.
“The Lowlands Stakes is an important race in the NZB Filly of the Year Series,” he said. “It has been a significant form guide heading into the New Zealand Oaks and even the Australian Oaks.”
“Entain are doing their bit, as well as northern racing, to boost racing. There are things happening behind the scenes and everyone needs to do their bit to change the experience of racing in New Zealand.
“We can’t just rely on the increases in prizemoney so we are upping the ante with quality of food and beverages. The setting will have a great atmosphere with comfortable furniture in our marquee as well as a band.
“It’s our 11th Year of sponsoring the race and we will be celebrating with Moët on arrival and have fantastic prizes on offer for Best Dressed Awards. Obviously there will be bonus points for those wearing LA colours!”
Tickets are $120pp and include:
- Entry into the Hawkes Bay racecourse for the 2024 LA Lowland Stakes Ladies Day
- Hospitality in the LA marquee
- A glass of French champagne on entry and a further three drink tickets
- Canapés and fork food throughout the evening
- Live music
- Complimentary shuttle bus departing/returning from/to the Wairarapa. Please contact laoffice@lastud.co.nz to book your seat.
