Be in to win $15,000 cash and Bonus Cash prizes in the Ellerslie Punter of the Year competition – coming to Eagle Technology Raceday in 2026.
Hosted oncourse at Ellerslie on 21 February 2026 by Andrew Lacy, this competition is designed for keen punters ready to put their skills to the test on a huge day of racing.
It all plays out alongside a blockbuster racing programme featuring the Group 1 $1,000,000 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks and the Group 1 Ōtaki-Māori WFA Classic, plus key lead-ups to Champions Day’s feature races.
Ready to take your shot? All the details on how to secure your place are below.
What can I win?
There is a $15,000 cash prize for the winning team. The winner of the main prize will be the team who has achieved the highest balance after dividends have been paid on the last scheduled race at either Ellerslie or Otaki.
Also Bonus Cash prizes up for grabs:
$2,000 Bonus Cash for second place.
$1,000 Bonus Cash for third place.
10 x $200 Bonus Cash spot prizes.
