The fascinators, colourful suits, and high heels were out in force in Christchurch today as about 13,000 people headed to Addington raceway for Harness Racing's biggest day.
Cup Day is also the TAB's biggest betting day within New Zealand, and by late afternoon the meeting had a turnover of $3.9 million.
Reporter Rachel Graham and cameraman Nathan McKinnon went along to check out the fun.