The New Zealand Trotting Cup – contested at Addington Raceway on Tuesday – is the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country. More than 20,000 punters will swarm the race course, with some lucky to spot a single horse, for a day synonymous with fashion, betting and booze. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF Svetlana Robinson arrives at the 2019 New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Christchurch's Addington Raceway. ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF Stuff reporter Lee Kenny and wife Sarah were given $50 to find a races ready outfit - and even came back with change. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF Stacy Row, Elsa Varageva and Ashleigh Tawhara arrive at the 2019 New Zealand Trotting Cup Day held at Addington Raceway.

Source: Stuff November 11, 2019 21:34 UTC