Riders are giddying up and strapping themselves to see who will have the winning horse for Cup Day at the Addington Raceway.
There's one noticeable omission this year - there won't be any public spectators in the grandstands, due to alert level restrictions.
But punters are still encouraged to don their frocks and headdresses and take part in the festivities, in sports bars and backyards.
Addington Raceway manager Darrin Williams spoke to Guyon Espiner.
