Huge crowds are expected at Addington Raceway today for the New Zealand Trotting Cup.
It's the first time they'll have full crowds since 2019, with the pandemic limiting numbers over the past two years.
Getting staff has been an problem for the racing club, which has had to fly in chefs from around the country to help cater proceedings.
The main race itself will get underway just after 5.30pm.
Addington Raceway's racing manager, Darrin Williams, spoke to Corin Dann.