The Stars come out for Wellington Cup Day

The Stars come out for Wellington Cup Day

Over 15,000 racegoers are expected to join a range of sportspeople, celebrities and politicians for the 2018 Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup Day at Trentham on Saturday, with Wellington’s most prestigious race to be run at 4.57pm.

A warm but overcast day has been forecast for the Hutt Valley, with an expected high of 25 degrees.

Patrick Erin, trained by Brian & Shane Anderton of Dunedin, is currently the $4.20 favourite followed by Alinko Prince at $4.50, trained by Fraser Auret of Marton. Looming large further down the order is Highlad, from the famed Baker/Forsman stable. An Australian campaign under his belt, including a run in the Victoria Derby, he’ll be a formidable opponent and is current paying $9.80.

With over $1 million dollars in stakes on offer for owners across all races, there will be plenty of excitement on course.

The Blackcaps will be among the crowds, with captain Kane Williamson on hand to present the Wellington Cup, and Tim Southee and Mitch Santner will impart their sense of style as judges for the Williment Travel Fashion in the Field, alongside Hannah Laity, Julia Leuchars and Sammy Glover.

After a crowd-rousing performance of the national anthem last year, singing sensation Tiana So’oialo returns to do it again this year.

A number of members of parliament and opposition will be in attendance and it’s anticipated that some more than others will be able to offer insight into the fields for not only the Wellington Cup, but for the two Group 1 races - the Harcourts Thorndon Mile and the JR & N Berkett Telegraph, both very high quality fields with $200,00 and $250,000 on offer for owners respectively.

The party won’t be finishing after the last race either, with international act Sneaky Sound System live in concert after the last race, with free admission to all ticket holders.

All hospitality areas are sold out, but general admission tickets are still available at www.wellingtonracing.co.nz

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