Everything is looking up for one of the biggest days on Christchurch's social calendar.
New Zealand's Cup Day is kicking off, with around 13 thousand punters expected to watch horse racing, fashion shows, and live music at Addington Raceway.
Despite the early morning rain, Addington Raceway Chief Executive Brian Thompson told Mike Hosking he’s confident about how the day will turn out.
He says once the gates open, it never rains on Cup Day.
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