$65,000 prize in fashion stakes at Ellerslie Derby Day
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One of Auckland's iconic summer events, the Ellerslie racing carnival season, kicks off on Boxing Day with the glamour of Derby Day.
A crowd of 25,000 is expected at the $500,000 Mercedes Derby (2400m), New Zealand's richest race for three-year-olds.
The chance to win a $65,000 Mercedes-Benz C180K is likely to draw
hundreds of hopefuls for the Fashion in the Field contest.
Derby Day is followed by Family Day on December 28, the Lion Red Auckland Cup on New Year's Day and the Zabeel Classic on January 2.
