Following the government's announcement that Auckland will join the remainder of the country in COVID-19 alert level 1 from midday today, crowds will be welcomed on-course to Ellerslie’s Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day® this Saturday, 13 March.

Gates for tomorrow’s Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day® will open at 11am, with race one of ten being set to jump at 12.40pm.

Owners and public are also welcome to attend the races at Pukekohe Park from midday today.

To purchase tickets for tomorrow’s event, head to: www.ellerslie.co.nz/ticket-options-auckland-cup-day