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SKYCITY Brings the Melbourne Cup to Auckland’s CBD
MEDIA RELEASE
1 November 2010
SKYCITY Brings
the Melbourne Cup to Auckland’s CBD
On Tuesday 2 November, SKYCITY Auckland will be in full celebration for the world famous Melbourne Cup!
To get festivities started early, SKYCITY is bringing a real live horse to the central city which will be parading around the CBD from midday until 2pm accompanied by a SKYCITY Showgirl and two jockeys.
The great race is being screened throughout SKYCITY Auckland live at 5pm with TAB stations located at Sammy’s Place on the Main Casino Floor and on Level 3 of SKYCITY next to the Blend cafe taking bets right up until the race.
Punters are encouraged to arrive at 4.30pm to take advantage of the great Happy Hour food and beverage offers at twentyone, Sammy’s Place and Bellota which will run until 6.30pm.
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