Exciting, I'd never been to horse-race; Ellerslie - the prime spot for horse racing in the Auckland – cool. I have gait/walking challenges (stroke), wear a legbrace. Wandered around the site, taking photos of horse-statues. Lots of people dress up, or not - just enjoy the raceday, great ideas for the nextyear's outfit. Booths outside, or inside in the air-conditioned cool of the stands, to place your bets; quite a few places to eat & drink both inside or outside. Up-close to the horses, at the times when we ventured outside onto grass, just about-to-race, or just after – exhilarating. Sunny with cool breeze, fab day out.