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First look: Auckland's famous Ellerslie race track gets a $6 million makeover

November 5, 2018

The Auckland landmark is set to have a big reveal tomorrow, but Seven Sharp got a sneak peek.

With the Melbourne Cup happening this afternoon, Auckland's Ellerslie racetrack is also getting in on the action, as it unveils a new $6 million makeover.

The flagship of our thoroughbred racing scene has been spending up big, hoping for big returns.

Seven Sharp's Michael Holland went along to see what they have in store in the video above.

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