All Blacks captain Ritchie McCaw (centre) with Rosemary Sinclair (from left), Kim Sinclair and Kaz McGregor at the New Zealand Trotting Cup meeting at Addington Raceway, Christchurch. Photos / Mark Mitchell

The New Zealand Trotting Cup is a highlight on the calendar for many Cantabrians, bringing together racing, fashion and plenty of festivities.

Thundering hooves and high-stakes racing are drawing thousands to the track today.

So the Herald is taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the standout