Press Release – Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses
What: Protest against Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day
When: Saturday 13 March 2021, 11am onwards
Where: Ellerslie Racecourse, 100 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland
Six horses have already been killed on New Zealand racetracks this year, with thousands more suffering from systemic animal abuse. The Auckland Cup Day is what we call FuCup Day.
Every year on Auckland Cup Day, people dress up at this racing event at Ellerslie Racecourse. “This race day offers people a day to party, including events for children – while innocent animals are facing a high risk of injury and death. By glamourising animal cruelty, this event is desensitising people, including young children, from a terrifying truth.” said Aya Oba, spokesperson for the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) NZ.
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