Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has been announced as the guest of honour at next month's Cup Day horse racing in Christchurch.
The colourful sportsman and Liz Hurley's ex, known simply as 'Warnie', is said to enjoy a flutter on the fillies.
Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup organisers say that one of the world's greatest ever spin bowlers will "add extra value and take the glamour to another level" at Addington Raceway on November 11.
One of the highlights of the Christchurch social calendar, the event regularly attracts crowds of more than 22,000
New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club marketing manager Ged Mooar said Warne was the type of celebrity they wanted to "take day to another level".