Special Events and Race Day Activities
O’Reilly wins in uncle’s colours
O'Reilly wins in uncle's colours 19 April 2022 By Jonny Turner The impressive win of Maren Franco at Motukarara on Easter Monday put Sarah O’Reilly back on top of the national junior driver’s premiership. O’Reilly scored her first win in her uncle Leo’s colours when the progressive mare powered down the outside of the track to win race 6. The [...]
Junior Drivers’ competition: Sam Thornley in a photo finish
Junior Drivers' competition: Sam Thornley in a photo finish 8 May 2022 Following the Banks Peninsula Trotting Club’s Easter Monday meeting, the Motukarara grass track racing season is done for another year and our club competitions have been decided. And the winners are: Sam Thorney with Royal Pride after their win. Trainer and competition co-sponsor Fred Fletcher looks on. [...]