Following an inaugural equalisator meeting in December 1951, Banks Peninsula Trotting Club was described by Hoof Beats magazine as “highly likely to gain a permit to conduct totalisator meetings. Enthusiasm runs high in the district" it reported. That same level of excitement still exists today with the Club noted for its innovative approach to conducting Harness Racing in a [...]

Anticipation of a pending season highlight was expressed by journalists within Christchurch Star’s racing department, when previewing Banks Peninsula’s 1966 Trotting Cup. Principal recipient of the inaugural spoils Bill Doyle remained true, donating a £50 trophy to this year’s winning connections. All race conditions remained unchanged from what was a spectacular inclusion to last season’s light harness calendar. Even [...]