Special Events and Race Day Activities
1968: Johnny Gee
With stake money in 1968 consolidated at $2,000.00 following last year’s conversion to decimal currency, Templeton horseman Wes Butt eyed today’s prize with quality stallions, Johnny Gee and Victorian reared trotter Tony Bear. Johnny Gee was having his first start since Addington’s National meeting in August, having finished second followed by a third placing respectively. After his first [...]
1969: Light View
Banks Peninsula Trotting Club’s premier contest of 1969 included several notable features including an incremental stake increase, lifting prize money to $2,150 in support of the event’s expanding profile. A modest form of sponsorship appeared as Banks Peninsula’s Trotting Cup was rebranded the Markalan Handicap, pursuant to receipt of a $100 trophy donated by committee man Mr. E. T. [...]