Special Events and Race Day Activities
1970: Merrin
An increase in distance to a mile and three quarters occurred when Banks Peninsula’s premier event for trotters took place on the second Saturday of October 1970. The resumption of racing at Motukarara followed last year’s temporary relocation to Rangiora Raceway. Also reinstated was an original race title of Banks Peninsula Trotting Cup, when the Club conducted its fifteenth [...]
Mataderos goes back-to-back in DG Jones
Mataderos goes back-to-back in DG Jones By Joshua Smith, HRNZ 26 September 2022 Mataderos joined a select group of trotters when taking out the Group 3 Majestic Son DG Jones Banks Peninsula Cup (2810m) at Motukarara Raceway on Sunday. The Robert and Jenna Dunn-trained gelding became just the fourth horse to record back-to-back victories in the race, joining Lyell Creek [...]