Pursuant to gifting a stallion service, participating Stud Farm s were allocated naming rights for each programmed race as commercial sponsorship was fully embraced in 1971. Those offerings, together with winning stakes were duly distributed to connections successful throughout the day. A donated service by Lordship, courtesy of Mr and Mrs D.G. (Don) Nyhan represented highest value at $300.00 [...]

Stake money totalling $2,500.00 was on offer when the eighth running of Banks Peninsula’s Trotting Cup lined up for decision in 1972. Norm Fisher, mine host at nearby Tai Tapu Hotel provided a $100 trophy to accompany the donated stallion service by Lordship courtesy of Globe Derby Lodge. Past President and Patron Mr Cyril Gray offered an additional trophy [...]