A RECORD 19 ponies hit town recently to take on the Leeton Mini Carnival of Cups.
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Families travelled from neighbouring Albury and Riverina Clubs for the big night at Lin Gordon Paceway, with Harness Racing NSW providing trophies to all contestants as a sign of their support.
Harness Racing NSW chief executive officer John Dumesny was on hand to present the children with their trophies in front of the crowd at the completion of the Carnival of Cups.
“The Leeton Mini Trotting Committee were most impressed Mr Dumensy found time to congratulate the junior competitors on what was a busy night for him,” club member Julie-Ann Deeves said.
“Terry Judd of Junee was on hand to call our races and even managed to call the first race without the assistance of a list of the field.
“Terry is president of NSW Mini Trotting and provides the Leeton club with plenty of support both on and off the track.
“The junior drivers had three races on the night – the third was a handicappers nightmare with all ponies on the track together for the three divisions of the Carnival of Cups race.
“Despite any concerns, the race ran like clockwork, with the midgets starting prior to the other ponies to avoid them being ‘swamped’ as the larger contestants rounded the track.”
Results
Race one
1st: Nanna Smoke, Jed Driscoll
2nd: Little Jon, Eliza Turton
3rd: Moon Shadow, Natalie Short
Race two
1st: Ladzaboy, Jacob Berry
2nd: Wongalea Licorice, Lily Painting
3rd: What’s Up Girls, Eliza Turton
Race 3 – Leeton Carnival of Cups
Midget Division
1st: What’s Up Girls, Layla Forrest
2nd: Wongalea Licorice, Lily Painting
3rd: Sheriff Woody, Emily Short
Shetland division
1st: Sugarloaf Boy, Annie Painting, 2nd: Patch Adams, Lauren Young, 3rd: Nanna Smoke, Jed Driscoll
Pony Division
1st: Little Jon, Eliza Turton, 2nd: Fabian, Riley Powderly, 3rd: Willie Wagtail, Siarne Deeves