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The Leeton Mini Trotting Club were invited to Dalton Park to participate in the recent Carnival of Cups event in Griffith.
Ten Leeton Club ponies and their drivers took up the invitation and competed in three races over the evening - the third being the mini cup race.
Unfortunately, Little Midget stood down after the first race when driver Rosie Reay parted company with her pony and gig on the home turn.
In true mini trots style, Lilah Trewin gave Rosie the drive on Seven for the cup race to finish the night in a happier way, which was a great display of sportsmanship.
Results
Race one
1st: Wongalea Licorice - Lily Painting
2nd: Nanna Smoke - Jed Driscoll
3rd: Betty's Boy - Layla Forrest
Race two
1st: Little Secret - Connor Ward
2nd: Mystery Nugget - Lachlan Symes
3rd: Run Bella Run - Shaiila Ogilvie
Carnival of Cups midget division
1st: Run Bella Run (Shaiila)
2nd: Seven (Rosie)
3rd: Cookie Monster (Shanae Best)
Carnival of Cups shetland division
1st: Little Secret (Connor)
2nd: Mystery Nugget (Lachlan)
3rd: Wangalea Licorice (Lily)
Carnival of Cups pony division
1st: Betty's Boy (Layla)
2nd: Nanna Smoke (Jed)
3rd: Jimmy's Girl (Ryan Ward)
Carnival of Cups trophies were presented to the young drivers by Peter Carney of Harness Racing NSW.
The Griffith Harness Racing Club also provided ice creams to the mini drivers, which was a great treat to end the meet.
The Leeton club has thanked the Griffith team for their hospitality and they look forward to returning again in 2020.
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