Ima Gold Digger, an acceptor for the Interdominion Consolation for trotters tomorrow night, is back with Rolleston owners Allan and Lee Georgeson. Ima Gold Digger has won six races from the Waiuku stable of Michelle Wallis in the past 15 months.
• Harness Racing Australia will give the equivalent of 5% of the prizemoney earned by Australian horses in the Interdominion finals tomorrow night to the Christchurch earthquake relief fund. HRA said the majority of connections of Australian horses in the finals would match its contribution.
• Springbank Sam continued his preparation for the New Zealand Trotting Derby on May 20 with a trial win at Oamaru yesterday. He missed away in his last start at Rangiora on March 3.
Results:
Qualifying test, trotters, 2500m: Sunny Money J Murdoch 1; Kayleigh's Dream 2; Hanover Fair 3. Three started. 1 1/2L.
Time, 3.28.8 (first two qualified). Trainer, J Murdoch.
0w pacers, mobile, 2000m: Bye Bye Sir D Mitchell 1; Sally Hemings 2; My Thunderhead 3. Four started. 1/2L, 1 1/4L. Time, 2.38.1. Trainer, D Mitchell.
1-4w pacers, mobile, 2000m: Little Joe B Williamson 1; Royal Courage 2; Pegasus Go Lightly 3. Three started. 1L, hd. Time, 2.32.2. Trainer, B Negus.
0-5w trotters, 2600m: Springbank Sam 10 M Williamson 1; Maple Twist 2; Geena's Star 30 3. Three started. 4L, 3 1/2L. Time, 3.31.4. Trainer, P Williamson.
0w pacers, 2000m: Manchester Tom M Prendergast 1; Lucy Holmes 2; Radiant River 3. Six started. 1L, 1/2L. Time, 2.42.5. Trainer, M Prendergast.
