Congratulations Ashburton

[Freda]

Trials were held at Ashburton yesterday, on a pretty warm day.

Canterbury has lurched from wintery temperatures and grey days into sunshine, warmth, and blustery winds.  

How, with the limited resources available, they managed to produce a track rated initially at a Soft 5 -  and although drying during the day, still remained forgiving - should be an object lesson to others.

Hats off to Jeff McLaughlin [ former stipe and now club sec ] and trainer Snooky Cowan for their efforts.

Timaru trainer Warwick Coles also does a very commendable job at his local track, producing a surface that has, in recent years, been presented extremely well.