• Jonny Wilkinson will have his first start from the stable of Mark Jones at Methven today. Jonny Wilkinson, recorded three wins and 12 placings in 47 starts from the Pukekohe stable of Tony Grayling.
He had four unplaced races when prepared by Sue Martin. The Sands A Flyin 6yr-old has not raced since an unplaced effort at Alexandra Park on August 8.
• Results from the trials at Gore yesterday:
Weather, fine; track, fast. Qualifying test, pacers, 2200m (first heat): Panamach C Barron 1; Nai Sivad 2; Donna's X Factor 3. Five started. Ns; 2L. ime, 2.52.2 (four qualified but not the winner).
Second heat: The Farmer T Sherborne 1; Molly Dawn 2; Art Asset 3. Five started. d; hd. Time, 2.58.7 (none qualified).
Qualifying test, pacers, mobile, 2200m: Georgi Boy C Hanna 1; Fiery Count 2; Betta Keep Safe 3. Six started. 2L; 2 1/2L. Time, 2.51.9 (six qualified). Trainer, A Paisley.
0w pacers, mobile, 2200m: Matai Denny K Larsen 1; Cameo's Cullen 2; Woodburn Lady 3. Six started. 3L; 1 1/2L. Time, 2.55.8. Trainer, K Larsen.
0-1w pacers, mobile, 2200m: Union Bromac B Barclay 1; Cash Reserve 2; Del Sur 3. Five started. Nk; nk. Time, 2.57.9. Trainer, B McIntyre.
0-1w trotters, 2200m: Superstarourwishes J Bond 1; Emily Jaccka 2; Castle Harry 3. Three started. 1 1/2L; 24 1/2L. Time, 3.05.3. Trainer, J Bond.
0-4w pacers, 2200m: Classique 30 P Hunter 1; Jade Bromac fr 2; Ellen's Lord fr 3. Five started. s; 6L. Time, 2.54.7. Trainer, P Hunter.
• Additional information for meetings today:
Auckland RC:
Rider:
Race 5: Ho Down - L Macfarlane.
Scratchings:
Race 3: Slavadaad.
Race 6: Overkaast.
Weather, fine; track, slow (7); rail, true.
Wanganui RC:
Rider:
Race 9: Mergar - S Doyle.
Scratching:
Race 5: Cent Per Cent.
Weather, cloudy; track, slow (9); rail, true.
