Recently crowned, Australian Racing Personality of the Year, Sheila Laxon, was guest speaker to a sell out crowd who enjoyed her insights into a range of topics. A feature being the delightful question and answer session to conclude her presentation.

A charity auction conducted in conjunction with the dinner raised a very healthy $11,400 from seven items.

Top price was the $3,400 given for a framed montage of photos and horse shoes from Ethereal (NZ) and Sunline (NZ).

The evening added considerably to the Christine Lawn Trust which will now reach its target of raising $100,000 towards the rehabilitation of Christine, who was injured in a race fall during February and is now confined to a wheel chair.

Not present on the night, her father, Brian, spoke on her behalf, while Christine had enjoyed an afternoon with Sheila preceding the event.

Media Release - NZTM