A battery malfunction forced the abandonment of one race on an otherwise beautiful day for racegoers at the Ruakākā racecourse on Saturday.
Whangārei Racing Club chairman Mike Beazley said race three of nine races had to be voided due a faulty battery that meant the gate could not function electronically.
"It was otherwise a great day, the turf was superb, and the weather great for the eight races that went ahead," he said.
The main race for the MWIS lawyers Bream Bay Cup was won by Masetto from Ardmore, ridden by Elish McCall.
Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte went along to capture the action.
