Derby Day

While we are not trying to compete with Flemington's famous Derby Day, we are pretty happy with our own derby day. Opotiki's Bluelight Trolley Derby.



This year's hotly contested event is being held on Saturday 7th November. I think it was initiated for the youth, now many an older person can be seen jostling for a podium finish. For example, my husband a.k.a. 'The Stig', will be driving the local police entry aptly named 'Geriatric Highway Patrol'. His trolley made by a local firm,(of course he assisted), has red and blue lights, a siren fitted, and very little room for movement. I can see that on the day, him getting in and out of this piece of aerodynamic magnificance, will be a treat in itself.




Today was scrutineering day, of course safety is a major consideration. While there was no real concern amongst the soon to be competitors about displaying their 'secret weapons' before the event, there was some keen observation going on.



Unlike Flemington, there will be no totaliser betting or funny hats, just a whole lot of fun in a community that is really good at having a whole lot of fun.



And interestingly, I learned that trolley is the plural of trolly.