For the 5th time in his Harness Racing career, leading New Zealand driver Dexter Dunn has saluted on his 200th season winner.
Many were expecting Dunn to pick up that milestone at Forbury Park last week (23rd June). The West Melton based driver headed to Forbury needing just the two wins, but could only manage the one.
Dunn was successful on Lightning Mach for Cran Dalgety in the feature race for the night, but also picked up four second placing.
Straight back on the road, Dexter arrived at Blenheim last friday needing just the one win from eight drives. Driving several runners for long time employer Cran Dalgety and father Robert Dunn, it would be no secret that Dunn would love to bring up his 200th win in one of their colours.
But as a shock to all, Dexter couldn't manage a win and had to wait for today's Addington meeting to bring up his 200th.
Driving Dusky Eyre for Katiki Beach trainer Ricky Allen, Dunn was off the mark quickly and in his favourite position, in front. From there on Dunn was able to hand up to faviourite Westy Boyz and was always traveling a winner at the turn.
Hardly moving in the bike, Dunn captured win number 200 for the 3rd time in a row and 5th time in his career.
Andrew Fitzgerald.