News

11 October 2021

Obituaries : Ron Paterson and Merv Bryers

A race honouring the late Ron Paterson has been confirmed for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s Labour Day meeting on October 25.

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20 September 2021

Obituary : Bill Feiss

Bill Feiss, the man behind one of Australasian harness racing’s most successful ownership forces, has passed away.

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4 September 2021

Denis Nyhan - the consummate professional

A tribute by Frank Marrion, HarnessXpress

Polished horseman Denis Nyhan passed away this week after a relatively short illness.

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1 September 2021

Denis Nyhan – Obituary

Denis Donovan Nyhan is being remembered as an exceptional horseman and administrator.

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25 June 2021

Obituary – Stu Bailey

The industry was left saddened on Wednesday by the tragic and premature passing of noted journalist and form analyst, Stu Bailey.

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13 May 2021

Ray Norton : Obituary

New Zealand Cup-winning trainer-driver Ray Norton was farewelled in Auckland this week, after a near 50-year career in harness racing.

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5 May 2021

Lorraine Nolan : Obituary

Lorraine Nolan will be remembered as a history-maker – the first woman to train a New Zealand Cup winner.

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23 April 2021

Condolences to harness racing families

Harness Racing New Zealand would like to pass on its condolences to the families of three members of our harness racing community who have died recently.

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5 March 2021

Obituary - Trevor Beaton  

Trevor Beaton is being remembered as a passionate supporter of harness racing who will be sorely missed.  

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