News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Vale Jack Munnerley

18 June 2018 | HRV Trots Media

HRV was saddened to learn of the passing of Jack Munnerley.

Mr Munnerley was a highly respected man in the harness racing industry as a breeder and owner, racing horses with his late wife Nola.

Mr Munnerley enjoyed success with Nolarama for John and Maree Caldow, as well as Johnorama and La Machane with the Sugars family.

A funeral for Mr Munnerley will be held on Tuesday (tomorrow, 19 June, 10am) at La Pines in Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley.

HRV extends sincere condolences to Mr Munnerley's family.

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