Reinswoman Ellen Rixon.
RISING Stars champion Ellen Rixon is the newly appointed ambassador for the New South Wales Standardbred Owners Association (NSWSOA).
Rixon, the daughter of trainer-drivers Peter and Cindy Rixon as well as the granddaughter of the legendary A.D. Turnbull, is currently ranked as one of the leading reinswomen in New South Wales this season.
With this opportunity, the 18-year-old will be raising money for a charity of her choice.
“We look forward to working with Ellen over the next 12 months, especially when the bonus races which start on August 24 as Ellen will travel to all the venues and will be available to drive at each meeting,” the NSWSOA Vice President Daniel Cordina said.
“During the series of bonus races, if Ellen drives any winners we will donate $50 per win to a charity of her choice.”
The upcoming NSWSOA Bonus Scheme race dates are:
Bankstown Thursday 24/08/2017
Young Friday 1/09/2017
Dubbo Sunday 3/09/2017
Penrith Thursday 14/09/2017
Tamworth Friday 15/09/2017
Parkes Sunday 17/09/2017
Menangle Tuesday 19/09/2017
Newcastle Saturday 23/09/2017
Wagga Friday 29/09/2017
Bathurst Wednesday 18/10/2017
Goulburn Monday 27/11/2017
Albury Saturday 2/12/2017
For more information head to: http://www.nswsoa.org.au/
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 33 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by a Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
AMANDA RANDO | MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
(02) 9722 6600 • arando@hrnsw.com.au • @Amanda_Rando
