Don Clough (OAM)
HARNESS Racing New South Wales was saddened to learn of the passing of in one of the sports stalwarts in Lionel Donald Clough OAM, this afternoon aged 89.
‘Donny’ or ‘Cloughie’ as his many friends knew him had been struggling with his health for the last few months.
He will certainly be remembered as an absolute legend of the sport as he truly did it all.
For several years Don in his “retirement” helped in an administration role at Penrith Paceway until just recently and his memory will live on at that track forever with the new stabling complex named in his honour late last year.
Prior to this, Don fulfilled virtually every role in harness racing, from owner, trainer, driver, breeder, studmaster, freeze brander and punter.
To all of Don’s family and many friends, Harness Racing NSW extends its deepest condolences.
Further details to be announced.
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 an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
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