It's time to vote for the best drive of 2022

29 January 2023 | HRNSW MEDIA
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HARNESS Racing fans have spoken nominating their best drives in New South Wales for the 2022 season.

From this, five drives have been selected for the TAB Kevin Newman Award for Driving Excellence.

The winner of this Award will be announced at the Gallagher NSW Harness Racing Industry Awards at Menangle Country Club on February 26.

There are also prizes!

The winning driver will receive a $2000 Garrards Horse and Hound voucher while voters that pick the winning drive will go into the draw to win a VIP TAB experience (voter must be over 18 years to be eligible for this prize).

The five drives nominated are:

·         Ellen Bartley – ‘The shortest trip home wins’ – TYGERPHINN (Leeton – 16/12/22) – Replay

·         Grant Forrest – ‘Patience pays off’  – THEBESTBOURBON (Menangle – 17/12/22) - Replay

·         Jed Betts – ‘Perfect timing to make a move’ – LIMBO LARRY (Bathurst – 28/12/22) - Replay

·         Jeff Pilon – ‘Weaving magic gets the win’ – FOUR STARZZZ LIL (Coolamon – 25/4/22) - Replay

·         Michael Formosa – ‘Smart drive gets the cash’ – ONE FOR THE RODI (Maitland – 30/12/22) - Replay

To vote, click here.

Voting closes on Sunday February 12 at 5pm.

HRNSW MEDIA CONTACT:

AMANDA RANDO | MEDIA LIAISON MANAGER

(02) 9722 6600 •  arando@hrnsw.com.au •  @Amanda_Rando

 

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