Maguire the early leader in Rising Stars

Leeton reinsman Reece Maguire has a slender lead after the first two heats of the Young Harness Racing Club NSW Rising Stars.

The 22-year old comes from a strong harness racing family with his father Phil Maguire and grandfather Norm Diebert Sr both successful trainers in the Riverina.

Maguire finished third in heat one for Temora trainer Ray Walker on Ideal One behind Maitland driver Laura Spencer and Weliveinhope.

Defending champion Chris Geary split the pair driving the favourite Wabi Sabi into second position.

Heat two was taken out by the Shaun Snudden trained East Emperor with Maguire in the sulky.

Geary finished second again with Alabama Ace with Nathan Carroll finishing third on Mister Red Shoes.

The series heads to Bathurst tonight for a further three heats.

The final heat in the ten race competition will be conducted at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Sunday afternoon at the Pepper Tree Farm NSW Breeders Challenge day.

The leaderboard after two heats

Reece Maguire   26

Chris Geary   24

Laura Spencer   22

Nathan Carroll   14

Jack Trainor   13

Daniel Morgan   11

Ellen Bartley   9

Kristy Sheehy   7

Tom Ison   6

Madison Reynolds   4

 

Greg Hayes