Miracle Mile Drivers Invitational finalised

Drivers with a rich history in the Miracle Mile have been invited by the New South Wales Harness Racing Club to compete in the Miracle Mile Drivers Invitational event on Sunday February 28 at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Horses qualified for the Group 2 event on Saturday night and will be allocated a driver at random.

James Rattray, Steve Turnbull and John McCarthy are ineligible to drive in the race because they train horses that have qualified for the event however that doesn't mean they can't have accomplished family members take their place.

The drivers invited to compete include –

Peter Rixon (drove the Miracle Mile winner Divisive in 2008)

Mat Rue (drove the Miracle Mile winner Baby Bling in April 2013)

Jodi Quinlan (drove the Miracle Mile winner Sokyola in 2004)

Howard James (drove the Miracle Mile winner Our Sir Vancelot in 1997)

Luke McCarthy (multiple placegetter in the Miracle Mile)

Gavin Lang (multiple placegetter in the Miracle Mile)

Chris Alford (multiple placegetter in the Miracle Mile)

Blake Fitzpatrick (multiple placegetter in the Miracle Mile)

Mark Purdon (multiple placegetter in the Miracle Mile)

Barrie Rattray (son James drove the Miracle Mile winner Beautide in 2013)

Amanda Turnbull (father Steve drove the Miracle Mile winner Smooth Satin in 2001)

Todd McCarthy (father John drove the Miracle Mile winner Be Good Johnny in 05/06)

Gavin Fitzpatrick and Robbie Morris have been selected as reserves and both have driven Miracle Mile placegetters previously.

Greg Hayes