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11 years between drives as Brett Thomas makes the perfect comeback

By Mike Love · 24 November 2025

Ladbrooks trainer Brett Thomas enjoyed a whirlwind of a day yesterday when Zeus broke his maiden at Banks Peninsula in the Murray Hamilton 75th Birthday mobile pace over 2000m. Not only was it Thomas’ first training success with just his second horse to the races, it was also Thomas’ first harness racing drive in 11 […]

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Thomas back in the bike after 10 years away from the sport

By Dave Di Somma · 20 November 2025

After a decade away, Brett Thomas will make his race day return at Motukarara on Sunday. The 35-year-old had 47 wins as a junior driver between 2011 and 2015 and now he’s back. He’ll drive Zeus, a Downbytheseaside three-year-old gelding he also trains and co-owns in the Murray Hamilton 75th Birthday Mobile Pace (12.55pm) . […]