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Life initially wasn’t easy for Oscar Bonavena (Majestic Son) and if it wasn’t for the intervention of Charlotte Williamson he may not have survived, let alone go on to become a harness racing millionaire. Oscar’s mother Now’s The Moment was owned by Charlotte’s father John Purvis and was grazing at home. “When I found him […]
Jess Tubbs wakes at 5am, has the first of her two coffees, glances at the new tattoo on the inside of her forearm and steels herself for another day. The tattoo reads “tu me manques”, which translated from French is “you are missing from me” and it’s part of her survival mode as she nears […]
Harness Racing Victoria has announced the introduction of the Greg Sugars Medal, to be awarded annually to the leading harness racing driver of the Summer Of Glory carnival, commencing in 2027. The medal will be awarded in perpetuity in honour of the late Greg Sugars, who passed away suddenly in his sleep on April […]
Jess Tubbs will return to the scene of the greatest night of her harness racing career without her best mate and sparring partner. It was 19 months ago when Tubbs and husband, Greg Sugars, dominated the sport’s biggest night at Albion Park by winning the 2023 Inter Dominion final with the great Just Believe (Orlando […]
The late and great harness racing driver Greg Sugars was a passionate supporter of the Pacing for Pink fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation and his wife Jess Tubbs has ensured a lasting legacy of support for a cause close to their hearts. Known for his class, composure and kindness, Greg was also a passionate supporter […]
The huge impact Greg Sugars had on New Zealand harness racing and its people was evident for all to see at his Memorial Service at Melton yesterday. Mark Purdon made the trip across, Gavin Smith spoke superbly, while David and Stacey White, along with Josh Dickie and Sammy Kilgour were just some of other Kiwis […]
Hundreds attended Melton Entertainment Park on Monday afternoon to farewell Greg Sugars as thousands tuned in on TrotsVision to pay their respects to a champion horseman and even better person. Sugars’ wife Jess Tubbs, sister Kylie and close friends James Herbertson, Brett Coffey and Gavin Smith shared memories and spoke of their love for the […]
Young Victorian reinsman James Herbertson will resume his international harness racing journey next week after returning home to farewell his close friend, mentor and idol Greg Sugars. Herbertson and his partner, fellow driver Ewa Justice, will fly out of Australia after attending Sugars’ public memorial service next Monday, May 12 at Melton Entertainment Park. The […]
Greg Sugars’ funeral will be live streamed at Addington Raceway on Monday afternoon (May 12). The funeral will be held at Melton just outside Melbourne, starting at 2pm NZT. The service will be live streamed via thetrots.com.au and on the big screen at Spectators Bar and Bistro at Addington Raceway. It will be open from […]
On behalf of Jess Tubbs and the Sugars family, Harness Racing Victoria wishes to share details of the upcoming memorial service to honour and celebrate the life of champion horseman, Greg Sugars. The service will be held on: Monday, May 12, 2025 12noon Melton Entertainment Park (Tabcorp Park) 2 Ferris Road, Melton, VIC, 3337 Following […]
It was February 21, 2025. A couple of hours after the first of two nights of the Ultimate Driver Challenge at Albion Park. After some drinks and socialising at the track following the races, a small group decided to “kick-on” for a few more in a downtown bar. Greg Sugars was one of them. Sugars was […]
Rowe Cup winner Bet N Win (What The Hill) is providing the family of the horse’s trainers David and Stacey White with lasting memories. “Both our parents have got a share. Having them involved is great and adds to the enjoyment of it all. Everyone was having a great time in the Presidents room,” David […]
Greg Sugars will be honoured in a variety of ways, including a race named in his honour, at Melton in Victoria on Saturday night. Sugars’ wife, Jess Tubbs, trains three of the nine harness racing runners in the Vale Greg Sugars Free-For-All (Race 5). Australia’s premier driver, James Herbertson, has jetted back from a working […]
Australia’s premier driver James Herbertson is jetting back from a working holiday in the US to honour his harness racing idol, Greg Sugars. Herbertson is due back in Melbourne tomorrow (Thursday) and revealed he would drive in the race named in Sugars’ honour, the Vale Greg Sugars Free For All, at Melton on Saturday night. […]
Saturday night’s metropolitan harness racing meeting at Melton Entertainment Park will be dedicated to the memory of the late Greg Sugars, with the running of a race and special tributes to be staged in his honour throughout the evening. The Vale Greg Sugars Free For All has been scheduled as race five on the card […]
Harness racing participants will pause for a special moment of remembrance at Alexandra Park this Friday night when Gavin Smith dons the racing colors of the late Greg Sugars in the $200,000 Rowe Cup. Greg Sugars, widely regarded as one of Australia’s greatest drivers, sadly passed away in New South Wales over the weekend. His […]
The harness racing world has been left in shock and deep sadness by the sudden passing of champion reinsman Greg Sugars. As a mark of respect, Harness Racing Victoria abandoned last night’s (April 26) Melton fixture shortly after his wife Jess Tubbs announced his passing on their Larajay Farm Facebook page: “With an absolutely shattered […]
Harness Racing Victoria extends its deepest condolences to the Sugars family, Jess Tubbs, and all fellow participants following the heartbreaking news of Greg Sugars’ passing. Out of respect for Greg and his family, tonight’s meeting at Melton Entertainment Park has been abandoned. From Harness Racing Victoria
Bold Striding four year old Fighter Command (Always B Miki) indicated that he is returning to the form that he displayed from his younger days when he comprehensively defeated his harness racing rivals in the Nevele R Stud pace at Melton on Saturday night. Clearly the class runner of the field Fighter Command was returning […]
The nation’s leading trainer of youngsters Emma Stewart made a clean sweep of the Nutrien series heats for two and three years winning all seven races at Melton on Friday afternoon in a remarkable training feat. In the first division of the Nutrien Equine Classic for three year old colts and geldings went to Cigano […]
The Emma Stewart trained The Narcissist (Always B Miki) served a warning that he is headed for better things with a strong performance to take out the Listed City of Melton Plate at Melton last night. The former Queensland pacer has now won six races on end for Stewart and continues to defy expectations. Last […]
Unbeaten colt Always Hot (Always Be Miki) stamped his credentials with an effortless all the way harness racing win in the $200,000 Group 1 Slingsby Holdings New South Wales Derby at Menangle Park last night. Despite starting from the second row, Always Hot was in a bit of lather early but after the start driver […]
Much improved harness racing mare Rakero Rebel (Rock N Roll Heaven) finished strongly edging out a gallant Mach Dan In the $40,000 Group 3 Apco Geelong Pacing Cup last night. Despite being only a disappointing field of six runners, the race attracted plenty of interest. Mach Dan was going for his third Geelong Cup in […]
Outstanding New Zealand trotter Oscar Bonavena (Majestic Son) served notice of his current form when he outclassed his harness racing rivals to win the DM Plumbing Trotters Mobile at Menangle last night. Having his first start in Sydney since winning the Cranbourne Trotters Cup two weeks ago Oscar Bonavena was sent out a short priced […]
