Rangatira Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Passed away in his sleep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowornever Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Yes tragic news. Gone way too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 only a very young man. something has gone terribly wrong. Trotting has the Interdomion as it's Traditional Pinnacle of success. Greg dominating with the Grand trotter JUST BELIEVE , clean Sweeping 2 series in a row . all 3 heats and then the Grand Finals at Melton 2022 and Albion Park Brissie 2023. Greg nearly winning the Pacers Grand Final in 2023. with BETTER ECLIPSE running 2nd to the local hero named Leap To Fame (always hard to beat) NZ Cup winner Swayzee was 3rd. But just prior to that Greg had his BIGGEST Interdominion Thrill winning his first one in 2021. with a horse trained by an ex-pat New-Zealander , and here he is with MAORI LAW (defeating the kiwi 'Majestic Man' of Williamsons and his own future star 'Just Believe' was 3rd before he took over the training . A great story here for the great man Greg Sugars . RIP Greg. the harness racing scene will miss you deeply. Square-gaiters will have plenty to 'play for' in 2023. Sugars strikes to give Brosnan an epic double December 11, 2021 Michael Court WINNING one Inter Dominion Trotting Championship is pretty special. But to back up and win another one – 42 years later Fullstop or comma. well, that’s the stuff legends are made of. Yet that’s what Richard Brosnan did with Maori Law at Tabcorp Park Menangle tonight, as leading reinsman Greg Sugars scored a commanding win in the $150,000 TAB-sponsored Trotting Championship, leading most of the way to beat Majestic Man and Just Believe by one and a half metres in a 1:59.4 mile rate over the marathon 3009m journey. Maori Law is co-trained by Brosnan and his son Emmett in Victoria and it was Richard, regarded as a legend in the sport, who won with No Response at Christchurch way back in 1979. For Emmett and Sugars, though, it was their first win in this big feature – and it was a night to savor. “I’m on cloud nine, I’m just over the moon with this,” said Sugars as he trotted back to the enclosure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Will never get to grips with how such a tragedy takes place . Have lost too many friends same way, one was on phone to us, hung up , went to bed and passed away in his sleep 15 minutes later. Medically not one cause showed up . They call it ASDS ( Adult Sudden Death Syndrome ). Maybe more research should be done, that someone like Greg in prime of his life should be taken like this is beyond comprehension . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 In recent years his stable and wife hosted a couple of our Kiwi synd .horses and also drove them in races. Struck me as a real Industry role model....a dedicated ,modest ,friendly very genuine individual. I am stunned he has been taken so young ! RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 15 hours ago, Ronaldo said: Will never get to grips with how such a tragedy takes place . Have lost too many friends same way, one was on phone to us, hung up , went to bed and passed away in his sleep 15 minutes later. Medically not one cause showed up . They call it ASDS ( Adult Sudden Death Syndrome ). Maybe more research should be done, that someone like Greg in prime of his life should be taken like this is beyond comprehension . Absolute shocking news for family and the harness industry. Everyone says he was a really genuine bloke. Yes there have so many people dieing before their time or getting crook over the past few years! not good unfortunately.😢 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Yes very sad…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 19 hours ago, Brodie said: Absolute shocking news for family and the harness industry. Everyone says he was a really genuine bloke. Yes there have so many people dieing before their time or getting crook over the past few years! not good unfortunately.😢 I always come back to the elephant in the room on hearing events such as this. To me its perfectly obvious. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 51 minutes ago, aquaman said: I always come back to the elephant in the room on hearing events such as this. To me its perfectly obvious. Well stick your head back in the elephant arse , since you're looking around too much making up Total Crap and showing no respect for a recently departed great of the harness racing world. Not even a nice comment to make about the great man , the late Greg Sugars, but a stain on a thread with people passing on their condolences. You would know ABSOLUTE ZERO about Greg Sugars health condition/history and come out with this rot. It's perfectly Obvious you should pull your head back in . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 3 hours ago, Gammalite said: Well stick your head back in the elephant arse , since you're looking around too much making up Total Crap and showing no respect for a recently departed great of the harness racing world. Not even a nice comment to make about the great man , the late Greg Sugars, but a stain on a thread with people passing on their condolences. You would know ABSOLUTE ZERO about Greg Sugars health condition/history and come out with this rot. It's perfectly Obvious you should pull your head back in . Its not surprising you would get someone commenting on cause of death,as after all,isn't that the first question everyone asked when they heard about the news of his death,given he was so young and active.. Maybe aquaman simpy read a media report, where a possible cause of death was given, and in his mind the topic he brought up may be something people should think about. I know i read one such report, where possible cause of death was given, and was thinking the same as aquaman. Having said that,i agree with you that public speculation about that aspect is somewhat premature,nor the best timing.But still,i cant see anything wrong with what aquaman has said, as this is a public forum and everyones perception of the point and scope of this thread, may vary. To most,the average punter,like myself,we never had any personal contact,nor were ever likely to. But we still felt we got to know him to a degree through seeing him on trackside.Whenever the punter had any money invested on one of his drives,they had full confidence that he would be doing his best for them, to achieve the best results,each and every time and we appreciated that. And that seemed to apply in any race wherever and whatever level applied.And all punters admired the level of skill and judgement of pace that he possessed.To most his death is a tragic occurence and we just move on with our memories and focus on our own lives ,but to many who seemingly knew him well,,it appears that sugars death will be something those people will be significantly impacted by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Com'on Galah. The guy was just pushing his own personal agenda , like a big elephants arse , and you know it. It perfectly obvious . Didn't even have the decency to mention Greg by name but quite happy to try and discredit his Medical decisions that he knows ZERO about. Not a skerritt of respect for the dead. Complete Zero knowledge of Greg's medical condition. don't support that sort of comment. terrible and callous. Anyway , I didn't know Greg personally but his contribution to the harness world was first class. Not only by preparing his team with his wife Jess Tubbs. to Win a heap of top races . He was used for his driving talents, by some of the greatest stables going including the leading one of Emma Stewart. thankfully, Brittany Graham had some lovely words on Instagram yesterday where she posted her tribute while attending Invercargill for Trackside TV. they would of broadcast her as well . more fitting words than posted by some. RIP Greg. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gammalite said: Com'on Galah. The guy was just pushing his own personal agenda , like a big elephants arse , and you know it. It perfectly obvious . Didn't even have the decency to mention Greg by name but quite happy to try and discredit his Medical decisions that he knows ZERO about. Not a skerritt of respect for the dead. Complete Zero knowledge of Greg's medical condition. don't support that sort of comment. terrible and callous. Anyway , I didn't know Greg personally but his contribution to the harness world was first class. Not only by preparing his team with his wife Jess Tubbs. to Win a heap of top races . He was used for his driving talents, by some of the greatest stables going including the leading one of Emma Stewart. thankfully, Brittany Graham had some lovely words on Instagram yesterday where she posted her tribute while attending Invercargill for Trackside TV. they would of broadcast her as well . more fitting words than posted by some. RIP Greg. I think your comments are fair enough if thats your interpretation .obviously you feel aquamans one sentence comment was unnecessary. Fair enough if thats what you think. Its just i didn't interpret aquamans comments as trying to " discredit any possible medical decisions" or comment in a negative way on his "medical condition",as you have said he had done. i just can't see how you get that from his one line response. I thought its obvious aquaman was referring to the link between having had a serious case of covid/or the covid vaccine and the increased risk of aneurysm. I do strongly agree with you,that its premature for anyone,whether it be media or social media to be inferring anything without knowing the facts. I mean,other media reports seem to be inferring its nothing to do with what aquaman has said. But reality is,when your high profile,the publics curiosity comes into play and you get such speculation.Thats just how things work. Maybe i shouldn't have commented on your reply to aquaman,as thats not what i want to be discussing either, but i just thought i would point out i thought aquaman said nothing negative about mr sugars and that I don't quite get why this thread went in that direction myself. Edited April 28 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 @the galah I don't mind you speculating and have a conspiracy theory about the All Stars but it isn't a time to speculate about Greg Sugars. The same goes foe @aquaman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: @the galah I don't mind you speculating and have a conspiracy theory about the All Stars but it isn't a time to speculate about Greg Sugars. The same goes foe @aquaman. What a silly reply. I wonder about some of your replies to my comments sometimes. do you read what i say before you post. Just to remind you what i said. heres what i said. 1 hour ago, the galah said: I do strongly agree with you,that its premature for anyone,whether it be media or social media to be inferring anything without knowing the facts. I mean,other media reports seem to be inferring its nothing to do with what aquaman has said. Edited April 28 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 No point arguing with each other as it achieves nothing. we all need to reflect on what is important in life for us and treasure and appreciate people in our lives and do what we enjoy. We all know life can be a shit sandwich at times and we know that things are not always fair, but we soldier on and need to do the best that we can for ourselves and loved ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowornever Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 On a brighter note. https://harnesslink.com/new-zealand/smith-set-to-honour-greg-sugars-legacy-in-rowe-cup/ Will not be a dry eye in the house if One Over All wins. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 13 hours ago, aquaman said: I always come back to the elephant in the room on hearing events such as this. To me it’s perfectly obvious. Wow…. you’re one crazy dude. What are you gonna do when the mutts stop racing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taku Umanga Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Very sad - RIP fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Greg's wife Jess has popped in 3 runners that Greg has campaigned for years all round the Place , with 3 of his good friends driving in honour to the great horseman. Looks a Special for the Trifecta with Auckland Cup winner Better Eclipse , old NZ warrior Triple Eight ( who still has some NZ owners I think ) and is up to start 160 in this and closing in on $1,000,000 earned bit by bit. The 3rd horse ''Rock n Roll Hammer' is a foal of 'Twist and Twirl' , the 2022 NZ Broodmare of the year, so is a half brother to the great 'King Of Swing' . but only half as good as well 😉. Old Clevedon trainer John Newberry still going strong. Had all the 'Brydon' named horses years ago with his dad and uncle . see his son driving the number 1 here. Here it is . The Vale GREG SUGARS FFA , to be run Saturday night at Melton. VALE GREG SUGARS FREE FOR ALL 1720M $22,500 No NR. PBD/L4$. PACERS. Mobile 1ST LEG QUADDIE, 1ST LEG DAILY DOUBLE Form Horse Trainer Other Eng. Driver Class Hcp 1 30892 DIAMOND ECLIPSE John Newberry Matt Newberry NR74 FR1 2 75765 CURLY JAMES Courtney Laker David Moran NR115 FR2 3 35305 OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ Julie Douglas Ellen Tormey NR93 FR3 4 38323 TANGO TARA NZ Andy Gath Kate Gath NR120 FR4 5 51550 TRIPLE EIGHT NZ Jess Tubbs Kerryn Manning NR118 FR5 6 12227 ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ Jess Tubbs James Herbertson NR99 FR6 7 13123 YAMBUKIAN Andy Gath Kate Gath NR120 FR7 ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------ 8 21186 CAPTAIN BELLASARIO Jayne Davies Jack Laugher NR95 SR1 9 146s7 BETTER ECLIPSE Jess Tubbs Craig Demmler NR118 SR2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammalite Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Looks Like Kate Gath Has thwarted the Larajay Vale Greg Sugars FFA, memorial to Greg Sugars , and taken victory with NZ bred Tango Tara for Norm Jenkin. ( the great trotter Tornado Valley owner) Kate also beat Jess Tubbs (Greg Sugars wife) in the first race at Melton Saturday in a mid class trot with the Volstead mare PINNIE. Kate Didn't quite round out the Treble though as I'M READY JET who she bought to Cambridge recently for the Big TAB Slot Trot was beaten narrowly a head by KEAYANG ZAHARA. resuming from that amazing 3 year old year 2024 . KEAYANG Zahara remains undefeated 15 from 15 , including that Big Addington treble late last year in the Ascent and Nz Trotting Derby and NZ trotting Oaks. Will be interesting to see if she handles Open Class now as a 4 yearold ? good win first up to kick it off. 🏆 HEre's the results of the Vale Greg Sugars FFA. Pl Horse Prize- money Row & Br TAB # Trainer Driver (C = Concession) Mgn (m) Starting odds 1 TANGO TARA NZ $ 12,825 Fr4 4 Andy Gath Kate Gath $8.00 BROWN GELDING 9 by A ROCKNROLL DANCE USA out of TARA DELIGHT (NZ) (BETTORS DELIGHT USA) Owner(s): N (Norm) Jenkin Breeder(s): R P (Raymond) Anicich 2 ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ $ 3,375 Fr6 6 Jess Tubbs James Herbertson 4.10 $ 2.40 3 CURLY JAMES $ 2,250 Fr2 2 Courtney Laker Mark Pitt 6.20 $4.40 4 TRIPLE EIGHT NZ $ 1,125 Fr5 5 Jess Tubbs Kerryn Manning 6.90 $8.00 5 OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ $ 675 Fr3 3 Julie Douglas Ellen Tormey 10.0 $21.00 6 BETTER ECLIPSE $ 450 Sr2 9 Jess Tubbs Craig Demmler 12.00 $8.50 7 DIAMOND ECLIPSE $ 450 Fr1 1 John Newberry Matt Newberry 12.70 $21.00 8 CAPTAIN BELLASARIO $ 450 Sr1 8 Jayne Davies Jack Laugher 16.80 $10.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Any news on how he died? As per usual the rumour mill is going flat tack, but is it confirmed he passed away while sleeping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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