Vote now for the best drive of 2025

28 April 2026

Harness racing fans have had their say, nominating the standout drives across New South Wales for the 2025 season.

From a strong field of exceptional performances, seven drives have been selected as finalists for the prestigious TAB Kevin Newman Award for Driving Excellence.

The winner will be announced at the Gallagher NSW Harness Racing Industry Awards, to be held at Menangle Country Club on Sunday, May 17, with the recipient to receive a $2,000 Garrards Horse and Hound voucher.

Fans also have the chance to win, with voters who correctly select the winning drive entering the draw for a VIP TAB experience. The prize includes two tickets to the TAB Suite for an NRL match at Allianz or Accor Stadium, valued at $600 (entrants must be 18 years or over).

The drives nominated are:

 

Robert Morris – ‘Morris delivers a masterclass’

One For The Rodi (No.5 – Penrith 8/5/25)

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Brad Hewitt – ‘Clever tactics win the race’

Captains Knock (No.11 - Wagga 14/11/25)

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Luke McCarthy – 'Early manoeuvre dictates the pace’

Don Hugo (No.3 - Menangle 8/3/25)

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Jackson Painting – 'From last to first – how does he do it?’

Scared Stiff (No.12) Menangle 1/3/25)

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James Locke – ‘Second row draw? No worries for Jimmy’

Megs Monaro (No.10 Leeton 8/7/25)

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Robert Morris – ‘Stack ‘em up and get the cash!’

Desiderio (No.5 Penrith 10/4/25)

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KerryAnn Morris – ‘She weaves her magic and she’s off!’

Blisses Are Best (No.7 Penrith 1/7/25)

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CLICK HERE TO VOTE.

Voting closes on Sunday, May 3.

*Please note, only one vote per email will be accepted.

 

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