27 April 2016
HRNSW was saddened to learn of the passing of horseman Lyle Jones over the weekend, aged 80.
Born in Queensland, Lyle grew up in shearing sheds watching his father and quickly earned himself a reputation as a top shearer before moving to Sydney. While in Sydney he didn’t have a lot to do with harness racing, but always enjoyed a trip to the trots. Lyle and his wife Janet moved to Young and bought a property adjoining the showgrounds and it was during this time he became interested in becoming involved in the sport as a trainer.
Lyle was a very good horse breaker and “Mr Inter Dominion” trainer Brian Hancock sent him a number of yearlings over the years during his golden run. Lyle trained Four Penny Dark in her two and three year old seasons and won races like the Bathurst Gold Tiara, the NSW Sires Stakes and the Raith Memorial. The mare was subsequently sent to Hancock and retired with earnings of more than $300,000.
Lyle is survived by his wife Janet and will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren.
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
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