Tony_Herlihy

Tony Herlihy

Tony Herlihy

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Anthony Grant Herlihy MNZM (born 4 October 1958) is a New Zealand driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses. He was associated with many champions and has been a leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand.[1] In 2014, he was inducted into the New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame, and he has also been inducted into the Inter Dominion Hall of Fame.[2]

Herlihy's investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit by the governor-general, Sir Jerry Mateparae (right), in 2012

Herlihy was born in Te Puke on 4 October 1958, and was educated at Te Awamutu College.[3] In the 2012 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to harness racing.[4]

Notable race wins

The following are some notable wins during Herlihy's career:

See also

Reference list

  1. [1]
    Drivers Stats Archived 12 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  2. [2]
    "Tony Herlihy". Inter Dominion Hall of Fame. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Tony Herlihy". Alexandra Park. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  4. [4]
    "New Year honours list 2012". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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