Colless and Harris to Ride in Singapore This Weekend

Monday, 19 August 2002 00:00

The Club has granted local permits to visiting jockeys Noel Harris and Glen Colless to ride during the international racing week on 23, 24 and 25 August 2002.

NOEL HARRIS

Jockey Noel Harris from New Zealand, is currently in second position in the New Zealand jockey premiership. The 47 year old rider’s application is sponsored by trainer Laurie Laxon.

Jockey Harris has ridden extensively in other countries including Australia and the MRA circuit. His total career wins of over 1900 included numerous Group and Listed races such as Cox Plate, Sydney Cup, Wellington Cup (three times), Auckland Cup (two times), VRC Oaks, New Zealand Derby and Wellington Derby (four times).

When he was previously riding in the MRA circuit, jockey Harris won the Singapore Gold Cup and Perak Sultan Gold Vase in 1978 and the Lion City Cup in 1979. He was the MRA Champion Jockey in 1979.

Jockey Harris goes to scale at 53 kg.

GLEN COLLESS

Australia rider Glen Colless, 34 years of age, is currently fifth in the Queensland Metropolitan Premiership. His application is sponsored by trainer Stephen Gray.

Jockey Colless has ridden over 500 career winners including Group and Listed races such as Queensland Sires Produce Stakes, QTC Grand Prix (two times), Stan Fox Stakes and Expressway & Premier Stakes.

Jockey Colless goes to scale at 53kg.

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