TOC'S TAKEAWAYS: Remembering Greg's most magical moments

30 April 2025
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For all his endearing personal qualities, Greg Sugars was also a truly special harness racing participant.

If just watching him around horses didn’t show you how gifted he was - his seemingly effortless demeanor and silky-smooth style in the sulky always present - a record boasting more than 4000 winners and over 60 Group 1s surely did.

Here, I reflect on five of my favourite Sugars moments across a wonderful 25-year career that started with humble beginnings at Globe Derby on October 31 of 2000 and grew into a worldwide crusade of excellence in the sport he loved.

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