08 December 2019

New South Welshman Cam Hart extended his lead in the Australasian Young Drivers Championship after a winning double at Mt Harding Racecourse at Methven on Sunday.

Following his victory in heat one at Addington on Saturday, victories on Beau Major and Refined continued Hart’s undefeated run in the series.

Refine won race four on the program for trainer John McDermott after leading from the bell and proved too good in the run to the finish. Matt Elkins gained valuable points in the series finishing runner up with WA’s Corey Peterson finishing third.

Beau Major completed a double for Hart after sitting parked throughout for trainer Grant McStay in what was a strong victory. New Zealander compatriots Sheree Tomlinson and John Morrison filled the placings.

“It was a good experience driving on the grass for the first time, I was lucky enough to draw a couple of nice horses and they both raced well and we were able to get the job done” said Hart.

Cam Hart now leads the series with 50 points and holds a 27 point lead over defending champion Sheree Tomlinson of New Zealand. Fellow kiwis Sarah O’Reilly, John Morrison and Benjamin Butcher are only a few points behind.

The AYDC progresses to Manawatu Raceway in Palmerston North on Tuesday for the next three heats of the championship.

Full points score after three heats as follows: