HRNZ boss Brad Steele resigns after less than two years; chairman praises his work
By Barry Lichter • 13 April 2026
Harness Racing New Zealand CEO Brad Steele has resigned.
Steele, who has been at the helm since July, 2024 will step down in 11 days before returning to Australia to live.
HRNZ chairman Grant Jarrold praised Steele for having made a significant contribution to harness racing, particularly the extensive work he has done to increase and enhance HRNZ’s visibility and relationships with key stakeholders.
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Ray’s comments
Thursday night at Cambridge
Race 2: Lincoln Downs
7.08pm
“She hasn’t shown much in two starts back and the wide draw doesn’t help so I’m not holding my breath.”
Race 3: Rivergirl Bella
7.39pm
“She should lead easily from one and be hard to beat. If she’d been a slot closer last time she would have won.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 4: Sugar Ray Lincoln
6.43pm
“Take no notice of that last run which was a non-event for him. Every time he went to go, something came out underneath him. He’s been going better recently and, with reasonable luck in a weaker field, he can be in it.”
