Tony Herlihy Explained

Anthony Grant Herlihy (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 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:

• Badlands Bute - 2004 Great Northern Derby & 2005 New Zealand Trotting Derby
• Buster Hanover - 1998 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
• Chokin - winner 1993 New Zealand Messenger Championship & New Zealand Trotting Cup, 1993 & 1994 Auckland Pacing Cup
• Christopher Vance - 1990 Great Northern Derby, 1991 New Zealand Messenger Championship, New Zealand Trotting Cup & Auckland Pacing Cup
• Comedy Lad - 1986 Auckland Pacing Cup
• Delft - 2006 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
• Diamond Field - 1994 Rowe Cup & Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
• Directorship - 1992 Dominion Handicap
• Fly Like An Eagle - 2012 New Zealand Trotting Derby
• Franco Hat Trick - 1998 Chariots of Fire
• Gee du Jour - 1991 Rowe Cup
• Ginger Man - 1995 Chariots of Fire
• Godfrey - 1988 Great Northern Derby
• Gotta Go Cullen - 2008 New Zealand Messenger Championship & Auckland Pacing Cup
• Krug - 2021 Great Northern Derby
• Luxury Liner - 1988 New Zealand Trotting Cup, 1987 & 1988 Auckland Pacing Cup
• Montana Vance - 1994 New Zealand Messenger Championship
• Ohoka Punter - 2013 Great Northern Derby
• One Over Kenny - 2007 & 2009 Rowe Cup
• Pic Me Pockets - 2000 New Zealand Messenger Championship
• Pride Of Petite - 1997 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
• Sharp And Telford - 1996 Auckland Pacing Cup
• Temporale - 2017 Rowe Cup

See also

• Harness racing in New Zealand

Notes and References

1. http://www.hrnz.co.nz/Hrnz/Trainers%20profiles/driverstats.htm Drivers Stats
2. Web site: Tony Herlihy . Inter Dominion Hall of Fame . 16 April 2020.
3. Web site: Tony Herlihy . Alexandra Park . 23 February 2023.
4. Web site: New Year honours list 2012. 31 December 2011 . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 8 January 2018.