Maurice Holmes (harness racer)

Maurice Francis Tancred "Morrie" Holmes (10 November 1908 – 7 July 1998) was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. ^[1]

8 relations: Alexandra Park, Auckland, Free Holmes, Harness racing in New Zealand, Horse racing, New Zealand, Order of the British Empire, Standardbred, 1975 New Year Honours.

Alexandra Park, Auckland

Alexandra Park is the home of the Auckland Trotting Club in Epsom, Auckland.

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Free Holmes

Free Holmes was a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand, possibly the most famous that New Zealand has ever had.

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Harness racing in New Zealand

Harness racing in New Zealand is more often called trotting in the "old school" rather than the more fashionable name of "harness racing".

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Horse racing

Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition.

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New Zealand

New Zealand (Aotearoa) is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

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The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the Civil service.

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Standardbred

The Standardbred is an American horse breed best known for its ability in harness racing, where members of the breed compete at either a trot or pace.

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1975 New Year Honours

The New Year Honours 1975 were appointments in many of the Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Holmes_(harness_racer)

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