CADETOFTHE YEARGRAND FINAL

2018

LUKE WHITTAKERAge: 17Employer: Tony HerlihyLicence Held: Junior DriverWins: 8Career Highlight: Driving my first winner for Tony on Hot FlushFavourite Horse: Captain DolmioIf you weren’t in the Harness Industry what would you be doing: I would be a chefFavourite Food: SteakBest thing about your job: Just working with the horses in general. I like working with the yearlings and then seeing them progress on to win races Worst thing about your job: Cold and wet days What do you think about the Cadet of the Year Competition: I think Cadet of the Year is a great thing to do because it tests your horse knowledge in a lot of ways and also makes you aim to do your bestPerson you admire most in Harness Racing: Craig Smith, Anthony & Tim Butt, Tony Herlihy and Blair OrangeFavourite Movie: Fast and the FuriousIf you could invite three people to dinner who would it be: I think I would just go out for dinner with my family and friendsTell us something interesting about yourself: I am a twin and I represented the South Island for Rugby League

OLIVIA THORNLEYAge: 18Employer: Mark Purdon and Natalie RasmussenLicence Held: Junior DriverWins: 5Career Highlight: Winning a race on my birthdayFavourite Horse: AwaytoCullect and A Bettor Act but there are a few more!If you weren’t in the Harness Industry what would you be doing: Studying at University towards a career in animal science focusing on equine geneticsFavourite Food: PastaBest thing about your job: Developing young horses from the start of their career and see-ing them progress to the stage where they have their first start Worst thing about your job: Cold, frosty mornings and seeing horses retired/injured when you know that they haven’t shown their true potential What do you think about the Cadet of the Year Competition: I think it’s a great way to showcase the Cadet’s knowledge and talent whilst helping to promote the participants involved in the industry Person you admire most in the world: Mark Todd Favourite Movie: The Fast and Furious series If you could invite three people to dinner who would it be: Vicki Wilson, Oprah Winfrey and Mark ToddTell us something interesting about yourself: I am quite a good cook!

ELLIE BARRONAge: 23Employer: Clark BarronLicence Held: Junior DriverWins: 8Career Highlight: My first win on Somejoy at Wyndham Favourite Horse: Mass Invasion very closely followed by SomejoyIf you weren’t in the Harness Industry what would you be doing: Most likely pursuing my old career as a PhysiotherapistFavourite Food: Ben and Jerries’ Half Baked Ice CreamBest thing about your job: Working with the horses. It can be tough work at times but hugely rewarding! Worst thing about your job: Horses breaking down who are beyond our helpWhat do you think about the Cadet of the Year Competition: I think it’s a great way to showcase what goes on behind the scenes with the young people coming through to help them with their goal of getting to the track. It is also a great way to reward the Cadets for good work ethic and horsemanship. Person you admire most in the world: My Dad, Clark Barron. He is hard working, driven and very fair. Favourite Movie: 21/22 Jump StreetIf you could invite three people to dinner who would it be: Cardi B, Sara Sigmundsdottir and Nick CummingsTell us something interesting about yourself: I graduated from Otago University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy only to find out when I entered the workforce that I couldn’t stand the inside job and that my passion lies with horses.

BEN HOPEAge: 18Employer: Greg and Nina HopeLicence Held: Junior DriverWins: 10Career Highlight: Making the 2018 Junior Drivers ChampionshipFavourite Horse: Benhope RulzIf you weren’t in the Harness Industry what would you be doing: I would love to be in the Media for the NRLFavourite Food: NachosBest thing about your job: Driving winners Worst thing about your job: The cold mornings and frosts! What do you think about the Cadet of the Year Competition: It gives us Cadets something to strive for and is a great initiative Person you admire most in the world: My parentsFavourite Movie: The Maze RunnerIf you could invite three people to dinner who would it be: My familyTell us something interesting about yourself: I own my own broodmare who has a Muscle Hill colt

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