7 March 2018
THE harness racing fraternity are saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin Hipkins, owner, breeder and stalwart of our standardbred industry.
Kevin was a long-standing Committee Member of Harness Breeders NSW and fervent trotting enthusiast.
He bred many successful horses of both gaits over the years - his most recent in the pacing ranks the well-performed Shadow Runner, winner of the 2015 Bathurst Gold Crown and heat winner and place getter in the 2016 Gold Chalice Final.
In the trotting ranks Kevin bred the talented Quillabamba, Moyabamba and Miyobamba all from his good broodmare Urubamba.
Kevin, a talented and award-winning horticulturalist, proprietor of Royale Orchids, will be remembered for his generosity, jovial disposition and enthusiasm - one of Nature’s true gentlemen.
A service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held at Palmdale Hillside Chapel (57 Palmdale Road, Ourimbah) on March 12 at 12:30pm.
Harness Racing New South Wales extends sincere condolences to Kevin’s family and friends.
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 33 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by a Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
AMANDA RANDO | MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
(02) 9722 6600 • arando@hrnsw.com.au • @Amanda_Rando