Turnbull eyeing off another milestone

When Marys Little Rose hits the track at Bathurst in race two Wednesday night she will become a part of history for Bathurst harness racing trainer Steve Turnbull. The Modern Art mare will be Turnbull's 20,000th runner in a race. Only recently Turnbull brought up his 3000th winner as a trainer and both milestones are a credit to a horseman that has been involved in the sport of harness racing for more than 30 years.

During his career Turnbull has won some of the biggest races in Australia with his stable star Smooth Satin including

– Inter Dominion

– Miracle Mile

– Chariots Of Fire

Going into Wednesday's meeting at Bathurst Turnbull's training record reads

Starters 19,999

Winners 3034

Placings 5834

Fourths 2436

Turnbull has recorded more than 100 winners in a season on ten occasions and brought up his career best 217 winners in 13/14. Steve Turnbull trained horses have won $14,084,413 in prize money.

As a driver Turnbull's record is

Drives 13,529

Winners 2140

Placings 4074

Fourths 1692

Greg Hayes | Media Coordinator | Harness Racing New South Wales |