Teenager hitting his straps on driving dream

Teenage NSW harness racing reinsman George Lee has his thoughts set on a profession within the sport he was born into – and it’s honest to say he’s off and racing!
The 16-year-old completed college on the finish of final 12 months to work in his grandfather Steven Lee’s secure on the Canberra coaching centre.
George Lee after his first double at Wagga (Wagga Wagga HRC Photograph)
The younger reinsman had his first drive on Might 27, the day he turned 16 and acquired his concession driver’s licence – and though issues didn’t go fairly to plan at his first drive, he’s gone on to tick off some massive milestones in his first month.
Lee recorded his first-ever win at his house observe on June 10, earlier than popping up with a double at Wagga Wagga only a week later.
He now has 4 wins and 5 placings from 30 drives and is loving each minute.
“I used to be most likely by no means actually going to do the rest to be sincere,” Lee mentioned.
“Dad (Simon Locke) and Pop had horses on a regular basis I used to be rising up. I used to be all the time , and so they all the time inspired me!” he mentioned.
“I obtained into the mini trots first and was fortunate sufficient to drive in a Miracle Mile and Inter Dominions within the mini trotters. I liked it and couldn’t wait till I might get began with the true factor.”
Lee scored his first win on his Pop’s chestnut sq. gaiter Jungle Eyes (Peak) who spoilt the celebration at his first drive by galloping at the beginning. The trotter once more examined Lee’s expertise at Canberra, however the younger reinsman confirmed composure with a well-judged race and scored by 4.5 metres.
Watch the replay right here.
“I had a little bit of luck with one of many favorites galloping at the beginning, however he went rather well – it took a bit to sink in, nevertheless it was a fairly good day. I couldn’t actually consider it,” he mentioned.
“I used to be rapt, however getting the double at Wagga was much more surreal. I believed they each simply wanted a little bit of luck that night time and they’d be in it, and that was what occurred. It was nice.”
Lee’s first double was at Wagga Wagga on June 18 for his dad Simon Locke behind Right here Comes Bobby (Western Terror) and The Ex Horseist (Betterthancheddar), which scored a rousing last-to-first victory within the Hillis Motor Group Tempo.
Watch the replay right here.
“Dad and Pop are nice at giving me suggestions and my cousin is (19-year-old reinsman) Jimmy Locke, in order that they all the time give me some recommendation about how I went and the way I can enhance,” he mentioned.
“I simply wish to maintain getting winners for Pop and pop and maintain enhancing. I used to be a bit nervous at my first few drives, however I’m beginning to really feel snug on the market and hopefully I can get some extra alternatives for outdoor drives as I am going alongside.”
by Terry Gange, for Harnesslink

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