One of the men who make the West Coast racing machine was honoured in style in Reefton on Saturday.
Long-time Reefton club president Tony Thomas was made a life member of the club, coming as a double celebration as the club nears the completion of their new tote building.
That should mean the Reefton facilities are in perfect shape for their annual harness meeting on December 30, which is followed by the gallops racing there on January 16.
Thomas has not only been at the helm of the club for well over a decade but has trained and owned horses with success.
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Michael Guerin