Andrew Suddaby

Whose stable are you attached to: Freelance driver Other stables you work at? Brendon McLellan, Roy and Mark Purdon, Brent Lilley and Gordon Lee. Have you worked in harness racing overseas? No When did you start driving? 15 years ago. How many winners have you driven to date? 199 (04/06/09) Who has had the most influence on your career? Brent Lilley Your best season - how many winners did you drive? 2005-2006 - 39 winners Best pacer driven? Cool Hand Luke - (Holmes Hanover - Mireille) 34-16-5-1 $236,620

Best trotter driven:

Night Allowance - (Knowing Bret - Lorraine Direct) 56-16-5-5 $177,905

Biggest race/stake won:

OK Ulisee - (OK Bye - Sovereign Maid) - Firestone Direct Free For All - Cup Day 2002 paying $28.

Best Southland horse you've seen racing?

No Return

Your current sponsorship is?

The Travel Practise

Favourite course:

Wyndham and Winton - Big roomy tracks.

Mobile or standing starts - your preference?

No preference.

Most harrowing driving experience:

Getting tipped out and breaking a wrist.

What race would you most like to win?

Invercargill Cup as it is the biggest local race.

What do you love about harness racing in Southland?

I get plenty of driving opportunities.

Which New Zealand driver do you most admire?

Tony Herlihy because he never panics.