FACT SHEET

Stable attached to:
Freelance.

Other stables worked at:
W.Adams, N. Creighton, K. Larsen, B. Baynes and my father.

Have you worked in harness racing overseas?
Worked in Queensland for D. Graham.

When did you start driving?
1989.

Who has had the most influence on your career?
My father.

How many winners have you driven?
499 (End of 2010-2011 season)

Your best season - how many winners did you drive?
2002/03  -  51 winners
Best pacer driven?
Corumba

Editor's note: Brent drove Corumba to win 6 races - $20,000. 1995 Kindergarten Stakes at Wyndham, and $50,000. 1995 Welcome Stakes at Addington.

Best trotter driven?
Be Not Afraid

Biggest race/stake won?
Welcome Stakes  -  ($50,000.)

Best Southland horse you've seen racing?
Honkin Vision

Your current sponsor?
Cruickshank Pryde

Favourite course?
Invercargill. I've won most of my races there.

Your preference - mobile or standing starts?
Mobiles. All get an even start and are on a level mark.

Most harrowing driving experience?
Lucky not to have any at this stage.

What race would you most like to win?
Any Group One races, as they're hard to come by.

What do you love about harness racing in Southland?
The racing is good, and the chance to have a holiday, as we don't race all year round.

Which New Zealand driver do you most admire?
Anthony Butt as he is very aggressive and never unlucky in group races.