FACT SHEET

How long have you been a trainer?
Since the 1993-1994 season.

What was your first winner?
Olivia's Invasion - relieved that I'd trained a winner.

Editor's note: White's first winner was the Armbro Invasion mare Olivia's Invasion. It was on his home track at Winton in December 1999. She was also driven by White and owned by his parents.

How many winners have you trained?
29 (End of the 2009-2010 season).

Biggest race you've won?
Sires Stakes heat at Forbury Park with Motu Crusader.

Stable and track location:
Winton

Track size:
Winton Race Course.

Size of property:
6.5 acres.
Training capacity:
14.

Best mare trained?
Perfect Hold (Holdenmyheart - Perfect Whiz)  39 - 8 - 3 - 4  $41,030.

Best colt or gelding trained?
Motu Crusader (Courage Under Fire - Silkngems)  12 - 4 - 2 - 2  $36,199.

Best horse trained?
Perfect Hold.

How did you choose your racing colours?
They are my father's racing colours.

Best horse sold?
Motu Crusader.

Which race would you most like to win in Southland?
Supremacy Stakes

Which New Zealand race would you like to win?
Dominion Handicap

Which horse currently in your stable gets you up in the morning?
My partner Julie's show hack Barbie!!!

Horse to follow in the new season?
McBeth's Boy

Which New Zealand trainer do you most admire?
Ken Barron. A good southern man doing well in Canterbury.

What do you consider to be the biggest challenge facing Harness Racing in Southland?
Maintaining stakes.