Vale Wayne "Ox" McEwan
Jonny Turner • October 21st, 2024 10:01 AM
Another trotting event at Ascot Park on Sunday provided an emotional victory for trainer-driver Kirstin Green.
Green raised her whip toward the skies as she crossed the line to win with Samanthas Moon in the colours of the late Wayne McEwan.
McEwan was a successful and respected owner, breeder, trainer and sponsor who made a significant contribution to southern harness racing before his passing on Thursday.
McEwan was late to the training, setting up in 2011. He had 15 wins. He had his first double from his Te Anau stables in November 2022.
Green worked closely with McEwan, with the pair racing many horses together.
Among them was Tommy Waterhouse, who won both the Listed Uncut Gems Gelding and Entires Classic and the South Of The Waitaki Event on Show Day at Addington in McEwan’s colours.
McEwan worked for Ryal Bush Transport (and latterly HW Richardson Group) since the 1970s and saw Ryal Bush Transport flourish into one of the largest operators in the country. He started out as a truck driver and worked his way up the business to eventually be a long-standing director and part owner.
A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at Transport World, Tay Street, Invercargill on Friday, October 25 at 11.00am.
Photograph at the top of the page: Kirstin Green raises her whip toward the skies as she crossed the line to win with Samanthas Moon in the colours of the late Wayne McEwan.
Credit: Monica Toretto
