Eugowra Harness Racing Club extends its condolences to the family of Colin ‘Pike’ Greenhalgh after he passed away on Monday morning.
Mr Greenhalgh, best known in the harness racing industry for his contribution to the Eugowra Club died at the age of 90.
As a former President of the Eugowra Harness Racing Club, Mr Greenhalgh was granted life membership for his tireless work in the industry on 28th August 1994. He was the serving President of the Eugowra Club in the 1980’s when the Club facilities underwent a complete transformation under the guidance of Mr. Bede Ireland who was responsible for the architectural design and modifications to such reputable tracks as Harold Park and Albion Park. Along with a new half mile paceway a new judge’s box was built and equipped with a photo finish camera. Prior to 1982 races were run on a right-handed circuit, but this was altered to left-handed to comply with the modern day rules. In the same year Eugowra was the first country town in NSW licenced to operate a T.A.B.
While President, Mr Greenhalgh oversaw a number of feature meetings including in 1988 a Cancer Appeal Meeting was held and raised a mighty $9257.81 to go towards Cancer research. On this day Pike organised three harness racing greats to have on show, Paleface Adios, Rowleyalla and Hondo Grattan. In 2014 the Eugowra Club celebrated there 60 year anniversary of racing and had the honour of having Pike there to cut the cake.
Pike had a handful of horses in his time such as Blurred Vision and Donaghey Park with trainers Maurie Cummings, Steve Turnbull, Tony Turnbull, Ian Quirk, Ken Sharp and Greg Sarina.
Pike is survived by his wife Zel, father of Sharon, Doug and Jane. Pike’s funeral service will be held at the Anglican Church Eugowra on Tuesday 24th November 2015 at 11.00 am.
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