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A touching tribute from @BrittanyTGraham to a champion of the Harness racing world, taken far too soon
— Trackside NZ (@TracksideNZ) April 27, 2025
Fly high Greg Sugars ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YMUlrWzeCc
I am devastated by the passing of Greg Sugars. My sincere condolences go to his friends and family.
— Tim O'Connor (@chrissymonal) April 26, 2025
A wonderful person and incredible ambassador for the sport. And one of the greatest drivers I’ve seen.
Melton, the place you dominated, was truly heartbroken tonight, mate.
It's hard to imagine harness racing without Greg Sugars. He was a rare soul -- humble in victory, gracious in defeat, and always generous with his time and spirit.
Greg, you will forever race on in our hearts.
Greg, I can't believe you're gone. I didn't believe the news when I heard it. It's been a week and I'm still waking up every morning hoping it's all just a dream. I never drove in races but you were still my idol....
I'm Jess' uncle, her Mum Kate's brother. I have been a trots fan since I was 7, 55 years ago. I am a terrible $2 punter, but have just followed Amy....
I still can't believe Greg is gone. When I heard the news, I was in complete shock and hoped it was just a bad dream I would wake up from. The loss he leaves behind is immense.
During my time at HRV...
Although of similar age Greg was someone I idolized both as a Driver and a Trainer. Even though he was a rockstar on the track and someone who had done so much so early in his career he was so level headed off the track, just hand him the reins and he would do the rest.
RIP Candyman
I would like to pass on my deepest condolences to Jess Tubbs, the Sugars family and everyone who knew Greg Sugars....
I am truly heartbroken hearing the terribly shocking and sad news of Greg's passing. Greg was a wonderful person who always found time for a chat even if he didn't really have the time. His ability on track was incredible and he was always high on the list when Tom was looking for a driver....
As a passionate lover of Harness Racing, hearing the passing of the late, great Greg Sugars truly saddened me and a large number of industry participants and punters alike. A true, all-around nice guy and someone to truly admire on and off the track, whether it be as a punter, owner and trainer/driver. You will be missed by many, but your memories will forever live on, and you will always be remembered as a legend. R.I.P Greg Sugars
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of champion harness trainer/driver Greg Sugars. Our thoughts are with the Sugars family in this incredibly tough time ❤️�� pic.twitter.com/M64wuoP6nD
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 26, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Tubbs and Sugars Families and all those close to Greg in this sad time...Rest in Peace Greg Sugars.
The feeling of devastation is immense. The pain through the harness racing industry around the world is immeasurable. What a talent.
— Adam Hamilton (@AdamHSport) April 26, 2025
What a star.
What a passionate and wonderful man.
RIP Greg Sugars��
Sincere condolences to all the families. May you drive plenty of winners in heaven Greg.
.@ghall27 pays an emotional tribute to Greg Sugars who sadly passed away Friday night��@SENGiddyUp | #HarnessRacing | @TheTrotsComAu pic.twitter.com/tPc8g7a4PF
— SENTrack (@SEN_track) April 27, 2025
A salute for Greg.❤️����
— Club Menangle (@ClubMenangle) April 26, 2025
An emotional win in Race Two as Fighter Command is victorious for Jess Tubbs and Gavin Fitzpatrick.
Club Menangle extends our sincere condolences to Jess, the Sugars Family, and Greg's many friends in the Harness Racing industry. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/yhd0bPyRrC
Greg was a legend and a damn good bloke. He treated everyone the same regardless of if you were new to harness racing or had been in the sport for years. He always drove his horse for the win, whether the horse was a low rating long shot or a group 1 shoe in. We were lucky enough to have Greg drive our horses on many occasions....
We lost one of the best today - RIP Greg Sugars https://t.co/KTPclbA5RI
— Bernard Saundry (@BernardSaundry) April 26, 2025
Life just is not fair at times.
— The Creek (@TheCreekAlbion) April 26, 2025
From us all here at The Creek, our heartfelt condolences to you Jess, yours and Greg's family, friends and the Larajay Farm team.
There is one less shining smile in our world tonight.
Fly High Greg pic.twitter.com/TzsHuZe8yO
We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Greg Sugars' passing.
— Racing Queensland (@Racing_QLD) April 26, 2025
Greg will be remembered as one of the sport's legendary trainers and drivers, and we were privileged to see him at his best behind Just Believe in the 2023 Inter Dominion.
RQ extends its condolences to Jess… pic.twitter.com/eqa0cBZRvF
Some words on Greg Sugars: the hero horseman that harness racing needed. https://t.co/VQX4rH1pwj
— Michael Guerin (@GuerinSports) April 27, 2025
"He was one of the best, as a driver, a trainer and as a human being."
— Racenet (@RacenetTweets) April 27, 2025
In a touching tribute, some of harness racing's biggest names pay respect to the late Greg Sugars. @AdamHSport
READ: https://t.co/hoK20j5MPD pic.twitter.com/0y3rsmCLZn
The Victorian racing community is in mourning following the tragic passing of champion harness driver Greg Sugars ❤️
— Racing.com (@Racing) April 27, 2025
Our thoughts are with his family & friends. https://t.co/0r7ZqMDKyp
Condolences to the family and friends of Greg Sugars after his immensely sad passing.
— Gloucester Park (@GloucesterPark) April 27, 2025
A champion horseman and wonderful person.
He will be sorely missed
RIP Greg pic.twitter.com/32NRLVXBP0
�� We are devastated to hear the news of Greg Sugars sudden passing.
— NSWSOA (@NSWStandardbred) April 27, 2025
Our thoughts are with his wife Jess, the Larajay Farm team and his family at this difficult time!
The best of the best!��❤️ pic.twitter.com/DtGcBPnOoa
Tasracing and the Tasmanian Racing industry are deeply saddened by the passing of Greg Sugars.
— Tasracing Australia (@TasracingAus) April 26, 2025
Greg was a regular to the state, including winning the 2024 Beautide with Fighter Command.
Tasracing extends its condolences to Jess Tubbs, the Sugars family, and all participants. pic.twitter.com/3sayjVQbUb
Devastated to learn tonight of the passing of Greg Sugars. Shattering. Much loved and respected champion driver in the trots world; thoughts of @SEN_track @SportsEntNet entire team are with Jess, his family, and everyone @TheTrotsComAu at HRV. A wonderful man, taken so young. RIP
— Craig Hutchison (@craighutchy) April 26, 2025
The NZB Standardbred team are deeply saddened to learn about the untimely passing of talented champion driver, trainer & all round nice guy, Greg Sugars.
— NZB Standardbred (@nzbstandardbred) April 26, 2025
Thoughts are with Jess, the Sugar family, all those at @LarajayFarm & close friends of Greg.
RIP �� pic.twitter.com/Il0nLTKUPm
I’m blessed to see and encounter champions in my job…. One of the greatest I had ever met has tragically passed away, so young …. Rest Easy Greg Sugars…. To Jess and his many friends and family, my heartfelt condolences ….. Harness Racing and the world lost a super bloke
— Fred Hastings (@HastingsFred) April 26, 2025
Absolutely no words. Just shock.
— Kirsten Graham (@kirstengraham91) April 26, 2025
Deepest sympathies to Jess, the Sugars family and everyone else involved at Larayay Farms.
An absolute gentleman on and off the track.
Rest in peace Greg. https://t.co/ZTTmAkuVer
Absolutely heartbreaking. One of the best people who made a positive impact on everyone he met. My thoughts are with Greg’s family. �� https://t.co/xrtgradEKv
— Bronte Nieuwenburg (@Bronte_Ni) April 26, 2025
Claire Weston
Gavin, when I heard you had lost your final race - like most others I had hoped you could win your biggest battle - I was shattered.
I looked to the sky and whispered 'rest in peace Superstar'.
I felt you were up there somewhere looking down on all your loved ones, friends, colleagues and the harness community who loved and looked up to you.
It was at this moment an idea hit me: GAVIN DESERVES HIS OWN STAR!
I couldn't think of a more fitting tribute to the 'Greatest of All Time' than a star for those that you left behind to share, a space to search for you to just say 'hi' or a 'we miss you'.
Or in my case imagining I've given you another reason to shake your head (the best times), a place to gather in our current status, to say our goodbyes to Our Mate Gav.
Gavin, your talent, kindness, antics and friendships will be spoken about for decades to come, so on behalf of myself and HRV's media team, your star named GROUP 1 GAV can be found at:
Constellation: Scorpius, right ascension: 16h51m51.76s, declination: -26°52'25.8".
I'll be sure to say g'day as soon as I find it.
Sincere condolences to everyone who had the privilege of spending a moment in time with you.
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