Alford takes a narrow lead in the Victorian Driver's Premiership

24 April 2024
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Australia’s most successful harness racing reinsman Chris Alford made the trip to Shepparton last night a successful one, edging ahead in his quest for his first Victorian state driver’s Premiership in three seasons.

With an almost unthinkable milestone and Australian record 8000 career wins logged in February, the 55-year-old is still at the top of his game, but young gun James Herbertson has captured the two most recent premierships.

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