pilli 81 Report post Posted August 2, 2018 Saddened to learn of Ian's sudden passing earlier this week. Ian was a much respected stalwart of The Northern Greyhound Scene during the 1990 & 2000 decades.Perhaps best known as Trainer of super dog RUMMO,winner of his first 15 starts during the 95/96 season.Ian deservedly tasted Group One Success with HELLO AWESOME,in the time honoured 2006 Waterloo Cup,for breeder and main kennel client Ron Dent. Ian held strong opinions on what would benefit The Greyhound Code,and served as Vice President of The Auckland Greyhound Club,alongside President Ron Dent,during troubled times. Ian was always available to share his Greyhound Knowledge with those who sought his opinion,and wrote a monthly breeding column in The Greyhound Magazine for a period. Ian was also a high achiever on the sports field,playing for Champion Team Mt Wellington in The National League,played Six Internationals for NZ,and pro soccer in Australia. Ian had retired from The Greyhound Scene a decade back,and relocated to The Sunshine Coast in Queensland.Ian and Wife Wendy returned as locals recently to enjoy being Grandparents. Personally,I remain grateful to Ian for giving me the opportunity to handle my first greyhound at the races,and enjoyed the years that followed travelling together to Cambridge and Wanganui Racemeetings. Emotive, Jabba2 and GOM 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTeaz 119 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 RIP Ian, Was one of the first people i met in greyhound racing in the early 90's whilst training some dogs for my parents. Had a terrific sprinter for us in Sacred Mission,nothing was a problem and always had time for us. One of the good guys yorky, GOM, Jabba2 and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOM 1,017 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 Good trainer and great bloke Jabba2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modest mouse 469 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 This really breaks my heart. Ian was the reason we got into greyhounds. Such a good man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modest mouse 469 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 Can someone please let us know where he was living, as we would like to go to the service, but can't find the address. Will be much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilli 81 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 Henni,I suggest you contact Graeme C..he will know address.Believe similar area to his training property. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modest mouse 469 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 Thank you very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flabbergasted 67 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 Sad news and so sorry to hear. Ian was a lovely guy and will be missed. Condoleneces to his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iteruka 68 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 I met Ian when I got into Greyhounds. I was lucky enough to lease Ciame Go, Mistress Honcho and Iteru Ka from Ian and Ron which gave me a great start. He was always available to offer his support, advice and friendship freely. He pushed me to become a lure driver at Auckland and helped with my breeding program for my dogs. I will always be grateful to Ian for giving me a great introduction to racing and am honoured to have called him a friend. Rest in peace Ian lad27 and yorky 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Tonight 8 Report post Posted August 4, 2018 Very sad to hear, one of the nicest trainers I had the pleasure of knowing. RIP Ian. Jabba2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's a ballroom 174 Report post Posted August 5, 2018 Hi . I have just been talking to Wendy and have shown her the nice things people have been saying . Wendy would like me to pass on her thanks and that the service is at 10 Saddleton road , Waiau Pa on Tuesday 7th August at 11.00 am . Tony modest mouse and scooby3051 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...