Forbury Park Trotting Club

Prendergast, Michael John Hyde.
Peacefully at home on the 10th August in his 92nd year. Sitting in his seat at the table with tea and toast.

Much loved father of Nikki*, Tracey* and Tania. Close friend of Trish Brinsdon *. Respected and admired horseman, father in law, brother, uncle, grandad and poppa. Trusted friend.

May your spirit settle where horses run free.

A celebration of Micks life will be held at the Hyde Hall, Hyde at 11am on the 21st August, followed by interment at Hyde Cemetery.

Friends and family are welcome at Clarisford after the service.

Livestream available www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/

In lieu of flowers, donations to New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust.

Messages to 90 Prendergast Rd, Hyde, RD 3 Ranfurly 9397.

Obituary – Mick Prendergast
By Tayler Strong, 11 August 2026

Mick Prendergast, the former oldest New Zealand reinsman to drive a winner at 81, has died, aged 92.

Prendergast equaled the record set by John Burgess with Silverdale Pride in 2008 when he drove his own horse , the trotter Holdon Toyaspurs to win twice at Forbury Park in the 2014-15 season. He trained Holdon Toyaspurs and raced the 8yr-old with a neighbour Simon Russell.

The record has since been surpassed by Luk Chin, the 83-yr-old who drove Jasinova to win at Cambridge in May.

Michael John (Mick) Prendergast trained Holdon Toyaspurs on his farm at Hyde. He rode Spree to win a saddle race for pacers at the Cromwell Jockey Club meeting in 1961. He was handicapper for the Hawera Picnic Racing Club for over 40 years.

Mick was a brother to Tony, Dick, Maurice, Frank and Owen. Dick trained Simon Katz to win the 1987 Dominion Handicap, the premier race for trotters.

Tony made his mark training thoroughbreds with Mr Ay Bee his best.

Mick Prendergast pictured after a win with Holdon Toyaspurs at Forbury Park in 2015.

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Pyramid Rose delivers another bloom - Harnesslink Trainer Matty WillIamson describes Pyramid Rose (Majestic Son) as cantankerous, but she was on her best behaviour today when she won the Diamond Creek

🥇 Congratulations to the connections of Pyramid Rose taking out our feature today….

🌹A brilliant Matty Williamson drive saw PYRAMID ROSE storm home to capture the Diamond Creek Farm / SBSR Silk Road Trotters Final at Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting at Gore Racecourse.

Starting from barrier one on the second row, PYRAMID ROSE enjoyed a dream run along the markers before Williamson angled the five-year-old mare into clear air turning for home. Once balanced up, she unleashed a powerful finish to sweep over the top of her rivals and claim the $30,000 feature at double-figure odds.

A terrific training and driving performance by Matty Williamson, who also prepared third placegetter NEW MEXICO.

👏 Congratulations to owners N J Kroening, Mrs J R Kroening, N J Hazlett, S Bryce, Mrs M Bryce, Mrs M McCann, P Hardiman and Mrs C Hardiman, and breeders N J Kroening, Mrs J R Kroening and N J Hazlett.

🥇 PYRAMID ROSE
🥈 Harriet’s Moment
🥉 New Mexico

📖 Breeding: Majestic Son – Pyramid Monarch (Monarchy)

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👉 9 Races - featuring the 30k Diamond Creek Farm - Southern Bred Southern Reared Silk Road Final for Trotting Fillies & Mares
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