Bernadette heads to Brisbane for AYDC25
Bernadette Page to Represent South Australia at 2025 Australasian Young Drivers Championship
Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) is proud to announce that Bernadette Page will represent South Australia at the 2025 Australasian Young Drivers Championship (AYDC). Held in conjunction with ID25, this year’s series marks the 41st edition of the prestigious competition, bringing together the top under-25 drivers from Australia and New Zealand.
A standout freelance driver, Bernadette recently celebrated her 25th birthday and is currently enjoying a stellar run of form, with an impressive 106 career wins in just 2 ½ years. Her breakout 2024 season saw her claim 63 victories, culminating in her being awarded the Leading Young & Concession Driver Award at HRSA’s Horse of the Year Awards.
The AYDC 25 will unfold across 10 races, starting with three heats on Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16 at Albion Park, followed by three more at Redcliffe on Friday, July 18. The final race will be held on Saturday, July 19, in conjunction with the 2025 Ladbrokes Inter Dominion Championship. Drivers will accumulate points throughout the series, with the highest scorer crowned the champion.
We extend our best wishes to Bernadette and all competitors in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested series.
2025 AYDC Driver Line-up:
- Sam Thornley – New Zealand (Reigning Champion)
- Wilson Haus – New Zealand
- Harrison Orange – NZ North Island
- Carter Dalgety – NZ South Island
- Brodie Davis – Tasmania
- Chloe Butler – Queensland
- James Herbertson – Victoria
- Emily Suvaljko – Western Australia
- Jett Turnbull – New South Wales
- Bernadette Page – South Australia
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