Dez Par: A Life in Harness Racing & Beyond (Part 2 of 2)

The captivating journey of Dez Par continues in this second and final part, as he shares more about his incredible career in Western Australia, his significant contributions to harness racing administration, and his views on the sport's greatest horses and drivers.

​Here's what's covered in this video:
➡️ 0:00 - Intro
➡️ 0:01:12 - Welcome back to Mobile Rolling with Dez Par
➡️ 0:01:45 - Meeting his wife Ivonne and their 65 years of marriage
➡️ 0:03:30 - His work life in Western Australia as a real estate agent and TAB agency owner
➡️ 0:05:03 - His first horses in Western Australia and early training experiences
➡️ 0:06:20 - Breeding his first horse, Valleys First, and its early wins
➡️ 0:08:33 - His roles as Vice President of WATA and Botra life member, receiving the James Brennan award
➡️ 0:09:55 - His training philosophy: focusing on getting horses fit for the best drivers
➡️ 0:11:26 - Training 67 winners over 40 years, including champions like Valley Champ
➡️ 0:12:20 - The powerful Valley Champ, winning 16-17 races and over a quarter-million dollars
➡️ 0:14:53 - Acquiring Sandy Bay from New Zealand and his Fremantle Cup victory with Chris Lewis
➡️ 0:19:58 - His selections for the best horses he's ever seen: Minor Derby and Mount Eden
➡️ 0:21:06 - His insights on legendary trainers and drivers, including Chris Lewis and Gary Hall Jr.
➡️ 0:22:17 - His initial foray into harness racing through the Connor family and the legacy of Port Pirie

​This video concludes Dez Par's remarkable interview, highlighting his lasting impact on the harness racing community.