Racing NSW has been informed of the passing of Mr Ian Thomson, father of Riharna Thomson who died in a trackwork accident at Thoroughbred Park Racecourse in March 2017.
Ian passed away last Wednesday (12th July) following a five-month battle with cancer.
Mr Thomson was previously a publican in the little town of Walcha, north-east of Tamworth where Riharna grew up, but then relocated to Nelson Bay.
A funeral service for Mr Thomson will be held at Anna Bay Tavern on Friday, 21st July 2023 commencing at 1:30pm.