Greg Sugars dead aged 40: Racing world pay tribute to legendary trainer after wife reveals he died in his sleep
AUSTRALIAN harness racing legend Greg Sugars has died unexpectedly at the age of 40.
Sugars was the son of decorated former trainer Ross Sugars and was very well known himself within the racing ranks.
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His wife Jess Tubbs announced the shocking news on social media revealing that Sugars passed away in his sleep.
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