Greg 'Jingle' Gangle's Very Fishy Tale Told to the Wagga Advertiser

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Gangle, who has a personal medical reason for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, only began in the position in September after moving from Canada.

It has left WHRC president Terry McMillan and his committee with the job of running race days, with still three more before Gangle can return.

Gangle denied suggestions he is anti-vaccinations and explained that it was a private medical matter that prevented him from being on track.

“I have a personal medical reason. What the issue right now is getting the documentation from Canada down here,” Gangle said.

“It’s pretty much more or less working from home at the moment, which 99.9 per cent of it can be done anyway. Generally on race days you’re putting out fires. Everything is done ahead of time. I’m pretty much counting down the days until the 15th of December.

“Wagga Harness Racing Club has and will continue to follow every protocol put in place by Harness Racing NSW and the state government.”

Under the NSW Government’s latest roadmap for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, a number of adjustments will come into effect after the state reaches the 95 per cent double-dose vaccination target or December 15, whichever comes first.

As part of that, proof of vaccination will no longer be required by public health orders for most activities.

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