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Maryborough Harness Racing Club |
Postal Address: P.O. Box 159, Maryborough, 3465.
Race Track: (03) 5464 2451. Mobile: 0418 552 294. Fax: (03) 5464 2211.
E-mail: maryharn@bigpond.net.au.
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NEWS Next Race Meeting :- Monday July 6th, 2009. Awards :- The Awards page has been updated to June 11th, 2009. Race Dates :- The race dates for season 2009/10 are now available on the Track page. Redwood :- 2008 Photo Gallery added here. |
Situated approximately two hours North-West of Melbourne, Maryborough is home to one of Victoria's premier Country Harness Racing Clubs.
The town plays host to 34 day harness racing meetings each season at the Bendigo Bank Complex, Carisbrook, a complex which is recognised for its immaculate surrounds, critically-acclaimed track and excellent public facilities. Its trademark is delectable home-style catering.
Maryborough's flagship event is the Redwood All Trotting Carnival, the most unique, popular and successful harness racing event on Victoria's provincial calendar.
Recently expanded to a three-day celebration, the Carnival draws visitors from throughout Australia and New Zealand.
It is the nation's only event which incorporates two full days of racing exclusively for trotters.
In 2009, the Seelite Windows & Doors Redwood Classic runs from Friday 17th July to Sunday 19th July. It commences with a Friday afternoon meeting comprising eight races.
The highlight will be the $6,000 Harness Racing International Gold Bracelet, a feature race for three-year-old fillies which carries a $1,000 gold bracelet for winning connections.
Sunday's Seelite Windows & Doors Redwood Classic is a Group 1 event for the first time, boasting a $50,000 purse.
On the first Monday in November, as a prelude to Melbourne Cup celebrations, Maryborough conducts its highly successful Central Goldfields Shire Maryborough Pacing Cup meeting - check out the honour roll.
Trials are also staged every Sunday morning from 8.45am. Admission is free and members of the public are welcome to attend.
For inquiries about race dates, programs, feature meetings or upcoming events of significance, please contact Maryborough Harness Racing Club on (03) 5464-2451 during business hours or email maryharn@bigpond.net.au.
Lance Justice driving Mighty Apollo.
Last updated :- July 1st, 2009.