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Sandersons savour double at old stomping ground

A return to familiar territory proved especially sweet for Victorian harness racing trainer Shane Sanderson and his son Ryan, who celebrated a winning double on a recent visit back to…

A life steeped in horses, harness racing and community: farewell to Joey Thompson

There would be few people in Victorian harness racing who haven’t shared a philosophical chat, a laugh, or a moment of quiet wisdom with the much-loved Charlton horseman Joey Thompson,…

Strong Charlton turnout to HRV roadshow

Harness Racing Victoria’s industry roadshow series rolled into Charlton on Tuesday night, and despite wild weather and a busy local calendar, more than 50 participants showed up. The September roadshows…

Tributes flow for elder statesman of Victorian harness racing

Few figures in regional Victorian harness racing embodied both achievement and humility quite like the late Matt Donaldson, whose name was synonymous with the sport in Charlton and beyond for…

Success for couple at the heart of thriving trots community

Harness racing might have come to Leon Fanning and Andrea O’Gorman by chance, but the Charlton couple now sit at the centre of one of the most passionate country racing…

Sunny’s “day in the sun” at Charlton

After 21 unplaced starts, flashy chestnut trotting mare Salute To Sunny (Framework) may have been down to her last chance – but she turned it all around with a determined…

Mildura Cup heats serve up mixed fortunes

It was a case of a formality and a boilover in tonight’s harness racing heats of the Barry Bottams Mildura Pacing Cup (April 1), with the favorite delivering as expected…