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Vale Geoff Senior

The harness racing industry is mourning well-known Victorian owner/trainer/driver Geoff Senior, who sadly passed away on Thursday, January 29 at the age of 87. Geoff had been hooked on the…

Rolinginthedeep takes Gordon Lockman Memorial

The Cranbourne Harness Racing Club paid homage to the late Gordon Lockman at its meeting last Sunday (18/1) with the running of the annual Gordon Lockman Memorial over 2080 metres,…

Melpark Major’s memorable Victoria Cup triumph

There has always been an aura about Harness Racing Victoria’s second biggest open class feature for the season, the $250,000 Victoria Cup, referred to by many as the ‘Cox Plate’…

Vale Les Chapman

Former Maryborough Harness Racing Club Secretary/Manager, Les Chapman, well known to many industry participants, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 29. Les had been involved in the sport for a…

Vale Wayne Hayes

Shepparton area (Gillieston) owner/trainer/driver Wayne Hayes passed away suddenly on July 30 at the age of 66. Wayne, a teacher by trade, had been involved in harness racing since first…

Vale John Byrne

Former Boort Harness Racing Club President John Byrne passed away at St John of God Hospital, Bendigo, on July 30 at the age of 88, after a lengthy illness. John…

Vale Lorraine Duffy

It’s sad to report the passing of long-time passionate harness devotee and owner Lorraine Duffy at 85, the mother of Shepparton trainer/driver Steven Duffy, on Saturday, August 2. Lorraine had…

Vale Bob Collins

The close-knit trotting community has been left saddened by the passing of long-serving Ararat Harness Racing Cub committeeman Bob Collins on July 12 at the age of 82. Bob was…

Nick Dewar Memorial Pace meeting run at Shepparton

The regular Tuesday night harness racing meeting at Shepparton on April 8 honoured young Riverina reinsman Nic Dewar, who was tragically killed in a road accident while returning from a…

Ainsworths snare trifecta in trotters handicap

Moyreisk’s Ainsworth family, regulars at most Swan Hill meetings, snared the trifecta at Tuesday’s interesting seven-race card when eight-year-old Danny Bouchea-Palkia mare Boutika defeated Night Whisperer and Singara Ted in…

Vale Barry Dunn

The close-knit harness racing community is saddened by the sudden passing of Barry Dunn, aged 82, on Friday, March 1 at Geelong Hospital. Dunn, the father of astute Horsham horseman…

Vale Charlie Chircop

Well-known Melton owner/breeder Charlie Chircop passed away aged 78 on Monday, January 13 following a short illness. Charlie loved his harness racing and was a familiar face at the trots…