Two trotting clubs link up for exciting bonus

Two Victorian country harness racing clubs are teaming up for an exciting prizemoney bonus on their feature races.

Wangaratta and Warragul Harness Racing Clubs have initiated the $5000 Big W Bonus – A $5K bonus is being offered to the trainer of any horse that can win both the Wangaratta Pacing Cup and Warragul Pacing Bowl Cup in 2017.

The same horse must win both races, and be in the name of the same trainer for both events, to receive the $5000 prize.

First of the two races will be the Wangaratta Pacing Cup on Sunday, March 12, boasting a stake of $14,000.

The Warragul Pacing Bowl Cup will be run on Sunday, April 16 with a total prize of $30,000.

Warragul HRC CEO Mark Johnson explained that both clubs are contributing to the bonus prize pool.

"we are delighted to have struck up this partnership with the Wangaratta Harness Racing Club and our Committee are looking forward to attending what is recognised as one of the best Country Cup meetings," Johnson said.

Wangaratta HRC Secretary Bernadette Costantino said her committee are excited to be linking up with the Warragul club, and is confident the Big W Bonus will provide added interest to both meetings.

Both the Wangaratta and Warragul Cup meetings produced excellent on-course attendances last season, and the addition of the Big W Bonus will only enhance the racing side of both of these popular events.

Kyle Galley