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The ’Burn is Back on Track

(By Peter Hibberd) The Wedderburn and District Harness Racing Club returned to its own track last Sunday, with a major upgrade to the Donaldson Park complex and torrential rain last year, the club finally got to run its feature races. These two...

Peter Hibberd

29 Jan 2025

Harness Racing

Change of Leadership at Charlton Trots

(By Peter Hibberd) After leading the Charlton Harness Club for the past eight years, Joe Thompson has handed over the reins to Andrea O’Gorman. At last week’s AGM, Andrea was elected president, Janice Boyle vice-president, treasurer Hayley...

Peter Hibberd

20 Dec 2024

Harness Racing

Changing Times Ahead

(By Peter Hibberd) Last Monday the Charlton Harness Racing Club was the first of all the local clubs to enter a new era. As from December 1, there is no on course TAB facility for followers of the sport or the local person wanting to have a day out...

Art Buloke Times

06 Dec 2024

Harness Racing

Rare Double at Charlton

(By Peter Hibberd) Great Western trainer Peter Manning has been in harness racing for a very long time. On Monday he would have been a very proud father when both his daughters won races. This would be a rare double for Kerryn and Michelle. Kerryn...

Peter Hibberd

22 Nov 2024

Harness Racing

Competitive Harness Racing at Charlton

The Charlton club had a very competitive day of racing last Wednesday. The program consisted of races for horses with lower ratings. This is very good for owners as it gives them a chance to earn some prize money. As a result of this, there were...

Peter Hibberd

15 Nov 2024

Harness Racing

Young Bluey Wins St. Arnaud Pacing Cup

(By Peter Hibberd) The locals were in celebration mode after the win of Young Bluey in the Weirs IGA & Liquor St Arnaud Pacing Cup. This Matthew Craven-trained pacer is owned by the Hey True syndicate of which there are many local part-owners...

Peter Hibberd

12 Nov 2024