WITH just one chance to put on a good show, Wedderburn Harness Racing Club has pulled out all stops for its cup meeting on Sunday.
The return to Donaldson Park will be the clubs only race meeting for the year after Harness Racing Victoria stripped away a second event in its shake-up to stem HRV financial woes.
Club president Bruce Hargreaves and volunteers spent last weekend dusting off race day equipment that has sat idle for more than three years.
Wedderburn held its race meetings at Maryborough while the $5 million Donaldson Park complex was built and last year’s summer storms put paid to a 2024 return when floods washed away sections of the race track. The new complex was officially opened last June.
“We’re excited to be racing at Wedderburn for the first time with new facilities,” said Hargreaves.
“We’ve put on a special bus from Bendigo to help ensure a bumper crowd.
“We’ve only got a single meeting now but the club is determined to make it a great one.
“And falling on Australia Day, there’s sure to be a fantastic atmosphere on and off the track.”
The eight-race program will start at 1.07pm.
Club secretary Tom Nis-bet said seats were still available on the free bus with pickups in Marong, Bridgewater and Inglewood. Bookings are required.