Situated approximately two hours North-West of Melbourne, Maryborough is home to one of Victoria's premier Country Harness Racing Clubs.
The club has a proud and successful history with foundations built on the passion and determination
of local people and local volunteers.
MHRC has now grown to not only become one of Victoria’s most renowned Harness racing venues, but one of the most regularly visited destinations in the Central Goldfields Shire. MHRC is now vital to the industry, giving opportunity to local participants and providing employment to over 20 members of staff.
Today the Club plays host to 28-day harness racing meetings at its renowned Carisbrook Complex, a complex which is enriched in history and widely recognised for its immaculate surrounds and critically acclaimed track.
Maryborough's flagship event is the Redwood All Trotting Carnival, the most unique, popular, and successful harness racing event on Victoria's provincial calendar. This event broadcasts the Central Goldfields Shire to the national and international stage, showcasing our region and injecting a substantial boost to the local economy. It is the nation's only event which incorporates two full days of racing exclusively for trotters.
The Club is also host to over 40 Trial dates each year, proudly providing every participant in the sport of Harness Racing the best opportunity to master their trade.
On the horizon for the Club is the pending launch of the Redwood Function Centre which aims to become the home of functions and events in Central Victoria.
The Club already plays host to the annual ‘Chopped Festival’ and Mad Max Celebrations which bring thousands of people to the complex each year. Added with the successful return of Pro Rodeo’s to town, the complex is fast becoming the busiest local hub for large scale events.
For enquiries about race dates, programs, feature meetings or upcoming events of significance, please contact Maryborough Harness Racing Club on (03) 5464-2451 during business hours or email admin@maryboroughharness.com.au
MHRC OFFICIALS
President: Colin Phillis
Vice President: Craig Cameron
Secretary/Manager: Jackson Barby
Committee: Dayne Baker, David Clausen, Craig Cameron, Ron Emerson, Rodger Brown, Colin Phillis, Tanya Rossi & Grace La Vella
Life Members: Eric Bucknall, Robert Burke, Leo Crameri, Eric DuBorg, Kevin Egan, Peter Egan,
Ron Emerson, Bruce Hoskin, Hughie Jardine, Keith Jardine, Stan Kick, Joe Mullins,
Matt Nalder, Jack Oxley, Syd Parsons, Len Pascoe, Peter Pascoe, Barry Porteous, Ian Smith,
Ken Smith, Wal Stewart, Errol Walsh, Stan Watts & Sam Wright.
Course Video Service: Mediatec (03) 87686400.
Course Photographer: Claire Weston Photography 0400 006 648 or claireweston@bigpond.com