Welcome to the
Maryborough Harness Racing Club
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. The Club plays host to 31 Harness Racing Meetings at its renowned Carisbrook Complex, a complex which is enriched in history and widely recognised for its critically acclaimed track.
The Club is also host to over 40 trialling dates each year, proudly providing each participant in the sport of Harness Racing the best opportunity to master their trade.
Maryborough's flagship event is the Redwood All Trotting Carnival. Held in October each year, Redwood is one of the most unique, popular and successful harness racing events on Victoria's provincial racing calendar.
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.
Upcoming Events
Aldebaran Park Redwood Carnival
October 25th, October 26th & October 27th
337 Bucknall Street Carisbrook, 3464
The Aldebaran Park Redwood Carnival is Maryborough’s Flagship Harness Racing Event. This All-Trotting Carnival is one of the most unique and popular harness racing events on Victoria’s provincial calendar. In 2024 Redwood Sunday has been boosted to be one of the most lucrative trotting races in the southern hemisphere and features two Group 1 Races – the $75,000 Victorian Trotters Derby and the $75,000 Aldebaran Park Redwood Classic. Included also is the Group 3 $30,000 Maryborough Trotters Cup. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the best trotters in harness racing take to the track as they descend on Maryborough for biggest weekend in October.
2024 Sees the Introduction of Redwood Rememberance Day on Friday the 25th of October with live racing action throughout the day, inclusive of Memorial Races recognising the past contribution of many to the industry and to the Carnival. The fun continues after the races on Friday with our Redwood Trivia Night, professionally hosted, including Phantom race calls and Memorabilia auctions in support of the Team Teal Foundation.
Saturday the 26th of October sees the return of the Redwood Dinner Dance headlined by World Class Entertainer Paul Costa, Live with his full band! This was certainly a highlight of the Carnival in 2023 and Tickets will be in hot demand.
Then it’s the pinnacle of Australian Trotting with a quarter of a million in prizemoney on offer, including the Group 1 Aldebaran Park Redwood Classic, Group 1 Haras des Trotteurs Victoria Trotters Derby and Group 3 Maryborough Community Bank Trotters Cup on Sunday October 27. Sunday will also feature Fashions on the field, kids activities, foodtrucks, live music and the ever-popular Pony Trots. It’s a day not to be missed!
Tickets can be found online at: 2024 Aldebaran Park Redwood Carnival Tickets, Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM | Eventbrite
or by phoning the Club on 0499 037 464
or by contacting the Club via emailing: functions@maryboroughharness.com.au
