The HRSA Board are delighted to announce that the Trots are returning to the Wayville Showgrounds on Friday 27 October 2017. This will be the first race meeting at Wayville meeting since 1973.
Home to the South Australian harness racing from 1925 to 1973, the Wayville Track was described as racing in a coliseum. Especially during the 1950s and 60s, crowds flocked to the track in the halcyon days of the sport with names such as Webster, Holberton, Messenger and Shinn being household names.
Wayville was also the scene of some of harness racing greatest ever moments including the 1963 Inter Dominion won by New Zealand champion Cardigan Bay before a record crowd of 45,000 people. Cardigan Bay was the first horse to win $1 million in prizemoney. In addition, Wayville hosted countless memorable South Australian Cups featuring outstanding horses including SA champion, Minuteman.
With Wayville’s proximity to the city and excellent public transport options, the HRSA Board is expecting a massive crowd in attendance with a great night of racing and entertainment with a Back to the 70s retro theme.
Planning for the race meeting is well underway and more information on what to look forward to on the night is expected within the coming weeks.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Wayville Trots Retro Night Facebook event page or the Australian Harness Racing website.
What: Wayville Trots Retro Night
When: Friday 27 October 2017 | 5pm – 11.30pm
Where: Adelaide Showground | Goodwood Road, Wayville
Who: Everyone
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