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Welcome Gary Bennetts

We are excited to announce we have appointed the Rev. Gary Bennetts to the ARCC Committee. Gary has a longstanding connection to the racing industry. His father has been actively involved in racing throughout his life, and Gary gained firsthand experience while working part-time as a race day staff member for the Australian Jockey Club…

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Vale Colin Watts OAM

Vale Colin Watts Snr. On Tuesday 3rd December, 2024, harness racing lost one of the greats with the passing of Colin Watts OAM. Colin, aged 97, was highly respected, not only for his ability as a horseman, but also for his administrative skills in the harness racing industry. Colin gave a lifelong dedication to the…

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Vale Stefano Cherchi

Sardinian-born jockey, Stefano Cherchi, aged 23, died as the result of injuries sustained after a tragic race fall at Canberra on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.   He was transported to Canberra Hospital following the incident, where he remained in intensive care up until his passing on Wednesday, April 3rd. His parents Sebastian and Maria, and his…

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