• Redwood Carnival 2024

Overview

The prestigious Redwood Carnival will run over three days, commencing on Friday 25th October with a 10-race meeting featuring Australia's best three-year-old trotters.

Download full program brochure: HERE

Maryborough's amazing Redwood success story dates back to 1985 when the Victorian Square Trotters' Association developed a new standing start classic for two-year-old trotters.

The event was designed as a complement to the Victorian Sires Stakes Series, run under mobile conditions.

It derived its name from the late Hugh Redwood, a past president and foundation member of the VSTA who was widely respected within the harness racing industry and renowned for his affinity for square gaiters.

The inaugural Redwood Classic was hosted by Maryborough Harness Racing Club in 1986.

Few people at the time could have predicted the proud future which lay ahead of the newest addition to Victoria's feature race program.

These days the Redwood is well and truly entrenched as Australia's most prestigious two-year-old event for trotters.

Although there are richer juvenile races, the Redwood has developed a mystique which has captured the imagination of breeders, owners, trainers and drivers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

  • Commencing Friday 25th October with Redwood Remembrance Race Day; races between 11.30am-5pm; meals available in the Bistro, Bar open for refreshments. 
  • Friday 25th October - Redwood Trivia Dinner; doors open at 6.30pm; 2 Course Carvery Dinner, Phantom Race Call, Trivia, Games, Raffles & Auctions; (individual tickets or tables of 8 available $35pp).
  • On Saturday 26th October, treat yourself to an unmissable Night of Entertainment, with the return of popular country music artist Paul Costa and his Full Band Show. Enjoy a 2-course Canape Dinner and celebration of the Redwood Carnival. Book before August 31st for $10 early bird discount. Tickets: HERE
  • Aldebaran Park Redwood Day Sunday 27th October; race day action from 11.30am, featuring 2 Group 1 Races, Redwood Classic & Victoria Totters Derby, TAB onsite, Live Music, Fashions on the field, Food Trucks, Fully Licensed Bar, Facepainting, BalloonGirl and more! Entry: $15 Adults, $10 Concession, Kids Under 16 FREE.
  • Terrace VIP Package available: includes Raceday admission, live entertainment from Donna Maddison, Redwood Racing Ultimate Experience: $50pp.

The Maryborough Harness Racing Club offers excellent Dining Facilities, (home style cooking), TAB, Bar, Children's Entertainment, Sky Channel, Prizes & Giveaways.

Tickets: HERE

Maryborough Harness Racing Complex
337 Bucknall Street, Carisbrook VIC 3464
11:00am - 06:00pm
[email protected]
035464 2451