A $2 million grass roots bid to build new stables at Dalvui Raceway is nearing fruition, with hopes a stallion tenders fundraiser will help the tip the Terang trots lovers over the top.
The Terang Harness Owners, Trainers and Supporters Group has been fundraising for at least four years and nearly reached its goal to fund the stables’ construction.
Marg Lee, group committee member and trainer of Victorian Horse of the Year Jilliby Kung Fu, said “current horse stalls are not up to standard”.
“We are planning to build a new stabling facility in conjunction with the Terang Harness Racing Club with provision for up to 100 horse stalls and four horse washes,” Lee said.
“The complex will be completely undercover with a walkway through the middle based on the Melton model. The horse stalls will be similar to Menangle with ample room for horse and sulky.
“We would like to thank all the participating studs for their support of the stallion tender.”
Terang HRC manager Mark Roberts said as part of the upgrade the old Silks Room, which was part of the complex, would be upgraded with kitchen facilities that would also serve as a community hub and could used by outside groups for fundraising and other activities.
The project is expected to cost about $2 million.
The 2018 stallion tender fundraising closes on Friday, October 26. Stallions for tender, with the name of the stud and their published service fees are:
Trotters:
ALDEBARAN EAGLE (Aldebaran Park – $2,500)
BACARDI LINDY (Morley Park – $2,200)
GREAT SUCCESS (Niota Bloodstock – $1,320)
PEGASUS SPUR (Woodlands Stud – $3,300)
Pacers:
BITOBLISS (Bitobliss Park – $990)
GUARANTEED (Goodtime Lodge – $1,760)
JULIUS CAESAR (Mountain View Stud – $800)
LENNYTHESHARK (Empire Stallions – $4,950)
LINCOLN ROYAL (Alabar Bloodstock – $2,000)
YANKEE ROCKSTAR (Northern Rivers Equine – $1,650)
To register your interest email mxt1225@hotmail.com or phone Michael Taylor (0410 565 244) or Marg Lee (0417 922 747).
