Festive races: Driver Shannon O’Sullivan with Village Lover.
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Shepparton Harness Racing Club’s family Christmas meeting drew enough nominations to stage a 12-race card last week as the club met for its annual festive races.
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The first race of the day went the way of two-year old pacer Jarrad Said and driver James Herbertson, who provided trainer Steven Duffy with an early Christmas present.
The feature event of the meeting was the time-honoured Peter Rathjen Memorial, named in honour of one of the Goulburn Valley’s keenest harness racing enthusiasts who lived well into his 90s.
The man of the moment — Santa Claus — was alleged to have made an appearance for the club’s final meet of 2021.
Excitement: Isobel Kenyon watches the races.
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Megan Fisher
Neck and neck: Race one is under way.
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Keen eye: Garry Kenyon.
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Over the line: Driver James Herbertson and Jarrad Said took out first place in race one.
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Megan Fisher
Christmas punt: Noel Pattison and Barry Thorn.
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Winners are grinners: Winning driver James Herbertson with Jarrod Said.
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Feeling festive: Colleen Boyington and Garry Jackson.
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Nice day out: Ellie Simpson in the stands.
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Family outing: Ivan and Gwen Russell with Jan and Bob Steen.
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