The RACE FOR FUN Club
Queens Vacation carries the Race for Fun Club colours to victory
|
Dancer (Tiz A Masterpiece x Spirit Of Bendigo)
Dancer (one month and three days old) stands proudly in front of her mum Addy (Spirit Of Bendigo) . Dancer is a daughter of 2008 Oliver Wendell Holmes USA winner, Tiz A Masterpiece.
|
Tiser goes on show at Lord's Raceway
7 September 2013 - The Race For Fun Club’s new filly Tiser will step out in public for the first time at Sunday’s Bendigo Harness Racing Cub meeting at Lord’s Raceway.
The Race For Fun Club is a free initiative by the Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club that allows people to enjoy the experience of racing a real horse for charity. Tiser, who turned two last week, is Australia’s only fully sponsored racehorse.The filly is trained by Paul and Maree Campbell at Maiden Gully, fed by long-standing Bendigo business Bush’s Produce and cared for by Bendigo Equine Hospital. Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said Tiser would be paraded between races two and three on Sunday. ‘‘There will be special stable tours so people can get up close and personal with Tiser and lucky draws throughout the day offering great prizes,’’ he said. Tiser has taken over the Race For Fun Club reins from original horse Addy, who is now in foal to Alabar Farms stallion Tiz A Masterpiece. ‘‘Addy and now Tiser’s column each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser continues to prove popular, so we hope plenty of people get out to Lord’s Raceway to meet her and even have their photo taken with her,’’ Mr Case said. ‘‘The Race For Fun Club is about getting as many people as possible, particularly families, out and about following an interest together. ‘‘Any money won by Tiser during her racing career will go to charity.’’ The Race For Fun Club has more than 600 members and is featured in a regular column each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser. The first race on Sunday twilight program at Lord’s Raceway starts at 5.30pm. Fields for the meeting can be found in today's printed edition of the Bendigo Advertiser. 
Victoria's premier Dr. Denis Napthine visits our fillies premier Napthine with Race for Fun Club filly 'Tiser'
6 August 2013 - Victoria's Premier Dr. Denis Napthine visited Bendigo today and couldn't leave town without visiting his favourite Race For Fun Club fillies. Dr. Napthine visited pregnant mare Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo and Tiser at Paul and Maree Campbell's Maiden Gully property. The premier is the number 1 ticket holder for the award winning Bendigo Advertiser Race for Fun Club. It was the first time that the premier had seen Tiser Sportswriter - Swift Flame) a rising 2yo who will be raced by the Race for Fun Club. "She has a big bum , a nice motor," the Premier quipped.
Meet the Race for Fun Club's new star The Race for Fun Club's new filly (L) meets club matriarch Addy (R) for the first time
18 May 2013 - Meet the Race For Fun Club's new little champ. The Race for fun club is a joint partnership between the Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club to promote trotting and give people an interest.The Race For Fun Club is a joint partnership between the Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club to promote trotting and give people an interest. The club has more than 600 members, with Victorian Premier Denis Napthine, Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, Women’s National Basketball League champions Bendigo Spirit and the city’s Victorian Football League team Bendigo Gold supporters. The club has more than 600 members, with Victorian Premier Denis Napthine, Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, Women’s National Basketball League champions Bendigo Spirit and the city’s Victorian Football League team Bendigo Gold supporters. The unraced filly was born on October 20, 2011, and is by leading American sire Sportswriter.Her mum Swift Flame didn’t race but is a daughter of outstanding broodmare sire Live Or Die. Bendigo Advertiser readers will be given the chance to give the filly a nickname in the near future. The filly will be prepared by Addy’s trainers Paul and Maree Campbell at Maiden Gully. ‘‘She’s a nice filly to get along with. She’s quite smart,” Mr Campbell said. ‘‘She’s got a much stronger build than Addy.” Addy and the new filly met for the first time yesterday. “She’s probably not as easy to photograph as Addy, as we found out today, but that will come to her, hopefully,” he said. “It was a little bit hairy in the beginning, to be honest, but it ended up OK.” Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said the new filly, Addy and the Race For Fun Club would give readers a complete insight into the harness racing industry. “Bendigo Advertiser readers will go on a journey with the Sportswriter filly as she is broken in, educated and prepared for her first racing campaign,” he said. “It will be a great insight for our readers into how racehorses are prepared from the beginning. This will go well with our coverage of the breeding side of the industry with Addy having her first foal.” Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said the new Sportswriter filly had a good pedigree. ‘‘The filly is from a Live Or Die mare – a prolific sire of winners and an outstanding broodmare sire,” Mr Aldred said.‘‘He has sired a staggering eight pacers to have earned more than $500,000 in their careers, including two millionaires.” The new Sportswriter filly will write her first column introducing herself to readers in the weekly Race For Fun Club column which appears on page 6 of the Bendigo Advertiser each Tuesday.
|
Addy's littlest fan
It's official Addy is in foal to Alabar stallion
12 February 2013 - It's official - Addy is in foal to Alabar stallion Tiz A Masterpiece.
The Bendigo Equine Hospital's Sarah Jalim confirmed a strong and healthy heartbeat with a 30 day scan conducted yesterday. Addy was retired from racing after a leg injury kept her sidelined. In the next couple of weeks, the Race For Fun Club expect to announce a replacement racehorse for Club fans to support on the track. 
Addy (lead) steps out with More Glory on the track on New Years day
Trainer proceeds cautiously with Addy on training track1 January 2013 - Trainer's Paul and Maree Campbell are proceeding cautiously and optimistically with Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo as she starts her 2013 preparation.
Addy has been sidelined, boxed at Campbell's Run Maiden Gully with an injury. Vets have looked her over and could not find anything conclusive that will prevent her from continuing to race. "We will proceed cautiously with her on the track and see what happens," Paul Campbell said today. The Lombo Pocket Watch three-year-old worked with two-year-old stablemate More Glory this morning. Addy's best result from seven race starts so far has been a third placing beaten a neck for the major prize at Shepparton. Addy returns from a spell bigger & stronger Addy - aka Spirit Of Bendigo
20 November 2012 - Addy returned to training yesterday, a bigger and stronger horse.
Paul Campbell said that Addy had put on 35 kilos during the two weeks that the Charity filly spent in the spelling paddock. "It's not fat, it's muscle mass," Campbell said. "She spent most of her time out lying down, resting and developing, which is actually what we wanted her to do." Campbell said he is hopeful that development will see a stronger Addy more competitive in her races. "She should be back at the races in three to four weeks," he said. Spirit of Bendigo heads for spell5 November 2012 - Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo will graze on clover for the next few weeks after trainer Paul Campbell decided to spell the three-year-old charity filly following her disappointing effort when an odds-on favourite at Bendigo on Saturday night. Addy was driven hard to lead the 1690 metre race going out to race the first quarter of the mile in 28 seconds. Under constant driving Spirit Of Bendigo maintained the lead despite being attacked from the outset. Daryl Douglas worked the filly to lead into the final turn but Addy faded to third on straightening. With 150 metres to go she had done enough and was eased out of the race, finishing last. Campbell said the filly had a very tough run and will been given a couple of weeks in the paddock. Spirit Of Bendigo commenced her career in August, her best result in her first campaign was a close third, beaten a half neck at Shepparton in late October.
Race for Fun Club wins racing's national awardCharity harness racing horse Addy and her Race For Fun Club have been recognised with a national award.
Harness Racing Australia chairman Geoff Want said the Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club’s innovation in creating the Race For Fun Club had earned the 2011-12 Award of Merit for demonstrated excellent in promotion. “The media plays a prominent role in the promotion of harness racing, so to see a regional newspaper and local harness racing club join together in such an innovative manner is a credit to the foresight of both organisations,” he said. “The Bendigo Advertiser has been a long-time supporter of racing and for it to now join together with the Bendigo Harness Racing Club in promoting the Race For Fun Club is further reinforcement of this. “To see Addy leading the Bendigo Easter Gala Parade was a magnificent promotion for harness racing and both organisations are to be congratulated in winning this award. ”Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said the award was a significant achievement.“These awards have been going for in excess of 35 years and are well regarded in the industry as a measure of commitment to harness racing,” he said.“The Race For Fun Club is seen as an innovative and well conducted initiative, promoted in both traditional and social media, which has been embraced by many in the Bendigo community and attracted new followers for harness racing.” Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said the win recognised the more than 600 members of the Race For Fun Club and many others who follow Addy through her newspaper column each Tuesday. “This club was set up to give people an interest – something different to follow,’’ he said. “It was designed to promote harness racing and give families, couples and friends an opportunity to get out and experience something new. “Let’s hope now Addy has had a win off the track it might inspire her to finally win that race everyone has been waiting for.’’ The Award of Merit will be presented during the Victorian Harness Racing Hall of Fame dinner at Tabcorp Park Melton on Thursday. - Bendigo Advertiser |
Addy shows a big improvement at Kilmore
Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo at Kilmore - photo David Aldred
19 October 2012 - Spirit Of Bendigo stepped out at Kilmore last night with a eye-catching effort in the 3yo Fillies Pace. The Race For Fun Club filly was beaten less than two lengths, finishing her race off strongly for driver Daryl Douglas. In a blanket finish for the minor stakes, "Addy" just missed out picking up fifth prizemoney and was officially placed seventh in the 10 horse field. Glenferrie Lady (Jodi Quinlan) won the race in a 2:02 rate. Addy was officially beaten 7 metres. "That was a big improvment, she is getting there," Douglas said. "She responded to my driving and the run was quite good." Trainer Paul Campbell was also delighted with the improvement shown by the filly.
Campbell said he is uncertain when Spirit Of Bendigo will have her next start. "This one's out of the way, she has improved so we will have a look at the program and see what is suitable for her next start," Campbell said.
Campbell said he is uncertain when Spirit Of Bendigo will have her next start. "This one's out of the way, she has improved so we will have a look at the program and see what is suitable for her next start," Campbell said.
Addy fails to flatter on home track Addy in the dark blue colours
27 September 2012 - Addy will have one more start before being sent to the spelling paddock after finishing eighth at Lord’s Raceway last night.
Addy, or Spirit Of Bendigo as she is known on the racetrack, was beaten more than 18m in the Bendigo Bank 3YO Pace. Trainer/driver Paul Campbell eased the Bendigo Advertiser Race For Fun Club filly to the rear of the field from her wide draw.She raced four back on the pegs before Campbell tried to ease her off the rails at the 500m mark. “She copped a slight check, but that’s no excuse,’’ Campbell said. “She just didn’t finish off the race as well as we would have liked. “With the run she had she shouldn’t have finished that far behind them.” Campbell said Addy could need a break. “We’ll give her another run at Echuca next Thursday and then decide if she goes out for a spell,’’ Campbell said. “Her work has been really good and her coat is coming out, but she just didn’t race as well as we thought she would tonight. Hopefully, she’ll go better at Echuca." Campbell and wife Maree had reason to smile later in the meeting last night. Paul’s consistent pacer Dual Agent Tabman scored a gutsy win in the Hygain Feeds Pacers Handicap. They followed up with Patrique, trained and driven by Maree, winning the final event.- Adam Bourke (Bendigo Advertiser) |
Fun, Prizes & Pizza for School Holidays20 September 2012 - The Bendigo Harness Racing Club has put together a great family night of Fun, Prizes and Pizza for the Race For Fun Club on Wednesday night 26 September. Addy is set to race at this Bendigo race meeting in the 3yo Pace and Race For Fun Club fans are invited to make a sign and show their support for our Charity filly. Let's hope she get's a start and earns another cheque for Charity. So far her best effort was a fifth placing, earning $125 prizemoney.
|
Spirit Of Bendigo puts in an improved performance at Nyah
Addy (right) and her stablemate Judyfree both raced at Nyah
14 September 2012 - Race for Fun Club pacer Spirit Of Bendigo ran a credible sixth in her third career start at Nyah last night.
Spirit Of Bendigo, or Addy as she is more commonly known, was forced to the rear of the field after starting from outside of the front row.
She had no luck in running before making ground from the tail of the field in the final 200m. The filly finished 13m behind winner Catchthateye in a mile rate of 2.04.4. “I was really happy with her,’’ trainer Paul Campbell said of Addy’s run. “The Nyah track is every bit as tight as Mildura, but this time she was a lot more tractable. “They were going so slow up front that it was always going to be hard for her to make up ground. “She finished off the race well, there’s good signs there. Addy's stablemate Judyfree, a winner at Mildura recently, was forced wide in the race and finished back in the field. We’ll look for another race for Addy in the next fortnight," Campbell said.
NB: Spirit Of Bendigo is likely to race on her home track at Bendigo on Wednesday 26 September.
Spirit Of Bendigo, or Addy as she is more commonly known, was forced to the rear of the field after starting from outside of the front row.
She had no luck in running before making ground from the tail of the field in the final 200m. The filly finished 13m behind winner Catchthateye in a mile rate of 2.04.4. “I was really happy with her,’’ trainer Paul Campbell said of Addy’s run. “The Nyah track is every bit as tight as Mildura, but this time she was a lot more tractable. “They were going so slow up front that it was always going to be hard for her to make up ground. “She finished off the race well, there’s good signs there. Addy's stablemate Judyfree, a winner at Mildura recently, was forced wide in the race and finished back in the field. We’ll look for another race for Addy in the next fortnight," Campbell said.
NB: Spirit Of Bendigo is likely to race on her home track at Bendigo on Wednesday 26 September.
Race for Fun Club on the road again - Addy to race at Nyah on Thursday
Addy to race at Nyah
11 September 2012 - The Race for Fun Club goes on the road again this week with charity filly, Spirit Of Bendigo having her third start in a race at Nyah on Thursday night.
The filly, better known to locals as Addy, had a confidence boosting trial win at Bendigo on Sunday. With Daryl Douglas in the sulky, Spirit Of Bendigo settled three back on the pegs in the 2150 metre trial before Douglas eased her to the outside on the final turn to make a move. "Addy" produced a stunning finish to reel in her rivals in the final 150 metres and scored by a neck in a 2:05 mile rate. "It was great to see her trial well after what happened (last start) at Mildura," trainer Paul Campbell said. "To see her really hit the line hard like that is very pleasing." At Nyah, Sprit Of Bendigo remains out of the draw and will start from gate seven in a field of nine in Race Two at 7:00pm. Her stablemate, last start Nyah winner Judyfree has drawn gate six in the same race. Campbell revealed this week that a foot abscess had played a role in Spirit Of Bendigo's failure at Mildura. "It might explain why she didn't handle the tight turns at Mildura," Campbell said. "It's all good now and hopefully she will run a good race at Nyah on Thursday night."
The filly, better known to locals as Addy, had a confidence boosting trial win at Bendigo on Sunday. With Daryl Douglas in the sulky, Spirit Of Bendigo settled three back on the pegs in the 2150 metre trial before Douglas eased her to the outside on the final turn to make a move. "Addy" produced a stunning finish to reel in her rivals in the final 150 metres and scored by a neck in a 2:05 mile rate. "It was great to see her trial well after what happened (last start) at Mildura," trainer Paul Campbell said. "To see her really hit the line hard like that is very pleasing." At Nyah, Sprit Of Bendigo remains out of the draw and will start from gate seven in a field of nine in Race Two at 7:00pm. Her stablemate, last start Nyah winner Judyfree has drawn gate six in the same race. Campbell revealed this week that a foot abscess had played a role in Spirit Of Bendigo's failure at Mildura. "It might explain why she didn't handle the tight turns at Mildura," Campbell said. "It's all good now and hopefully she will run a good race at Nyah on Thursday night."
Addy accomplishes first mission winning a trial at Bendigo
Daryl Douglas gets Addy motoring
|
Addy surges to the front near the post
|
Addy wins the 2150 m trial by a neck
|
10 September 2012 - Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo took her first step towards a race victory today, winning a 2150 metre trial at Lord's Raceway.
Driven by Bendigo ace reinsman Daryl Douglas, Spirit Of Bendigo started on the outside of the five horse trial. Douglas slotted the filly into third place on the pegs going out of the straight and kept her in touch with the leaders. After being momentarily pocketed passing the final quarter pole, Douglas switched Spirit Of Bendigo to the outside and she surged up to the leaders. Spirit of Bendigo hit the lead inside the final 75 metres and scored by a neck. She posted a 2:05 mile rate for the journey. Douglas reported to trainer Paul Campbell that the filly has definitely improved and for the first time she wanted to stretch out and find the line. Campbell is considering another race start this week for Addy and has penciled in a race at Nyah on Thursday night.
Driven by Bendigo ace reinsman Daryl Douglas, Spirit Of Bendigo started on the outside of the five horse trial. Douglas slotted the filly into third place on the pegs going out of the straight and kept her in touch with the leaders. After being momentarily pocketed passing the final quarter pole, Douglas switched Spirit Of Bendigo to the outside and she surged up to the leaders. Spirit of Bendigo hit the lead inside the final 75 metres and scored by a neck. She posted a 2:05 mile rate for the journey. Douglas reported to trainer Paul Campbell that the filly has definitely improved and for the first time she wanted to stretch out and find the line. Campbell is considering another race start this week for Addy and has penciled in a race at Nyah on Thursday night.
Mildura assignment for Spirit Of Bendigo
29 August 2012 - Maiden Gully trainer Paul Campbell is quietly confident that charity pacer Addy can put on a show for Race For Fun Club members tonight.
In what will be her second race, Addy will hit the track at Mildura in a two-year-old race over 2190 metres. “She’s improved a lot since her first run at Bendigo and I’m thinking she’ll run a lot better this time,” Mr Campbell said yesterday. “Because Addy has drawn gate one, she should be able to lead or take a sit on the leaders’ back, meaning she’ll get an easier run than what she did the other day.” Addy, who races under the name Spirit Of Bendigo, only needs to beat one runner home to earn her first cheque, with prizemoney in the $5000 race paid down to fifth. Bendigo-based reinswoman Ellen Tormey will again drive Addy, who will be hoping for an early birthday celebration. “All harness racing horses have their birthday on September 1, so Addy will turn three on Saturday,” Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said. “Thoroughbred horses have their birthdays a month earlier on August 1.” Mr Aldred said the Mildura Harness Racing Club had jumped on Addy’s bandwagon, allowing Race For Fun Club hats to be sold and drawn out on the night. “We’ll be having a few promotions on the track, including some lucky draws for the public,” he said. Addy’s race will start at 7.02pm and Mr Aldred said for those who couldn’t make it to the track, they could tune into Sky Channel on Austar or listen to the race on the radio on 945AM. - Bendigo Advertiser
In what will be her second race, Addy will hit the track at Mildura in a two-year-old race over 2190 metres. “She’s improved a lot since her first run at Bendigo and I’m thinking she’ll run a lot better this time,” Mr Campbell said yesterday. “Because Addy has drawn gate one, she should be able to lead or take a sit on the leaders’ back, meaning she’ll get an easier run than what she did the other day.” Addy, who races under the name Spirit Of Bendigo, only needs to beat one runner home to earn her first cheque, with prizemoney in the $5000 race paid down to fifth. Bendigo-based reinswoman Ellen Tormey will again drive Addy, who will be hoping for an early birthday celebration. “All harness racing horses have their birthday on September 1, so Addy will turn three on Saturday,” Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said. “Thoroughbred horses have their birthdays a month earlier on August 1.” Mr Aldred said the Mildura Harness Racing Club had jumped on Addy’s bandwagon, allowing Race For Fun Club hats to be sold and drawn out on the night. “We’ll be having a few promotions on the track, including some lucky draws for the public,” he said. Addy’s race will start at 7.02pm and Mr Aldred said for those who couldn’t make it to the track, they could tune into Sky Channel on Austar or listen to the race on the radio on 945AM. - Bendigo Advertiser
Addy goes racing at Lord's Raceway
Spirit Of Bendigo
21 August 2012 - Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo, the charity filly raced by the Bendigo Advertiser Race for Fun Club is set for her long awaited race debut tonight at Lord's Raceway Bendigo. “She’s aware something is up... she got a nice big hot shampoo today,’’ trainer Paul Campbell said yesterday. ‘‘She’s been good in herself. She’s had a very good week.’’ Campbell said the stable was excited and nervous about Addy’s debut. “There’s satisfaction in getting any horse to the races for the first time,’’ he said. ‘‘Realistically, to get her to the track is an achievement in itself if you go through the statistics and see how many horses don’t make it. ‘‘All we ask for Addy is that she behaves herself and does her best... that’s all we can ask.’’ Addy will represent more than 600 Race For Fun Club members tonight and any prizemoney she earns will go to charity. The first 30 club members through the gate tonight will receive a special showbag. Race For Fun Club hats will be sold for $5 in the upstairs public area with those buying a hat spinning the wheel to win a hat, betting or cafe voucher. Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said it would be great to see a crowd at Lord’s Raceway. “Tonight is about people getting out, having fun and cheering on Addy,’’ he said. “On what Addy has shown at the trials so far, there’s a few horses in tonight’s race with more ability than her. But sport has a habit of throwing up great stories, so let’s hope tonight is one of those nights. “We thank Paul and Maree Campbell for all they’ve done in promoting harness racing with Addy. They’ve done a fantastic job with her and for the sport. “We also thank all the sponsors who have supported her and made her Australia’s only fully-sponsored racehorse. “We hope everyone gets some enjoyment from seeing her debut tonight. It doesn’t matter how she goes... we’ll be proud of her for promoting harness racing and making people happy.’’
Campbells get Addy ready for her girls night out
Maree Campbell grooms Spirit Of Bendigo
18 August 2012 - Charity harness racing horse Addy remains on track to make her race debut at Bendigo’s Lord’s Raceway on Tuesday night.
Trainers Paul and Maree Campbell continued Addy’s preparation yesterday despite heavy rain at Maiden Gully. “Addy jogged on the lead behind another horse today,” Campbell said yesterday. “She will have a gallop on Saturday and then two jog days leading up to Tuesday night.’’ Campbell said Addy had recovered well from her third placing in a Bendigo trial on Monday night. He said the stable was happy with her attitude this week. “I think she is improving every time we do anything with her. We’re very happy with her,” he said. Addy carries the race name Spirit Of Bendigo and will start from barrier two in the Race For Fun Club 2YO Pace at 7pm on Tuesday. Bendigo-based reinswoman Ellen Tormey will drive Addy in her race debut. Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said Addy would represent more than 600 Race For Fun Club members and many more interested fans at Bendigo on Tuesday night.
“Addy has taken a while to mature into a racehorse, so it’s been a bit of a wait for club members to see her race but let’s hope they all turn out at Bendigo on Tuesday night to celebrate her debut and cheer her on,” he said. “Race For Fun Club members will be admitted free to the meeting. The first 30 members through the gate with their cards will get a special showbag. “We will have official Race For Fun Club hats for sale on the night so people can show their support for Addy. “We will also have a bit of fun where people who buy a hat for $5 will get to spin a wheel for the chance to win a prize. “Let’s hope we get a good crowd at Lord’s Raceway because that’s what the Race For Fun Club is about – giving people an interest and getting them out and having some fun.” Final fields and race times for the Bendigo meeting will be published in Tuesday’s edition of the Bendigo Advertiser. Follow Addy through her weekly Race For Fun Club column each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser, her Addy’s Race For Fun Club Facebook page or her @AddyTalk Twitter handle.
Trainers Paul and Maree Campbell continued Addy’s preparation yesterday despite heavy rain at Maiden Gully. “Addy jogged on the lead behind another horse today,” Campbell said yesterday. “She will have a gallop on Saturday and then two jog days leading up to Tuesday night.’’ Campbell said Addy had recovered well from her third placing in a Bendigo trial on Monday night. He said the stable was happy with her attitude this week. “I think she is improving every time we do anything with her. We’re very happy with her,” he said. Addy carries the race name Spirit Of Bendigo and will start from barrier two in the Race For Fun Club 2YO Pace at 7pm on Tuesday. Bendigo-based reinswoman Ellen Tormey will drive Addy in her race debut. Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said Addy would represent more than 600 Race For Fun Club members and many more interested fans at Bendigo on Tuesday night.
“Addy has taken a while to mature into a racehorse, so it’s been a bit of a wait for club members to see her race but let’s hope they all turn out at Bendigo on Tuesday night to celebrate her debut and cheer her on,” he said. “Race For Fun Club members will be admitted free to the meeting. The first 30 members through the gate with their cards will get a special showbag. “We will have official Race For Fun Club hats for sale on the night so people can show their support for Addy. “We will also have a bit of fun where people who buy a hat for $5 will get to spin a wheel for the chance to win a prize. “Let’s hope we get a good crowd at Lord’s Raceway because that’s what the Race For Fun Club is about – giving people an interest and getting them out and having some fun.” Final fields and race times for the Bendigo meeting will be published in Tuesday’s edition of the Bendigo Advertiser. Follow Addy through her weekly Race For Fun Club column each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser, her Addy’s Race For Fun Club Facebook page or her @AddyTalk Twitter handle.
Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo nominated for her first race start
17 August 2012 - Australia’s only fully- sponsored harness racing horse Addy will make her race debut at Bendigo’s Lord’s Raceway on Tuesday night.
Addy will represent more than 600 members of the Race For Fun Club under the race name Spirit Of Bendigo.
Victorian Minister for Racing Denis Napthine, Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, Victorian Football League club Bendigo Gold and Women’s National Basketball League team Bendigo Spirit are all supporters of Addy and the Race For Fun Club. Bendigo’s national junior driving champion Ellen Tormey will drive Addy from barrier two in the Race For Fun Club 2YO Pace at 7pm on Tuesday. Tormey will wear the Race For Fun Club colours displaying the club logo on the front and a picture of the iconic Alexandra Fountain and the words ‘Bendigo: A sensational place to visit’ on the back. Prize money won by Race For Fun Club horses will be donated to charity. Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said Race For Fun Club members would get free admission to Tuesday night’s meeting with the first 30 through the gate receiving a special showbag. Race For Fun Club hats will be sold on the night so people can show their support for Addy. “The Race For Fun Club promotion has put local harness racing back in the news with Addy’s Race For Fun Club column in the Bendigo Advertiser each Tuesday providing an informative and light-hearted look at local harness racing,’’ Mr Aldred said. “The best part about the promotion has been its ability to draw new people, fans to harness racing. People who have never had contact with a race horse before have been able to join in the ride with Addy. “Another highlight has been the way that the local community and sponsors have supported Addy and the Race For Fun Club – we thank all those supporters.”
Addy will represent more than 600 members of the Race For Fun Club under the race name Spirit Of Bendigo.
Victorian Minister for Racing Denis Napthine, Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, Victorian Football League club Bendigo Gold and Women’s National Basketball League team Bendigo Spirit are all supporters of Addy and the Race For Fun Club. Bendigo’s national junior driving champion Ellen Tormey will drive Addy from barrier two in the Race For Fun Club 2YO Pace at 7pm on Tuesday. Tormey will wear the Race For Fun Club colours displaying the club logo on the front and a picture of the iconic Alexandra Fountain and the words ‘Bendigo: A sensational place to visit’ on the back. Prize money won by Race For Fun Club horses will be donated to charity. Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said Race For Fun Club members would get free admission to Tuesday night’s meeting with the first 30 through the gate receiving a special showbag. Race For Fun Club hats will be sold on the night so people can show their support for Addy. “The Race For Fun Club promotion has put local harness racing back in the news with Addy’s Race For Fun Club column in the Bendigo Advertiser each Tuesday providing an informative and light-hearted look at local harness racing,’’ Mr Aldred said. “The best part about the promotion has been its ability to draw new people, fans to harness racing. People who have never had contact with a race horse before have been able to join in the ride with Addy. “Another highlight has been the way that the local community and sponsors have supported Addy and the Race For Fun Club – we thank all those supporters.”
Addy to trial at Bendigo10 August 2012 - Race for Fun Club Charity filly Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo will trial at Lord's Raceway on Monday night. Trainers Paul and Maree Campbell have made a couple of changes to her gear in an effort to have the filly more focused for Monday night's trial.
|
Spirit Of Bendigo fourth at Maryborough Addy at Maryborough
6 August 2012 - Australasian Young Driving Champion Ellen Tormey piloted Race for Fun Club filly Addy aka Spirit Of Bendigo in her return to the track at Maryborough on Sunday. Spirit Of Bendigo drew the outside of the five in the field and settled in last place.
She worked forward during the race and finished fourth beaten around 10 metres. Trainer Paul Campbell said the trial was real flash but it was okay. "She didn't go bad but we would have liked her to do a bit more," he said. Campbell will make a couple of gear adjustments on the filly which iwill go back to the trials at Bendigo on Monday night 13 August. |
Addy pleases trainers
Addy in full flight during trackwork
2 July 2012 - Well can you believe its week 55 of the Race for Fun Club? Addy (aka Spirit Of Bendigo) is pleasing trainer Paul and Maree Campbell and had her first serious track workout in hopples this campaign on Saturday.
"We're very, very happy." Payul Campbell said "She got up the straight (on a wet and sloppy track) in 14.2 seconds and she has pulled up good. She is much more alert and not going through the motions any more. We will keep upping her work until we think her fitness is a a stage we are happy with and go from there."Paul said Addy was likely to do more galloping work this campaign.
See more photos in the Photo Gallery
"We're very, very happy." Payul Campbell said "She got up the straight (on a wet and sloppy track) in 14.2 seconds and she has pulled up good. She is much more alert and not going through the motions any more. We will keep upping her work until we think her fitness is a a stage we are happy with and go from there."Paul said Addy was likely to do more galloping work this campaign.
See more photos in the Photo Gallery
Happy Birthday Race For Fun Club - 1 year old this week!
13 June 2012 - This week marks the first birthday of the Race for Fun Club.
The Bendigo Advertiser and the Bendigo Harness Racing Club thanks everyone for supporting the club and trust you have enjoyed the experience so far.
Yes, it's been a little frustrating with 'Addy' taking some time to mature enough to make her racetrack debut and suffering an inflamed splint bone in her leg. We would have all loved to have been cheering her on in races by now but sometimes horses, particularly young ones like Addy, just take time to find the maturity needed to race. The Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club would like to thank Paul and Maree Campbell for their fantastic efforts in training Addy and ensuring she was available for photographs and public appearances in the first year. Paul and Maree feel confident Addy can make a racehorse and their patience has been wonderful for the club. Management also thanks every sponsor who has supported Addy and the Race for Fun Club to date. Without them, this concept would not be possible. Those sponsors include: The Bendigo Advertiser, the Bendigo Harness Racing Club, the City of Bendigo, harness racing trainers Paul & Maree Campbell, Alabar Bloodstock, PetStock, Mitavite, World’s Best Hoof Oil, Hylands Harness Gear and Sportswear, Bendigo Equine Hospital, the Equine Dental Association of Australia, Garrards Horse & Hound, Hygain, Bendigo Equine Rehabilitation Centre, Mustad Australia, farrier Nathan Monk, Warehouse Sales, Golden Square Hotel and Clark Rubber. Clearly, the Race for Fun Club has done much to raise the profile of harness racing and Bendigo. This was recognised with a Harness Racing Victoria Award at the Rothacker Medal night during season. There have been some great highlights in the first year of the Race For Fun Club with Addy making many public appearances, including leading the famous Bendigo Easter Gala Parade in front of tens of thousands of people. More than 70 enthusiasts also braved a cold, wet and windy morning to watch her first trial and that was great.
Addy continues to draw the support of the Victorian Government’s Minister for Racing Dr. Denis Napthine and Victorian Opposition leader Daniel Andrews among her Race for Fun Club membership. But equally as important, she has members across central Victoria, and even Queensland, who remain very important to the success of the Race For Fun Club. We hope the second year brings Addy's much-awaited racetrack debut and we still look forward with great excitement to the night or day Race for Fun Club members gather on the track with Addy for a victory picture after her first win.
PS: Don't forget to follow Addy' personal column each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser where of late she's been boasting about leading the newspaper's AFL footy tipping experts competition and through her Addy's Race For Fun Club Facebook page and Twitter account.
The Bendigo Advertiser and the Bendigo Harness Racing Club thanks everyone for supporting the club and trust you have enjoyed the experience so far.
Yes, it's been a little frustrating with 'Addy' taking some time to mature enough to make her racetrack debut and suffering an inflamed splint bone in her leg. We would have all loved to have been cheering her on in races by now but sometimes horses, particularly young ones like Addy, just take time to find the maturity needed to race. The Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club would like to thank Paul and Maree Campbell for their fantastic efforts in training Addy and ensuring she was available for photographs and public appearances in the first year. Paul and Maree feel confident Addy can make a racehorse and their patience has been wonderful for the club. Management also thanks every sponsor who has supported Addy and the Race for Fun Club to date. Without them, this concept would not be possible. Those sponsors include: The Bendigo Advertiser, the Bendigo Harness Racing Club, the City of Bendigo, harness racing trainers Paul & Maree Campbell, Alabar Bloodstock, PetStock, Mitavite, World’s Best Hoof Oil, Hylands Harness Gear and Sportswear, Bendigo Equine Hospital, the Equine Dental Association of Australia, Garrards Horse & Hound, Hygain, Bendigo Equine Rehabilitation Centre, Mustad Australia, farrier Nathan Monk, Warehouse Sales, Golden Square Hotel and Clark Rubber. Clearly, the Race for Fun Club has done much to raise the profile of harness racing and Bendigo. This was recognised with a Harness Racing Victoria Award at the Rothacker Medal night during season. There have been some great highlights in the first year of the Race For Fun Club with Addy making many public appearances, including leading the famous Bendigo Easter Gala Parade in front of tens of thousands of people. More than 70 enthusiasts also braved a cold, wet and windy morning to watch her first trial and that was great.
Addy continues to draw the support of the Victorian Government’s Minister for Racing Dr. Denis Napthine and Victorian Opposition leader Daniel Andrews among her Race for Fun Club membership. But equally as important, she has members across central Victoria, and even Queensland, who remain very important to the success of the Race For Fun Club. We hope the second year brings Addy's much-awaited racetrack debut and we still look forward with great excitement to the night or day Race for Fun Club members gather on the track with Addy for a victory picture after her first win.
PS: Don't forget to follow Addy' personal column each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser where of late she's been boasting about leading the newspaper's AFL footy tipping experts competition and through her Addy's Race For Fun Club Facebook page and Twitter account.
Addy leads the Easter Parade in front of 60,000 people
Addy and French Fries get ready to meet 60,000 fans at the Easter parade
8 April 2012 - Addy the Race for Fun Club charity filly led the way for harness racing in Bendigo on Easter Sunday when she took pride of place at the head of the annual Gala Parade through the City's main streets. In front of a massive crowd of 60,000 people including international visitors from New Zealand, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States and China, who watched the parade, Addy a.k.a Spirit Of Bendigo strode boldly at the head of the procession. Addy was accompanied by her miniature pony pal French Fries and two retired standardbreds from the Northern Standardbred Riding Group. Trainers Paul and Maree Campbell, Bendigo HRC General Manager David Aldred, BHRC Vice President Darren McPhail, Bendigo Owners,Trainers & Drivers Association President Geoff Turner, the Northern Standardbred Riding Group's Tanya McDermott (Daves Star) and Emma Bowles (Lorenzo), Girls Go Racing's Debra Aldred, along with Holi Campbell and Graham and Morgan McDermott, all took part in the harness racing parade entry. SEE PARADE PHOTOS
Addy goes for the 'Bendigo' Gold
BFC's Graham Pratt and Brad Collins with Addy
2 April 2012 - Bendigo Gold has joined the Race for Fun Club. Bendigo's Victorian Football League teamed joined the BHRC, Bendigo Advertiser Club to support the community. Bendigo Gold General Manager Graham Pratt and player Brad Collins visited Paul and Maree Campbell's Maiden Gully stables to meet Addy before Saturday's match against Frankston. "To us being part of the Race for Fun Club is something to get us further involved with the Bendigo spirit in the community," Mr Pratt said. "We're here in Bendigo, we're the top level of football you can play and we want to be part of things in the Bendigo community. " I really liked Addy. "I'm no expert on horses, but she's a very good looking horse and has a good temperament. "Plus, she kept nuzzling up to me, so she obviously like me as well." Bendigo Harness Racing Club General Manager David Aldred said it was fantastic to see a Bendigo based sporting team sign up for the Race for Fun Club. Mr Aldred said he was hopeful that more local sporting clubs would follow the lead of the Bendigo Gold and the Bendigo Spirit basketball team and join the Race for Fun Club.
Champion Daryl Douglas to drive Addy at Lord's Raceway23 March 2012 - Champion Bendigo reinsman Daryl Douglas will steer Addy aka Spirit of Bendigo at Lord's raceway on Sunday. The Race for Fun Club pacer will return to the track after the scheduled trials on Sunday morning to compete in a workout 'runaround'. Trainer Paul Campbell said he is keen for Douglas to take the reins and give his opinion of Addy's progress. Addy is scheduled to trial again on Sunday week and will be racing soon after.
|
Addy steps up a notych - trackwork 23 March 2012. She will head back to the trials next week and race soon after.
|
Addy will be "Razor" sharp for her return later this month
Addy (Spirit Of Bendigo) with the Razor sulky
14 March 2012 - Addy will pull a revolutionary Razor sulky when she steps out in future trials or races. The latest sulky on the market ism locally made by Steve Loftus at Ballarat. Paul and Maree Campbell purchased one of the first sulkies off the production line and used it on stable star Dual Agent Tabman at Lord's Raceway last weekend. Harness Racing Australia and Harness Racing Victoria Stewards only approved the new american style racing cart this month. The sulky had to pass rigorous tests by official testers in Sydney then be approved by local officials before it was allowed to be used in races. The Razor sulky is made from chromolly aircraft tubing. Mr Loftus, the harness racing track curator at Ballartat, designed and made the sulky and said that he wanted to provide Australian trainers with a good alternative to the american and canadian style sulkies that are having a lot of success in races here. "Its important that trainers have a sulky that can be easily repaired locally and I believe my sulky is better than the imported product," Loftus said.
See Addy Trial photos and photo gallery - Click image above
|
Freshen up for Addy after she qualifies at Bendigo behind the Mobile Barrier Addy looking alert at Lord's Raceway
8 February 2012 - Trainer Paul Campbell has prescribed a short break for Spirit of Bendigo after the Lombo Pocket Watch filly's qualifying trial at Bendigo this week. "Addy" did everything right but there was no speed in her tired legs over the concluding stages of the 2150 metre test. The trial was won by Dieing Secret in a 2:04 mile rate, which was a full second faster than the previous 2yo trial on the night. "I'm not unhappy with her placing fourth of the four starters, she did everything right, but was just tired at the end," Campbell said. "We will reassess our plans and will not race her on the 23 February, instead she will have a couple of weeks off, a change of scenery and hopefully come back fresh to prepare for her race debut.
Addy's first trial a ripper8 January 2011 - Spirit Of Bendigo, better known as the Race for Fun Club filly Addy made a great track debut in the official trials at Bendigo today. Racing from a standing start over 1650 metres, Addy began well for her driver Paul Campbell and led through every section before being nabbed right on the line. Addy finished second, beaten a head by Mestari (Joelene MycSwain). Campbell said he was pleased with the trial and will look for another 'qualifier' in a couple of weeks time before taking her to the races. A big crowd of Race for Fun Club members were at the Trials to see Addy's race and they weren't disappointed. The trial was delayed by a very heavy shower of rain causing issues with the racing surface. After the trial, the fifth of 10, stewards cancelled the remainder of events. "We have to get serious now and look at getting her ready for racing, this was the first step in her journey and I am very pleased with the way Addy went today," he said. "I will be looking at stepping things up a bit and making some changes to her gear etc, but its all good and she looks like she has a future." Race for Fun Club fans can keep up to date with Addy's progress via her newspaper column every Tuesday and on her facebook and Twitter pages. Facebook: Addys Race For Fun Club | Twitter: AddyTalk
|
Addy is named Spirit Of Bendigo
Maree Campbell, Spirit of Bendigo, Kathleen Chester and John Chester
20 December 2011 - Addy has a race name, she will race as Spirit Of Bendigo. Harness Racing Victoria ratified the name yesterday.
The name was supplied by Race For Fun Club member Kathleen Chester who wins a Gold Coast Holiday with five nights at the Palms Resort and $400 travel. Mrs Chester said she got the inspiration for the name after meet "Addy" with her husband John and her grandchildren at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club Race For Fun Club promotional day. "She's a beautiful horse and when I saw her I thought she had a bit of spirit," she said. The other names submitted to HRV were: Go Go Bendigo; Queen Of Bendigo; AroundtheBendIgo; Bendigo Gold and Goldfields Flyer.
Race for Fun Club member Estelle Kauter has won the Blu Ray player from Warehouse Sales (Bendigo) in the naming compeition lucky draw.
The name was supplied by Race For Fun Club member Kathleen Chester who wins a Gold Coast Holiday with five nights at the Palms Resort and $400 travel. Mrs Chester said she got the inspiration for the name after meet "Addy" with her husband John and her grandchildren at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club Race For Fun Club promotional day. "She's a beautiful horse and when I saw her I thought she had a bit of spirit," she said. The other names submitted to HRV were: Go Go Bendigo; Queen Of Bendigo; AroundtheBendIgo; Bendigo Gold and Goldfields Flyer.
Race for Fun Club member Estelle Kauter has won the Blu Ray player from Warehouse Sales (Bendigo) in the naming compeition lucky draw.
Join The Advertiser's Race For Fun Club - It's Free
Addy (Lombo Pocket Watch - Flaming Fuel) with Paul Campbell
Move over Black Caviar... there's a new people's horse in town.
The Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club have secured a filly from Alabar Stud to race for charity and to promote Bendigo.
The filly, who carries the stable name 'Addy', will be trained by Paul and Maree Campbell at Maiden Gully. She will wear special racing colours carrying an iconic picture of Bendigo on the back and the words: Bendigo - a sensational place to visit. We want you along for the ride.
Ownership of the filly will officially be registered with Harness Racing Victoria as Bendigo Advertiser. We are now on the lookout for fans of the filly to join the Race For Fun Club. What's in it for individuals, families, business groups and community groups or organisations that get involved? Grab a copy of the Bendigo Advertiser to find out all you need to know about 'Addy' Race For Fun Club membership and register today.
The Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club have secured a filly from Alabar Stud to race for charity and to promote Bendigo.
The filly, who carries the stable name 'Addy', will be trained by Paul and Maree Campbell at Maiden Gully. She will wear special racing colours carrying an iconic picture of Bendigo on the back and the words: Bendigo - a sensational place to visit. We want you along for the ride.
Ownership of the filly will officially be registered with Harness Racing Victoria as Bendigo Advertiser. We are now on the lookout for fans of the filly to join the Race For Fun Club. What's in it for individuals, families, business groups and community groups or organisations that get involved? Grab a copy of the Bendigo Advertiser to find out all you need to know about 'Addy' Race For Fun Club membership and register today.
The Best Local Media Award
|
Race for Fun Club wins Harness Industry Media Award24 November 2011 - Wow, we haven't even hit the ractrack yet and we are already winning awards! - The Bendigo Harness Racing Club has won the 2011 "Best Local Media' Award at the Gordon Rothacker Medal night held at Tabcorp Park, Melton, last week. The Award was for the Race for Fun Club with Addy's publicity in the Bendigo Advertiser blowing away the judging panel. BHRC President Dennis Bice and GM, David Aldred collected the award in front of 400 racing industry participants. The BHRC and the Bendigo Advertiser thanks everyone who has supported the Race for Fun Club and making it a great success. We look forward to your continued support - Go Addy!
|
Glenn Douglas sports Addy's colours in Group 2 The Legends at Melton
4 November 2011 - Bendigo's charity pacer Addy’s official Race For Fun Club colours will contest the Group 2 $50,000 Legends race at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Victoria’s premier trainer Glenn Douglas will wear the colours when he drives Our Hillview Gold from barrier eight in the meeting’s feature race.
Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said Our Hillview Gold was an each-way chance. “He won last year’s Charlton Cup and is in great form with a win and a second from his last two races,’’ Mr Aldred said. “Last week he was runner-up to Captain Joy, one of the favourites for this race. Glenn said he hoped to get a good run into the race early. “This is the first time the Race For Fun Club colours have been worn at Melton and for Glenn to put them on a top horse in a Group 2 race is fantastic." Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said the colours would promote Bendigo to a big crowd at Melton tonight. "It will be great to see the colours carrying an iconic image of a floodlit Alexandra Fountain and the words ‘Bendigo: A sensational place to visit’ parading before a huge crowd," he said. Follow Addy each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser or through her Facebook page Addy’s Race For Fun Club. Meanwhile Addy's older half-sister, Whatareyouwearin races in the fourth race at Globe Derby Park, Adelaide tonight. Trained by Greg Simms Whatareyouwearin will start from the second row in the 3yo & Older Pace.
Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said Our Hillview Gold was an each-way chance. “He won last year’s Charlton Cup and is in great form with a win and a second from his last two races,’’ Mr Aldred said. “Last week he was runner-up to Captain Joy, one of the favourites for this race. Glenn said he hoped to get a good run into the race early. “This is the first time the Race For Fun Club colours have been worn at Melton and for Glenn to put them on a top horse in a Group 2 race is fantastic." Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said the colours would promote Bendigo to a big crowd at Melton tonight. "It will be great to see the colours carrying an iconic image of a floodlit Alexandra Fountain and the words ‘Bendigo: A sensational place to visit’ parading before a huge crowd," he said. Follow Addy each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser or through her Facebook page Addy’s Race For Fun Club. Meanwhile Addy's older half-sister, Whatareyouwearin races in the fourth race at Globe Derby Park, Adelaide tonight. Trained by Greg Simms Whatareyouwearin will start from the second row in the 3yo & Older Pace.
Win a Gold Coast Holiday - Give Addy a 'Race' Name and Win
Bay of Palms Resort - Gold Coast
Addy needs a race name. Enter the NAME ADDY COMPETITION for your chance to WIN a fabulous Gold Coast Hoilday for two people plus $400 travel. Details in today's Bendigo Advertiser. Also a Lucky draw for a Blu Ray Player to be won. All thanks to Bendigo Harness Racing Club, Bendigo Advertiser, Bay of Palms Resort (Gold Coast) and Warehouse Sales (Bendigo) - Join hundreds of others and share in the excitement of racing charity filly Addy, a 2yo daughter of Lombo Pocket Watch, with the Bendigo Advertiser. IT'S 100% free. Membership forms in today's Bendigo Advertiser newspaper or log on to www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au for more details.
 |
Minister has Addy on his mind at Bendigo visit Racing Minister Denis Napthine visits charity filly Addy
1 October 2011 - State government minister Denis Napthine was a man of many hats during a visit to Bendigo this week. Dr Napthine, the state’s racing minister, channelled his former profession as a veterinarian when he opened the new Bendigo Equine Hospital for Dr John Brown. The new hospital is across the road from the entrance to the Bendigo Jockey Club and comprises stables along with surgical and examination facilities. During his visit to the city, the Minister capped off his visit with a trip to visit charity race horse Addy at Maiden Gully. He has been a vocal supporter of the Bendigo Advertiser’s Race for Fun Club since he joined earlier this year. Membership is still available in the Race for Fun Club with some huge competitions and prizes to be announced by the Bendigo Harness Racing Club and The Advertiser in the coming weeks. Membership to join in the fun of racing Addy, a 2yo filly by Lombo Pocket watch from Nw Zealand mare Flaming Fuel, is 100% free. Look in Tuesday's Bendigo Advertiser for more details and a weekly update on Addy's progress.
I'm at School at it's my Birthday
Addy has been slowly building speed with hopples on during three-horse workouts on the Maiden Gully training track this week (week 11). Trainer Paul Campbell said Addy continued to do everything right in training. Campbell said the stable had been changing workmates around for Addy to get her used to other characteristics shown by different horses. He said the young horses swapped and changed positions during the workouts to teach them how races could be run but under controlled conditions as they continued to build up speed.
Happy Birthday to me! Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me... happy birthday dear Addy, happy birthday to meeeeeeeeeeeee. It’s my birthday on Thursday - I turn two. But don’t worry, I don’t plan on turning on the terrible twosomes or anything. I will be a good girl for you all and win some races before I turn three. I’ve heard I will be getting a big cake topped with juicy carrots during my birthday party at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club twilight meeting on Sunday afternoon. All you Race For Fun Club members better come and help me eat the cake - my mean trainer Paul Campbell keeps saying I weigh 396 kilograms, so I better just eat the carrots. I’ve been having plenty of fun on the training track this week playing ‘leap frog’. I get to run with two other horses and as we go round we keep swapping places at the front. I love it when Paul lets me go a bit and I can sprint past the other two horses to the front. Hope they enjoy eating my dust because that’s what all the other horses will be doing when I get to the races! See you all Sunday for my party! – Addy State of the Art vet services available to Addy in Bendigo Dr. John Brown at the new Bendigo Equine Hospital
Race For Fun Club star ‘Addy’ will have access to state-of-the-art equine technology at the new Bendigo Equine Hospital in White Hills. Bendigo Equine Hospital owner and head veterinarian Dr John Brown has offered the facilitiy’s services to Addy free of charge in support of the Bendigo Advertiser’s Race For Fun Club. Dr Brown, well known for his specialised equine services at the Bendigo Animal Hospital, said the new facility would lead the way in equine health. “It’s a secure site, and it’s drive in, drive out,” Dr Brown said. “It has a good examination area and really state-of-the-art equine surgery and consult rooms, 10 horse boxes and a fully functional office block. “It will be run as a primary access and also as a referral surgery hospital. ‘‘We’ll have the services of Dr Sarah Jalim, who is a fellow at the Australian College of Equine Surgeons, as well as Alister McLain, my partner 20 years ago, who will be coming in as a specialist surgeon.” Dr Brown said he was proud supporter of the Race For Fun Club. “I think it’s a fantastic concept just to get people interested in racing and to have a little bit of fun,” he said. “It’s not about making a lot of money - it’s about trying to get racing back into the entertainment side of things. “We are doing vet work on Addy free of charge, so he’ll be in safe hands."
Victoria's Minister for Racing gives our 'Addy' the thumbs up Trainer Maree Campbell, Addy and Dr. Napthine
Victoria’s racing minister has offered a glowing endorsement of a horse the Bendigo Advertiser will race for charity. Liberal MP Denis Napthine honoured his promise to meet harness horse Addy. Dr Napthine turned the clock back to his former profession as a veterinarian to offer an assessment of the two-year-old filly. “I am very confident about her prospects,” he said. “She’s well bred. Lombo Pocket Watch was one of the best, most exciting pacers and that is her dad... she comes from a good sire side, a good dam side. “She herself is a relaxed, well conformed young filly with all the potential to be a very good and very competitive race horse.” Dr Napthine assessed Addy’s legs and rump and predicted she would be a powerful harness horse. “I would encourage anyone to sign up and lend their support to Addy,” he said. “I have no doubt that she will be able to deliver the goods when she takes the track. “I am positive that the interest in Addy will get plenty of people through the gates at Bendigo and around the state so I am proud to offer my personal support to Addy, who I am sure will have a long and successful career.” Dr Napthine met Addy’s trainer, Maiden Gully’s Maree Campbell, at Bendigo’s harness racing track. He had his first experience in a sulky behind a harness horse and met students at the Bendigo Harness Racing Industry Training Centre, which trains 140 people each year to become stable hands, drivers, trainers and stewards. Dr Napthine said he looked forward to watching Addy race. “There is no doubt when she is racing I’ll be there and if the journalists at the Advertiser haven’t knocked off the odds I might have a dollar or two on her,” he said.
Race for Fun Club delivers Bendigo's tourism message Emma Bowles in the Race for Fun Club colours
The Bendigo Advertiser’s Race For Fun Club will deliver a striking Bendigo tourism message from tonight. Hyland Sportswear donated the club’s new racing colours and young harness racing driver Emma Bowles was the first to model them yesterday. The new colours carry the iconic image of a beautifully lit Alexandra Fountain in Charing Cross and the words: Bendigo – a sensational place to visit. The colours will make their racetrack debut at tonight’s Bendigo Harness Racing Club meeting at Lord’s Raceway. Leading harness racing owner Eric Anderson and trainer Glenn Douglas have agreed to have stable horses carry the colours at tracks across Victoria and New South Wales in coming weeks to promote the Race For Fun Club concept. “The colours look fantastic. It’s a striking image and we hope it will attract plenty of attention around the tracks. It’s a new and novel way of promoting Bendigo as a great place to visit,’’ Bendigo Advertiser editor Rod Case said. “We’re thrilled Mr Anderson and the Douglas stable will promote the club with their horses. Given their strike rate, it won’t be too long before the colours find their way to the winner’s stall.’’
Addy's getting plenty of Fans Addy with Maree Campbell, Cobi (13 months) and Amberlie Read
Support is growing for the Bendigo Advertiser’s Race For Fun Club horse “Addy”. The club has attracted Race For Fun Club members from Bendigo, Elmore, Charlton, Korong Vale, Woodvale, Wycheproof, Heathcote, Neilborough, Maldon and Pyramid Hill in the first week.
“Addy” will race for charity and promote Bendigo with her racing colours carrying an iconic image of the city and the words: Bendigo – a sensational place to visit. Race For Fun Club members will pay nothing to share the excitement of “Addy” during her harness racing career under the guidance of Maiden Gully trainers Paul and Maree Campbell. Two prominent Bendigo businesses have also jumped on board the Race For Fun Club and will soon be featured in the weekly update on “Addy” each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser. Bendigo Harness Racing Club general manager David Aldred said the harness racing industry was abuzz about the Race For Fun Club. “I think the most asked question has been how much does it cost to become involved and when the answer is it doesn’t cost anything, well, they are just blown away," he said. “Anyone in the family can be a fan of ‘Addy’ and join in the thrill of her racing, getting a taste of what it’s like to be a horse owner." The Read family of Bendigo was one of the first to join the Race For Fun Club this week. Amberlie Read and her son Cobi, 13 months, visited the Campbell’s stables to meet “Addy” yesterday. “It’s the first time Cobi has seen a horse. He loves animals and we hope to get our own horse one day,’’ Amberlie said. Amberlie said the family had joined the Race For Fun Club because it was a fun way to help out a charity. Follow Addy’s progress each Tuesday in the Bendigo Advertiser or find out more about the club by visiting www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au and clicking on the Race For Fun Club logo. Log on to Addy's Race For Fun FACEBOOK page. or Watch Addy on Video..... Minister for Racing is a Fun Club VIP Member Hon. Denis Napthine
Bendigo's Race for Fun Club has attracted a high profile fan with Victoria's Minister for Racing, Denis Napthine completing a coupon in the Bendigo Advertiser, committing his support to the promotions
"I am enthusiastic about the Addy horse, he told the Advertiser in a visit to Bridgewater late last week. "Its a terrific initiative and I hope the horse becomes an absolute champion," he said. A vet by profession Dr. Napthine said he is alos looking forward toi "looking Addy over" when he next visits our region. Victoria's opposition leader is an "Addy" fan Opposition leader, Labor MP Daniel Andrews
Victoria's opposition leader is the latest high-profile figure to become a fan of the Bendigo Advertiser’s charity harness horse ‘Addy’. Labor MP Daniel Andrews visited Bendigo recently and joined the Race for Fun Club. “Racing is a great industry and it is great fun,” Mr Andrews said. “This is a great way to raise money for worthwhile causes.” The Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Harness Racing Club have secured a filly from Alabar Stud to race for charity. The filly’s racing colours will carry a picture of a Bendigo icon and the words “Bendigo: A sensational place to visit”. Paul and Maree Campbell of Maiden Gully will train the filly, who carries the stable name ‘Addy’. “I am delighted to show my support for Addy,” Mr Andrews said. “And also to the Advertiser for a great idea.”
Sponsors rally to support Addy's Race for Fun ClubVictorian and interstate businesses are stepping up to support the Addy's Race for Fun Club with 18 individuals or busiunesses to date sponsoring the filly, the club and ultimately assisting in raising funds for local chariities. Some sponsors are providing the day to day necessities for Addy while others are supplying benefits for members, including prizes for future Race for Fun Club competitions.
Addy is being fully sponsored, the Lombo Pocket Watch - Flaming Fuel Filly is raced by the Bendigo Advertiser (on a special lease arrangement with Alabar Breeding Farms. Her main sponsors are: Paul and Maree Cambell (harness racing trainers), Alabar Bloodstock and PETstock Animal Supplies with support sponsors including: MUSTAD Australia, Nathan Monk, World's Best Hoof Oils, Bendigo Equine Hospital, Bendigo Equine Rehabilitation Centre, Equine Dental Association of Australia, Clark Rubber; Warehouse Sales: Hyland Harness Gear; Garrards Horse & Hound; Hygain Feeds; Golden Square Hotel |
|
|
The Bendigo Advertiser and the Bendigo Harness Racing Club would like to say THANK -YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Addy is fully sponsored, the Lombo Pocket Watch - Flaming Fuel Filly is raced by the Bendigo Advertiser (on a special lease arrangement with Alabar Breeding Farms. Her main sponsors are: Paul and Maree Cambell (harness racing trainers), Alabar Bloodstock and PETstock Animal Supplies with support sponsors including: MUSTAD Australia, Nathan Monk, World's Best Hoof Oils, Bendigo Equine Hospital, Bendigo Equine Rehabilitation Centre, Equine Dental Association of Australia, Clark Rubber; Warehouse Sales: Hyland Harness Gear; Garrards Horse & Hound; Hygain Feeds; Golden Square Hotel
Addy is fully sponsored, the Lombo Pocket Watch - Flaming Fuel Filly is raced by the Bendigo Advertiser (on a special lease arrangement with Alabar Breeding Farms. Her main sponsors are: Paul and Maree Cambell (harness racing trainers), Alabar Bloodstock and PETstock Animal Supplies with support sponsors including: MUSTAD Australia, Nathan Monk, World's Best Hoof Oils, Bendigo Equine Hospital, Bendigo Equine Rehabilitation Centre, Equine Dental Association of Australia, Clark Rubber; Warehouse Sales: Hyland Harness Gear; Garrards Horse & Hound; Hygain Feeds; Golden Square Hotel
