Tabcorp Park hosts eighth Hall of Fame gala presentation

17 November 2016 | Len Baker
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Long-time photographer Graeme Prosser was recognised at this year's VHRMA Hall of Fame gala.

Long-time photographer Graeme Prosser was recognised at this year's VHRMA Hall of Fame gala.

Tabcorp Park Melton hosted the eighth annual Victorian Harness Racing Media Association Hall of Fame gala presentation dinner last night.

In addition to the Hall of Fame inductees and the elevation of Popular Alm to ‘Legend status’, the night featured the Harness Racing Australia Media Awards, the VRHMA Certificates of Merit and the Trainers and Drivers Association Certificates of Merit.

Presented by the VHRMA in conjunction with Tabcorp Park, the Trainers and Drivers Association, SEW Eurodrive and Harness Racing Victoria,  six inductees to the Hall of Fame were honoured plus one legend of the sport.

 

Hall of Fame inductees:

Don Dove

Jack (JP) McKay

Ben Coram

Jack & John Campbell

Adaptor

Carlotta’s Pride

 

Legend status

Popular Alm

 

Victorian Trainers and Drivers Association Meritorious Awards

Graeme Prosser

Jim Matthews (Posthumous)

 

VHRMA Certificates of Merit

Ron Anderson (Former HRV Board member)

Stan Rutland (Former Bendigo HRC President)

Neil Keamy (Long time press photographer)

Dr Peter Ellis (Kilmore Veterinary Surgeon)

Neil Richmond (Former HRV Board member)

Kyle Galley (Long Time Media Participant)

 

 

 

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