Vale John McEwan

10 July 2023
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Victorian harness racing lost one of its most passionate supporters last Wednesday following the passing of John McEwan at the age of 82.

A prominent administrator and owner, McEwan, a regular at race days throughout the state each season, enjoyed great success with horses such as Posh Jaccka (Ballarat Oaks), Computerize (1996 Tontine Series), Libra Jaccka and Eve Of Eden, plus a host of other handy horses all raced mainly in syndication.

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