Cup that stops a town

Pooncarie races, October 1989. From left, Pooncarie Racing Club president Colin Wakefield, presents John and Jim Burns with the Pooncarie Cup and prize money, worth more than $3,000, while cup sponsor Mike Clancy looks on.
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AS the annual Pooncarie Cup approaches, the Pooncarie Racing Club’s new president is hoping the event can be supported by the community.Mildura horse racing identity Lyle Massey has taken over from Col Wakefield as the club’s president following Wakefield stepping back from the role he held since 1983 and is looking to take the race […]

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