Macaree with trainer John Collins, driver Howard Taylor and John Collins' wife Connie.
TROTTING fans can take a step back in time at Easter Sunday's Warragul Cup meeting, by viewing a memorabilia display.
An area of items relating to the Warragul Cup will be on display in the undercover area outside the Sponsors Room.
And courtesy of the family of the late Gippsland trainer, John Collins, items on display will include race trophies won by the great local pacer of the 1960's, Macaree.
Macaree's colours, and original all leather harness, will also be on show along with photographs and scrapbooks.
The brilliant pacer, an idol of Melbourne Showgrounds crowds, was only 15 hands high and earned the nickname "The Little Bulldog."
The tiny horse was full of courage, winning 56 races including the 1967 Lightning Mile at Harold Park, the Stawell Cup and numerous Melbourne events.
He ran in the 1967 Miracle Mile, and also placed second twice in the Kilmore Cup from 48 yards and 60 yards behind.
It is fifty years since Macaree won the 1965 Warragul Cup from a 48 yard handicap. It is also sixty years since the first Warragul Cup was held in 1955.
John Collins also trained several other smart pacers, including Annastere, the filly who beat the boys to win the 1972 Victoria Derby. It is expected that Annastere's winning sash from the Derby will also be on display.
A video screen will show old trotting races from Warragul throughout the day and various rare photos, including the photo finish print from the first Warragul Cup, will be on display.
The Warragul club is always keen to hear from people who have items of interest relating to the club that can be copied to add to their collection.
Sunday's meeting features the $25,000 Warragul Pacing Bowl Cup, and action kicks off just after Noon.
