Running Of The Bulls proves a winner at Birchip

09 March 2026 | Paul Courts
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I’m the first to admit I haven’t been a fan of slot races.

While some rave on about the concept as though it is the second coming, the tangible benefits simply haven’t been delivered.

So far, the hype and promises have outweighed the results for the industry.

Enter the Birchip Harness Racing Club, which rejigged the concept to a more true harness racing ‘grassroots’ concept with its Running of the Bulls.

After witnessing yesterday’s inaugural edition, I’m a slot race convert.

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