They Once Raced Here – The Lost Racecourses of Victoria (3-Volume Set)

By C.A. Ganly

Step back in time and explore the forgotten racecourses that once brought Victorian towns to life. Across three meticulously researched volumes, local author C.A. Ganly uncovers the stories, photographs, maps, and memories of these vanished tracks – from coastal communities to the heart of the Mallee.

What You’ll Get in the Complete Set:

📚 Three Comprehensive Volumes – Over 1,300 pages combined, covering hundreds of lost racecourses across Victoria’s regions.

🖼️ Historic Photographs & Maps – Rare images and detailed plans that bring the past to life.

🏇 Regional Racing History – From century-old traditions to short-lived soldier settlement tracks.

🏘️ Local Community Stories – Discover how racing shaped towns – and what remains today.

Volume I – Barwon & Central Highlands (453 pages)
Explore the hidden racecourses of Victoria’s Barwon and central highlands, rich in tradition and racing heritage. Packed with vintage photographs and fascinating stories, this volume is perfect for anyone interested in the golden era of country racing.

Volume II – Loddon Campaspe & Mallee (480 pages)
Contrast the long-established racing traditions of the Loddon Campaspe with the fleeting tracks of the Mallee, where entire towns – and their racecourses – have disappeared. Includes detailed maps, historic photographs, and a unique highway journey past 13 racing locations.

Volume III – Great South Coast & Wimmera Southern Mallee
Travel through 147 racing locations, from famous tracks like Cobden and Portland to hidden gems like Apsley and Stuart Mill. Learn how racing shaped communities and preserved traditions, even as many tracks faded into memory.

✨ Perfect For:

• Racing enthusiasts & historians

• Local history lovers

• Collectors of rare regional stories

🛒 Grab the complete set today and own the definitive record of Victoria’s lost racecourses – a treasure trove of history, heritage, and heart.