Vale Trevor Craddock

Harness Racing Victoria is saddened by the passing of former Chairman Trevor Craddock.

Mr Craddock headed up the Trotting Control Board from 1984-88, and also served as treasurer on the Inter Dominion Harness Racing Council and Australian Harness Racing Council in 1987-88.

HRV chairman Dale Monteith said Mr Craddock was a “highly respected racing industry administrator” who “served the harness racing industry very well”.

Mr Craddock turned 100 on September 17, with a race named in his honor at Melton on September 23 to celebrate his birthday.

He was a most popular Chairman and made many friends in the industry. He was also a founding member more than 60 years ago of the renowned galloping orientated Carbine Club and was still a member at the time of his passing.

Among his many achievements when involved with the club was when organised a special luncheon guest, The Prince of Wales, now of course King Charles III. While Chief Marketing Officer of the State Savings Bank in Victoria, he also secured a state visit by the Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers, and was a keen golfer and long-time member of Metropolitan Golf Club.

HRV sends its condolences to Mr Craddock’s family and friends and thanks him for his contribution to harness racing.

by Len Baker, for Harness Racing Victoria