Best ‘Poppy’ in the world!

The tight-knit Gippsland greyhound racing fraternity is mourning the passing of popular hobby trainer James (Jim) Harrington.

Harrington, 64, suffered a medical incident at the Warragul race meeting on May 18.

A father of five, Harrington combined greyhound racing with a role as a farm manager in Madayla after moving to Alberton (7km from Yarram) around 20 years ago.

He trained his first-ever winner, Slade Runner (pictured), at Healesville on December 19, 2009.

“Dad owned a general store/post office in Mitta Mitta, an hour from Wodonga, when we were kids,” Harrington’s daughter, Alisha, said.

“When we moved to Alberton, he took up greyhound racing after Read full article

Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2023/05/25/best-poppy-in-the-world/

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