By Lesley McMillan AUSTRALIA Day has delivered a moment decades in the making for one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most respected racing identities, with local legend Michael Binney capturing the 2026 Barmah Park Balnarring Cup in emotional fashion. Binney’s home-bred mare Diamanda powered to a dominant four-length victory, carrying a record 77kg, sealing one of the most memorable wins in the history of the Balnarring Picnic Racing Club. For the 79-year-old horseman, it was not just a race win, but the fulfilment of a lifelong dream forged through generations of racing heritage, perseverance and deep community ties. Racing runs deep…
Sunday, February 8
