In 1945 as the war came to an end and local identities Tom Hansberry and Gerry Schluter were racing horses at Wayville with success and others raced their horses at the local shows. The KHRC was formed by the following local identities, T Hansberry, L Burton, J Higgins, J Brewster, D Davoren , F Donovan, B Modystack, R Hansberry, G Schluter, M Shakeshaft, A Shannon & E Hambour. The Club was registered with the South Australian Trotting League. With Mr Tom Hansbedrry being elected as delegate.