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6 January 2026

Family pride drives Platinum Jive's Melton win

It’s fair to say racing Platinum Jive is a true family adventure. Trained by Vic Pace, Platinum Jive is predominantly driven by his son, William, who part-owns the mare. William’s wife, four children and the family of a “work mate” share ownership in the daughter of Rock N Roll...

6 January 2026

Conroy credits family after Mielicki delivers 100th training win

Blissfully unaware of her milestone, popular identity Anne-Maree Conroy credits the power of social media for bringing the career highlight to her attention. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

6 January 2026

Wednesday's Mildura meeting cancelled due to extreme heat

The decision has been made in the interests of horse and participant welfare, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicting temperatures to reach 44 degrees in Mildura until 8pm. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

6 January 2026

GOODFORM – Ryan's tips for Tuesday night at Shepparton

Shepparton, Tuesday, January 6 Race 1: SELECTIONS: MAXBECA (1), SPUN SILVER (2), MY LADY SARAH (8), MUSSEL SHOALS (4) OVERVIEW: MAXBECA (1) will be at the mercy of the map with plenty of speed drawn to his outside, but if he can land close enough in running, he’s right in this. He comes out of...

5 January 2026

Rarity Rock delivers Saturday night win for Ellery

Well-known and widely respected harness racing participant Phillip Ellery enjoyed a rewarding night at Cranbourne on Saturday, training a winner with seven-year-old trotter Rarity Rock. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 January 2026

Kingman ready to rock as Bendigo Cup beckons

New pacing sensation Kingman is primed to up the ante on his challenge to Leap To Fame as Australasia’s best pacer at Bendigo on Saturday night. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 January 2026

Dashman's harness examination - January 5

Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. PREMIERSHIP WINNERS CROWNED The 2025 premiership champions were decided prior to the last meeting of the season on Wednesday at Redcliffe. There was a clear margin in each category. Grant Dixon won the state...

5 January 2026

Lincoln River is bred in the purple

Five-year-old Lincoln River is bred to be a good winner. He is by champion sire Bettors Delight, and his dam Ideal Belle won the group 1 New Zealand Oaks over 2600m at Addington in May 2014 before being retired with a record of seven wins, 13 placings and $204,316 in stakes from 34 starts. He gave a...

5 January 2026

Infinite Sign back in business

Giant WA-bred seven-year-old Infinite Sign manages to feed himself despite being without four teeth, two on the top and two on the bottom, the result of taking fright in a paddock as a youngster during a burst of lightning and crashing into a tree or a fence. And Madeliene Young made the most of the...

5 January 2026

Emotions run high

Emotions spilled over at Gloucester Park on Friday night when Tom Nally saluted the heavens with his whip as Miss Knowall crossed the line in front of her seven rivals in the 1730m Vale Richie Polak Pace. It was a heartwarming result in the event dedicated to the life of former outstanding junior reinsman...

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