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28 September 2026

The Changing Face of Horse Sales

Why Digital? The Changing Face of Horse Sales The way we buy and sell almost everything has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Horse sales are no exception. For generations, the traditional sale ring has been at the centre of the harness industry. Horses are prepared for months, transported...

28 September 2026

Race Replay Videos on Harness.org.au

Locating Race Replay Videos on the website As part of the ongoing evolution of the Australian harness racing industry's national digital platform, RISE Racing wishes to advise participants, punters and industry stakeholders of an important change to the way Race Replay videos are accessed. What is...

28 September 2026

Rattray treble highlighted by debut winner

Trainer-driver Todd Rattray enjoyed a successful afternoon at Launceston’s Ladbrokes Racing Centre, Mowbray, on Sunday, with a treble on the nine-race card. Razzmatazz made a winning start to her career by claiming the D.H.R.C. Devonport Belmont (1680m) for two- and three-year-old fillies. Sent...

28 September 2026

Is Victoria back on the radar for Leap To Fame?

COULD we see a late change of plans and Leap To Fame head to Melbourne for the Group 1 Victoria Cup on October 17? Connections had ruled out the race dubbed the Cox Plate of harness racing, but a stunning first-up win at Albion Park last Saturday night will surely have them thinking again. Speculation...

25 September 2026

Pollock celebrates 82nd with a winner

Veteran Burpengary East horseman Des Pollock has had a week to remember. The long-time trainer in the Sunshine State celebrated his 82nd birthday on Friday and just a few days before, one of two horses he has in work scored at Redcliffe. The Pollock-prepared Rocky Outlook has been searching for a maiden...

25 September 2026

Dun Hunter back with a bang

EXCITING freshman Don Hunter completed what could best be described as a cameo at Club Menangle on Tuesday. First-up since working hard in the 'death seat' for a gutsy fifth in the $500,000 Protostar at Albion Park on July 11, Don Hunter captured a Nutrien Breeders' Challenge heat for trainer...

24 September 2026

Trump to bypass Victoria Derby and head west.

TRAINER Mick Stanley has weighed up his options and wants to head to Perth his star three-year-old Soho Trump. All he needs is suitable flight arrangements. Soho Trump, winner of last year’s Group 2 Vicbred 2YO final, will have what looks his final lead up run at Melton on Saturday night. It looms...

24 September 2026

Godden's northern campaign hits new heights

Victorian horseman Colin Godden is putting the finishing touches on a sparkling northern winter campaign and is optimistic he can snag a few more winners before heading home next month. The 65-year-old has been a regular visitor to the Sunshine State in recent years with the 2026 season being his best...

24 September 2026

Owning Leap To Fame 'is like a magic carpet ride'

Owner of Leap To Fame, Kevin Seymour, sometimes feels like he’s in a dream when watching the champion harness racing horse go around. The seven-year-old returns from a short nine-week break and will start from gate seven in race four over 1660 metres at Albion Park on Saturday night. “Probably...

24 September 2026

Queensland harness racing barrier trials update

Following feedback from the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, race clubs and industry, Racing Queensland advises that the following barrier trial schedule will be operational at Queensland harness meetings from Tuesday, October 6: Day meeting trials are to be held after the last race (excluding...

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