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7 November 2026

Hewitt's high Trans-Tasman hopes

BRAD Hewitt is in for a busy few weeks if the cards fall his way. The Goulburn trainer-driver confirmed his star three-year-old Palladium was Christchurch-bound for the Group 1 NZ Derby on November 20. And he’s desperate to land a slot in the $1.5 million TAB Eureka the following night with his...

7 November 2026

GOODFORM - Massive program for St Arnaud Cup Day

Race 1: OVERVIEW: STORMS (7) is resuming since a debut third but he has appeared to be very sharp at the trials having remained undefeated in three attempts. He zipped home his last quarter in 27.4 seconds at his latest trial success so he is worth following. CRYPTO CROOK (2) commenced from the pole...

6 November 2026

Trotting "Queen" still a long way of racetrack return

CHAMPION trotting mare Keayang Zahara won’t be back in action until well into next year. Co-trainer Paddy Lee said she would definitely miss Victoria’s summer riches and Group 1 Hammerhead Mile at Menangle in March. “The Inter Dominion is the aim,” he said. “She’s...

6 November 2026

Leap To Fame v Captains Mistress rematch very likely

THERE is an 80 percent chance of a much-awaited rematch between Leap To Fame and Captains Mistress in next Friday’s Group 1 NZ free-for-all. While all the focus is rightly around Tuesday’s iconic NZ Cup, the free-for-all could snatch the “race of the week” tag if the two best...

6 November 2026

Late Dan Costello commemorated at Redcliffe

Dan Costello was a regular face at the Redcliffe Harness Racing Club for years, and it is only fitting that the late photographer will now be commemorated at the venue he loved to call home. The club recently renamed their photography room the “Dan Costello Room” in recognition of the vital...

6 November 2026

Fate Awaits takes Western Jewel slot for TAB Eureka

HALF the field for the world’s richest harness race is locked in with confirmation star Queenslander Fate Awaits will return for his second tilt at the $1.5 million TAB Eureka at Menangle on November 21. Just as he did last year, Wayne Loader has used his “Western Jewel” slot to do...

5 November 2026

Hewitt chasing back-to-back Bidgee Cups

Goulburn trainer Brad Hewitt is eyeing off back-to-back Bidgee Cups at Wagga, represented by three runners in the $100,000 feature. The Riverina Paceway is set to light up on Friday night with a quality nine-race Carnival Of Cups race meeting; the first of five exciting extravaganzas being conducted...

5 November 2026

Nyack heads quality field for Carnival of Cups opener

Inter Dominion and Victoria Cup placegetter Nyack will have to overcome a tough barrier, a Queensland Derby winner and the might of the Jason Grimson and Brad Hewitt stables if he is to make a winning start to the 2026/27 Carnival of Cups series on Friday night. The Group 3 Bidgee Cup (2800m) at Wagga...

5 November 2026

Gloucester Park Preview Friday 6th November 2026

Mad Monday Is A Happy Horse There was a certain amount of gloom in the Bond camp in May and early June this year when Mad Monday lost form and finished ninth, fifth and tenth at his final runs before being sent for a winter spell, after winning at his five previous starts. But he has resumed racing recently...

5 November 2026

Racing for Prostate Cancer Returns to Club Menangle

Club Menangle and Harness Racing NSW are pacing for prostate cancer survival, donating $400 to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) every time a horse wearing the No. 4 saddlecloth wins at Club Menangle this November. The Racing for Prostate Cancer campaign will run across eight race meetings,...

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