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26 September 2026

GOODFORM - Craig's tips for Mildura Guineas program

Race 1: OVERVIEW: ALL DONE TARA (3) settled ninth on the markers and held her ground over the latter stages when sixth in the Super Series Silver event at Melton last week. She has been placed in all of her three starts at Mildura previously and this is a decent drop back in class so she should prove...

26 September 2026

Early chances give Davis confidence

Bettys Girl will return from a 202-day break at Launceston’s Ladbrokes Racing Centre Mowbray on Sunday, with driver Brodie Davis confident the lightly raced filly is forward enough to make her presence felt first-up in the Devonport Harness Racing Club Belmont (1680m) for the two and three-year-old...

25 September 2026

Lords, Ladies to light up Globe Derby Park

The cream of the crop of South Australia’s two-year-olds will take centre stage at Globe Derby Park on Saturday night as they vie for success in the Lordship Stakes for colts and geldings and the Ladyship Stakes for fillies. The time-honoured classics, which are sponsored by SA Harness Racing Club...

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

Backhouse continues winning run in Hobart

Fresh off a driving double on Sunday at Hobart’s Ladbrokes Park Elwick, reinsman Ryan Backhouse was again among the winners, driving a double at the same venue on Wednesday afternoon. Backhouse believes he is “starting to get the ball rolling” after returning from a stint in Victoria...

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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