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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...

23 September 2026

Team Zav weighing-up TAB Eureka options

ONE of Australia’s biggest and most passionate owners Danny Zavitsanos is desperate to win the $1.5 million TAB Eureka. Read more at theeureka.com.au

23 September 2026

Sheppard headline all-star music line-up at Penrith Carnival of Cups

Australian pop favourites Sheppard are returning to the Carnival of Cups stage, headlining a huge night of free entertainment when the series rolls into Penrith on Saturday, January 30. It will mark Sheppard’s first Carnival of Cups appearance since their memorable performance at Young two years...

23 September 2026

Grima eyeing-off Victoria Cup Affair

WHILE Loucasso is hogging the stable limelight, Seaton Grima is also eyeing-off features races with his rejuvenated star Springfield Affair. A winner of his past four starts, the past three in sub-1min50sec, Springfield Affair can earn a crack at the Victoria Cup with another win at Menangle on Saturday...

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