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13 April 2026

Trotting yearlings steal the show at Nutrien Melbourne sale

Trotting bred yearlings accounted for the four highest priced lots at the 2026 Melbourne Yearling Sale conducted by Nutrien Equine at Oaklands Junction on Sunday. A fresh Australian record for a trotting filly sold at auction of $250,000 was paid for the lovely Walner filly out of the dual Aged Trotting...

13 April 2026

LISTEN: Episode one of The Shepparton Showcase

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber launch the first episode of The Shepparton Showcase, which previews the harness racing meeting out of the Goulburn Valley on April 14. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

13 April 2026

'You can thank Larry': Price is right for Slipper winner's harness push

Golden Slipper-winning thoroughbred trainer Mick Price's "crush" on champion pacer Leap To Fame has sparked a splurge into harness racing. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY

13 April 2026

Hamilton: Is this harness racing's new powerhouse?

Are we seeing a changing of the guard? For more than a decade, it has been the powerhouse Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin and then daylight in Victoria’s training ranks. But now Team Lee is really emerging. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL COLUMN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

13 April 2026

Dashman's harness examination - April 13

Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. LEAP TO FAME “Stand up ladies and gentlemen and applaud the perfect pacer.” That was the statement of commentator Aaron White as Leap To Fame crossed the line for a second consecutive win in The...

13 April 2026

Tassie star's shock Nullarbor scratching

TASMANIAN star Triedtotellya is out of Friday night’s $1.25 million Group 1 Nullarbor at Gloucester Park. Managing owner Braden Howlett said he was gutted after having to abort the mission. “The bottom line is, the horse hasn’t been himself or eaten since arriving in Perth last Friday....

13 April 2026

It's all systems go

After injuries forced champion pacer Magnificent Storm to miss the rich Nullarbor slot race in the past two years, the seemingly indestructible nine-year-old is on target to run a powerful race in the $1,250,000 feature event next Friday night. “All roads lead to next week,” said star reinsman...

13 April 2026

Henwood turns back the clock

Veteran trainer Phillip Henwood turned the clock back almost 19 years when his four-year-old pacer Art Ideal set the pace and won the $21,000 Barbagallo Ferrari Pace over 2130m at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Art Ideal’s victory gave the 73-year-old Henwood his first training success in a metropolitan-class...

13 April 2026

Runkle Crunch is stronger

Classy four-year-old Runkle Crunch has resumed after a beneficial summer spell and is much stronger than he was as a three-year-old. He was the $1.80 favourite from out wide at barrier seven in the 2130m Bill Crabb Memorial Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night when he gave a spirited performance to...

13 April 2026

Hunger Strike set for Empress Stakes

Consistent four-year-old Hunger Strike warmed up for the $75,000 Empress Stakes next Friday night in fine style with a splendid win in the 2130m Barbagallo Aston Martin Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Hunger Strike was a $7.90 chance who revealed considerable strength in winning by a half-length...

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