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5 September 2025

Dashman's harness look ahead - September 5

Look ahead to this weekend's harness racing action in our weekly preview, thanks to Darren Clayton. Some of the biggest names in Queensland harness racing will shift their focus to Menangle this Saturday night where The Eureka headlines a bumper card. The Grant Dixon stable will spearhead The Eureka...

5 September 2025

LISTEN: Dan and Rob on The Saturday Night Harness Preview Show

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber break down all the action ahead of Saturday night’s nine-race card at Melton. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 September 2025

Nieuwenburg's Numbers: Saturday night at Melton

Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a deep dive into the upcoming Saturday night meeting at Melton, using stats and sectional times to break down the key runners. From the quickest gate speed, to the fastest swoopers and top overall performers, here’s a look at the best of each race, with a focus on horse,...

5 September 2025

From heartbreak to hope: Fighter Command poised for emotional TAB Eureka tilt

THERE might not be too many dry eyes at Tabcorp Park Menangle should the well-backed Fighter Command win Saturday night’s $2.1m TAB Eureka, the world’s richest harness race. That’s because the late great champion reinsman Greg Sugars would have been aboard the four-year-old for his...

5 September 2025

GOODFORM – Ryan's strategy & Quaddie for Friday night at Melton

Ryan Phelan has done the form for tonight’s 8-race card from Melton. R1 – 6:04pm – APG Trot – 2240m 4 – Kyvalleyhoneybunny 11 – Heza Gun 8 – Dossier 3 – Ser Patrick R2 – 6:34pm – Lifestyle Communities Deanside Pace – 1720m 1 – Midnight...

4 September 2025

The Janitor steps up to the big time in Len Smith Mile

Exciting Queensland raider The Janitor can take a step up to the big time when he tackles a strong field of established stars in the Len Smith Mile at Menangle on Saturday night. Chantal Turpin's four-year-old faces his acid test against the big guns but he is an untapped prospect who was terrific...

4 September 2025

Gloucester Park set for 'W Night' prizemoney bonanza

A harness racing prizemoney bonanza worth nearly $1 million will be on offer for the best WA-bred pacers in a power-packed racing card at Gloucester Park on Friday night. The second annual “W Night” – which will again celebrate the State’s Westbred pacers – has attracted...

4 September 2025

Burning Questions: Ryan, Bronte, Darren and Taylor discuss Melton and Menangle

Ryan Phelan, Taylor Youl, Darren Carroll and Bronte Nieuwenburg teamed up for a big episode of Burning Questions to preview Saturday’s card at Melton, as well as the Eureka at Menangle. – The Eureka boasts a record six Vics, who are your picks? – The Tatlow for the babies looks tough,...

4 September 2025

GOODFORM – Bronte's game plan for Ballarat Thursday

Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s eight-race card at Ballarat. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

4 September 2025

Hawkes' high harness hopes

A FRIENDSHIP built on the Aussie Rules footy fields of Adelaide 50 years ago can deliver an unlikely win in the world’s richest harness race. Hall Of Fame thoroughbred trainer John Hawkes and multiple premiership-winning harness trainer Geoff Webster first locked horns on the footy fields around...

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