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9 February 2026

Emma Shows Faith in Soho Tribeca at APG Melbourne

Young Goulburn horsewoman Emma Day is pinning her hopes on the champion racehorse and emerging siring force Soho Tribeca at the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale on Sunday, February 15. A member of the famous NSW harness racing clan, Day will be represented by three youngsters – two...

9 February 2026

Hunter Cup field and Great Southern Star acceptors revealed

The field for the 2026 Sportsbet A. G. Hunter Cup has been released, with an outstanding line-up assembled for Saturday night’s $250,000 Group 1 classic at Melton Entertainment Park. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

9 February 2026

Dashman's harness examination - February 9

Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. SERIES SWEEP Aldebaranstilinski made a clean sweep of the Jim McNeil Trotting Championship Final with a dominant victory on Saturday night at Albion Park. Entering the race as one of two runners handicapped...

9 February 2026

HAMILTON: A Hunter Cup for the ages

How many times do we say the barrier draw is crucial in big races? Of course there will be winners and losers when the marbles drop tomorrow (Tuesday) morning for this Hunter Cup, but the beauty of the line-up in this race is the multitude of scenarios, shaped by the strength and versatility of the key...

9 February 2026

Owner reveals the tough road to Swayzee's Hunter Cup title defence

OWNER Mick Boots has revealed the battle behind Swayzee’s Hunter Cup title defence and how important tomorrow’s (Tuesday) barrier draw will be to his chances. Swayzee famously led throughout to beat Leap To Fame for the second time and score the biggest Australian win of his career in last...

8 February 2026

Kilmore victory sets Leap To Fame's sights on Hunter Cup

The best pacer and trotter in this part of the world are both racing for lucrative spoils at next week’s Hunter Cup meeting after champion pacer Leap To Fame scored an authoritative win in the Group 1 Jet Roofing Kilmore Pacing Cup. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

8 February 2026

Jilliby Ballerini prevails in Kilmore Trotters Cup

It appears only Jilliby Ballerini stands between her stable mate Keayang Zahara and the $500,000 Summer Of Glory bonus for the trotters after the former took out the Kilmore Trotters Cup. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

8 February 2026

Watts Up books Partytime again

WATTS Up Partytime’s Great Southern Star title defence is a goer. The six-year-old returned from a spell in a new stable and sparkled at Menangle last night. Back with his original trainer-driver Rickie Alchin, Watts Up Partytime led throughout to thrash a handy field in a slick 1min53sec mile....

8 February 2026

Alta Allure enjoys a perfect trip

Twelve month ago Alta Allure was a $91 outsider when she finished an inconspicuous sixth in the annual Laurie Kennedy group 3 event for mares, and at Gloucester Park on Friday night Banjup owner-trainer Annie Belton was rewarded for her patient care when the seven-year-old stormed home to score an impressive...

8 February 2026

Holey Moley's grand debut

For an inexperienced four-year-old pacer making his debut against ten rivals with a combined record of 854 starts for 90 wins, 208 placings and $1,036,259 in stakes, it was indeed a daunting task for the New Zealand-bred Holy Moley when he lined up from barrier one to contest the $21,000 Leading Trainer...

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