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5 December 2025

Minstrel the marvel

REMARKABLE veteran Minstrel has been a life changer to not just one, but three women. His original New Zealand owner-breeder Catherine Butt, driver Deni Roberts and co-trainer Skye Bond all say Minstrel is as special a horse as they’ve had anything to do with, albeit in varying ways. The rising...

5 December 2025

LISTEN: Gareth, Daz, TOC and Grant on the Friday Form Panel

On this week’s edition of Friday Form Panel, Gareth Hall was joined by regulars Darren Carroll and Tim O'Connor to chat through Saturday night's eight-race card at Melton Entertainment Park, as well as Grant Dixon, who discussed his big evening at Albion Park. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE...

5 December 2025

LISTEN: Dan and Rob tackle tricky Melton card

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber provide their full analysis of Saturday night’s eight-race card at Melton. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE

5 December 2025

HYGAIN® launches next-generation race feed

Hygain Edge®, a new high-performance race feed that delivers smarter energy through a carefully balanced combination of high fat and controlled starch, has been launched today. Developed in close consultation with Australian trainers and formulated using current equine nutrition science, Hygain Edge®...

5 December 2025

GOODFORM – TOC's tips for Melton's Breeders Crown heats card

Tim O'Connor takes a look at tonight's meeting from Melton Entertainment Park. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ANALYSIS AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 December 2025

Nieuwenburg's Numbers: Stats that shape Saturday 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 December 2025

Dashman's harness look ahead - December 5

Look ahead to this weekend's harness racing action in our weekly preview, thanks to Darren Clayton. The last Grand Circuit race of the year on the east coast has arrived, with the Blacks A Fake to be held on Saturday night at Albion Park. Next Friday at Perth’s Gloucester Park, the last race...

5 December 2025

Slot holders locked in for Running of the Bulls at Birchip

The successful applicants for Victoria’s first harness slot race have been confirmed, with a great mix of industry participants and supporters, sporting clubs, friends and family set to take part in the inaugural editions of the Running of the Bulls at Birchip. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

5 December 2025

Grace Jones forging a new path

Grace Jones is the latest harness racing participant to dabble in both equine codes. Grace, who has two drives on Friday’s Launceston harness program, has taken up work in the thoroughbred code with a north-west coast-based trainer. Of her drives on Friday, Jones has retained the drive on the Michael...

4 December 2025

LISTEN: Friday Night Lights with Dan and Rob

Thanks to the support of Squires Loft Sunbury, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber preview the big Breeders Crown heats meeting at Melton. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST

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