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13 May 2026

Taylor and the Phoenix rising together

Taylor Youl prefers to fly under the radar, but it’s getting harder for her to continue doing so. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

13 May 2026

HRA opens national survey

Harness Racing Australia (HRA) has commenced the development of a new Strategic Plan designed to help shape the future direction of the industry. As part of the process, HRA has launched a national industry survey seeking input from participants and stakeholders across all sectors of the sport. The Strategic...

13 May 2026

LISTEN: Ballarat's back for nine races this Thursday!

Thanks to the support of the Flying Horse Entertainment Venue, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber preview the upcoming harness racing meeting at Bray Raceway. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

13 May 2026

GOODFORM – Bronte's tips for Bendigo on Wednesday

Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for Wednesday night at Bendigo. CLLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL FORM AT THETROTS.COM.AU

12 May 2026

The Janitor knocking loudly on Grand Circuit door

The Janitor produced nine wins, four placings and more than $200,000 from 15 starts in an impressive season in 2025. But, it could have been even bigger. The talented gelding was no further than a neck from the winner in the Blacks A Fake, Sunshine Sprint and The Rising Sun. An eighth placing in the...

12 May 2026

Hollywood heading to Wagga

THE big brute of Australia’s three-year-old ranks Hollywood Strip is ready for a racetrack return. Trainer-driver Brad Hewitt confirmed the NSW Derby winner would resume in a heat of the Nutrien 3YO series at Wagga on Friday week. The $100,000 final is at Wagga on May 30. “We managed to get...

12 May 2026

Wharton: Pastor Dunbar delivers McCluskey his Group 1 dream

It’s the goal of every breeder and owner to have that first Group 1 winner, and for Lancaster horseman Kevin McCluskey it has taken 50 years of investment in the sport to reach those heights. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL COLUMN

12 May 2026

Swayzee's New Zealand campaign concludes

New South Wales champion pacer Swayzee’s New Zealand campaign concluded last Friday night in Auckland with a brave third behind up and coming kiwi superstar Got The Chocolates in the Group 1 Messenger Stakes. It seems that as he gets older, Swayzee is showing increased gate speed and was chased...

12 May 2026

Hillier happy as Triedtotellya tunes up for the Inter Dominion

Triedtotellya has had his last start before the upcoming Inter Dominion series in Brisbane. His most recent effort was in Launceston on Sunday night, where he claimed the $20,000 Ladbrokes Launceston Mile (1680m) when sent out as the $1.24 favourite. From a second-row draw, trainer-driver Rohan Hillier...

12 May 2026

HRA Independent Chair EOI

Harness Racing Australia (HRA) is seeking Expressions of Interests from appropriate candidates who wish to be considered as its next Independent Chair. With the incumbent Chair reaching his six-year term limit in July, HRA is planning to identify an Independent Chair who can provide strong, impartial...

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