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7 January 2026

Wharton: Merlo making magic as sales purchases shine on big stage

Retired Geelong businessman and hobby harness breeder and owner Gary Merlo is finding the annual yearling sales a splendid source of winners. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

7 January 2026

Keayang Zahara primed for Group 1 Maori Mile at Bendigo

The stunning Keayang Zahara should continue her charge towards becoming the richest Australasian trotting mare of all-time in Saturday night’s $100,000 Group 1 Maori Mile at Bendigo. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

7 January 2026

McCarthy's mighty mare prepares for Victorian raid

IT is a busy and exciting week for champion trainer-driver Luke McCarthy. His latest pacing superstar Kingman returns to racing in Saturday night’s $75,000 Group 2 Bendigo Cup (1609m). And today (Wednesday), his mighty mare Eye Keep Smiling sharpens up for her own trip down to Victoria with a Menangle...

6 January 2026

Family pride drives Platinum Jive's Melton win

It’s fair to say racing Platinum Jive is a true family adventure. Trained by Vic Pace, Platinum Jive is predominantly driven by his son, William, who part-owns the mare. William’s wife, four children and the family of a “work mate” share ownership in the daughter of Rock N Roll...

6 January 2026

Conroy credits family after Mielicki delivers 100th training win

Blissfully unaware of her milestone, popular identity Anne-Maree Conroy credits the power of social media for bringing the career highlight to her attention. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

6 January 2026

Wednesday's Mildura meeting cancelled due to extreme heat

The decision has been made in the interests of horse and participant welfare, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicting temperatures to reach 44 degrees in Mildura until 8pm. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

5 January 2026

Rarity Rock delivers Saturday night win for Ellery

Well-known and widely respected harness racing participant Phillip Ellery enjoyed a rewarding night at Cranbourne on Saturday, training a winner with seven-year-old trotter Rarity Rock. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 January 2026

Kingman ready to rock as Bendigo Cup beckons

New pacing sensation Kingman is primed to up the ante on his challenge to Leap To Fame as Australasia’s best pacer at Bendigo on Saturday night. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 January 2026

Dashman's harness examination - January 5

Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. PREMIERSHIP WINNERS CROWNED The 2025 premiership champions were decided prior to the last meeting of the season on Wednesday at Redcliffe. There was a clear margin in each category. Grant Dixon won the state...

5 January 2026

Lincoln River is bred in the purple

Five-year-old Lincoln River is bred to be a good winner. He is by champion sire Bettors Delight, and his dam Ideal Belle won the group 1 New Zealand Oaks over 2600m at Addington in May 2014 before being retired with a record of seven wins, 13 placings and $204,316 in stakes from 34 starts. He gave a...

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