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6 April 2026

Melbourne Nutrien sale to propel Walner legacy

The influence of the top American sire Walner on the trotting world knows no bounds…. A world record-breaking two-year-old and a Breeders Crown champion, Walner ascended to the top of the USA trotting sires’ premiership in 2023 with just his third racing crop. He was the leading sire of...

6 April 2026

LISTEN: Dan and Rob preview Mildura Tuesday

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber preview Tuesday’s big 10-race card at Mildura, featuring heats ahead of this weekend’s Mildura Cup. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE AT THETROTS.COM.AU

6 April 2026

A daring plan pays off

A daring plan to run and stun with veteran pacer Medieval Man paid handsome dividends when Deni Roberts drove the nine-year-old to a dashing all-the-way victory in the $50,000 Garrard’s Horse And Hound Easter Cup over 2503m at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Medieval Man, having his first start...

6 April 2026

State My Case graduates in style

A steady diet of country racing has resulted in five-year-old State My Case becoming stronger, and she repaid Byford trainer Peter Anderson for his astute planning when she caused a surprise in winning the $35,000 Garrard’s Horse And Hound Race For Roses, a stand over 2503m at Gloucester Park on...

6 April 2026

Trixie Dora overcomes tardy start

Trainer Michael Young and driver Emily Suvaljko planned to set the pace with Trixie Dora and make life tough for the opposition in the 2130m Garrard’s Horse And Hound @ Gloucester Park Pace at headquarters on Friday night. But the filly, the $4.40 second fancy, failed to take advantage of the coveted...

6 April 2026

Luvbite ends a lean run

Luvbite, a seven-year-old pacer with a losing sequence of 31, made a splendid West Australian debut at Gloucester Park on Friday night when he ended an 11-month drought by scoring a spirited victory in the $21,000 Garrard’s Horse And Hound @ Bendigo Pace over 2130m. Following a smart win in a Byford...

6 April 2026

HRA announces its 2025 Coulter Media Award Winners

Harness Racing Australia has unveiled its 2025 Joseph Coulter Media Award winners after another exceptional year of national coverage./ The Joseph Coulter Media Award winners recognise the incredible contribution the national media make to the promotion of the Australian harness racing industry across...

5 April 2026

Trial File: Zahara's sister Zabrina steps out

Harness Racing form guru Craig Rail noticed several standout performers at the recent trials. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 April 2026

Hamilton: Keayang Zahara leads Aussie charge at Cambridge

Champion Victorian trotting mare Keayang Zahara is a key part of Australia’s record eight raiders chasing the two marquee races at Cambridge’s Night of Champions on Friday night. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

5 April 2026

Bulletproof Boy ready for Nullarbor after Melton success

The cult figure of Victorian harness racing, Bulletproof Boy, tuned up for the $1.25m The Nullarbor with an all-the-way win in the Hip Pocket Free For All at Melton on Saturday night. Sent out the $1.85 favourite, Bulletproof Boy speared straight to the front and James Herbertson was able to ease the...

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