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21 February 2026

Boots kicking goals

THE Mick Boots show has just started. Boots, a former garbo, pub worker and truck driver, made a fortune transforming his father’s landscaping business and selling it a few years ago. He got the “bug” for harness racing in 2009 through his first pacer Jaydens Castle and has turned into...

21 February 2026

Herbie has one hand on trophy

A surprisingly big opening night has Victorian young gun James Herbertson poised to win the Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Championship at Albion Park tonight. Two wins and consistent performances across the 10 heats of night have given Herbertson a nine-point lead. Early favourite Gary Hall Jr and NSW superstar...

21 February 2026

GOODFORM – Bronte's tips and strategy for Melton

Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s competitive eight-race card at Melton. Race 1: OVERVIEW: BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (8) is a smart runner with a great sprint, but he’s also tough and can make his own luck. His win three starts back at Melton was outstanding when he was in the breeze...

21 February 2026

Leap To Fame to bypass Miracle Mile

CHAMPION pacer Leap To Fame will miss the $1 million Miracle Mile at Menangle next month. It’s the first time in three years the seven-year-old won’t headline Australasia’s premier speed test, having won it in 2024 and finish second last year. Despite Leap To Fame’s great record...

21 February 2026

Cambridge via Menangle for star Queensland pair

STAR Queensland stablemates Gus and The Janitor will race at Menangle on Miracle Mile night. While Gus will go to the $100,000 Group 1 Hammerhead Mile on March 14, co-trainer Pete McMullen said rising star The Janitor would skip the $1 million Miracle Mile. "He'll go down with Gus, but we'll...

21 February 2026

Are Karnup Racing Set for their Best Sale Yet?

Serpentine breeders Trevor and Colleen Lindsay are adamant their consignment for the 2026 Australian Pacing Gold Perth Yearling Sale at Magic Millions on March 1 is probably the best they have ever presented. “We’ve got 11 nice colts and two fillies in the sale,” Trevor said. The Lindsay’s,...

20 February 2026

LISTEN: Dan and Rob preview Saturday at Melton

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber break down all the action ahead of Saturday night’s competitive card at Melton. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

20 February 2026

Tasmyn takes off on a trip of a lifetime

2025 Young Guns champion Tasmyn Potter is about to embark on a life-changing harness racing journey. The 23-year-old finished the season atop the podium against Victoria’s top 10 concession drivers and, along with the bragging rights, earned a money-can’t-buy experience, a three-week trip...

20 February 2026

Yearling Preparation is Debbie's Domain

Hopeland horsewoman Debbie Lewis is a dab hand at preparing yearlings for the annual sales. A member of one of Western Australia's best known harness racing families, Debbie is prepping 11 youngsters for the Australian Pacing Gold Perth Yearling Sale at Magic Millions on Sunday, March 1. Six of the...

20 February 2026

Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Championship to stream on 7plus

The 2026 Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Championship promises to be an action-packed series, with some of the world's best in the bike descending on The Creek in pursuit of the $350,000 prize pot. If you can't make it to Albion Park tonight and tomorrow night, don't fear – you’ll be...

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