Graham: It's hip to be square as trotters rule the world

15 October 2021 | Brittany Graham
Logo

IN the Southern Hemisphere, particularly Australia, the pacing gait in harness racing has long been the dominant force.  

With larger crop numbers, more prizemoney and a perceived larger popularity base for participants and punters alike, pacers have held much of the spotlight.  

The winds of change are sweeping through, however, and the ‘squaregaiting squad’ is growing.  

CLICK: BRITTANY GRAHAM'S COLUMN UP NOW IN THE FORUM

 

Related News

29 April 2026
LISTEN: Bray Raceway the focus for Dan and Rob
Thanks to the support of the Flying Horse Entertainment Venue, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber preview the April 30 meeting at Ballarat. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
29 April 2026
Vicbred Vouchers extension to APG Autumn & Winter Mix Sales
An opportunity for Vicbred Voucher winners to use their $5,000 bonuses on eligible Vicbred horses at the Australian Pacing Gold Autumn Mix Sale and Winter Mix Sale has been facilitated by an edict from Harness Racing Victoria. The Vouchers can be used for purchasing Vicbred Platinum/Pure weanlings, Vicbred...
29 April 2026
Star drivers make their Oaks choices
THE big driver calls have been made. The fact Saturday night’s $200,000 Group 1 NSW Oaks is one the best and deepest fields the race has seen, created some serious thinking for top Menangle drivers Cam Hart and Will Rixon. Throw in some twists in the barrier draw and it got even trickier. In the...
29 April 2026
GOODFORM – TOC tackles eight races at Bendigo
Tim O'Connor has cast his eye across the Wednesday night card at Bendigo. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ANALYSIS
29 April 2026
Tonkin Stewart Racing ready to launch major attack
After a deliberately quiet start to the year, Victoria’s powerhouse Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin stable is getting serious again. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Click for more