News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Guerin: Queensland on radar for Merlin after Derby triumph

25 March 2023

Don’t be fooled by the small margin Merlin scaped home by in Friday night’s $135,000 Woodlands Derby.

Because driver Zachary Butcher is adamant the quality colt could have won the classic by a lot more had he wanted.

“That is just him, he doesn’t like running away from horses and just switches off,” said Butcher after his first win in the great race.

27 April 2026
Magnificent Fremantle Cup win makes Grand Circuit mark: MAGNIFICENT Storm deserved that one. Yes he was helped by the scratching of arch-rival Minstrel and yes got away with a dream run in front, but the flipside is how much bad luck and how many setbacks the superstar nine-year-old has ensured through his career. This time everything went his way …...

26 April 2026
Group 1 glory at long last for Jilliby Ballerini: Jilliby Ballerini broke through for a deserved Group 1 success when she outclassed her rivals in the Aldebaran Park Sumthingaboutmaori Trot on Saturday night. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

24 April 2026
TOC'S TAKEAWAYS: D'Arne's back a winner!: Some of the bits and pieces that caught Tim O’Connor’s eye in the world of harness racing… CLICK HERE TO READ THE COLUMN

24 April 2026
Lemon's back in Vic and logs on for Burning Questions!: Young driver Liam Older joined Dan Mielicki, Darren Carroll and Tim O'Connor to chat about the ANZAC Day meeting at Melton Entertainment Park. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE

24 April 2026
LISTEN: Friday Form Panel with Daz and TOC: Darren Carroll and Tim O'Connor discussed the eight-race ANZAC Day card on the Friday Form Panel. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW

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