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.

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Vale Graeme Peck: Tasracing extends its condolences to the family and friends of Graeme Peck following his recent passing at age 94. A Hall of Fame reinsman and one of Tasmania’s most accomplished harness racing drivers, Graeme recorded 483 winners between 1951 and 1978 during a career that spanned nearly three...

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

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Trial File: Winshemay impresses at Mildura: Harness Racing form guru Craig Rail noticed several standout performers at the recent trials. At Mildura, Winshemay was a very impressive winner and extended nicely when asked for an effort. At Melton, Famous Crimes finished off best to score impressively, while Banjo Star kicked on strongly when challenged...

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Inter Dominion countdown hots up: THE start of Inter Dominion is still a month away, but the countdown hots up at Menangle tomorrow. Former Inter Dominion champion Don Hugo and champion mare Captains Mistress clash for just the second time in the JD Watts free-for-all (1609m). Don Hugo was third with Captains Mistress a luckless fifth...

5 June 2026
GOODFORM – Tips and analysis for Geelong: Tim O'Connor has done the form for tonight's meeting at Geelong. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ANALYSIS

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