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.

12 June 2026
GOODFORM – TOC's thoughts on Melton: Tim O'Connor has done the form for the nine-race card at Melton Entertainment Park on June 13. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL FORM ANALYSIS

12 June 2026
LISTEN: Melton on the agenda for Dan and Rob: Thanks to the support of Evolution Lodge, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber sink their teeth into the Melton harness meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 13. CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST

12 June 2026
WATCH: Matt Isaacs provides expansive industry update: Harness Racing Victoria CEO Matt Isaacs joined Giddy Up with Gareth Hall and Adam Hamilton for a chat that touched on the current state and future of the sport, as well as the situations at Moonee Valley and Melton. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

12 June 2026
LISTEN: Daz and TOC on the Friday Form Panel: Darren Carroll and Tim O'Connor previewed the nine-race card at Melton Entertainment Park on the Friday Form Panel, with a guest appearance from Queensland race caller Chris Barsby. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PODCAST

12 June 2026
LISTEN: The Cranbourne Connection: Brought to you by Cranbourne Club 21 Syndicate, on this episode of the Cranbourne Connection, Rob Auber and Dan Mielicki preview this Sunday’s meeting. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

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