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.

1 April 2026
"Queen" Keayang primed for NZ: AUSTRALIA'S trotting queen is primed for her next New Zealand raid. The champion five-year-old mare ticked her final box before heading to NZ with a scorching Terang trial win last night (Tuesday). Co-trainers Paddy and Marg Lee opted for the trial instead of racing her from a standing-start at the...

1 April 2026
Hall Sr puts Nullarbor hopes in Franco Motu: CHAMPION trainer Gary Hall Sr has pinned his hopes of back-to-back $1.25 million Group 1 Nullarbor wins on emerging pacer Franco Motu. Hall Sr, who became the first WA trainer to win the Nullarbor last year with Mister Smartee, confirmed Franco Motu would run in the slot he shares with Stephen Waters....

31 March 2026
HRV's relief rebate helps trainers and drivers meet fuel costs: Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has introduced a fuel relief rebate to support participants facing increased travel costs. Trainers and drivers will receive temporary rebates from tomorrow (April 1) through May 31 to partly offset the increase in petrol and diesel prices. HRV CEO Matt Isaacs said the rebate...

31 March 2026
Quinlan notches up major training milestone: Thanks to her success with Liberty Star Dust, Quinlan notched her 500th win as a trainer. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

31 March 2026
Huntsville Dominates Bathurst: Group One Siring Double & 2YO Treble: Huntsville has stamped his authority on Bathurst’s biggest meeting of the year, Bathurst Gold Crown night, producing a standout performance that highlights his growing impact as a sire in the Southern Hemisphere. In doing so, he achieved a Group One siring double, producing winners in both finals...

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