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.

13 January 2026
Big pacing guns scare off rivals for Shepparton Cup: THE potential first clash of Australasia’s three biggest pacing stars has scared away other rivals. With the hope Leap To Fame, Swayzee and Kingman would clash in Saturday night’s $50,000 Group 3 Shepparton Gold Cup, there were just four horses entered when nominations closed. An extension...

12 January 2026
Records await Keayang Zahara as she closes in on million-dollar club: Freakish squaregaiter Keayang Zahara is on the verge of creating several slices of history. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

12 January 2026
Big pacing guns scare off rivals for Shepparton Cup: THE potential first clash of Australasia’s three biggest pacing stars has scared away other rivals. With the hope Leap To Fame, Swayzee and Kingman would clash in Saturday night’s $50,000 Group 3 Shepparton Gold Cup, there were just four horses entered when nominations closed. An extension...

12 January 2026
Apply now! Secretary/manager role advertised at Maryborough Harness Racing Club: The Maryborough Harness Racing Club is seeking a hands-on leader to manage 28+ annual race meetings and community/corporate events. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT THETROTS.COM.AU

12 January 2026
Dashman's harness examination - January 12: Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. YSMIR BACK-TO-BACK Owner and breeder Shane McConnell continues to enjoy the benefits of an initiative launched in 2018 by Racing Queensland and Haras Des Trotteurs to boost the ownership and breeding of trotters...

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