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18 May 2026

Hobart's win strengthens Launceston Mile form line

Shes Allaboutluv and Rockandahardplace strengthened the form line of the recent Launceston Mile by winning at their next starts in Hobart on Sunday night. Shes Allaboutluv, who finished fourth in the Launceston Mile, appreciated the drop back to a 65 to 74 National Rating event over 2090m. The Chris...

18 May 2026

Vale Geoff Hepworth

The end of an era for the Mildura Harness Racing Club occurred last Saturday when long-serving club committeeman Geoff Hepworth passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 69. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

18 May 2026

First Crop From US Horse of the Year to Lead APG Autumn Mix Sale

The first ‘down under’ crop of the world champion and 2023 USA Horse of the Year Confederate is expected to attract significant interest in the weanling section of the Australian Pacing Gold Autumn online mixed sale to be held on May 24 and 25. There are two weanling colts by the Breeders...

18 May 2026

Spotlight On: The Smith Family

What’s the old saying, make hay while the sun shines? Well, the Smith family from Redcliffe is doing just that. Most around the traps are aware of young Zac Smith, an enthusiastic and eager to please harness racing tragic who regularly helps a lot of stables on race day/night. Zac, 15, a graduate...

18 May 2026

Dallas Miki delivers long-awaited Cup for Rolfe

It was three decades in the making, but to trainer Ros Rolfe, it was worth the wait. Scoring with Dallas Miki last Friday night, Rolfe captured the Robinvale Pacing Cup, which was conducted in Mildura. Although she has enjoyed her share of success throughout the years, Rolfe hasn’t won a Cup since...

18 May 2026

Hamilton: Svanosio eyes Brisbane glory with Arcee Phoenix

Chris Svanosio’s sights are firmly set on what’s ahead, not what’s unfolded so far this season with his stable star Arcee Phoenix. After a 2025 to bottle, Arcee Phoenix has gone winless in six starts and never looked his awesome best at any stage. It’s a stark contrast to last...

18 May 2026

Gloucester Park Review Friday 15th May 2026

Youre So Fine’s Grand Comeback Seven-year-old Youre So Fine has recovered from crippling injuries that have twice threatened to end his career, and he returned to action after a 19-week absence in a blaze of glory at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Prepared and produced in fine fettle by master...

18 May 2026

Difrancesco remembered for passion and generosity

Queensland harness racing figure Sam Difrancesco is being remembered for his generosity, diligent work ethic and passion for horses following his death last Friday. He was 90 years of age. Difrancesco was widely known as ‘Sammy’ during his decades within the harness racing game as he was...

18 May 2026

GOODFORM - Craig's Strategy for the eight races at Terang

VENUE: Terang DATE: 18/05/26 Race 1: OVERVIEW: VIXAN (2) settled three back on the markers, angled out wide on the home turn and finished off well for a close second behind No Shenaniganz at Charlton last outing. She strikes a suitable assignment and is capable of going one better now. REDBLUENPURPLE...

17 May 2026

Hugo heads McCarthy's bold Qld plans

CHAMPION trainer Luke McCarthy will this week unleash many of his stars bound for the rich Queensland Constellations. Former Inter Dominion champion Don Hugo will headline some of McCarthy’s big names headed for the Menangle trials on Wednesday. After a massive 18 months where he won the Inter...

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