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4 February 2026

Team Teal set to shine at Club Menangle

The WomenCan Team Teal campaign returns to harness racing tracks right across Australasia from 1 February to 15 March 2026, and Club Menangle is jumping back on board in support of the fight against gynaecological cancer. 19 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer in Australia every day, with...

4 February 2026

Major farms back Sunshine Stars sale with strong drafts

Many of the leading breeders from Queensland and interstate have thrown their weight behind the 2026 Ladbrokes Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale to be conducted by Nutrien Equine and hosted by the Albion Park Harness Racing Club on Sunday, February 22. The catalogue consists of 68 lots, 19 of which are being...

4 February 2026

Wharton: Double delight for champion Wagga breeder

Prominent Wagga horseman Paul Kahlefeldt had a ‘night of nights’ at Cranbourne last Saturday when he bred the winners of two of the four Group races at the Gippsland club’s signature meeting. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

4 February 2026

Leaping into the record books

Leap To Fame’s greatness can be defined in so many ways. His Australasian record $5,169,359 in prize money, his 63 wins, including 13 at Group 1 or just the way he does most of the work in the biggest races against the best horses and still wins more often than not. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...

4 February 2026

AFL premiership player hoping for Group 1 harness glory

Brisbane Lions premiership player Darcy Gardiner knows all about Grand Finals. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

4 February 2026

Plans on hold for boom French import

BUZZ French import Kristal Josselyn blitzed his rivals in a Menangle trial today (Wednesday), but won’t chase Saturday week’s $250,000 Group 1 Great Southern Star. The six-year-old thrashed a moderate field by 58.5m in a 1min54.8sec mile, but still pulled up like he needed more work before...

4 February 2026

Captains Knock pockets $250,000 bonus with Bathurst Gold Rush Cup victory

Champion Goulburn pacer Captains Knock returned to his brilliant best at Bathurst last Friday night to capture the $60,000 Gold Rush Cup, his third feature win in the current TAB Carnival of Cups series. In front of one of the largest crowds seen at that venue, the popular pacer turned it all around...

4 February 2026

Queensland backing Team Teal in 2026

Queensland’s harness racing industry will once again come together to raise funds for ovarian and gynaecological cancer research as part of the 2026 Team Teal campaign. Running from February 1 until March 15, the campaign will see the Queensland harness racing industry donate $200 for every race...

4 February 2026

Leaping into the record books

LEAP To Fame’s greatness can be defined in so many ways. His Australasian record $5,169,359 in prize money, his 63 wins, including 13 at Group 1 or just the way he does most of the work in the biggest races against the best horses and still wins more often than not. But the statistic that best...

3 February 2026

Trotters Add Depth to APG Queensland Sale

The best trotting genetics from across the globe will greet buyers at the 2026 Australian Pacing Gold Queensland Yearling Sale to be held at Ipswich Turf Club on Sunday, February 8. The sale features the progeny of Father Patrick, a Top Ten sire in North America, Australia and New Zealand, Europe’s...

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