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27 May 2026

LISTEN: Dan and Rob preview Ballarat

Thanks to the support of the Flying Horse Entertainment Venue, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber preview the May 28 meeting at Bray Raceway. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE AT THETROTS.COM.AU

27 May 2026

Wharton: Heathcote breeder's passion continues to grow

Retired Heathcote builder and beef cattle farmer John Gilmore is embracing his passion for breeding, steadily increasing his broodmare numbers in retirement. “I started out with only one or two mares, but since retiring I have developed a bigger passion for breeding,” Gilmore said. He is...

27 May 2026

GOODFORM – Bronte's take on Wednesday night at Bendigo

Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for Wednesday night at Bendigo. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL FORM AT THETROTS.COM.AU

27 May 2026

Barton legacy rolls on with Jack's first win at Wagga

Memories of the late great Vin Knight came flooding back at Wagga last Friday. When 16-year-old Jack Barton snared the first driving win of his career aboard Smack Bang Bart in a heat of the rich Nutrien Sales series, his father Gary Barton said it reminded him of the buzz he got as a young fella watching...

26 May 2026

Leap To Fame returns to chase third Inter Dominion crown

EVEN Grant Dixon is surprised how amazing his champion pacer Leap To Fame feels as he prepares for a return to racing aimed at a third Inter Dominion crown. Despite being deep into his seven-year-old season and a veteran of 87 starts (for an incredible 68 wins), Dixon insists Leap To Fame is “at...

26 May 2026

Locomotive comes to a halt, again

FORMER Inter Dominion champion The Locomotive won’t chase another title in Brisbane. Trainer-driver Brad Hewitt revealed the brilliant trotter recently had knee surgery and would be sidelined until late this year. “On one hand it’s frustrating it has taken so long to find out what’s...

26 May 2026

Kevin Seymour gains recognition from Sports Ministers in Queensland and SA

Brisbane harness racing breeder, owner and benefactor Kevin Seymour has drawn praise from Ministers in the Queensland and South Australian Governments after being awarded the 2026 Caduceus Club Living Legend by Harness Racing Victoria. Seymour, who has been a key figure in the sport at national and State...

25 May 2026

TOC'S TAKEAWAYS: Abby reaches the ton as Bendigo prepares for major works

Some of the bits and pieces that caught Tim O’Connor’s eye in the world of harness racing… CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL COLUMN

25 May 2026

Birthday Cup win for Woods

Heath Woods had plenty of reasons to celebrate when Stepping Stones ($5) claimed the Sheffield Cup (2698m) in Launceston on Sunday night. Woods, who was celebrating his birthday, got the eight-year-old daughter of Stonebridge Regal away well from her 20m handicap, and quickly was positioned in the one-out...

25 May 2026

Harness Racing Victoria releases Venue Network White Paper

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has released its Venue Network White Paper, a long-term framework designed to strengthen the sustainability, relevance and future viability of harness racing in Victoria. The White Paper, which was presented to Trots Clubs Victoria (TCV) and club representatives earlier...

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