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15 April 2026

WA big guns set for Nullarbor showdown

IF the Leap To Fame and Swayzee rivalry is the biggest in harness racing, then Magnificent Storm and Minstrel are a close second. The seemingly ageless pair of nine-year-old WA stars have clashed 20 times across six years and are still the two standout pacers in their home state. Both would still be...

14 April 2026

Vale Des Pollock

Former Goulburn Valley trainer-driver Des Pollock passed away last Tuesday, April 14, at the age of 85. Des was well known throughout the district, having lived his entire life in the region, including Gunbower and more recently Tongala. He had a deep love for the squaregaiter and enjoyed success over...

14 April 2026

Tracy The Jet among headline acts returning at Bendigo

Last season’s champion Australian 3YO trotting filly Tracy The Jet heads a stunning array of young talent across five races at Saturday night’s stellar Bendigo meeting. The Jess Tubbs-trained Tracy The Jet launches her 2026 campaign in the opening race, while last year’s Victorian 3YO...

14 April 2026

Fundraising initiative launched to help support young Cowra family through tragedy

How would you like to win free fuel and help out a young Cowra harness racing family picking up the pieces after losing everything in a recent house fire? The $2000 fuel voucher is just one of a number of incredible prizes on offer in a fundraising raffle put together by Harness Racing New South Wales...

14 April 2026

Luke goes good with a big week

Teenager reinsman Luke Thirgood was made to wait for his maiden success in the bike, but when it rained, it poured for the smiling youngster. Still yet to have his 17th birthday, Thirgood has been driving in races in the Sunshine State since September of last year. He was nearing 30 career starts without...

14 April 2026

Vale Gordon Bubb

It’s sad to report the passing of one of Victoria’s most passionate harness racing followers in Rochester’s Gordon Bubb. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AT THETROTS.COM.AU

14 April 2026

Leaping towards more records

AS the great Leap To Fame returns home for a freshen-up, another remarkable statistic of his sustained success has emerged. Leap To Fame’s five years of dominance at the top level have him in an elite class of just three pacers. Only Westburn Grant, Holmes DG and Leap To Fame have been able to...

13 April 2026

Trotting yearlings steal the show at Nutrien Melbourne sale

Trotting bred yearlings accounted for the four highest priced lots at the 2026 Melbourne Yearling Sale conducted by Nutrien Equine at Oaklands Junction on Sunday. A fresh Australian record for a trotting filly sold at auction of $250,000 was paid for the lovely Walner filly out of the dual Aged Trotting...

13 April 2026

LISTEN: Episode one of The Shepparton Showcase

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber launch the first episode of The Shepparton Showcase, which previews the harness racing meeting out of the Goulburn Valley on April 14. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

13 April 2026

'You can thank Larry': Price is right for Slipper winner's harness push

Golden Slipper-winning thoroughbred trainer Mick Price's "crush" on champion pacer Leap To Fame has sparked a splurge into harness racing. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY

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