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13 January 2026

Wharton: Bargain buy paves the way for Melton winner

Elvira Bromac, a Badlands Hanover mare bought from the Trading Ring for a paltry $2,200 about 15 years ago, is proving a worthwhile investment for a group of mates from Melbourne’s western suburbs. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

13 January 2026

Leap To Fame set for showdown with Kingman at Shepparton

Champion pacer Leap To Fame is on his way to Victoria to chase a new $1 million bonus and a second Hunter Cup crown. Trainer-driver Grant Dixon has crafted a meticulous travel plan to negotiate the marathon road trip from his Tambourine stables to Shepparton for Saturday night’s $50,000 Gold Cup....

13 January 2026

GOODFORM - Ryan's tips for Swan Hill Tuesday night

Swan Hill, Tuesday, January 13 Race 1: OVERVIEW: A great race to kick off the card and ALOT LIKE LOUIE (9) won’t know himself against this sort of company, having been taking on A-grade opposition at Melton where his only failings have come from tough draws. He now punches through off a fast front...

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

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...

12 January 2026

Our Major Jack earns his stripes

Veteran pacer Our Major Jack has lived in the shadow of his elder half-brother Jacks Legend throughout his career, and he was the rank outsider when he lined up to contest the 2130m Book Into Steelo’s Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Few punters gave the eight-year-old any hope, and he...

12 January 2026

Sprint beckons Northview Dance

Trainer-reinsman Chris Voak is seriously considering setting seven-year-old Northview Dance for the annual Nights Of Thunder feature event after driving the New Zealand-bred seven-year-old to a runaway victory in the $21,000 Barn Babes Animal Farm Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Northview Dance...

12 January 2026

My Watchlist has been living on the edge

Serious hoof problems have blighted the career of New Zealand-bred seven-year-old My Watchlist, whose future has hung in the balance ever since he arrived in WA in the first week of April 2022. These problems have threatened to end his career many times, and things didn’t look very bright about...

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