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2 January 2026

LISTEN: Daz and TOC tackle Cranbourne on the Friday Form Panel

Darren Carroll joined Tim O’Connor for a forensic look at Saturday night’s eight-race Cranbourne card on the Friday Form Panel. CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST

2 January 2026

Wharton: Sweet Lou crowned Australia's leading sire for first time

His ascent to the top of the stakemoney scoreboard ended the 13-year streak of his studmate Bettor’s Delight, who has headed the table every season since 2011/12. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL COLUMN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

2 January 2026

Joy for Mannix family as Madigan claims thrilling Echuca Pacing Cup

Last night's Echuca Pacing Cup became a perfect family celebration for the Mannix clan. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

2 January 2026

Titan ready to flex his muscles after strong trial effort

The form guru made the Mark Hayes-trained trotter the sole black-booker from the Victorian trials circuit this week. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL VICTORIAN TRIAL REPORT

2 January 2026

Newberry selected for amateur drivers' race at Vincennes

Matt Newberry is set to embark on the experience of a lifetime after being selected by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) to drive in the Coupe Intercontinentale des Amateurs at Vincennes, France, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, the day before the world-famous Prix d’Amérique. CLICK HERE FOR THE...

2 January 2026

GOODFORM – TOC's analysis for Friday night at Melton

Tim O'Connor has done the form for Friday night's meeting at Melton Entertainment Park. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AT THETROTS.COM.AU

2 January 2026

Finnis stable making Queensland home

After landing multiple Group-level victories in South Australia, the Finnis stable are eager to make their mark in the Sunshine State after recently making the move north. Alyce (trainer) and Jayson Finnis (driver) have set up shop at Lowood in Queensland after previously training their team out of Mount...

2 January 2026

Bandages help Ambitsiya

A decision by trainer Michael Young to cover Ambitsiya’s hind legs with heavy bandages is helping the promising mare to overcome some of her problems. Ambitsiya was the $2.20 favourite from the No. 2 barrier when Emily Suvaljko drove her patiently before she sprinted home strongly to win the 2130m...

2 January 2026

Brennan lands his first winner

Tony Brennan, a disability support worker, landed his first winner as an owner and trainer when Kyle Harper drove The Dark Night to a thrilling final-stride victory in the 2130m Retravision.com.au Pace at Gloucester Park on Wednesday night. The Dark Night, an $11.20 chance, raced three back on the pegs...

2 January 2026

Brown admires My Machane

“I don’t know where the ceiling is for him,” said astute trainer Colin Brown after watching his immature two-year-old My Machane crush his rivals in the 2130m Retravision Pace at Gloucester Park on Wednesday night. The WA-bred American Ideal gelding, the $1.50 favourite, set a brisk...

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