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13 February 2026

Swayzee primed for Hunter Cup defence

GUN driver Cam Hart is confident defending champion Swayzee is as good as when he upstaged Leap To Fame to win last year’s Hunter Cup. Hart pointed to the eight-year-old’s epic Goulburn Cup win over Don Hugo last month and also urged fans not to read too much into the latest unplaced Cranbourne...

13 February 2026

Dashman's harness look ahead - February 13

Look ahead to this weekend's harness racing action in our weekly preview, thanks to Darren Clayton. There are 17 races scheduled for Albion Park across Friday and Saturday. Interstate, Leap To Fame will race for more than the $142,500 winners’ cheque in the A.G. Hunter Cup, with a win also...

13 February 2026

Lee stable holds the keys in Great Southern Star

Victoria’s powerhouse trotting stable has one hand on its first Great Southern Star crown. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

13 February 2026

New Zealand great hopes stage is set for a Party raid

It is starting to get a little personal for some of the best in New Zealand harness racing. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

13 February 2026

Echoes of past for Healy as Alrighty tackles Great Southern Star

There once was a time when Bryan Healy stood in the shoes of Keayang Zahara's regular reinsman Jason Lee. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

13 February 2026

The road to riches across the Summer of Glory carnival

Harness racing’s two biggest stars are chasing record-breaking paydays at the best A. G. Hunter Cup meeting in more than a decade. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

13 February 2026

Almost lost to history, race is back to former glory

Ahead of tomorrow night’s A.G. Hunter Cup at Melton, it’s timely to recall one of the most important dates in the feature’s history. Named in honour of the inaugural Cup was run on January 1, 1949, with New South Wales champion Silver Peak capturing the 2000-pound event. CLICK HERE...

13 February 2026

Hunter Cup reflections: Justice brothers celebrate in 2002!

The Hunter Cup has always drawn the best possible field over the years with a plethora of Australia’s and New Zealand’s best striving for success. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

13 February 2026

Dalton Shard targets Cup Heat as Tasmania Cup begins

Former New Zealand pacer Dalton Shard will be chasing his first win in almost a year when he tackles Friday night’s first heat of the Group 1 Ladbrokes Tasmania Pacing Cup. Because of how Easter falls on the calendar this year, the Tasmania Cup was moved to February, but that isn’t the only...

13 February 2026

Nieuwenburg's Numbers: Hunter Cup night

Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a deep dive into Saturday night’s Hunter Cup meeting, using stats and sectional times to break down the key runners. From the quickest gate speed, to the fastest swoopers and top overall performers, here’s a look at the best of each race, with a focus on horse,...

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