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8 January 2026

Svanosio eyes third straight Maori Mile with Arcee Phoenix

Chris Svanosio’s connection with the Maori Mile on Bendigo Cup night runs deep. One of his first major career highlights came in the Group 1 when he drove Sparkling Success for John Meade, and years later the famous trotting feature has become a defining part of his story. Chris Svanosio, now a...

8 January 2026

LISTEN: Dan and Rob on Friday Night Lights

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber take a close look at the upcoming Melton card on Friday Night Lights, thanks to the support of Squires Loft Sunbury. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

8 January 2026

LISTEN: Dan and Rob preview Bendigo Cup night

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber break down all the action ahead of Saturday night’s brilliant Bendigo Cup card featuring stars from around the country. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

8 January 2026

Media Release: Significant boost for two-year-old harness racing in WA

8 January 2026

VTDA to hold AGM next week

General business agenda items or executive committee nominations can be forwarded to the secretary by 5pm on Sunday, January 11. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS AT THETROTS.COM.AU

8 January 2026

Rixon Willing to chase big races

A NEW season mantra will see NSW young gun Will Rixon surrender a big book of drives at Menangle for just one drive at Bendigo on Saturday night. But that drive is key player Hi Manameisjeff in the star-studded $75,000 Group 2 Bendigo Cup (1609m). Rixon jumped at the opportunity when his close friend,...

8 January 2026

Beyond Bling thrives on racing

New South Wales-bred pacer Beyond Bling is an unsung star of trainer Lang Inwood’s Northam stable, and he relishes a busy racing program. He was constantly in work in 2025 when he had 56 starts for seven wins and 19 placings, and Inwood has high hopes the hardy seven-year-old will improve his record...

8 January 2026

Roberts is back on Jaspervellabeach

Outstanding driver Deni Roberts has handled Jaspervellabeach at seven of his 118 starts, and she will be reunited with the nine-year-old after a 54-week absence when he begins from the prized No. 1 barrier in the 2130m Kids Activities Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Jaspervellabeach, owned by...

8 January 2026

Champagne Everyone ready to fire

“She’s ready to rocknroll,” declared star trainer-reinsman Aiden De Campo when assessing the prospects of quality mare Champagne Everyone, who faces a serious test from the outside barrier (No. 9) on the front line in the 2130m Free Entry Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Champagne...

8 January 2026

Ambitious plans for Hugotastic

Leading trainer Michael Young is bursting with enthusiasm as he discusses the return to racing of inexperienced six-year-old Hugotastic, who has recovered from a fractured hind leg and will resume his brief career when he contests the $31,000 Food Vans in January Pace over 2130m at Gloucester Park on...

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