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9 January 2026

Albion Park Refurbishment to give Ladbrokes Sunshine Stars yearling sale a boost

The refurbishment of Albion Park as part of the Queensland Government’s new masterplan and the strong performances of past sale graduates have given the 2026 Ladbrokes Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale a terrific boost. The sale, which brought out the champion filly Cool And Classy, will be conducted...

9 January 2026

Dashman's harness look ahead - January 9

Look ahead to this weekend's harness racing action in our weekly preview, thanks to Darren Clayton. The second metropolitan meeting of the new year in Queensland on Saturday night boasts some strong races. Looking south, the first leg of the Victorian Country Cups $1 million bonus series commences...

9 January 2026

Jorja off to a winning start

Last Tuesday afternoon will be one to remember for 16-year-old Jorja Daskalovski after she scored her maiden race victory at Tabcorp Park Menangle aboard veteran trotter Sunny Gee at only her sixth race drive. Leading throughout, the KerryAnn Morris-trained trotter carved out a solid 1:54.7 over the...

9 January 2026

GOODFORM – TOC's preview for Friday night at Melton

Tim O'Connor has done the form for Friday night's eight-race card at Melton. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ANALYSIS AT THETROTS.COM.AU

9 January 2026

Scottsdale set to shine for $20,000 North Eastern Pacing Cup

The North Eastern Pacing Club will stage Scottsdale’s premier event on Friday in the twilight zone, with the running of the $20,000 Good Sports North Eastern Pacing Cup (2692m). Club president and local trainer Kent Rattray will be represented in the Cup by Rockandahardplace. He will start from...

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

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