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3 September 2025

Wharton: Vicbred Vouchers program delivers 'Maxy' benefits

Harness Racing Victoria’s new $2.75 million Vicbred Vouchers program, which kicked off at Terang on Monday night, has already earned high praise from industry participants. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

3 September 2025

GOODFORM – Bronte's game plan for Wednesday at Bendigo

The Nutrien Equine Classic trotting heats are on tonight at Bendigo, and Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for the nine-race card. CLICK HERE TO READ BRONTE'S TIPS AND SELECTIONS AT THETROTS.COM.AU

3 September 2025

Local knowledge key as Morris eyes TAB Eureka glory

LEADING reinsman Robbie Morris knows every inch of the paceway at Menangle having lived at its doorstep well before kicking off his successful driving career. And the colourful personality will be looking to use that experience to his advantage on Saturday night when he takes the reins behind Path To...

3 September 2025

Hoof abscess rules Catch A Wave out of Group 1 Len Smith Mile

An untimely hoof abscess has forced defending champion Catch A Wave out of Saturday night’s Group 1 Len Smith Mile at Menangle. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

3 September 2025

'Team Dixon' primed for Eureka tilt

Champion horseman Grant Dixon couldn’t be happier with his three-pronged attack of runners ahead of the third edition of The Eureka on Saturday evening at Menangle. The Queensland-based stable present with a trio of stablemates to the world's richest harness racing event: Fate Awaits, Path...

3 September 2025

Eastern States flight opens door for WA carnival contenders

Perth Racing has confirmed it will charter a special flight from either Melbourne or Sydney to Perth ahead of this year’s thoroughbred Pinnacles carnival, scheduled to arrive around November 17, with exact details to be confirmed in the coming weeks. With flights to Perth at a premium during carnival...

2 September 2025

Racenet Online TAB Eureka Calcutta

It is not too late to have a runner in the TAB Eureka Calcutta. The world’s richest harness race will once again host the Racenet online TAB Eureka Calcutta. You can get involved simply by purchasing a $10 ticket, then at 6:30pm Friday you could be drawn as the initial winner. 10 initial winners...

2 September 2025

New Tasmanian harness contributor

After more than two decades as the trusted voice of Tasmanian harness racing analysis, Jamie Cockshutt delivered his final preview with last Sunday’s meeting in Launceston. As an owner, breeder and form analyst, Jamie’s name has been synonymous with Tasmanian harness for longer than many...

2 September 2025

Vale Jeff Gadsden

After more than four decades in the sport, the harness racing community is mourning the loss of the respected horseman Jeff Gadsden following a training accident at his Merbein property. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AT THETROTS.COM.AU

2 September 2025

Hawkes thrilled with TAB Eureka draw

HALL Of Fame thoroughbred trainer John Hawkes is growing in confidence he can win the world’s richest harness race. Hawkes described barrier one in Saturday night’s $2.1mil TAB Eureka as “just perfect” for his young pacing star Seathestars. His odds were slashed from $12 to $10....

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