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3 June 2026

Young Kiwi star makes a Menangle splash

BOOM Kiwi pacer Marketplace has turned heads before steps out for his first Australian start. The Regan Todd-trained four-year-old, who boasts 13 wins from 23 starts including four at Group 1 level, sparkled in a Menangle trial today. Marketplace led from gate three before driver Luke McCarthy took a...

3 June 2026

Victorian trainer eyes repeat ID glory at Albion Park

The 2025 campaign was a standout season for Chris Svanosio, headlined by his star trotter Arcee Phoenix. Albion Park also holds fond memories for the Victorian, who landed a rare double on Inter Dominion Final night last year. Svanosio scored in the two trotting features, claiming the ID Grand Final...

3 June 2026

Wharton: Victorian bred stars shine bright at Wagga

The Victorian breeding industry continues to be the market leader in the country and the proof in the pudding was there for all to see on the $1 million Nutrien Sales Classic night at Wagga on Saturday. Six of the eight Final winners – including all four trotting deciders – were bred by breeders...

3 June 2026

Big Queensland campaign looms for Stewart stable

Champion Victorian trainer Emma Stewart is piecing together her biggest raid yet on Queensland’s winter riches. Stewart, who trains in partnership with Clayton Tonkin, said TAB Eureka and Chariots Of Fire winner Bay of Biscay would headline a huge team of pacers of all ages and sexes, along with...

2 June 2026

Gloucester Park Review

Big plans for Runkle Crunch Ace trainer-reinsman Aiden de Campo announced ambitious plans for Runkle Crunch after driving the gelding to an effortless victory in the $31,000 Ray Duffy Memorial over 2130m at Gloucester Park on Friday night. “He will now have a bit of a break before being prepared...

2 June 2026

Harness Racing Victoria extends participant fuel relief rebate

Harness Racing Victoria has extended its fuel relief rebate to June 30 to help participants manage ongoing travel costs. As of today, HRV has paid $129,000 to participants since introducing the rebate on April 1, a temporary measure to partially offset higher petrol and diesel prices. HRV CEO Matt Isaacs...

2 June 2026

Patience pays off as Art Of The Storm returns a winner

Connections of Art Of The Storm were rewarded for their patience yesterday. Crossing the border from Mount Gambier to Stawell, trainer David Phillips prepared Art Of The Storm to score first-up since last June. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

2 June 2026

Bold move pays off for Rue

It was quite a decision to make for Western Districts based horseman Mat Rue to move from the region’s epicentre of Bathurst and back to his hometown of Canowindra, but the Miracle Mile winning reinsman is now starting to reap the rewards. Rue has been on quite the journey since his teenage days...

2 June 2026

Boots' huge Brisbane hand

LEVIATHAN owner Mick Boots is preparing for a huge role in the Queensland Constellations. And his hand is getting stronger by the day. Captains Mistress, Hollywood Strip, probably Swayzee and now boom two-year-old Jacwill Kid will be amongst his major players. Boots confirmed he recently bought a half-share...

2 June 2026

Harrington brings Group 1 experience back to Queensland

Group 1-winning horseman Jack Harrington first made his mark in New Zealand and now back home in Australia, he is determined to do the same again. The 31-year-old grew up in Caboolture and relocated across the ditch at nine years old to be closer to his father’s family. He has gone on to make a...

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