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12 May 2026

The Janitor knocking loudly on Grand Circuit door

The Janitor produced nine wins, four placings and more than $200,000 from 15 starts in an impressive season in 2025. But, it could have been even bigger. The talented gelding was no further than a neck from the winner in the Blacks A Fake, Sunshine Sprint and The Rising Sun. An eighth placing in the...

12 May 2026

Hollywood heading to Wagga

THE big brute of Australia’s three-year-old ranks Hollywood Strip is ready for a racetrack return. Trainer-driver Brad Hewitt confirmed the NSW Derby winner would resume in a heat of the Nutrien 3YO series at Wagga on Friday week. The $100,000 final is at Wagga on May 30. “We managed to get...

12 May 2026

Wharton: Pastor Dunbar delivers McCluskey his Group 1 dream

It’s the goal of every breeder and owner to have that first Group 1 winner, and for Lancaster horseman Kevin McCluskey it has taken 50 years of investment in the sport to reach those heights. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL COLUMN

12 May 2026

Swayzee's New Zealand campaign concludes

New South Wales champion pacer Swayzee’s New Zealand campaign concluded last Friday night in Auckland with a brave third behind up and coming kiwi superstar Got The Chocolates in the Group 1 Messenger Stakes. It seems that as he gets older, Swayzee is showing increased gate speed and was chased...

12 May 2026

Hillier happy as Triedtotellya tunes up for the Inter Dominion

Triedtotellya has had his last start before the upcoming Inter Dominion series in Brisbane. His most recent effort was in Launceston on Sunday night, where he claimed the $20,000 Ladbrokes Launceston Mile (1680m) when sent out as the $1.24 favourite. From a second-row draw, trainer-driver Rohan Hillier...

12 May 2026

HRA Independent Chair EOI

Harness Racing Australia (HRA) is seeking Expressions of Interests from appropriate candidates who wish to be considered as its next Independent Chair. With the incumbent Chair reaching his six-year term limit in July, HRA is planning to identify an Independent Chair who can provide strong, impartial...

12 May 2026

Tassie star has Inter Dominion firmly in his sights

A LUCKLESS first trip away from home hasn’t dampened Brisbane Inter Dominion plans for Tasmania’s best pacer Triedtotellya. In fact, the gifted gelding may not race again before the first round Inter Dominion heats at Brisbane’s Albion Park on July 4. Managing owner Braden Howlett confirmed...

12 May 2026

Susan is primed, but patience is the name of the game

GIFTED trotting mare Susan Is Her Name is ready to race again. But co-trainers Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin are in no rush with their sights firmly set on the Brisbane Inter Dominion. “Her trial was terrific and she’s really good at home, but we’re happy to just keep her ticking...

11 May 2026

LISTEN: Dan and Rob tackle 10 races in Shepp

Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber take a look at the Shepparton harness racing meeting on May 12. CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST

11 May 2026

Hamilton: The New Zealanders are ready to fight back

The Kiwis are coming. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL COLUMN

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