Incredible impact on a national scale
December 31, 2025
HER exploits have been well-documented throughout the season, but the true extent of Emma Stewart’s reach has almost gone undetected. In fact, even Stewart was unaware of the incredible impact she has had on the national stage in 2025. First let’s look at Stewart’s home state – Victoria. For... Read more
Trainers, drivers select their Hygain Highlights of 2025
December 31, 2025
WITH 2025 just hours away from becoming history, it’s timely to revisit some of the highs of the season. On a personal note, my partner Kim Procter winning the Wangaratta Trotters’ Cup with Abitofadreamer was a clear choice as the best moment of the past 12 months. Kim’s longtime goal had... Read more
Just like Santa, East has her own list!
December 31, 2025
IT APPEARS Father Christmas isn’t the only one with a list at this time of the year. Noting all those who have been naughty or nice, Santa checks it twice before making his round on Christmas Eve. Just like Saint Nick, popular trainer Rebecca East has a list of... Read more
Emotions at a premium after Classic
December 30, 2025
EMOTIONS were at a premium at Globe Derby last Saturday night after Ideal Delight broke his maiden in the Sires’ Classic. Bred and co-owned by Matt Whelan, Ideal Delight scored in the racing colours owned by the horseman’s late grandfather, Donald Thomas. The two-year-old is also the first foal... Read more
Hoping for a very Happy New Year
December 30, 2025
FRESH from his best season since arriving in Australia, Tristan Larsen hopes to begin 2026 the same way he began 2025. Making his Aussie debut in 2023, the Kiwi-bred reinsman registered a personal high 26 wins during the past 12 months, including several country cups, earning him the title... Read more
Trainer appealing disqualification
December 29, 2025
On Monday 22 December 2025 Harness Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an inquiry into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide above the prescribed threshold was detected in the pre-race blood sample taken from THE REAL ROCKETMAN prior to it running... Read more
Premier horseman registers “crazy” milestone
December 29, 2025
RAPT with his tally for the season, premier horseman Ryan isn’t finished yet. Thanks to Peace Of Heaven’s success at Globe Derby last Saturday night, Hryhorec registered 150 wins for the year. Originally hoping to notch a personal best 102, Hryhorec reached the mark on September 29. Changing his... Read more
Ending the year the same way it started
December 26, 2025
HANDY trotter Kings Guard will attempt to end the season the same way he started it. As a result of a programming change, Kings Guard will round out 2025 in Sunday’s Cobram Trotters’ Cup. Last January the Stephen Boyington-trained gelding began the year by winning the Cobram Trotters’ Cup!... Read more
Family chasing emotional victory
December 24, 2025
CHAMPION horseman Steve Turnbull is hoping to add to the family’s strong record in a very special race on Thursday night. Although the feature has been part of the Bathurst calendar since 1954, it was renamed in honour of Turnbull’s mother, Shirley, in 1988. Since then a member of... Read more
