Another record for freakish trotter
January 31, 2026
FREAKISH squaregaiter Keayang Zahara created another slice of history in Cranbourne tonight. Proving a class above her rivals in the Trotters’ Cup, Keayang Zahara took her bankroll to $1,010,535 to become the first Australian-bred trotting mare to surpass $1million. With trainers Marg and Paddy Lee setting the daughter of... Read more
Never doubt a champion!
January 31, 2026
IF THE remaining doubters needed any further proof Leap To Fame is still the southern hemisphere’s premier standardbred, it was delivered just moments ago. Some began questioning Leap To Fame’s status following defeats behind ‘new kid on the block’ – Kingman – and his stabletmate, Don Hugo, during the... Read more
Trainers break 25 years worth of dry spells!
January 31, 2026
A DROUGHT-BREAKING victory early on the card appeared to have a flow-on effect in Melton last night. Three trainers registered their first successes in “a long time”, with the trio having a combined winless period of 25 years! Bruce Donaldson opened the floodgate when Zu Hoffen captured the Vale... Read more
All-round nice guy to be honoured
January 31, 2026
ONE of harness racing’s, and indeed the world, nicest guys – Greg Norman – will be honoured at Globe Derby tonight. A true “scholar and gentleman”, Norman lost his determined battle with cancer on January 20 at the age of 61. Constantly sporting his trademark smile, Norman followed his... Read more
Shoeless trotter to continue rise through grades
January 31, 2026
HARNESS racing’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson is a short-priced favourite to continue his rise through the grades when he returns to Club Menangle on tonight. Among the all-time great baseball players, Jackson was a household name during the 1910s, with some of his records remaining unbroken. Jackson earned... Read more
$250,000 bonus in the bag
January 30, 2026
MAKING it look easy in the end, Captains Knock has secured the first stage of Harness Racing New South Wales’ lucrative bonus. By capturing the Gold Rush Cup in Bathurst just moments ago, Captains Knock registered his third win in the five-race Country Of Cups circuit, which earned connections... Read more
Oh Miki, you’re so fine
January 30, 2026
RETIRED as the fastest horse of all-time with a record of 1:46, the American horse Always B is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of his era. He was a dual Breeders Crown champion, won seven races at Grade 1 level, held a string of world and... Read more
Hoping to relive the glory
January 30, 2026
CITING her victory in last year’s edition as the highlight of her season, popular horsewoman Samantha Hill hopes to relive the glory in coming weeks. As trainer and driver of handy pacer Offyarocka Crocker, Hill was successful in the inaugural Pot Of Gold Final at Globe Derby last February.... Read more
Ready to catch everyone by surprise
January 30, 2026
THEY caught pretty much everyone by surprise last weekend, and with a bit of luck, they’ll do it again tomorrow night. That’s the hope of trainer Aaron Dunn heading into Cranbourne’s premier night of the season. Rank outsiders at $151 and $101, Dee Roe and Forty Love filled the... Read more
Breeder ready for APG debut
January 29, 2026
IPSWICH horticulturist and hobby breeder, owner and trainer Bruce Wyborn is excited about his first foray as a vendor at the Australian Pacing Gold QLD Yearling Sale on Sunday, February 8. Wyborn, the man who brought out the champion trotting mare Susan Is Her Name, is offering a lovely... Read more
