Carnival of Cups dates announced
June 29, 2026
HARNESS Racing New South Wales has announced the return of the Carnival of Cups in 2026/27, with the popular regional racing and entertainment series set to embark on its biggest and most exciting season yet. Now entering its fourth season, the Carnival of Cups has firmly established itself as... Read more
Bargain buy a missed opportunity
June 29, 2026
A BARGAIN buy has gone begging based on last Saturday night’s Australian Pacing Gold Classic at Globe Derby. After his daughter of Always B Miki and Ideal Taxes failed to attract a bid during the sale, breeder Neville Ismaili returned home somewhat disappointed. What Ismaili didn’t realise is fate... Read more
Chance to “finally” break maiden
June 29, 2026
IT’S a far cry from the dizzy heights of the Inter Dominion, but a win at Club Menangle tomorrow will still bring a large smile to Howard James’ face. James will head to Australia’s premier track with “average” mare Its All Right Now in hope she can break her... Read more
Vicbred eligibility changes
June 29, 2026
HARNESS Racing Victoria’s Vicbred program will strengthen its support of Victorian breeding and ownership, with changes taking effect from 1 July and 1 January. The state’s breeding and racing incentive scheme provides significant returns across first‑win bonuses, futurity racing and associated initiatives, encouraging investment in local mares and stallions.... Read more
Milestone for talented young reinsman
June 28, 2026
TALENTED young reinsman Harrison Ross registered a personal milestone last night. Making the trip to Club Menangle, Ross notched his first driving double at Australia’s premier track. Rapt with the result, Ross hopes to keep the winning feeling rolling when he returns to Club Menangle on Tuesday. “I was... Read more
Emotions at a premium
June 28, 2026
EMOTIONS were at a premium in Melton last night after exciting youngster Ideal Frankie captured an Australian Pacing Gold Final. Obviously the excitement of winning a $100,000 feature played a role in the occasion, but it was remembering Ideal Frankie’s namesake which pulled the heartstrings. Ideal Frankie is named... Read more
Comeback pacer primed for victory
June 26, 2026
COMEBACK pacer Branson has a prime opportunity to register a highly-deserved win tomorrow night. Sidelined with a fractured hind pastern and a tear in his flexor tendon in September 2024, Branson was nursed back to health by trainer Vaughn Newman. Making his racing return three weeks ago, Branson was... Read more
Trainer suffers serious injury
June 26, 2026
ALTHOUGH he provided some tonic with his comeback win, exciting trotter Reoffender still has a lot of redemption to complete. Sidelined for 18 months due to several setbacks, Reoffender was ready for his first public appearance – a trial in Gawler – when he caused a serious injury to... Read more
Milestone wins for astute horsewomen
June 25, 2026
A PAIR of astute horsewomen registered milestones in Shepparton earlier this week. Reining With In Reason to a 1:57.6 victory over 2190 metres, Donna Castles notched her 200th win as a trainer. Obtaining her licence during the 2013/14 season, Castles broke her maiden with Oi You on December 21,... Read more
Moon shines brightly to break maiden
June 24, 2026
HAVING “put the writing on the wall” during her previous outing, Purple Moon broke her maiden at Club Menangle yesterday. Contesting the New South Wales Foundation Final at the same venue on June 13, Purple Moon finished second behind the short-priced favourite Superior Stride as a $126 outsider. Competing... Read more
