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Victorian to take on the world!
HOBBY reinsman Matt Newberry is set to embark on the experience of a lifetime after being selected by Harness Racing Victoria to drive in the Coupe Intercontinentale des Amateurs at Vincennes, France, Read more: Victorian to take on the world!
“He took the race by the throat….”
LAST night’s Echuca Pacing Cup became a perfect family celebration for the Mannix clan. Bred by John, trained by Tim and owned by Mannix Family Racing Syndicate, Madigan produced a genuine staying per Read more: “He took the race by the throat….”
Trainer’s property firebombed a second time
FOR the second time in three weeks, well-known trainer Lane Johnson’s property has been targeted by criminals. Last month Johnson and his family were woken by a loud noise towards the front of their l Read more: Trainer’s property firebombed a second time
Potter outguns star opponents
TALENTED reinswoman Tasmyn Potter has ended 2025 on a ‘surreal’ note. Competing against Victoria’s top 10 concession drivers in Melton last night, Potter outscored her opponents to capture the Young G Read more: Potter outguns star opponents
Incredible impact on a national scale
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 Read more: Incredible impact on a national scale
Trainers, drivers select their Hygain Highlights of 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 Abitofadre Read more: Trainers, drivers select their Hygain Highlights of 2025
Just like Santa, East has her own list!
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. Jus Read more: Just like Santa, East has her own list!
Emotions at a premium after Classic
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 o Read more: Emotions at a premium after Classic
Hoping for a very Happy New Year
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 hig Read more: Hoping for a very Happy New Year
Trainer appealing disqualification
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 Read more: Trainer appealing disqualification
Premier horseman registers “crazy” milestone
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. Origina Read more: Premier horseman registers “crazy” milestone
Ending the year the same way it started
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 Read more: Ending the year the same way it started
Family chasing emotional victory
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 Read more: Family chasing emotional victory
Your chance to score a Carbine Chemicals bundle
THANKS to the generous support of Carbine Chemicals, National Trotguide is giving a lucky reader the opportunity to receive a gift pack. Simply vote on your favourite Carbine Magic Moment of 2025 for Read more: Your chance to score a Carbine Chemicals bundle
Busy week for talented youngster
SHOULD all go to plan, talented youngster Omnia is facing a busy week. Fresh from winning a Southern Cross Final at Globe Derby last night, Omnia is likely to have a trial during the week ahead of nex Read more: Busy week for talented youngster
Third time lucky
IT WAS a case of third time lucky for classy pacer Hezrockinroyalty last night. Runner-up in the Southern Cross Finals for two and three-year-olds, Hezrockinroyalty captured the Four-Year-Old and Olde Read more: Third time lucky
Incredible interstate record continues
VICTORIAN horsewoman Emma Stewart continued her incredible association with South Australia’s Sires’ Stake scheme at Globe Derby tonight. Officially-known as the Southern Cross Series, Stewart has won Read more: Incredible interstate record continues
Finnis family’s fairytale farewell
PROMINENT couple Alyce and Jayson Finnis have enjoyed the fairytale ending they were hoping for. Set to move to Queensland tomorrow, the Finnis’ farewelled South Australia by winning a Southern Cross Read more: Finnis family’s fairytale farewell
Evergreen pacer chalks up milestone win
EVERGREEN pacer Bulletproof Boy chalked-up a sensational milestone in Melton just moments ago. Despite being an 11-year-old via the calendar – having been foaled on November 3, 2014 – and officially t Read more: Evergreen pacer chalks up milestone win
Quick visit home before heading interstate again
IN WHAT shapes as a quick return home, Don Hugo will attempt to break his local drought this weekend. Fresh from his success in the Group One Blacks A Fake in Queensland a fortnight ago, Don Hugo will Read more: Quick visit home before heading interstate again
