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Track record win sends resounding reminder
A TRACK record performance from Leap To Fame just moments ago sent a resounding reminder as to which pacer is the southern hemisphere’s premier standardbred. With a some doubters beginning to emerge f Read more: Track record win sends resounding reminder
Crunching the numbers
USA Two-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year in 2018, a world champion and the winner of $1.72million in stakes, Captain Crunch is without question one of the best colt pacers ever to become available to Read more: Crunching the numbers
Sad loss of successful trainer and all-round nice guy
STEVE Rando, a former highly-successful trainer and driver, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 78. In recent years, Steve had been living in Hervey Bay, Queensland, but he was predominately-based in Read more: Sad loss of successful trainer and all-round nice guy
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
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
Criminals fire bomb trainers property
WELL-KNOWN South Australian trainer Lane Johnson had his property targeted by criminals last night. Johnson and his family were woken by a loud noise towards the front of their land only to discover t Read more: Criminals fire bomb trainers property
New feed developed to give you the racing ‘Edge’
HYGAIN Edge®, a new high-performance race feed that delivers smarter energy through a carefully balanced combination of high fat and controlled starch, has been launched today. Developed in close cons Read more: New feed developed to give you the racing ‘Edge’
Australian handicapping changes for 2026
THE Handicapping Rules Review Committee (HRRC) recommended changes to the Australian Handicapping Rules, particularly the National Ratings Based Handicapping System have been passed by the HRA members Read more: Australian handicapping changes for 2026
Cup winner enjoying life after racing
THOUGH not told often enough, from time-to-time we do hear stories about horses enjoying life after racing. Some find their way into the dressage arena, others in show competitions and even carriage c Read more: Cup winner enjoying life after racing
Victoria announces slot race
BIRCHIP, a town famous for its bull and Australia’s best vanilla slice, is now home to Victoria’s first harness slot race. The $125,000 Cargill Running of the Bulls on March 8 is the newest addition… Read more: Victoria announces slot race
Talented youngster aimed at bigger targets
TALENTED youngster Art Regal continued his path to bigger targets with a stylish, yet upset, win at Globe Derby on Monday. Despite racing in strong form, with a win and two placings from his four… Read more: Talented youngster aimed at bigger targets
Eight decades of success
NSW Southern Tablelands horsewoman Anne Walshaw is keeping alive a family association with harness racing that spans almost eight decades. Based at Parkesbourne, near Goulburn, Anne has been an… Read more: Eight decades of success
Star trotter to be retired to stud
STAR trotter Aldebaran Zeus, Australia’s second richest trotting stallion of all-time and a former Australasian mile record holder, will make his final racetrack appearance in the Aldebaran Park… Read more: Star trotter to be retired to stud
Ooh La La – she’s Very Chic!
NEW Zealand bred mare Very Chic was one of the best fillies in Victoria in the late 2000’s. Trained by Peter Manning, she won a total of 19 races including the Shakamaker Classic, Ian Daff Memorial… Read more: Ooh La La – she’s Very Chic!
Chance to secure Always B Miki foal
SUPER sire Always B Miki is not available to Australian breeders this stud season but Alabar Farms will give buyers the chance to buy superbly bred mare Capoeira, in foal the champion sire, in the… Read more: Chance to secure Always B Miki foal
Four decades of breeding in Mixed Sale
“WE WERE married for 60 years and did everything together, but when Lesley died in April last year I lost all my will to carry on breeding standardbreds. That was, I think, the start of the end.”… Read more: Four decades of breeding in Mixed Sale
Double no trouble for this birthday girl
PLENTY TO SMILE ABOUT: Taylah Osmond returns after Romanee gave her a winning double. Read more: Double no trouble for this birthday girl
Minister appoints board member
THE Minister for Racing, the Hon. Anthony Carbines, has appointed Dr Maxine Brain to Harness Racing Victoria’s Board, adding veterinary and animal welfare expertise. Dr. Brain was appointed for a… Read more: Minister appoints board member
Here’s a few ‘good things’ for Menangle Saturday night
FORM ANALYST MIKE KO’CASS FINDS US A WINNER AT MENANGLE SATURDAY NIGHT: RACE ONE: The consistent QUIET STORM (4) appeals as the one to beat, despite the race boasting a number of definite chances… Read more: Here’s a few ‘good things’ for Menangle Saturday night
APG Yearling Sale dates locked in
APG Yearling Sale dates are locked in for 2026 and in an exciting update from last year, their Sydney sale will return to its traditional spot during the Miracle Mile weekend in March. The sale will… Read more: APG Yearling Sale dates locked in
