Track record win sends resounding reminder
January 24, 2026
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 following defeats behind ‘new kid on the block’ – Kingman – and his stablemate, Don Hugo, during... Read more
Crunching the numbers
January 22, 2026
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 ‘down under’ breeders. Racing only at two and three, Captain Crunch won 12 of... Read more
Sad loss of successful trainer and all-round nice guy
January 8, 2026
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 Sydney’s Hills district for much of his life, where he was actively involved in harness racing... 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
Your chance to score a Carbine Chemicals bundle
December 24, 2025
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 your chance at grabbing $250 worth of Carbine Chemicals products. Votes can be cast by commenting... Read more
Criminals fire bomb trainers property
December 9, 2025
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 the front gate was ablaze. Police and firefighters were promptly dispatched to the scene where it... Read more
New feed developed to give you the racing ‘Edge’
December 1, 2025
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 consultation with Australian trainers and formulated using current equine nutrition science, Hygain Edge® is available to order nationally. Designed to... Read more
Australian handicapping changes for 2026
November 29, 2025
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. The Australian Handicapping Rules that will come into effect on 1 January 2026, can be viewed here. After extensive consultation with industry over... Read more
Cup winner enjoying life after racing
November 14, 2025
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 clubs…then there are the likes of Imperial Whiz. A well-performed trotter, Imperial Whiz raced across eight seasons,... Read more
