International News
New Zealand trip on the cards
A TRIP across the Tasman is on the cards for star filly Ark Sea. Speaking after Ark Sea’s success in last night New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge Final at Club Menangle, trainer Sam Hewitt revealed Read more: New Zealand trip on the cards
Aussie stud bucking the import trend
SOUTH Australian-based breeding establishment Bellmoure Park Stud is ‘bucking the trend’ this season. While the bulk of mares served in the state are the result of imported semen, Bellmoure Park Stud Read more: Aussie stud bucking the import trend
Trotter scores first-up from 34-month ‘retirement’
FORMER high class youngster Zenith Stride has kick-off his career resurrection in the perfect manner. An American purchase for New South Wales couple Emilio and Maria Rosati, Zenith Stride captured th Read more: Trotter scores first-up from 34-month ‘retirement’
Italian trotter to maintain perfect Aussie record
COMPLETING a successful Australian debut a fortnight ago, Gandhi Mail will attempt to maintain his perfect southern hemisphere record tomorrow night. Triumphant during his last three European outings, Read more: Italian trotter to maintain perfect Aussie record
South Aussie stallion making impact in New Zealand
SOUTH Australian-based stallion Imperial Count is having an impact in New Zealand thanks to the deeds of his exciting daughter. No stranger to producing high class stock, Imperial Count is a Group One Read more: South Aussie stallion making impact in New Zealand
HRA seeking new Independent Chair
HARNESS Racing Australia is seeking Expressions of Interests from appropriate candidates who wish to be considered as its next Independent Chair. With the incumbent Chair reaching his six-year term li Read more: HRA seeking new Independent Chair
More records, $500,000 bonus – freakish mare does it all!
FREAKISH trotter Keayang Zahara collected an Australian record-equaling bonus thanks to her victory in Melton just moments ago. By registering the required wins, Keayang Zahara snapped up a whopping $ Read more: More records, $500,000 bonus – freakish mare does it all!
Cup returned to its former glory
ONCE touted as the ‘Cup that grew’, Kilmore’s flagship event attracted the best pacers from around the nation during his halcyon days. Inaugurated in 1964, the 300-pound Cup was captured by You Crovot Read more: Cup returned to its former glory
Is Zahara the best trotting mare Australia has produced?
IT ALMOST feels like blasphemy just typing this, but is Keayang Zahara the best trotting mare Australia has produced? If he could, my mentor, the late Bob Cain, would be calling me all sorts of names Read more: Is Zahara the best trotting mare Australia has produced?
First season stock to attract plenty of attention
WHEN it comes to the ranks of first season sires at this year’s Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne sale, there’s one stallion that stands above all others…Alabar Bloodstock’s import Pebble Beach. It’s h Read more: First season stock to attract plenty of attention
Beginning of $1million quest
AS YOU’D expect, Harness Racing Victoria offering a whopping $1.5million in bonuses has garnered attention from near and far. Along with local hopefuls, interstate stars – and even the Kiwis – have se Read more: Beginning of $1million quest
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!
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
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
Perfect time to break bridesmaid status
CLASSY filly Keayang Kurki selected the perfect time to break her bridesmaid status in major races this season. Heading into last night’s Melton meeting, Keayang Kurki had finished second in a pair of Read more: Perfect time to break bridesmaid status
Another Australasian record
PACING sensation Leap To Fame created another slice of history with his win just moments ago. Proving too good at his home track – Albion Park – Leap To Fame captured the Christmas Cup to register his Read more: Another Australasian record
Melton hosts 700-year world first
A WORLD first almost 700 years in the making was undertaken at Melton Entertainment Park this week. Founded in 1356, the Worshipful Company of Farriers conducted an examination for its Fellowship duri Read more: Melton hosts 700-year world first
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
Kiwi import lives up to his name
KIWI import El Conqueror lived up to his name during his Australian debut last night. Having first start for prominent Victorian-based trainer Brent Lilley, El Conqueror subdued his rivals to capture Read more: Kiwi import lives up to his name
