Victorian to take on the world!
January 2, 2026
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, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, the day before the world-famous Prix d’Amérique. The Goulburn Valley horseman was... Read more
Hoping for a very Happy New Year
December 30, 2025
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 high 26 wins during the past 12 months, including several country cups, earning him the title... Read more
Trainer appealing disqualification
December 29, 2025
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 prescribed threshold was detected in the pre-race blood sample taken from THE REAL ROCKETMAN prior to it running... 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
Perfect time to break bridesmaid status
December 14, 2025
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 Group Ones and a $125,000 Final for trainer Antti Ruokonen. With Ruokonen’s family arriving from Finland... Read more
Another Australasian record
December 13, 2025
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 60th win from 77 starts. In doing so, the Grant Dixon-trained champion... Read more
Melton hosts 700-year world first
December 5, 2025
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 during the past five days. It is the first time the Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers... 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
Kiwi import lives up to his name
November 1, 2025
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 the Swan Hill Trotters’ Cup. Pleased with El Conqueror’s performance, Lilley plans to follow the country cup circuit... Read more
