QLD News
Legacy lives on
REGARDED as one of Australia’s leading standardbred nurseries, Egmont Park Stud as been breeding champions for four generations, including four Australian Pacing Gold winners. Strong supporters of APG Read more: Legacy lives on
Breeder ready for APG debut
IPSWICH horticulturist and hobby breeder, owner and trainer Bruce Wyborn is excited about his first foray as a vendor at the Australian Pacing Gold QLD Yearling Sale on Sunday, February 8. Wyborn, the Read more: Breeder ready for APG debut
Huge incentives for buyers
THE refurbishment of Albion Park, the building of a new training centre at Marburg, harness racing returning to Toowoomba and a strong opportunity to compete in a rich race series are huge incentives Read more: Huge incentives for buyers
Bitter-sweet win in $50,000 feature
HE WON the Golden Guitar, but that victory may have cost him the chance of being the ‘golden child’. Driving Exclusive Hustler to capture the $50,000 Tamworth-based feature, it’s fair to say Jye Coney Read more: Bitter-sweet win in $50,000 feature
First time vendor looking to make her mark
YOUNG Biddaddaba breeder Casey Hewitt has good reason to believe her first foray into the Australian Pacing Gold yearling sale arena will be a profitable one. Hewitt, the wife of Group One winning dri Read more: First time vendor looking to make her mark
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
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
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
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
Step up for exciting youngster
EXCITING youngster Ultimate Miki will face his first big test this weekend. Unbeaten from five starts this season, Ultimate Miki has been taken south by trainer Michael Brennan to compete at Club… Read more: Step up for exciting youngster
World’s best heading to Australia
A HOST of the world’s top harness drivers will again go toe-to-toe in 2026 with the return of the Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Championship. The innovative slot racing series will return to Albion Park… Read more: World’s best heading to Australia
Prominent couple moving interstate
PROMINENT couple Alyce and Jayson Finnis have made “a massive decision” in a bid to secure their future. Planning to get “serious” about their racing operation, the Finnis’ have sold their Mount… Read more: Prominent couple moving interstate
Hats off to Larry!
A CHORUS of legends has anointed Leap To Fame equal to some of the all-time greats after another record-breaking Inter Dominion win at Albion Park last Saturday night. Inter Dominion “King” Brian… Read more: Hats off to Larry!
Group One win overshadowed by true star of the family!
HE JUST registered his 10th Group One victory, but Michael Stanley’s success was quickly overshadowed by the true star of the family! Finally breaking a frustrating hoodoo, Stanley captured last… Read more: Group One win overshadowed by true star of the family!
Another feather in his cap
VICTORIAN ace James Herbertson placed another feather in cap at Albion Park last night. Already boasting achievements such as the Australian and Victorian Drivers’ Premierships, Victoria’s Young… Read more: Another feather in his cap
Larry creates Australasian history
SUPERSTAR pacer Leap To Fame created history with his exciting triumph at Albion Park just moments ago. By turning the Inter Dominion Final into a one-act affair, Leap To Fame, affectionately-known… Read more: Larry creates Australasian history
Phoenix soars among the greats
STAR trotter Arcee Phoenix sealed his position among the greats with an emphatic win at Albion Park just moments ago. Proving too good for his rivals, Arcee Phoenix captured the Inter Dominion Final… Read more: Phoenix soars among the greats
Tim and Jack chasing Inter fairytale
ON Saturday night, harness racing’s ‘Holy Grail’ – the $1 million Inter Dominion Pacing Final will run at Albion Park, with seven of the 12 runners sold via the APG yearling sales. Hidden among some… Read more: Tim and Jack chasing Inter fairytale
We’ll have to wait and see
WE’LL have to wait and see. That was the call from Chris Svanosio when discussing the prospect of Arcee Phoenix leading in Saturday night’s Inter Dominion Final at Albion Park. Pre-series favourite… Read more: We’ll have to wait and see
Oscar’s Inter berth sparks debate
NEW Zealand trotter Oscar Bonavena gaining a position in Saturday night’s Inter Dominion Final has been the catalyst for an interesting discussion and debate. Considered a leading prospect before… Read more: Oscar’s Inter berth sparks debate
