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18 February 2026

This Trio IS Solid Gold!

The legacy of the late John Lohman, one of WA’s most successful breeders and owners, will live on through three yearlings to be offered under the Solid Gold Standardbreds’ banner at the Australian Pacing Gold Perth Yearling Sale on Sunday, March 1. Lohman, who passed away in 2020, had been...

18 February 2026

Famous harness name back in winning frame

The Wanless surname is one of the most famous in the history of Queensland harness racing and the family was back in the winner's circle on Friday through the return of trainer James. James Wanless has dabbled in training gallopers in recent years with some success from his Maryborough base. The...

18 February 2026

The Great Square returns to heat up winter in 2026

The best and brightest trotters from across the nation will once again share the spotlight during the winter, with The Great Square returning to the 2026 Queensland Constellations with a brand-new sponsor. Yabby Dam Farms has been confirmed as the naming rights sponsor for the Group 1 feature for the...

18 February 2026

No pressure for Diamonds and Pearls UDC team in race for good cause

The Diamonds and Pearls team will be bringing blitz and glamour to the second edition of the Ultimate Driver Championship this week, but they will also be racing for a much deeper meaning. The Diamonds and Pearls group are newcomers to the UDC concept for 2026 and are headed by harness racing identity...

18 February 2026

Republican's Aussie party is over

NEW Zealand’s best pacer Republican Party won’t chase the Miracle Mile. Despite a fantastic and close-up third to big guns Swayzee and Leap To Fame in last Saturday night’s Hunter Cup, the newly crowned NZ Horse of the Year has returned home. Co-trainer Cran Dalgety has switched focus...

17 February 2026

KTC Bloodstock Primed for a Big Sale

As the breeders of the winners of more than $14 million and over 50 $100,000 earners, KTC Bloodstock is unquestionably one of the most successful standardbred nurseries in WA racing and breeding today. Owned and managed by Kevin and Annette Charles and their son Kody, KTC Bloodstock has claimed the WA...

17 February 2026

Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale on Sunday

The Ladbrokes Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale will be conducted by Nutrien Equine and hosted by the Albion Park Harness Racing Club on Sunday, starting at 12 noon. The entry totals 68 yearlings and breeders from Queensland to South Australia are represented. Some 27 individual sires have progeny in the...

17 February 2026

Career milestone moments for Leilani Justice

Celebrations come in many forms. Some scream the grandstand down (not mentioning anyone Katrina Fitzpatrick), others hit the pub, and then there are those who subscribe to the ‘winner, winner, chicken dinner’ philosophy. Leilani Justice, however, adopted a more subdued, but highly-tasty reward...

17 February 2026

Pair of quality fillies top APG Melbourne sale

A pair of fillies offered by the Wagga-based Atworthy Park Group topped the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale at Oaklands Junction on Sunday. The top price paid was $112,500 for a lovely Sweet Lou filly out of the multiple Group 1 placegetter Two Times Bettor, who was secured by young Kialla...

17 February 2026

Price crosses codes after Leap To Fame moment

A “crush” on champion pacer Leap To Fame has spurred top thoroughbred trainer Mick Price to give harness racing a crack. Although he won’t be changing codes, Price was so impressed with his first look at Leap To Fame in the flesh at Melton on Saturday night, he went to the Australian...

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