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5 December 2025

Nieuwenburg's Numbers: Stats that shape Saturday at Melton

Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a deep dive into the upcoming Saturday night meeting at Melton, using stats and sectional times to break down the key runners. From the quickest gate speed, to the fastest swoopers and top overall performers, here’s a look at the best of each race, with a focus on horse,...

5 December 2025

Dashman's harness look ahead - December 5

Look ahead to this weekend's harness racing action in our weekly preview, thanks to Darren Clayton. The last Grand Circuit race of the year on the east coast has arrived, with the Blacks A Fake to be held on Saturday night at Albion Park. Next Friday at Perth’s Gloucester Park, the last race...

5 December 2025

Slot holders locked in for Running of the Bulls at Birchip

The successful applicants for Victoria’s first harness slot race have been confirmed, with a great mix of industry participants and supporters, sporting clubs, friends and family set to take part in the inaugural editions of the Running of the Bulls at Birchip. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

5 December 2025

Grace Jones forging a new path

Grace Jones is the latest harness racing participant to dabble in both equine codes. Grace, who has two drives on Friday’s Launceston harness program, has taken up work in the thoroughbred code with a north-west coast-based trainer. Of her drives on Friday, Jones has retained the drive on the Michael...

4 December 2025

LISTEN: Friday Night Lights with Dan and Rob

Thanks to the support of Squires Loft Sunbury, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber preview the big Breeders Crown heats meeting at Melton. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST

4 December 2025

Johnsons hopes for newcomer to the stable

FORMER top youngster Viksun will attempt to resurrect her career this weekend. Among the best of her crop as a two and three-year-old, Viksun's wins include the Group One Home Grown Classic in Melton. Racing consistently during the next few years, the mare's form gradually tapered off, keeping...

4 December 2025

Queensland racing industry mourns loss of Ronald Knack

The Queensland harness racing industry is mourning the loss of long-time participant and track curator Ronald Knack. Affectionately known as "Knacky" by many within the sport, the respected former trainer and owner passed away in late November. He was 81 years of age. There wasn’t any...

4 December 2025

Busy few days for Wight as stable targets Melton, Horsham and Charlton

Beginning with Saturday, Wight will undertake the 380-kilometre round trip to compete in the opening event on the Melton card with Maximez. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

4 December 2025

'She's something else': Driscoll says Zahara could become one of world's best

Pat Driscoll, the man behind breeding and racing giants Yabby Dams and Haras de Trotteurs, is keen to see the four-year-old take on the world “when the time is right”. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU

4 December 2025

Keayang Zahara set for Brisbane tilt

The man who has transformed Australian trotting thinks young sensation Keayang Zahara could become the best trotting mare in the world. Pat Driscoll, the man behind breeding and racing giants Yabby Dams and Haras de Trotteurs, is keen to see the four-year-old take on the world “when the time is...

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