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19 February 2026

Peter Pins Faith in Sweet Lou

A former dual world record holder and Breeders Crown champion, Sweet Lou is undoubtedly the most in-demand stallion in the Commonwealth. He was the leading stakemoney sire in both North America and Australia last year and has regularly topped the two and three-year-old sires’ list in New Zealand....

19 February 2026

LISTEN: Dan and Rob preview Bendigo on Friday

Thanks to the support of Squires Loft Sunbury, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber talk through this week’s Friday afternoon meeting at Bendigo. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AT THETROTS.COM.AU

19 February 2026

Lang plots feature path for emerging mare I Am Wilma

Chris Lang knows what a star trotter looks like. The decorated horseman has trained some of Victoria’s best of the modern era like Sundons Gift, Skyvalley and Let Me Thru, who helped him become the “King of trotting” at the time. After a hiatus from the game, he’s been back in...

19 February 2026

GOODFORM – Bronte's best for Ballarat Thursday

Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s meeting at Ballarat. Race 1: OVERVIEW: BLACKINDEED (8) is a speedy mare in great form. She will need to navigate off the fence to win here, but if she gets clear air she looks the one to beat. BULLETPROOF KID (7) is a talented horse who has had...

19 February 2026

Mick is filling his Boots

Leviathan New South Wales owner Michael Boots certainly had a night to remember last Saturday evening. The Leeton based businessman has, in recent times become one of the biggest owners in Harness Racing Australia wide, with a vast number of horses performing for him right across the nation. Mick is...

19 February 2026

Leap To Fame Miracle Mile decision this weekend

D-DAY is almost here for Leap To Fame’s Miracle Mile plans. Owner Kevin Seymour confirmed a decision would be made this weekend whether Leap To Fame chases a second win in the $1 million Miracle Mile on March 14. At this stage, it seems unlikely. Leap To Fame returned from Melbourne to trainer...

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...

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