August 18, 2025

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Markham happy to be back in WA

Pinjarra trainer Ash Markham returned to WA almost two years ago after a stint of training and driving in Victoria for almost two years. And he is more than happy…

Victoria Cup hero Act Now retired to stud

The racing career of Act Now has come to an end with breeder-owner Bruce Edward announcing the 10-time Group winner is set to begin stud duties. The handsome son of…

Addington seeks slot holders for Show Day

Applications are now open for anyone wanting to get involved in Addington Raceway’s two Show Day harness racing slot races. The two $500,000 races – the Majestic Horsefloats LP The…

Minor issue forces Alta Meteor out of Maurice Holmes Vase

The early harness racing favourite for Friday night’s Allied Security Maurice Holmes Vase at Addington will miss the race. Alta Meteor (Art Major) would have been perfectly placed in the…

Ginger Tree Lex one to watch in future

WILKES-BARRE PA – The Bar Hopping filly Ginger Tree Lex marked herself as a freshman trotter to watch for in upcoming major races by remaining undefeated five career races, all…

2-year-old pacing fillies closed out Skowhegan Fair

SKOWHEGAN, ME – A pair of $17,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies closed out the week of harness racing at the Skowhegan State Fair on…

Christopher Dance N makes up for bad luck on debut

CHESTER PA – Christopher Dance N (Sweet Lou), who had bad luck in his U.S. harness racing debut at The Meadowlands, opened his American win count with a 1:51.3 victory…

Freshman faster than the sophomores at Meadville

MEADVILLE PA – The Pennsylvania fair circuit returned to the Crawford County Fairgrounds in this northwest Pennsylvania city on Saturday and Sunday, and perhaps it was the warmer weather and…

Newman’s win “pretty special”

Korbyn Newman’s return to the harness racing winner’s circle at Oamaru on Sunday was a special moment for his entire family. Captain Cool (Captain Crunch) shrugged off his mid-race work…

Possible NZ Cup bid from another star Aussie pacer

Old pacing marvel Max Delight (Bettor’s Delight) could add to the powerhouse Aussie harness racing raid on this year’s IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup. Trainer David Aiken admits the race…

Immortal Doc wins Aby Stora Pris

Today’s Gr I Aby Stora Pris (Gr. I International STL Gold, purse to winner 1,500,000SEK, 3140 meters autostart, 12 starters ages 5-9) went to 15.18/1 odds Immortal Doc (5m Brillantissime-Nikita…

Switzer scores seven, Two Fold Cold wins Hight Invitational

Skowhegan, Maine …. The seven day race meet at the Skowhegan State Fair came to a glorious conclusion on Saturday (August 16), highlighted by the $15,000 renewal of the Hight…