December 16, 2025

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HRNZ announces sulky safety measures following Williamson incident

Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has responded with a package of sulky safety measures following the recent race fall involving Nathan Williamson. “The well-being of drivers, horses, and all participants…

The Box Seat, 16th December

Check out harness racing highlights and news with this week’s edition of the Box Seat. This week on The Box Seat: standout Group 1 performances, major milestone wins, and sharp…

The Crown fits for Pastor Stephen filly

The thrilling last stride harness racing win of Adelaide Red in the $60,000 Breeders Crown Final for two-year-old trotting fillies at Melton last Saturday has added further lustre to the…

Triedtotellya emerges as Tasmania’s Inter Dominion hope

IT is a decade since the mighty Beautide won the second of his two Inter Dominion crowns and now Tasmanians believe they have another horse good enough to give harness…

Take It Easy upsets in $110,000 DSBF Trotting final

DOVER, Del. — Following a pair of second-place finishes to Kat’s Fancy in preliminary action, Take It Easy took full advantage of a pocket trip and lifted late to get…

Windemere Saddy among top picks for Charlottetown

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – A strong Fillies & Mares event is the penultimate dash of the Tuesday evening program at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park. Post…

$250,000 MGM Grand Prix Trotting and Pacing Finals all set

Post positions were drawn for the $250,000 finals of the MGM Grand Prix Trotting and Pacing Series finals, which will take place on Friday (December 19) at MGM Yonkers Raceway…

New look Richmond Park ready for January racing

After the demolition of its grandstand earlier this year it will be a new look Richmond Park that hosts the Nelson Trotting Club’s two-day harness racing meeting in January. The…

Loucasso targets TAB Eureka history

MARK Pitt believes boom juvenile Loucasso can create harness racing history in next year’s $2.1mil TAB Eureka. Fresh from last night’s mesmerising Breeders Crown win, connections confirmed Loucasso would try…

Major payday awaits 2YO Trotters in upgraded Easton Classic

Two of the North Island’s most powerful harness racing stables are already eyeing up a healthy payday with their two-year-old trotters at Alexandra Park on May 8,2026. It will see…

Odds On Racing offers 34 pacing mares in Annual Broodmare Reduction

Thirty Four (34) quality pacing mares are being offered by famed racing and breeding operation Odds On Racing as part of their annual bloodstock reduction. Bidding is underway now at…

2026 nominations close February 20, 2026

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) invites the public to participate in the nominations of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or…