January 28, 2026

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Swayzee looms large as big three collide at Cranbourne

The premier NSW combination of Jason Grimson and Cam Hart are lethal when they raid Victoria. They will launch their latest assault on a huge stage with three runners, headed…

Jet Wings soars to Miami Valley victory

Lebanon, OH — After a two-day hiatus caused by winter weather, Miami Valley Raceway returned to action Tuesday (Jan. 27) with a full 14-race card. In the featured $22,000 conditioned…

First New Zealand winner for Timoko

Yabby Dam Farms has bred the first New Zealand winner for Elitloppet winner Timoko Fra. Tetrick saluted at Oamaru on Wednesday, January 21. The 4yo started his career in Queensland,…

Captain’s Knock targets key step toward $1 million Bonus

Bathurst will be the centre of attention for harness racing followers in New South Wales on Friday night when the leading western districts club hosts the third leg of the…

Regally bred filly being offered to aid charity

Ballarat breeders Steve and Chelsea Dickson have pledged five percent of the proceeds from the sale of their filly at the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 15…

The Box Seat, 27th January

Check out harness racing highlights and news with this week’s edition of the Box Seat. Fast, opinion-driven hour of harness racing with Matt Cross, Brittany Graham, Matt Markham & Michael…

“Wild Bill” tames trotters in Tuesday topper

Batavia, NY — Snow flurries and minus-15 wind chills set the stage for those racing at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 27) afternoon as winter continued to make its presence…

A look back at the life and career of Carmine Abbatiello

Hightstown, NJ – Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday…

Rixon tunes up for Carnival of Cups with Goulburn treble

Leading Sydney harness racing reinsman Will Rixon made the most of his opportunities at Goulburn on Tuesday afternoon landing a winning treble. The southern highlands venue has proven to be…

Auction bidding ends tonight

A reminder that bidding on the two Lots in our latest gavelhouse.com Standardbred auction is set to close from 7pm (NZDT) tonight, Wednesday 28 January. Buyers, please be reminded that…

Dan Patch weekend room deadline Jan. 30

Lexington, KY – The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in…

Two new ambassadors for Team Teal

Two new ambassadors will don the Teal this year to support the fight against ovarian cancer. Brooke Wilkins and Olivia Thornley will join Crystal Hackett, Sam Ottley and Kirstin Green…