January 29, 2026

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History beckons Majestic Ga Ga

Exciting square gaiter Majestic Ga Ga (Majestic Son) has the speed and strength to become the first horse to win the $50,000 Nova Trotters Cup from the testing 50-metre back…

Bruce makes breeding debut at APG Ipswich sale

Ipswich horticulturist and hobby breeder, owner and trainer Bruce Wyborn is excited about his first foray as a vendor at the Australian Pacing Gold QLD Yearling Sale on Sunday, February…

Illinois Racing Board suspends Suburban Downs License amid financial crisis

Chicago, IL – An official with Hawthorne Race Course told the Illinois Racing Board at its Jan. 28 meeting that the Carey family, which owns the track, has a new…

Ah Dinnae Ken a mare on the rise

Judging by the way she won her R41-R60 race at Ascot Park today, six year old trotting mare Ah Dinnae Ken (Majestic Son) appears to be a mare on the…

Heff makes amends

Ryal Bush owner Francis Russell had not raced horses for twenty five years. But a casual chat with her neighbour, trainer Brett Gray, got her back in the game. “Brett…

Trent’s Tips – Gloucester Park Preview 30th January

Gloucester Park will have a nine-race card for Friday night, headlined by the Trotters Cup. A capacity field of trotters will compete in the Group 2 Trotters Cup, which is…

THE ANGELS announced as headline artist for the 2026 TAB Carnival of Miracles

Club Menangle is excited to officially announce Australian rock band The Angels as the headline entertainment for Garrards Miracle Mile on Saturday 14 March. The Angels will perform some of…

Two paths emerge after Menangle Great Southern Star trial

It is a tale of two different stories after a crucial Great Southern Star “trial” at Menangle yesterday. Defending champion Watts Up Partytime, now back with his original trainer Rickie…

Brad Steele Q&A

HRNZ CEO Brad Steele answers topical questions covering breeding numbers, Harness 5000, small fields and weekly payments for stakeholders. Why is a trial to pay stakeholders on a weekly basis…

Rockinwithattitude targets Cranbourne Trotters Cup

Rockinwithattitude has been one of the leading Victorian trotters in past seasons, building an impressive record under the guidance of trainer-driver David Miles. From 38 starts she has recorded 20…

New York horseman celebrates successful kidney transplant

Batavia, NY – After more than a decade living with kidney disease, Jim Urtel, a longtime member of New York’s harness racing community, has received a successful kidney transplant, marking…

Jovial Haufor takes Q+ featured Chateaufoux

Jovial Haufor (7g Un Amourd’Haufor-Dolores Haufor) at 8.5/1 odds with David Thomaindriving took today’s Prix de Chateaufoux (Quinte+, purse 46,000€, 2850 meters, 15 starters ages 7-8) at Paris-Vincennes. The Christian…