February 12, 2026

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Salter set to offer well-related Vincent colt at Tasmanian Yearling Sale

Few figures have contributed more to Tasmanian harness racing than Noel Salter, long recognised as one of the state’s most successful owner-breeder-trainers. His impact extends well beyond the track: Salter…

Albion Park’s new speed machine

Talk about unlocking the talent. The transformation of former Victorian pacer Cheerstolou since being switched to the Sunshine State has been remarkable. The pacer burst onto the local scene with…

Stockton aims to qualify handy mare for $150,000 feature

Alfredtown horseman Jake Stockton wears many hats within the harness racing industry – the 41-year-old having good success and an owner, trainer, and driver. Adding to that busy involvement, Stockton…

Sire power in Tourello’s Melbourne draft

The draft of the northern Tasmanian-based Tourello Standardbreds at the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale on Sunday, February 15 features representation from some of Australia’s most exciting, young first…

Focus on vendors with single lots

Naturally larger vendors are attracting attention in the lead up to next week’s NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales at Karaka and Christchurch, but there are also vendors who offer just one…

Morgan sends Square Deal all the way

Square Deal won wire to wire competing in the $25,000 Mares Open Handicap pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night. Driver Tony Morgan and Square Deal’s strategy in their…

Former champion golfer swaps fairways for fillies

Former champion golfer Elliott Booth, widely regarded as one of Tasmania’s finest ever, has long been a passionate supporter of the Tasmanian Yearling Sale. These days, Booth is more likely…

David Miller breaks purse record, closes in on $300million

David Miller on Wednesday (Feb. 11) at Miami Valley Raceway became harness racing’s all-time leading driver for North American purses, topping the previous record of $299.89 million established by Hall…

Is this Larry’s finest hour?

THIS is Leap To Fame’s greatest stage yet. For all his amazing deeds and harness racing heroics over the past three years, victory as a seven-year-old in Saturday night’s Group…

Hackett carries momentum into day two

Crystal Hackett couldn’t have asked for a much better start to Palmerston North’s two-day harness racing meeting, and she heads into today’s second instalment with confidence and momentum on her…

Harness Analyst – Manawatu 12th February free tips

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst. Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand. Harness racing hits Palmerston North again…

NAADA donates $2,500 to Purple Haze, Disabled American veterans

YONKERS, N.Y.— The North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) made a pair of donations the week of Feb. 9 to support racehorse aftercare and America’s veterans. Wanda Polisseni’s Purple Haze…