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Legendary horseman Graeme Rogerson has conquered some of the biggest stages in Australasian racing, but Saturday night’s Group 1 Aldebaran Park Bill Collins Trotters Sprint at Melton presents another opportunity for success with talented trotter Lovemeto. The New Zealand Trotting Derby winner, raced by Rogerson and Merv Butterworth, has overcome significant setbacks since arriving in […]
Harness Racing Victoria has announced the introduction of the Greg Sugars Medal, to be awarded annually to the leading harness racing driver of the Summer Of Glory carnival, commencing in 2027. The medal will be awarded in perpetuity in honour of the late Greg Sugars, who passed away suddenly in his sleep on April […]
Harness racing in Victoria is set for a shake-up, with a key race rule to undergo a three-month trial at Tabcorp Park Melton aimed at making racing more competitive and engaging for punters and participants alike. From Friday, 24 April, stewards will trial a change to the “push out” position, the rule that dictates when […]
2025 Young Guns champion Tasmyn Potter has returned from her money-can’t-buy experience with harness racing powerhouses Shane and Lauren Tritton at their Pine Bush, New York, USA base and it’s clear the trip has left a lasting mark. “Shane and Lauren were such incredible hosts. It was quite emotional saying goodbye,” Potter said. “I’d love […]
To see all the Menangle feature race analysis for Chariots Of Fire night, please click here to view this week’s The Insider newsletter. Menangle headlines a huge Saturday night for harness racing with the Group 1 Chariots Of Fire showcasing the brilliant Captains Mistress. Supporting the Chariots Of Fire are three heats of the NSW […]
2026 Young Guns champion Tasmyn Potter is set to take another exciting step in her fledgling career, with two drives at the Meadowlands in New York on Sunday morning (AEST) as part of the track’s International Women’s Day celebrations. Potter will compete in two all-female races alongside drivers from across the United States and around […]
Matt Newberry is set to embark on the experience of a lifetime after being selected by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) to drive in the Coupe Intercontinentale des Amateurs at Vincennes, France, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, the day before the world-famous Prix d’Amérique. The Goulburn Valley horseman was the successful applicant from a strong field […]
