Conversations with Racing and Horse people from all sides of the industries.
Exciting news from Harness Racing Victoria with the announcement of the Summer of Glory for 2027. The bonus is back: a cup over the short to start it off, a standing start, a long-distance cup, all on the path to the Hunter Cup. The Greg Sugars medal has been announced, and also regional Showdown; there is plenty to discuss. HRV's Matt Isaacs and Glenn Lee sat down with me earlier this week to outline what is going to be an awesome 6 weeks of racing.
A Random Podcast with Jane Davies and Noel Alexander. Recently inducted into the Harness Racing Victoria Hall of Fame, Noel and Jane reflect on what the honour means to them, how their journey began, and some of the memorable horses they've had along the way.
I dropped in to visit Charles Cauchi and the Tallahesse J C Milton & Co shop and warehouse. Charles is a very passionate trotting man, and great to find out a bit about him and also the farriering store that he manages
Woodlands Winners "Breakfast Edition" Early Thursday morning edition of Woodlands Stud NZ Winners this week with plenty of highlights. We have a Sweet Lou update plus important news about American Ideal. Visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz for all the latest news.
On Loose Lines recorded live, Mark Barton from Nutrien Equine - Standardbred will be on to answer all your yearling sales questions, so get on and ask anything you may have.
What a win by Bumper Crop for Antti Ruokonen and Glen Craven in the second of the Vicbred Super Series for the 2yo fillies. Glen joined me to discuss the filly by On A Streak, bred by Yabby Dam Farms Stallions Thank you to Yabby Dam Farms for making these interviews possible. Go to www.yabbydamfarms.com.au to view the full roster.
Insulated took out the last tonight at Melton Entertainment Park in a very eventful race. I caught up with Mick Bellman, and it was great to hear why he galloped. The son of Classic Connection, who is standing this season in New Zealand for Yabby Dam Farms, is building a great record. Go to www.yabbydamfarms.com.au to view the full stallion roster.
Verbici continued on his winning way tonight, winning the 2yo boys Vicbred Super Series. I caught up with Sonia Maher after the sun of Orlando Vici's win. Thanks to Yabby Dam Farms for making these interviews possible. Go to www.yabbydamfarms.com.au to view the full roster.
Munny The Munster took out the second heat of the Vicbred Super Series for the 3yo boys. I sat down with Blanche Poole, owner and breeder, after the win. Aldebaran Park has helped me bring these interviews to you tonight. Go to www.aldebaranpark.com to view their full stallion roster.
Pastor Dunbar bought up win number 7 tonight at Melton Entertainment Park. I caught up with the owner, Kevin McCluskey after the win. Thanks to Aldebaran Park for making these interviews possible. Go to www.aldebaranpark.com to view the full stallion roster.
Another great night for Annti Roukonen at Melton Entertainment Park tonight, with both Bumper Crop and Jilliby Aura winning. Thanks to Yabby Dam Farms Stallions for making these interviews possible. Go to www.yabbydamfarms.com.au to view the full list of stallions. Yabby Dam Farms
Hallebsofine and Tina Ridis combined to take out the first heat of the 3yo fillies Vicbred Super Series tonight at Melton Entertainment Park. I caught up with a very camera-shy Tina after the race to find out a bit more about this filly and her team, which is going great. Thanks to Aldebaran Park for making these interviews possible; go to www.aldebarnpark.com to view the full list of stallions available this season.
Queen Of Sees took out the second heat of the Vicbred Super Series tonight for the 3yo fillies. The beautiful bred filly out of Dance Craze and by Bold Eagle is bred by Yabby Dam Farms Stallions. Thank you to Yabby Dam Farms for making these interviews possible. To view the full list of stallions, go to www.yabbydamfarms.com.au
I caught up with Andy Gath after Majaro Girl won the first race tonight at Melton Entertainment Park on APG Vicbred Super Series night for the trotters. Andy last week was inducted into the Hall of Fame and we touched on what that meant to him. Thank you to Aldebaran Park for making these interviews possible, and go to www.aldebaranpark.com to check out the 2026 stallion roster
Woodlands Winners: "Spring is here" The breeding season is about to begin, and to get all the latest news from Woodlands Stud NZ, tune in every week to hear it first-hand from the boys. Plenty of winners to highlight again this week, but we chose only four. Congratulations to all the winners. Go to www.woodlandsstud.co.nz
It's always great to catch up with Bec Morrisey, and after the Harness Racing Victoria industry night at Bendigo Harness, we discussed the Swan Hill Trots and the Stallion Tender. Go to www.swanhilltrots.com.au to view the tender, which closes September 11th
The Swan Hill Trots 2026 stallion tender is live now. I caught up with Gerard Moloney last night at Bendigo Harness to announce the full list of stallions and how you can get involved Go to https://www.swanhilltrots.com.au/
Massive News for the Bathurst Harness Racing Club and Nutrien Equine - Standardbred with the Nutrien Gold Crown sales race prize money increase to $80,000. Mark Barton joined me to outline the stakes increase announced today, that have come about in conjunction with Bathurst HRC and Harness Racing NSW Visit www.nutrienstandardbred.com.au for more information.
It's breeding season, and Dr Kath McIntosh from Northern Rivers Equine Veterinary Clinic & Llowalong Farms joined me to promote her stallions for the 2026 season. The $100,000 Llowalong bonus is also up for grabs if a 2yo by one of 5 stallions can win a Vicbred final, and Kath shared her excitement at the possibility of it going off. Visit www.llowalongfarms.com.au for more information.
Jody Jamieson, winner of the 2026 Gold Cup and Saucer at Charlottetown, joined me after he and Fifth And Five won the 67th edition. It's much more than a race, and to win it is something special, especially to a Canadian driver. I love hearing the passion and what these races mean to the people of Harness Racing. Visit and follow @jessica hallett to view the full video shown in this interview.
The 2026 Aldebaran Park Stallion Roster is out! Duncan McPherson joined me to highlight the star-studded lineup for the upcoming breeding season in Australia and New Zealand. www.aldebaranpark.com
Woodlands Winners: "Going Solo Again" Cam Grant joins me this week to highlight more exciting wins for the Woodlands Stud NZ Stallions. This week's show has a real Harness Racing New Zealand feel with three super winners from the top to the bottom of the Islands. Lather Up also showcases his talented son, El Mystro, winning at Pinjarra. www.woodlandsstud.co.nz
Woodlands Winners "Jet Lag" Mark's back from our Irish tour, and we have another four winners from Australia, New Zealand & North America. Stallion news is also front and centre in today's show. Go to www.woodlandsstud.co.nz Woodlands Stud NZ
Over The Ditch with David White The recent retirement of stable star Bet N Win provided the perfect opportunity to catch up with David White for another edition of Over The Ditch. Affectionately known as “Kenny”, Bet N Win has been much more than just a talented racehorse for David and Stacey White. He has played a significant role in the development of White Racing, taking the young training partnership to some of the biggest stages in harness racing and providing memories that will last a lifetime. I caught up with David to reflect on Kenny's career, the journey they have shared with him and what a horse like Bet N Win means to a young stable trying to establish itself. The timing of our chat also comes at an exciting new chapter for David and Stacey, who have recently taken the next step with White Racing, establishing their own stable at Ashburton. It's a move they have been working towards for some time, and we discuss the decision to go out on their own, the opportunities their new Ashburton base provides and their ambitions for the future. From the horse who helped put White Racing on the map to the next generation coming through the stable, there is plenty to talk about. Over The Ditch with David White — reflecting on Kenny, building White Racing and looking towards an exciting future at Ashburton.
Jason Robinson from Yabby Dam Farms joins me to chat about the magic opportunity "On Farm Offer". YDF is taking the cost out of breeding to frozen stallions in 2026 by offering service fees that include the veterinary reproduction fee. Breed to Callmethebreeze (Chilled), Ecurie D (Frozen), In Range (Frozen), Village Mystic (Frozen), Dimitri Ferm (Frozen), Booster Winner (Frozen), Orlando Vici (Frozen) and Brillantissime (Frozen) at YDF, and your vet fees will be included in the service fee, and no daily agistment rate is charged. www.yabbydamfarms.com.au
Woodlands Winners “VDM” All the way from Conwy, Wales, Mark Hughes joins me to look back on the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend and highlight another huge week for Woodlands Stud NZ. Contact the team at
At the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend, I caught up with Watson Harrop Jr, after he recently drove 6 winners on the card at Haugh Field Classic Meeting in Scotland. Scottish Harness Racing Club
Thats a wrap of the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend 2026. Heather Wilder joined me after the last to recap on the tour and races.
A very emotional Clive Kavanagh after winning the 2026 Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend with Huntmedown.
Queenstown won the 2026 Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend 2yo fillys final.
Do you want to know what the VDM is and means? I sat down with Caroline Vazquez to try to describe what happens when you join the tour. The Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend is more than watching harness racing and more than touring Ireland and Wales. Diamond Creek Farm
The Bernie Kelly Memorial winner for 2026, Laura Frendo, joined me after she and Catch Twenty Two teamed up for the win today at the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend.
Jonathon Cowden and Aines Story combined to win the first heat of the VDM for 2yo fillies at the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend. Jonathon won race 4, the 3yo colts and geldings heat.
The Bernie Kelly Memorial Lady Drivers race takes place today, and Canada is represented by Marie Claude Auger. I caught up with Marie shortly before heading to the track to hear how she has enjoyed the tour and what she's looking forward to in the races.
Britt Grift will be driving today in the Bernie Kelly Lady Drivers Memorial. This is Britt's first time driving in the UK, and she is looking forward to being part of the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend.
Michael Tanner, CEO of USTA, joined me to discuss the incredible Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend 2026. We also talked about the industry and covered a wide range of topics.
Great to sit down and talk harness racing with Dan Carlin in Ireland. Dan has worn many hats over the years and to find out about the history of harness racing in the UK. Vincent Delaney
The "Brenie Kelly International Ladies Race " will be run again this year, and Chrissy Johnson will be representing the USA. I caught up with Chrissy to find out how she's enjoying the tour and looking forward to the race.
The Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend is just over a week away. I caught up with Derick Delaney to talk about the weekend and the tour, which starts Monday. This trip is about so much more than harness racing — it's also about the fun of meeting and reconnecting with friends from around the world.
Woodlands Winners “Quick Finish” Four great winners again this week — Mynameisjack, Sweet Ideal, Joany Baby, and Im Catastrophic — all by the boys at Woodlands Stud NZ . Contact the team at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz for more information.
At Swan Hill Trots, I caught up with Gerard Moloney. There's plenty of opportunity ahead, with their stallion tender about to open and the Cup meeting fast approaching. Great to get an update from Gerard.
Andrew Stenhouse has had a double today at Swan Hill Trots, and it was great to catch up with him after the win of Tough Aint Enough.
Big news from Yabby Dam Farms. I spoke with Pat Driscoll today, alongside Louise Toulmin and Jason Robertson, to discuss a series of major announcements, including two $75,000 Yabby Dam Farms 2YO Trotters Classic races, on-farm breeding incentives, and the 2026 stallion roster. For more information, visit www.yabbydamfarms.com.au
Woodlands Winners "Cheers and Beers" It was another strong week for Woodlands Stud NZ and its stallions, with winners on the big stage and several notable victories as well. Mark and Cam are back to highlight the winners and share what's coming up, including the breeding seminars beginning Saturday.
Great to catch up with Louis-Philippe Roy, driver of the star pacing colt Nijinsky, who is standing this season at Yirribee Pacing Stud! On a scorching day in Canada, Louis joined me to chat about all things Nijinsky, his own journey into harness racing, and his future goals—including a potential trip Down Under. Check out the full chat!
Woodlands Winners – “Massive Week” The boys have had a massive week, with winners everywhere – including heats of the Inter Dominion, lead‑ups to the Queensland Derby and Oaks, and many more across Australia, New Zealand, and America. Contact the team at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz
Woodlands Winners: Stallion Announcement Another big week of results for the Woodlands stallions, with winners right across Australia and at Winton in New Zealand. The 2026/27 stallion roster has been released, and the boys break down the lineups on both sides of the ditch.
Over The Ditch with Ben Hope After Ben Hope's Rowe Cup victory with Mr Love at Alexandra Park this year, I caught up with him to talk about the win and the many other things happening in his stable.
Woodlands Winners The boys are back – and so are the Stallions! It's been a huge week, with all five stallions racking up multiple wins across Australia and New Zealand. Contact Woodlands Stud NZ at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz
Smack Bang Bart and Courtney Barton are about to head off for the Benstud Standardbreds Protostar at The Creek. I caught up with Courtney to see how he has recovered after the pair combined to take out the Alabar Farms Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 2YO Classic at Riverina Paceway. It was also great to learn more about her passion for the industry.
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