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Pink Diamond Night is on this Friday at Bendigo Greyhounds . I caught up with James Vogel to find out what the club has planned. There'll be great racing on the track and plenty of action off it, with some very novel activities planned.

Lovetobeuptome returned to the racetrack in superb form, winning the Swift Signs 3YO at Melton Entertainment Park . I caught up with Josh Duggan after the win.

It's always great to catch up with Jennifer Douglas, and I had the opportunity to do so after the win of Mitchell Wrap tonight at Melton Entertainment Park .

That was impressive. I Am Wilma won the Prydes Easifeeds Trot tonight at Melton Entertainment Park . I caught up with co-trainer Sonia Maher after the 1:55.9 mile-rate win to see what's next for the four-year-old mare, possibly even a trip to The Creek

Woodlands Winners "Winter Edition" Mark Hughes and Cam Grant joined me to talk about all things Woodlands Stud NZ. A big week for Downbytheseaside, Lather Up, Swabout eet Lou and Bettors Delight, plus a couple of extras.

Tim Bunning joined me after the win of Bay Of Biscay in today's Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex Pacing Cup.

Rocknroll Wish produced a super impressive win today at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex . I caught up with Craig Demmler after the race.

He's big, powerful, and very, very fast — what a win by Hollywood Strip tonight at Riverina Paceway in the Hands On Livestock Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 3YO Colts and Geldings.

Nathan Jack after the tough win of Eye Wish in the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 3YO Pace at Riverina Paceway.

Great scenes after the win of Munny The Munster, as Stacey Towers and Mark Lee joined me following a very emotional victory at Riverina Paceway in the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 3YO Trot.

Antti Ruokonen joins me after winning the Truckline Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 2YO Fillies with Bumper Crop. Antti had a great night with his three horses that competed at tonight's Riverina Paceway meeting.

Some win by Verbici tonight in the Steel Supplies Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 2YO Trot at Riverina Paceway . I caught up with a very happy Chris Lang after the victory.

Elizabeth McLean joined me after Aldebaran Ada's win in the Bush and Campbell Accountants 3YO Trot at Riverina Paceway , on Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Race Series night.

Magic scenes after the @alabar farms 2yo Nutrien Equine - Standardbred race series at Riverina Paceway was taken out by Smack Bang Bart.

Caleb Inch from Steele Deals joined me to discuss the importance of the sponsorship to the Riverina Paceway

Bruce Edwards and Mark Hughes joined me after the win of Kahula took out the Woodlands Stud NZ 2yo fillies Nutrien Equine - Standardbred race series at Riverina Paceway

Robbie Morris joined me ahead of a huge meeting tonight at Riverina Paceway , featuring the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred race series.

On a huge night of racing at Riverina Paceway with the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Series, I took the opportunity to catch up with Jackson Painting, who has been wearing the club colours to promote the meeting. Harness Racing NSW

What a great night at the Riverina Paceway Calcutta. Brett Hogan joined us after the hugely successful event. It's going to be a great night tomorrow night at the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred race series.

One of the many activations that will be part of the huge Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Riverina Paceway race night will feature the boys from Smittys Super Punters Day . Smitty and Shep joined me to explain how it will all work—give the boys a follow!

Woodlands Winners with Stacey White   Join us at the Riverina Paceway tomorrow night for the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred $1 million race meeting. I caught up with Woodlands Stud NZ Marketing & Sponsorship Manager, Stacey White, who will be on course for the Woodlands Stud 2YO Fillies Race 1 at 4:44 p.m.

It's here: the $1 million Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Race Series at Riverina Paceway . Mark Barton and Brett Scelly, along Harness Racing NSW General Manager, join me to discuss the build-up on Friday afternoon.

With the Elitloppet on this weekend, I took the opportunity to catch up with Dennis Engelbo in Sweden to find out more about all the runners in this unique and prestigious trotting race. Dennis shares his thoughts and reveals some hidden little truths about the contenders.

"A Random Podcast"   A fun, free‑flowing chat where we discuss a wide range of topics and get trainers' thoughts on them. I sat down with David Miles and we certainly covered plenty of ground.   www.campbellscomments.com

The 2025 Ian Daff Award winners are John and Kaye Campbell. I caught up with them at their Bendigo property to present the trophy and to find out what this award means to them both.

Aldebaran Ada and driver Taylor Youl combined to win the final race tonight at Riverina Paceway on Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Race Series night.

Two from two for Verbici after winning the Wingate Farms 2yo trot at Riverina Paceway. I caught up with Sonia Maher after winning the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred race series

What a great night at the Riverina Paceway with the trotters stepping out for the first time, I caught up with Mark Barton from Nutrien Equine - Standardbred.

The Trotters have returned to the Riverina Paceway, and I caught up with Laura Diebert and Pat Driscoll from Yabby Dam Farms ,

The Preacher with Chris Alford driving took out the Yabby Dam Farms 3yo trot tonight at Riverina Paceway. I caught up with David Scott and Duncan McPherson, the winning owners.

Great to catch up with Jake Stockton from Wingate Farm tonight at the Riverina Paceway on Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Race Series night.

At the Riverina Paceway on Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Series 5 race night, I caught up with Shane Hallcroft after he took out Race 3 with Bidgee Babe.

At Riverina Paceway for the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Race Series 5, I caught up with James Locke, who last Sunday received the TAB Kevin Newman Award for Driving Excellence at the 2025 Gallagher Harness Racing NSW Annual Awards.   James was voted by the public for the best drive of the season following his win with Megs Monaro at Leeton on July 7, 2025.

Sitting Down with Duncan McPherson   I sat down with 2025 Gordon Rothacker Medal winner Duncan McPherson to chat about what the honour means to him and his family, and to reflect on his time in harness racing, and what the future may hold. Harness Racing Victoria Harness Breeders Victoria Aldebaran Park Duncan McPherson

**Woodlands Winners "Weanling Special"** The 2026 National Weanling Sale is now live, and several horses from the Woodlands Stud NZ draft are available on the market. In this week's show, Stacey White and Cam Grant join me to discuss the draft of 22 horses in the NZB Standardbred and gavelhouse.com online sale. We'll also highlight some of the achievements from the stallions' progeny over the past week. For more information, visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or nzbstandardbred.co.nz.

It was great to spend five minutes with Paul Kenny and Dr Andrew Grierson from Woodlands Stud NZ. The farm has 22 weanlings entered in the upcoming NZB Standardbred online sale on May 20, and it was a pleasure to hear from them.   For more information, visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz.

A lot has happened since I last caught up with Nathan Williamson. It was great to spend five minutes with him reflecting on the horrible incident, his recovery, and what the future looks like for his team.   Thanks to Woodlands Stud NZ for having me over. Make sure you attend the upcoming weanling sale on May 9 — contact the team at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or visit www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz Nathan Williamson Racing Ltd

I caught up with Crystal Hackett the day after she brought up her 100th winner for her parents, driving Social Distancing at Alexandra Park. We also talked about how her season is progressing. The Woodlands Stud NZ weanling parade will be held on Saturday, 9 May. For more information, contact the team at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or visit www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz

On Group 1 racing night at Alexandra Park , Blair Orange secured two major victories. Kyvalley Roy produced a very impressive performance to win the IRT New Zealand Sires' Stakes 3YO Trotters, and Jumal followed up with success in the Woodlands Stud NZ Northern Derby.

Some win tonight by Got The Chocolates, John Dunn joined me after they took out the Roy Purdon at Alexandra Park

Seth Hill and Cath combined for Group 1 glory, winning, The Pascoe Jewellers Northern Oaks tonight at Alexandra Park .

It's always a pleasure catching up with Cran Dalgety. Tonight, his team lines up three runners at Alexandra Park , highlighted by Freeze Frame in the Woodlands Stud NZ Northern Derby. Since we last spoke, there's been plenty happening at Kentuckiana Lodge , and it was great to get an update.   Don't miss the Woodlands Stud weanling parade on 9 May. To find out more, contact the team at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or visit www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz.

Young driver Jacob Dunn, who is making a strong impression in the early stages of his career, joined me to chat about how things are going.   Thanks to Woodlands Stud NZ , who are hosting their weanling parade on the 9th of May. For details, visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or www.nzbstandardbred.co.

Jumal contests the Woodlands Stud NZ Northern Derby tonight at Alexandra Park . Earlier today, I caught up with his trainer, Steven Reid, at Pukekohe.   A big thanks to Woodlands Stud NZ, who are holding their Parade Day on May 9. For more details, visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz.

I recently spent the day at Pukekohe for Woodlands Stud NZ team. It was great to catch up with Nathan Delany and learn more about his background and journey into harness racing.   Don't miss the Woodlands Stud NZ yearling parade on May 9th. For details, visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz.

After recently representing New Zealand at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, I caught up with Tessa Bradcock to hear how she went and how she enjoyed the experience. Tessa works at Breckon Farms during the foaling season and at yearling sale time.

There's a lot happening at Breckon Farms , and today I caught up with Nigel Fahy at their beautiful Ohaupo property in Waikato. In our chat, we cover a range of topics, including weanling sales and Group 1 winners.   To find out more, head to www.breckonfarms.co.nz or visit www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz.

Woodlands Winners this week is live from Hamlin Road, Ardmore. The team at Woodlands Stud NZ has 22 horses in the online Gavelhouse sale. I caught up with Tony Graylin to see how they're progressing now that they've just begun their preparation.   For more information, visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz

After Harrison Orange drove his first Group 1 winner at Alexandra Park last weekend, I caught up with him in New Zealand. Remarkably, he is only in his third season of driving and has already notched up more than 100 winners, so it was great to learn a bit more about Harrison. Thanks to Breckon Farms

Sunday, May 3rd, is Pacing For Pink Day at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club, with a full program of activities planned. I was joined by Teagan Hall to chat about the fashions on the field, where she'll also be competing. For more details about the day, make sure you follow Pacing For Pink.

I caught up with Harness Racing Victoria Chief Steward Mr. Grant Adams to discuss how the new push-out rule performed during its first weekend of implementation.