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New feed developed to give you the racing 'Edge'

New feed developed to give you the racing 'Edge'

HYGAIN Edge®, a new high-performance race feed that delivers smarter energy through a carefully balanced combination of high fat and controlled starch, has been launched today. Developed in close consultation with Australian trainers and formulated using current equine nutrition science, Hygain Edge® is available to order nationally. Designed to support

Australian handicapping changes for 2026

THE Handicapping Rules Review Committee (HRRC) recommended changes to the Australian Handicapping Rules, particularly the National Ratings Based Handicapping System have been passed by the HRA members. The Australian Handicapping Rules that will come into effect on 1 January 2026, can be viewed here. After extensive consultation with industry over

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

Cup winner enjoying life after racing

THOUGH not told often enough, from time-to-time we do hear stories about horses enjoying life after racing. Some find their way into the dressage arena, others in show competitions and even carriage clubs...then there are the likes of Imperial Whiz. A well-performed trotter, Imperial Whiz raced across eight seasons,

Victoria announces slot race

Victoria announces slot race

BIRCHIP, a town famous for its bull and Australia’s best vanilla slice, is now home to Victoria’s first harness slot race. The $125,000 Cargill Running of the Bulls on March 8 is the newest addition to the racing calendar, which will have country Victoria at its core.

Talented youngster aimed at bigger targets

Talented youngster aimed at bigger targets

TALENTED youngster Art Regal continued his path to bigger targets with a stylish, yet upset, win at Globe Derby on Monday. Despite racing in strong form, with a win and two placings from his four previous outings, Art Regal was among the outsiders at $41 for trainer Lance Holberton. To

Eight decades of success

Eight decades of success

NSW Southern Tablelands horsewoman Anne Walshaw is keeping alive a family association with harness racing that spans almost eight decades. Based at Parkesbourne, near Goulburn, Anne has been an active participant in the sport for most of her life, enjoying success as a trainer, driver, owner, breeder and yearling sale

Star trotter to be retired to stud

Star trotter to be retired to stud

STAR trotter Aldebaran Zeus, Australia’s second richest trotting stallion of all-time and a former Australasian mile record holder, will make his final racetrack appearance in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap at Melton on Saturday night. The seven-year-old’s fresh and chilled semen will be available to breeders in Australia