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Breeding is at the heart and soul of the standardbred industry. The Trots File looks at the breeding side of harness racing and other talking points.

Joined January 2021
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With Ararat Pacing Cup on Friday night, here’s a glimpse into the past with a few features which still remain today.
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In the end it was Harry’s refusal to give up that has brought about his retirement, with us no longer able to trust him to tell us when things were getting sore. He has nothing left to prove and his welfare remains paramount. Happy retirement Harry. We’re sure going to miss you.
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His incredible strength and determination to win were second to none and we couldn’t be more grateful for the journey he has taken us on. A huge thank you to all of Harry’s owners for the opportunity they gave us with this incredible horse.
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With a tinge of sadness, but an overwhelming sense of pride, we announce the retirement of our champion, Just Believe. We could list the races he won, or the money he earned, but it was the hearts he captured around the world that really set Harry apart.
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Fantastic to see distinctly cream-coloured WHITE LION (Arctic Cat-Rainbow Banner) win on his return to racing for @Mattiejcraven and at just his second start at Mt Gambier tonight. A special piece of Australian harness racing history. @TheTrotsComAu @HarnessRacingSA
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Exciting to secure a slot for the $500,000 Ladbrokes Protostar - Australasia’s richest 2yo harness racing event - at @TheCreekAlbion for July 12, 2025 in partnership with @park_durham (Bruce and Vicki Edward). Details to come shortly of a Protostar qualifying event @Bdtc150
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BULLETPROOF BOY's trainer Scott Ewen says his stable star's next start will most likely be in the @WoodlandsStudNZ BALLARAT PACING CUP on January 18. Looking forward to that and maybe a finish like 📽️. @TheTrotsComAu @CranHarness
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R.I.P. Dick Lee #gorufus
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An unbelievable Thursday night at Kilmore - a clean sweep of the 8 Vicbred Super Series 3yo heats on an 8 race program 💪 🥇 Sir Jimmy 🥇 War Dan Buddy 🥇 Best Deal 🥇 Miki Success 🥇 Showsomejoy 🥇 Draw A Dream 🥇 Eureka Jo 🥇 Kiss
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Much-loved and hugely successful harness trainer Peter Tonkin passed away this morning on his 70th birthday. Won a Hunter Cup (Paris Affair) & Vic Cup (Robin Hood). Father of master horseman Clayton Tonkin. Full tribute soon. – at Melbourne, Victoria
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Perfect start for The Storm Inside's stud career - a quinella with first starters, 2yos VIVA STORM (trained by Joe Fenech) and STORMY WOODS (Damien Burns) @BendigoTrots
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Congratulations to Brad Chisholm who scored with Abel De Vie giving him his first Big M win! #playbigm
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We were fortunate to have two sale toppers at the Melbourne Nutrien Equine Standardbred Yearling Sale at Oaklands Junction. A colt and filly each sold for $100,000 on day two of the sale on Monday to top their categories. Read more: yabbydamracing.com/news/arch…
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Make sure you RSVP for this Sunday, YDF Yearling Parade YDF is giving everyone an opportunity to see our line-up for the Melbourne Nutrien Equine yearling sale at a special parade on Sunday, March 19 More info: yabbydamracing.com/.../ydf-2…...
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On Sunday, March 19th Yabby Dam will be Showcasing & parading 31 YDF World Class Trotting Yearlings ahead of the Nutrien Equine Melbourne Yearling Sales on April 1-3 2023 Barbeque lunch provided. RSVP to [email protected] or 0428 792 834
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YDF is again offering buyers an opportunity to secure yearlings by one of the most in-demand stallions in North America at the upcoming @NutrienEquineSB Sale Melbourne YDF have 12 lots by US-bred G1 winner Volstead going into the hammer Read more: yabbydamracing.com/news/arch…
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Boom pacer CAPTAIN RAVISHING highly impressive for Ballarat trainer Emma Stewart in streeting rivals in trial @bdtc150 on Tuesday. Replay: youtu.be/q4HMKH5tjM4
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Yabby Dam Farms have acquired a close relative of well-performed mare Courmayeur. Unbeaten Italian-bred three-year-old filly, ETSIC'ESTAITVRAI is Australia-bound after being purchased by YDF principal Pat Driscoll. Read more: yabbydamracing.com/news/arch…
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no bets race 6, all quads alive so resting on them for now. Back to report plan of attack for the cup.
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