It’s always great to catch up with Dennis Bice, and this week felt like the perfect time, with several very positive stories coming out of Harness Racing Victoria . Between the Vicbred Super Series, Vicbred vouchers, and the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred , we had plenty to talk about.

Pat Driscoll joined us to go through each of his yearlings he is selling in the 2026 NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales. He has 12 world-class-bred yearlings at Karaka and another two in Christchurch. Pat provides valuable insight into their unique breeding.

I had a great time catching up with George Breckon to talk about the 35 yearlings from Breckon Farms that will be heading to the NZB Standardbred sale on February 16th. Our discussion turned out to be much more than just about the sale. If we want to attract young people to the sport, we should listen to their perspectives! Harness Racing New Zealand

What a year it has been for Michael Bellman, who began the season without a Group 1 win and finished it by securing the Triple Crown for three-year-old trotters in Victoria. I sat down with Mick at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex to reflect on the year and the elusive Group 1 victory he had long been chasing.