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Today's Top News
The Ready Cash Legacy: How the 'L' Crop Is Redefining the French Studbook After the Critérium des 5 ans
An in-depth analysis of the genetic dominance exerted by the Ready Cash sire line within the French 'L' crop, grounded in hard data from the recent Critérium des 5 ans at Vincennes and the commercial realities of the Arqana Trot sales.
September 14, 2026
Italian import Gandhi Mail delivers Cameron Hart's 1600th Australian win at Menangle
Italian-bred trotter Gandhi Mail, trained by Anton Golino and driven by Cameron Hart, won Saturday's Livamol Trotters Mobile at Tabcorp Park Menangle, a victory that marked Hart's 1600th Australian driving success.
September 14, 2026
Lunella Leman stuns Vincennes in Critérium des 5 ans as three Group 1 classics produce three upsets
Benoit Robin's Lunella Leman defied 18/1 odds to win the Critérium des 5 ans at Vincennes on Saturday, while Clément Duvaldestin guided Naya d'Eronville to victory in the three-year-old edition and David Bonne's Moustik la Gouvelle capitalised on favourite Mack de Blary's disqualification in the four-year-old Group 1.
September 14, 2026
Super Chapter captures the International Trot
Four-year-old Super Chapter put on a masterclass against world-class opposition.
September 13, 2026
MGM Yonkers International Trot de strijd om $ 1.000.000
De internationale top verzameld zich deze zaterdag in New York waar een selectie van de beste paarden ter wereld gaan strijden om de eerste prijs van $ 500.000
September 10, 2026
Vincennes ready for Critérium gala: three generations set for coronation day on Saturday
On Saturday, September 12, Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes hosts its traditional Critérium weekend, featuring three Group 1 events over 2,700 meters for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, each carrying a purse of 300,000 euros. In the Critérium des 3 ans, Nocive du Choquel leads a field of fifteen runners. In the Critérium des 5 ans, Lovino Bello returns to the track where he claimed the three-year-old crown in 2024.
September 9, 2026
The Genetic Architecture of Maharajah: How the Viking Kronos Line Is Redefining European Trotting
An in-depth, quantitative analysis of Maharajah's genetic influence on the modern European trotter. Focusing on the cross of American speed (Viking Kronos) and French toughness (Tibur), his phenomenal AEI, and his surging dominance as a broodmare sire at the 2026 yearling sales.
September 8, 2026
Mellby Narrow captures Svenskt Travderby in dramatic finale: Magnus A Djuse celebrates first Derby triumph
Four-year-old stallion Mellby Narrow (Daniel Wäjersten) claimed the Svenskt Travderby in a new race record of 1:11.5 over 2,640 meters autostart. Driver Magnus A Djuse celebrated his first Derby triumph after Wise Guy broke into a gallop right before the wire.
September 6, 2026
Start Chaos Paves the Way for Meditate in Derbystoet: Mats E Djuse Lands Mares' Classic
Four-year-old mare Meditate (Stefan P Pettersson) captured the 2026 Derbystoet after four key contenders broke stride right behind the gate. Mats E Djuse guided the daughter of Greenshoe to victory in 1:11.9 over 2,640 meters, banking 1.5 million SEK.
September 6, 2026
Svensk Travsport cuts 600 races in 2027: 27 percent drop in Swedish trotting population forces drastic action
Svensk Travsport will reduce the number of race fixtures from 819 to 770 and total races from 7,600 to 7,000 in 2027. The move comes in response to a 27 percent decline in the Swedish Standardbred foal crop between 2022 and 2025. CEO Jörgen Forsberg stresses that earnings per horse will remain steady.
September 6, 2026
Intro impresses with top time and stakes strong claim for Svenskt Trav-Kriterium
Three-year-old rising star Intro made a huge impression at Solvalla, cruising to victory in a razor-sharp 1.12,2 with trainer Björn Röcklinger in the sulky ahead of the Svenskt Trav-Kriterium.
September 6, 2026
Dali Prav triumphs in race-off of 92nd Campionato Europeo at Cesena
Seven-year-old mare Dali Prav, a daughter of Donato Hanover trained by Alessandro Gocciadoro, has captured the 92nd edition of the Campionato Europeo di Trotto Orogel. Driven by Federico Esposito, she edged stablemate Dany Capar in the deciding race-off, securing a clean podium sweep for Gocciadoro.
September 6, 2026
Cesena sets the stage for 92nd Campionato Europeo in clash for UET Elite Circuit points
On Saturday, 5 September, an international field gathers at the Ippodromo del Savio in Cesena to contest the 92nd Campionato Europeo di Trotto Orogel. Offering a €165,000 purse over the 1,660-metre sprint, this Group 1 fixture acts as the penultimate fifteenth leg of the 2026 UET Elite Circuit.
September 4, 2026
Magnus Teien Gundersen dominates Norsk Travderby qualifiers
Catch-driver Magnus Teien Gundersen left his mark on the Norsk Travderby eliminations at Bjerke, spearheaded by an impressive victory with Kaprizov.
September 4, 2026
Champion Watch Germany: Michael Nimczyk and the Eternal Pursuit of the Goldhelm
With fifteen national titles under his belt, 39-year-old Michael Nimczyk has drawn level with the legendary Johannes Frömming. A look at the German driving ranks and the unique gold-silver-bronze helmet tradition that defines the sport in Germany.
September 4, 2026
Idao de Tillard beats Inexess Bleu in La Capelle Group 2
Idao de Tillard (Clément Duvaldestin / Thierry Duvaldestin) defeated Inexess Bleu by half a length in the G2 Grand Prix de la Fédération Régionale du Nord at La Capelle. The eight-year-old son of Severino recorded his fourth straight win and now targets the G1 Grand Prix de Wallonie on September 21.
September 3, 2026
The Biomechanical Perfection of the Ready Cash and Love You Cross: A Genetic Analysis of the Modern European Trotter
An in-depth analysis of the most dominant genetic cross in European trotting. We examine the data behind the success of Ready Cash crossed with the Nesmile dam line via Love You, the impact of Face Time Bourbon as a sire in 2026, and the commercial reality for today's yearling market.
September 2, 2026
Lazy Dust triumphs in Dansk Trav Derby at Charlottenlund
Lazy Dust (Johan Untersteiner) has won the Dansk Trav Derby at Charlottenlund. The favorite scored in 1.16,4a over 3000 meters, finishing ahead of Lee Marvin (Birger Jorgensen) and Ludvig Cash (Rene Kjaer). Kriterium winner Lust for Life (Paul Hagoort) struggled from the worst starting position.
August 31, 2026
Lazy Dust leads favorite-heavy field in the Dansk Trav Derby at Charlottenlund
Today features the J. Jensen Dansk Trav Derby at Charlottenlund Travbane. Lazy Dust (Peter Untersteiner) heads the betting after a 1:12.9 qualifying win, but Kriterium winner Lust for Life (Paul Hagoort) and the undefeated Look Like Gaagaa (Kristian Malmin) are looming large.
August 30, 2026
Eric Raffin Dominates Vincennes Meeting with Critérium Trials Treble
Eric Raffin was the star of the show at Vincennes on Saturday, August 29, recording a hat-trick of victories, headlined by a Group II Quinté success in the Prix Gaston de Wazières aboard the outsider Molly Madrik (Jean-Michel Baudouin) in 1'13''9. The card featured four Group II contests serving as final preps for the upcoming Critérium finals.
August 30, 2026
De beste jonge pikeurs onder de 25
De internationale drafsport staat op een kantelpunt. Terwijl gevestigde namen als Jean-Michel Bazire, Björn Goop, Dexter Dunn en Yannick Gingras nog altijd de grote koersen domineren, staat een nieuwe generatie klaar om het stokje over te nemen. De talenten komen veelal uit beroemde drafsportfamilies.
August 29, 2026
Five Group 2 Clashes at Vincennes: The Ultimate Baptism of Fire for the Critériums
The black cinder of Vincennes provides the stage today for five crucial 2,700m Group 2 races. This final round of qualifiers will determine the final fields for the Critériums on September 14.
August 29, 2026
Shes A Home Run Shatters Track Record at The Meadows
Two-year-old trotter Shes A Home Run made a massive statement in the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes by setting a new track standard.
August 29, 2026
Command Center reigns at The Red Mile: Melander trainee confirms top status in Kentucky Championship Series
With an authoritative 1:54.1 victory, Command Center has solidified his position as a top contender for the fall classics. The Marcus Melander-trained colt dominated the field, securing his stable's fifth consecutive win in Lexington.
August 28, 2026
Driver Update: Jaap van Rijn opens a massive gap in the Dutch standings
In our new weekly series 'Champion Watch', we analyze the international driver standings. We kick things off in Nederland, where Jaap van Rijn currently seems untouchable for the competition with 34 victories.
August 28, 2026
Teivo prepares for the Suomen Kriterium: The ultimate test for Finnish three-year-olds
With the Suomen Kriterium approaching on September 26 in Tampere, the focus of Finnish harness racing shifts to the new generation of three-year-old talents at the Teivo track.
August 26, 2026
Bold Eagle blood returns to Victoria: Kyvalley Ray ready for new campaign
The talented gelding Kyvalley Ray, a son of French trotting legend Bold Eagle, has returned to the stables of Brent Lilley. The reigning New Zealand 2YO Trotter of the Year is preparing for a spring campaign filled with Classic assignments in both Australia and New Zealand.
August 26, 2026
Andrew Gaughan Departs Ontario Racing: The Architect of Stability Steps Down
With Andrew Gaughan's departure as independent chair, Ontario Racing loses a veteran leader who steered harness racing through turbulent waters and secured its long-term financial future.
August 26, 2026
Steady Spender and Thai Medina take E3 finals at Romme
Steady Spender (Magnus A Djuse/Eric Martinsson) won the E3 final for colts and geldings in 1:10.5a. Thai Medina (Björn Goop) triumphed in the fillies' final in 1:12.7a. Both Group 1 races over 1640m at Romme carried a prize of one million kronor to the winner.
August 25, 2026
Don Fanucci Zet triumphs supreme in Kymi Grand Prix 2026
Ten-year-old Don Fanucci Zet (Örjan Kihlström/Daniel Redén) dominated the Kymi Grand Prix (Gr.1) in Kouvola, clocking 1.10,9 over 2100 meters. Mellby Joker and Combat Fighter rounded out the podium.
August 25, 2026
Sig Sauer flashes brilliance at Pocono Downs with dominant victory
Proving his transition to the open ranks was seamless, Sig Sauer powered to a 1:51.3 victory at Mohegan Pennsylvania Pocono. The son of Muscle Hill solidified his status among North America's trotting elite with a performance that clocked a 1:09.3 kilometer rate.
August 25, 2026
Derby Fever at Jägersro: The Battle of Titans for the 2026 Yellow Sash
With the Svenskt Travderby approaching on September 6, excitement in Sweden is reaching fever pitch as top favorites like Bullet the BlueSky and Lando Mearas prepare for the decisive qualifiers at Jägersro.
August 23, 2026
Vincennes Reopens with Renovated Track: A Crucial Test for Critérium Qualifiers
Following a two-month renovation, the iconic black track at Vincennes has reopened its doors, injecting fresh momentum into the build-up for the September Critériums.
August 23, 2026
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Addio Il Capitano: Varenne Passes Away at 31, a Legacy Spanning Three Generations
Varenne, known as Il Capitano and the richest trotter of all time, passed away on August 18 at the age of 31 following a cardiac arrest in Eboli, Italy. With 62 victories in 73 starts, 6.03 million euros in earnings, world records at The Meadowlands and Åby, and over 2,000 offspring—including Twister Bi, Lisa America, and his influence as a broodmare sire via Southwind Serena to the 2026 Hambletonian winner—he leaves behind a legacy that continues to shape international harness racing and breeding.
August 23, 2026
The Evolution of the Australian Trotter: The Father Patrick Revolution and the Influence of Yabby Dam Genetics
An in-depth analysis of the shift in the Oceanic breeding landscape, where the traditional dominance of Majestic Son is being challenged by the pure speed of Father Patrick and the French influences of Yabby Dam Farms.
August 22, 2026
Sylvain Filion: The End of an Era for Canadian Harness Racing
With over 10,000 wins and a spot in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, we look back on the legendary career of Sylvain Filion following his decision to hang up the colors.
August 22, 2026
Kymi Grand Prix 2026: Don Fanucci Zet trekt naar Kouvola als te kloppen paard
Kymi Grand Prix 2026: Don Fanucci Zet trekt naar Kouvola als te kloppen paard
August 22, 2026
The Hagoort-Bakker Hegemony in Berlin: A Genetic Blueprint of Fragolino Rosso
Sofia Aaltonen analyzes the record-breaking performance of Fragolino Rosso in the 131st Deutsches Traber-Derby and explores how the combination of Southwind Frank blood and Paul Hagoort’s craftsmanship is redefining German harness racing.
August 20, 2026
Iluvmymoni sets world record in Ohio Sires Stakes
Two-year-old gelding Iluvmymoni set a new world record for two-year-old trotting geldings on a half-mile track during the Ohio Sires Stakes at Northfield Park. Driven by David Miller and trained by Steve Carter, the son of Ready For Moni clocked a time of 1:54.3.
August 19, 2026
James MacDonald: Two-Time World Champion and Undisputed King of Canadian Harness Racing
James MacDonald, five-time Canadian Driver of the Year and two-time World Driving Champion, has once again conquered the harness racing world. A deep dive into the remarkable career of the man who secured World Driving Championship titles in 2017 and 2025.
August 19, 2026
Fragolino Rosso wins 131st Deutsches Traber-Derby
The Paul Hagoort-trained Fragolino Rosso, with Robin Bakker in the sulky, has won the 131st edition of the Deutsches Traber-Derby in Berlin-Mariendorf.
August 18, 2026
Hambletonian to move to Hoosier Park starting in 2027
After 46 years at The Meadowlands, the prestigious Hambletonian will relocate to Harrah's Hoosier Park in Indiana beginning in 2027.
August 18, 2026
Daim Brodda bevestigd voor MGM Yonkers International Trot
De deelname van Daim Brodda aan de MGM Yonkers International Trot op 12 september is officieel bevestigd door de baanmanager van Yonkers Raceway.
August 18, 2026
The Melander Breakthrough: Analyzing Apex's Record-Shattering Hambletonian Triumph
A tactical breakdown of the 101st Hambletonian Stakes, where Apex and Dexter Dunn secured a historic 1:49.2 victory, marking a career milestone for trainer Marcus Melander.
August 15, 2026
Gus Makes History as First Queensland-Trained Trotter to Win Inter Dominion
Gus, trained by Chantal Turpin and driven by Pete McMullen, became the first Queensland-trained trotter to win the Inter Dominion Trotting Championship at Albion Park on 18 July 2026. The historic victory in the A$500,000 Group 1 final may be followed by a return to New Zealand for Cup Week.
August 15, 2026
Deutsches Stuten-Derby 2026: Myrena and Mille Fleurs clash for filly honors at Berlin-Mariendorf
Today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, Trabrennbahn Berlin-Mariendorf hosts the Marion-Jauß-Deutsches Stuten-Derby. Myrena (Henk Grift) and Mille Fleurs (Wolfgang Nimczyk) emerged as the ones to beat following impressive elimination performances. With Robin Bakker suspended for the final and Gabriele Gelormini also unavailable, Michel Rothengatter picks up the plum drive on Myrena.
August 15, 2026
Dexter Dunn: The Kiwi Maestro Conquering American Harness Racing
New Zealand native Dexter Dunn has cemented his status as a titan of North American harness racing, recently capturing the prestigious Hambletonian and continuing a dominant run of Driver of the Year honors.
August 14, 2026
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