**Breeding a Champion!** I recently spoke with Pat Driscoll about what it takes to breed a champion trotter. One of the standout horses, Just Believe, bred by Yabby Dam Farms, has dominated the racing scene, winning nearly every major race in Australia and New Zealand. However, he is not the only exceptional trotter produced by Haras des Trotteurs Stallions. The Locomotive won the 2024 Inter-Dominion, with Keayang Chucky finishing in second place, among many other outstanding trotters. Pat shared valuable insights into how he selects the stallions that represent Haras des Trotteurs, emphasizing that success is no accident.

Dangerous is in the 2024 Inter Dominion Final at Menangle! His driver Ryan Sanderson joined for a chat about what it means, not only for himself but the whole family 

I caught up with James Herbertson after returning from his trip to France. Also got a bit of a wrap of the year so far.

Been a great week for Ashwood Racing Stables. Alex joined me at Kilmore Racing Club Inc after the impressive win of Jetter Son in race 1. With Parisian Artist in the trotters Inter Dominion final it's really been a magic week for the team. Good Luck this weekend.

After winning the Gunbower Trotters Cup on Sunday I caught up with Tristan Larsen.

Out and About with Mark Barton and Nutrien Equine - Standardbred, visiting Alabar Farms in Echuca. During our visit, we caught up with Brett Coffey. Alabar Farms strongly supports Nutrien sales and is dedicated to making the sale more than just an opportunity to sell horses.

Getting out and about with Nutrien Equine - Standardbred. Mark Barton and I visited Mark and Tracey Commadeur at Benstud Standardbreds today to look at the yearlings that will be offered up at the April 13th yearling sale in Melbourne.

I visited Durham Park Standardbreds and had the opportunity to catch up with Jaimie-lee Bryans. There's always a lot happening at Durham Park, and with the yearling sales coming up, it’s a great time to learn more about their 2025 draft. The sales will take place in Sydney on March 9th and in Melbourne on April 13th as part of the @Nutrien Equine - Standardbred event.