With the changes to the Handicapping System beginning at the start of 2026, host Greg Hayes talks about the changes and what it means for participants going forward.  HRA's Toby McKinnon talks about the why the changes have come about and what it will mean going forward while Club Menangle's David Wonson discusses what it will mean going forward for those writing race programming and how it is going to change the current system.  Greg also provides a wrap of all the great racing from the week including the Carnival Of Cups meeting at Newcastle.

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Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Jye Coney. Jye speaks about his career in harness racing before previewing the chances of his driving engagements at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Jess and Wono then run through their Best Bets for the meeting. 

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Host Greg Hayes talks to Brad Hewitt after he won three races at Menangle on Saturday night.  Brad also discusses Extreme Sea after it was announced he had suffered another setback.  Greg also speaks with Grant Ellul after he trained the first winner of his career when Ideal In Dreams won at Menangle on Saturday night.

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Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Will Rixon. Will speaks about his recent trip to New Zealand and the chances of his six drives at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Jess and Wono then run through their Best Bets for the meeting. 

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Host Greg Hayes speaks with owner Tony Licastro after his 2yo Gentleman's Club

won the Governors Cup at the Meadowlands in the USA.  Tony discusses how he ended up with horses in the USA and what the short term plans are for Don Hugo here in Australia.  Greg also catches up with Rikki Cernovskis after she trained Donne Gal to win the Queensland Trotters Oaks on Friday at Albion Park.  Rikki and her husband Dean train a small team just outside of Yass in NSW and Rikki was thrilled with the win.

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Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Leon Jurd. Leon speaks about his career in harness racing and the chances of his five runners engaged at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Jess and Wono then run through their Best Bets for the meeting. 

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Three guests join host Greg Hayes this week.  Jack Painting speaks about Thalassophobia winning the Riverina Regional Championships on Friday night at Wagga.  David Thorn talks about Cynical who has been a project horse for the stable after showing a lot of ability but also possessing a few tricks as well and Ash Delosa after three winners on Saturday night at Menangle is closing in on 100 winners for the season.

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Host Greg Hayes speaks with Brad Hewitt after the career best performance of Captains Knock in the Italian Cup at Menangle after recording a win in 1:48.2.  Mick Harvey owns Kingman and he is going to compete in Tuesday's New Zealand Cup.  Mick talks about the trip and also his success in the gallops with Vivy Air

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Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Luke McCarthy. Luke speaks about Kingman NZ as he heads towards the NZ Trotting Cup on Tuesday at Addington, Don Hugo who lines up in the Italian Cup on Saturday night and the remainder of his chances at Club Menangle. Jess and Wono then run through their Best Bets for the meeting. 

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Host Greg Hayes catches up with David Aiken after Pesco Pollo won at Menangle on Saturday night.  David talks about the trotter and also discusses Max Delight after he raced on the weekend.  Greg also speaks with Nathan Turnbull after he brought up 200 training winners for the season.

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