FROM WEST QUEST TO STRATOSPHERE: GRENVILLE’S STALLION JOURNEY Almost 30 years after West Quest began an important chapter in @grenvillestud 's history, the McCulloch family believes Stratosphere is poised to build his own lasting legacy in Tasmania — with his biggest-bred crop about to hit the racetrack. @TasBreeders @TasracingAus Read the full feature👇 atthebarriers.com/2026/09/19…

ONE AUSSIE — ONE START, ONE FEATURE WIN! First-starter One Aussie overcame an early break before storming home to snatch the Hygain Sapling Stakes at Globe Derby. The Tiger Tara youngster also collected $10,000 in bonuses for breeder-owner Mario Musolino. 👀 A 2YO to follow! @HarnessRacingSA @MedowieLodge Read the full story📎 scoring-up.com/2026/09/14/on…

HALL & HERBERTSON CHASING TITLE No. 3 The Australian Drivers Championship returns to Globe Derby Park on October 3 — and two of the country’s finest reinsmen have history in their sights. Gary Hall Jnr and James Herbertson are both dual winners of the championship and will be chasing a coveted third crown. Throw in some of Australia’s best drivers representing every state and the stage is set for a cracking night of harness racing. @HarnessAUS @HarnessRacingSA @AdamHSport Read full article👇 scoring-up.com/2026/09/13/fo…

FROM A $1,300 ONLINE BUY TO A MENANGLE WINNER! @gavelhouse_s continues to provide value for Australian buyers, with La Familia scoring first-up at Menangle for Jason Grimson. @Alabarfarms Always B Miki mare was snapped up for just $1,300 in late July by Mick Boots and @GrimsonJason. 🇳🇿 ➡️ 🇦🇺 Another Gavelhouse buy making its mark! scoring-up.com/2026/09/13/ga…

HALL OF FAME HONOUR FOR JOHN COFFEY Almost 50 years of passion for standardbred breeding has earned John Coffey a place in the Victorian Harness Racing Hall of Fame. From @Alabarfarms to @AustPacingGold, @NutrienEquineSB, and leading breeders’ organisations, Coffey’s influence has been immense. Full story 👇 scoring-up.com/2026/08/30/co…

🐴 2027 SALES CALENDAR TAKES SHAPE @AustPacingGold has unveiled its online sales program, including a National Yearling Sale in February, while @NutrienEquineSB has locked in six 2027 sale dates. PLUS — a big boost at Bathurst with two $40,000 Graduate races. Full story 👇 scoring-up.com/2026/08/29/20…

NEW YEARLING SALE FOR SHEPPARTON Former APG identities John Coffey and Lance Holberton are behind plans for a new 2027 yearling sale restricted to the progeny of colonial-bred stallions. The concept also includes a lucrative sales race series culminating on Shepparton Cup Night in 2029. @HarnessBreeders @HarnessBreedNSW @CobbittyEquine @EquineRivers 👉 Full story scoring-up.com/2026/08/28/co…

Wesley — A Young Sire Delivering Precocity, Performance and Pedigree Power Ignite The Furnace’s latest win in a heat of the Allwood Stud Westbred Classic has again highlighted the emerging influence of Wesley, who stands the 2026 season at Sarah Wall’s Pacing Stable for $1,500. The talented two‑year‑old has now won two of his four starts, placed in the Group 1 Pearl, and heads next to the $215,000 Westbred Classic Final on September 5 — further proof of the natural speed and competitiveness Wesley is stamping into his stock. A son of Sportswriter, Wesley was a high‑class juvenile himself, winning the Listed WA Debutante Stakes and scoring at Group 2 level as a two‑year‑old during a career that produced 15 victories. His maternal line adds even more depth: Wesley traces directly to champion mare Misty Maiden, winner of the Breeders Crown at 2, the Australian Derby at 3, and crowned Australian Broodmare of the Year (2006) thanks to the deeds of her superstar son, Lombo Pocket Watch, a millionaire and one of the most dominant juveniles of his era. The early stud figures are exceptional. From nine live foals of racing age, Wesley has produced five starters — and all five are winners. A 100% winners‑to‑starters strike rate is rare, and it’s an outstanding foundation for a young sire building momentum with every runner that steps out. Ignite The Furnace is not an outlier — he’s the latest example of a sire whose progeny are showing early speed, toughness, and a genuine will to win. Wesley — standing 2026 at Sarah Wall’s Pacing Stable for $1,500. Precocity. Performance. A pedigree that keeps producing.

HARNESS WHISPERS Another yearling sale disappears from the calendar, with Redcliffe calling time on its 2027 sale. 🇳🇿 Aussies finding value on Gavelhouse 🔥 Imon delivers again at Wagga 💯 Wesley now 5 winners from 5 starters Plenty happening in the breeding & sales world. scoring-up.com/harness-whisp…

A huge day for SA breeding at Ararat, with Rebecca East training a treble of SA-bred and owned pacers: Gold In Paris, Sporty Rocks, and Grinning Beach Boy. Exciting filly Bay La Ville made it four SA successes for the day. Once again, SA punches above its weight👇 scoring-up.com/2026/08/24/so…

$5,000 BONUS FOR SAL WESTER Sal Wester’s Globe Derby victory delivered more than just the winner’s cheque, earning owners and breeders Ron & Lee-Anne Lane the SAHRC $5,000 two-year-old first-win bonus. A great reward for a family with more than 50 years in harness racing. Read full article 👇 scoring-up.com/2026/08/23/50…

Sweet Lou – Arrival Update Champion stallion Sweet Lou has had a slight delay on his journey to New Zealand after becoming acutely lame in a hind leg while in North American quarantine. The issue was picked up immediately and he’s been receiving top‑level veterinary care. He’s now rebooked to fly on Saturday, September 5, complete his two‑week quarantine, and is expected to be on farm and ready for breeding from Monday, September 21. For more information, contact @WoodlandsStudNZ Australian representative Mark Hughes – 0451650707.

HARNESS WHISPERS 🐴 🔥 Loucasso fires in his first trial for Seaton Grima — 1:52.5 with a 26.6 final quarter as his Eureka campaign takes shape. @summitbloodstoc 🏆 Magnificent Storm backs up after career win No.50. @mickradley 🇮🇹 Harness racing farewells a legend — Varenne, “Il Capitano”, aged 31. 👉 Catch up with this week’s Harness Whispers. scoring-up.com/harness-whisp…

Tough market for sellers. Just 21 of 87 lots sold at the @AustPacingGold Winter Mixed Online Sale, with 10 making $1,000 or less and five selling for just $300. Kept In Play in foal to Cattlewash topped the sale at $30,000. 👉 Is moving surplus stock becoming a major issue for the industry? scoring-up.com/2026/08/19/to…

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR BREEDERS! The Western Australian Standardbred Breeders Association - @Wasba10 is back with its annual Stallion Raffle for 2026. For just $100 a ticket, the lucky winner gets to choose a service to one of three outstanding stallions: 📷 Always B Miki 📷 Bettor’s Wish 📷 Downbytheseaside And here’s the kicker — Always B Miki’s 2026 book is already full and closed, making this a rare opportunity to secure a service. 📷 Only 300 tickets are available. One $100 ticket could secure your mare a date with one of the country’s leading stallions!

GO EASY ON ME shines in the Pink Diamond 💎 The Bettor’s Delight filly clocked a slick 1:52.2 to win the Harness Breeders NSW Pink Diamond Stakes. Another great initiative from @HarnessBreedNSW with bonuses for all three placegetters. 👉 Read the full story scoring-up.com/2026/08/18/go…

🏆 Sweepstakes glory in Hobart! Bettor Than Ready and Stolen One have added their names to the Tasmanian Sweepstakes honour roll — a series that has produced stars including Beautide, Ignatius and Shez Ryleymak. @TasracingAus @Tastrotclub Read the full story scoring-up.com/2026/08/18/tw…