Darling Downs Harness Racing Club

02/06/2026

🐎 Toowoomba Trots Momentum Building at Farmfest! 🐎

Darling Downs Harness Racing Club Treasurer Rick Tyrer and President Michael Reichstein were busy at Farmfest today, welcoming new member Deb Geier to the Club.

With harness racing set to return to Clifford Park, Toowoomba, the excitement continues to grow as we spread the word across the region and connect with local communities, businesses and racing supporters.

If you’re at Farmfest, make sure you drop in and have a chat with Rick and Michael at the Rick’s Super Drill stand – Site B27A. They’d love to talk all things Toowoomba Trots, the future of harness racing on the Darling Downs, and how you can get involved.

A huge thanks to these gentlemen for the outstanding job they’re doing promoting the return of harness racing to Toowoomba and helping build support for an exciting new chapter in our region’s racing history.

Toowoomba Trots are coming back! 🏇💨

19/05/2026

🔙 FLASHBACK 🔙

The year was 1998 and the Darling Downs Cup carried a mighty $19,800 prizemoney 💰 — serious money in those days and a true reflection of how significant the race was on the Queensland harness racing calendar.

The star of the show was the outstanding Son Of Pearl for legendary horseman Vic Rasmussen 🏆

At the time, Son Of Pearl was regarded as one of the very best pacers in Queensland, compiling an incredible record of 50 wins from 109 starts, including multiple feature race victories.

The 1998 success made it back-to-back Darling Downs Cups for the champion pacer after famously winning the 1997 edition on protest — adding another chapter to the rich folklore of the race 📖

That memorable program also featured the Wondai’s Mate Classic, making it a huge day of harness racing on the Darling Downs.

We’d absolutely love to see more old Toowoomba replays and memories shared — whether it’s feature races, old photos, newspaper clippings or stories from the glory days of Clifford Park. If you’ve got something tucked away, post it in the comments! 👇🐎🎥

03/05/2026

🐎🔨 STANDARDBRED SHOEING TECHNIQUES CLINIC – GATTON 🔨🐎

Darling Downs Harness Racing Club encourages all local trainers, drivers, farriers, and harness enthusiasts to take advantage of this fantastic FREE educational opportunity.

📍 UQ Gatton
📅 Friday, 22nd May 2026
⏰ 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Hosted by Mustad Australia, this clinic features leading farriers Dean Lewis AWCF and Carl O’Dwyer, covering:

✔️ Shoeing Standardbreds & Trotters
✔️ Common causes of interference & lameness
✔️ Q&A sessions
✔️ Live practical shoeing demonstration

This is an outstanding chance to expand your knowledge, improve hoof care practices, and gain valuable insights from some of the best in the industry.

🎟️ FREE EVENT

📲 Register now:
SMS: 0438 343 536 (Name + Gatton)
📧 [email protected]

A great initiative for our region’s harness racing community — we strongly encourage attendance.

27/03/2026

🐣 EASTER SUNDAY AT MARBURG 🐣

The Darling Downs Harness Racing Club is proud to show our support for the Marburg Harness Racing Association as they gear up for their biggest day of the year — Easter Sunday Fun Day!

Marburg continues to be a cornerstone of grassroots harness racing in Queensland, and this event is a perfect example of country racing at its best — great racing, family fun, and a fantastic community atmosphere.

With FREE entry, live harness racing, the Goldbet Goldstrike Final, kids activities and plenty happening on course, it’s a day not to be missed!

We’d also like to wish all of our DDHRC trainers competing in the Goldbet Goldstrike Final the very best of luck — we’ll be cheering you home 👊

Get out there, support the club, and enjoy a brilliant day of racing!

20/03/2026

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Here’s a snippet of some of the great racing at the Warwick Show tonight!!

Thanks to everyone involved, was a great night!

19/03/2026

🐎 WARWICK SHOW TROTS – TONIGHT! 🐎

Get trackside tonight for a great evening of harness racing as part of the Warwick Show Friday Night Entertainment Program!

⏰ First race kicks off at 6:00pm
🏁 3 action-packed races under lights

Bring the family, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy some good old-fashioned show racing at its best!

A huge thank you to our fantastic sponsors who make it all possible:
👏 Carey Brothers Abattoir, Yangan
👏 Spanos IGA Warwick
👏 Darling Downs Bank

Make sure you’re there – nothing beats trots at the show! 🎡🐴

23/02/2026

🏁 THE TROTS ARE BACK AT THE WARWICK SHOW! 🏁

Get ready for some harness racing action under the lights — the trots return to the Warwick Show Friday night, March 20th!

The Darling Downs Harness Racing Club is proud to be part of the big opening night program, bringing fast-paced racing excitement back to the Warwick Showgrounds.

📍 Warwick Showgrounds
📅 Friday Night — March 20, 2026

Make a night of it with:

✨ Fireworks
🤠 State of Origin Rodeo Action
🦆 Duck Racing
🎡 Sideshow Alley
🐎 Harness Racing (Trots)
…and plenty more for the whole family.

🎟 Secure your tickets online or at the gate and be trackside for the return of the trots!

07/02/2026

We’re all set for tomorrow’s Australian Pacing Gold Ltd 2026 Ipswich Yearling Sale.

Burwood Stud is proud to be offering 21 top-quality yearlings, all raised, grown and prepared with care and attention

If you’re in the area, we’d love to see you come on down, inspect the draft and have a chat with the team.

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07/02/2026

One more sleep to go!

The stage is set for the 2026 APG Ipswich Yearling Sale.

International Animal Health
Garrards Horse & Hound
Racing Queensland
Darling Downs Harness Racing Club
Harness Racing & Breeding Australia
Ipswich Turf Club
Cobbitty Equine Farm

05/02/2026