The Campbells Comments Podcast

Over The Ditch with Dylan Ferguson, thanks to Breckon Farms .

Dylan and his wife Jo took a punt two years ago, buying some well-bred yearlings and syndicating them out. Last Thursday, at Cambridge Raceway, they went to the races and those horses finished first and second. I caught up with Dylan to talk about the journey so far and how they’re getting new people involved in the sport. Harness Racing New Zealand

Pat Driscoll from Yabby Dam Farms joined me for a detailed discussion about his yearling draft for Nutrien Equine - Standardbred on April 12th.

It’s always great to catch up with Dennis Bice, and this week felt like the perfect time, with several very positive stories coming out of Harness Racing Victoria . Between the Vicbred Super Series, Vicbred vouchers, and the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred , we had plenty to talk about.

I recently caught up with Rob Auber at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club to discuss how things are going for the club, both on and off the track. Rob and the club’s dedicated staff and volunteers are working hard to further build harness racing’s profile in the Goulburn Valley.

Harness Racing Victoria

I had a great time catching up with George Breckon to talk about the 35 yearlings from Breckon Farms that will be heading to the NZB Standardbred sale on February 16th. Our discussion turned out to be much more than just about the sale. If we want to attract young people to the sport, we should listen to their perspectives!
Harness Racing New Zealand

Pat Driscoll joined us to go through each of his yearlings he is selling in the 2026 NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales. He has 12 world-class-bred yearlings at Karaka and another two in Christchurch. Pat provides valuable insight into their unique breeding.

What a year it has been for Michael Bellman, who began the season without a Group 1 win and finished it by securing the Triple Crown for three-year-old trotters in Victoria. I sat down with Mick at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex to reflect on the year and the elusive Group 1 victory he had long been chasing.

**Over The Ditch with Andre Poutama**

Andre has had his best season as a driver, and I took the opportunity to learn more about his journey in harness racing. "Over The Ditch" is brought to you by the team at Breckon Farms, who have 35 yearlings in the upcoming NZB Standardbred sale on February 16th at Karaka. For more information, you can contact the team at www.breckonfarms.co.nz

On Loose Lines

Christmas show no guests, no planning, no worries join in via the comments section and have some fun.

Australian Handicapping Rule Changes 2026

Tonight I'm joined by Harness Racing Australia’s Head of Racing & Strategy Toby McKinnon to outline and discuss the new rules the will come into effect January 1, 2026