The Campbells Comments Podcast

The Swan Hill Trots 2026 stallion tender is live now. I caught up with Gerard Moloney last night at Bendigo Harness to announce the full list of stallions and how you can get involved Go to https://www.swanhilltrots.com.au/

Massive News for the Bathurst Harness Racing Club and Nutrien Equine - Standardbred with the Nutrien Gold Crown sales race prize money increase to $80,000. Mark Barton joined me to outline the stakes increase announced today, that have come about in conjunction with Bathurst HRC and Harness Racing NSW Visit www.nutrienstandardbred.com.au for more information.

It's breeding season, and Dr Kath McIntosh from Northern Rivers Equine Veterinary Clinic & Llowalong Farms joined me to promote her stallions for the 2026 season. The $100,000 Llowalong bonus is also up for grabs if a 2yo by one of 5 stallions can win a Vicbred final, and Kath shared her excitement at the possibility of it going off. Visit www.llowalongfarms.com.au for more information.

Jody Jamieson, winner of the 2026 Gold Cup and Saucer at Charlottetown, joined me after he and Fifth And Five won the 67th edition. It's much more than a race, and to win it is something special, especially to a Canadian driver. I love hearing the passion and what these races mean to the people of Harness Racing. Visit and follow @jessica hallett to view the full video shown in this interview.

The 2026 Aldebaran Park Stallion Roster is out! Duncan McPherson joined me to highlight the star-studded lineup for the upcoming breeding season in Australia and New Zealand. www.aldebaranpark.com

Woodlands Winners: "Going Solo Again" Cam Grant joins me this week to highlight more exciting wins for the Woodlands Stud NZ Stallions. This week's show has a real Harness Racing New Zealand feel with three super winners from the top to the bottom of the Islands. Lather Up also showcases his talented son, El Mystro, winning at Pinjarra. www.woodlandsstud.co.nz

Woodlands Winners "Jet Lag" Mark's back from our Irish tour, and we have another four winners from Australia, New Zealand & North America. Stallion news is also front and centre in today's show. Go to www.woodlandsstud.co.nz Woodlands Stud NZ

Over The Ditch with David White The recent retirement of stable star Bet N Win provided the perfect opportunity to catch up with David White for another edition of Over The Ditch. Affectionately known as “Kenny”, Bet N Win has been much more than just a talented racehorse for David and Stacey White. He has played a significant role in the development of White Racing, taking the young training partnership to some of the biggest stages in harness racing and providing memories that will last a lifetime. I caught up with David to reflect on Kenny’s career, the journey they have shared with him and what a horse like Bet N Win means to a young stable trying to establish itself. The timing of our chat also comes at an exciting new chapter for David and Stacey, who have recently taken the next step with White Racing, establishing their own stable at Ashburton. It’s a move they have been working towards for some time, and we discuss the decision to go out on their own, the opportunities their new Ashburton base provides and their ambitions for the future. From the horse who helped put White Racing on the map to the next generation coming through the stable, there is plenty to talk about. Over The Ditch with David White — reflecting on Kenny, building White Racing and looking towards an exciting future at Ashburton.

🚨 EXCITING NEWS FOR NEW ZEALAND HARNESS RACING! 🇳🇿 $75,000 2YO TROTTERS RACE PLANNED FOR CANTERBURY Yabby Dam Farms’ Pat Driscoll joined me to reveal an exciting new initiative for New Zealand trotting. Yabby Dam Farms plans to establish a $75,000 race for two-year-old trotters in Canterbury during the Spring of 2030. It’s another significant show of support from Pat Driscoll and Yabby Dam Farms for the New Zealand trotting industry, with a long-term commitment aimed at giving breeders, owners and trainers something substantial to target with their young trotters. Pat has been a passionate supporter of trotting on both sides of the Tasman, and this latest initiative is another investment in the future of the sport. Yabby Dam Farms already has a strong connection with New Zealand through its breeding, stallion and racing interests. 🎥 Watch my interview with Pat Driscoll as he explains the thinking behind the new race and his vision for supporting New Zealand harness racing. Campbell’s Comments Bringing you the stories behind harness racing.

Jason Robinson from Yabby Dam Farms joins me to chat about the magic opportunity "On Farm Offer". YDF is taking the cost out of breeding to frozen stallions in 2026 by offering service fees that include the veterinary reproduction fee.   Breed to Callmethebreeze (Chilled), Ecurie D (Frozen), In Range (Frozen), Village Mystic (Frozen), Dimitri Ferm (Frozen), Booster Winner (Frozen), Orlando Vici (Frozen) and Brillantissime (Frozen) at YDF, and your vet fees will be included in the service fee, and no daily agistment rate is charged. www.yabbydamfarms.com.au

Woodlands Winners “VDM” All the way from Conwy, Wales, Mark Hughes joins me to look back on the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend and highlight another huge week for Woodlands Stud NZ. Contact the team at

At the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend, I caught up with Watson Harrop Jr, after he recently drove 6 winners on the card at Haugh Field Classic Meeting in Scotland. Scottish Harness Racing Club

Thats a wrap of the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend 2026. Heather Wilder joined me after the last to recap on the tour and races.

A very emotional Clive Kavanagh after winning the 2026 Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend with Huntmedown.

Queenstown won the 2026 Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend 2yo fillys final.

Do you want to know what the VDM is and means? I sat down with Caroline Vazquez to try to describe what happens when you join the tour. The Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend is more than watching harness racing and more than touring Ireland and Wales. Diamond Creek Farm

The Bernie Kelly Memorial winner for 2026, Laura Frendo, joined me after she and Catch Twenty Two teamed up for the win today at the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend.

Jonathon Cowden and Aines Story combined to win the first heat of the VDM for 2yo fillies at the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend. Jonathon won race 4, the 3yo colts and geldings heat.

The Bernie Kelly Memorial Lady Drivers race takes place today, and Canada is represented by Marie Claude Auger. I caught up with Marie shortly before heading to the track to hear how she has enjoyed the tour and what she’s looking forward to in the races.

Britt Grift will be driving today in the Bernie Kelly Lady Drivers Memorial. This is Britt’s first time driving in the UK, and she is looking forward to being part of the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend.

Michael Tanner, CEO of USTA, joined me to discuss the incredible Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend 2026. We also talked about the industry and covered a wide range of topics.

Great to sit down and talk harness racing with Dan Carlin in Ireland. Dan has worn many hats over the years and to find out about the history of harness racing in the UK. Vincent Delaney

The "Brenie Kelly International Ladies Race " will be run again this year, and Chrissy Johnson will be representing the USA. I caught up with Chrissy to find out how she's enjoying the tour and looking forward to the race.

The Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend is just over a week away. I caught up with Derick Delaney to talk about the weekend and the tour, which starts Monday. This trip is about so much more than harness racing — it’s also about the fun of meeting and reconnecting with friends from around the world.

Woodlands Winners “Quick Finish”   Four great winners again this week — Mynameisjack, Sweet Ideal, Joany Baby, and Im Catastrophic — all by the boys at Woodlands Stud NZ . Contact the team at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz for more information.

At Swan Hill Trots, I caught up with Gerard Moloney. There’s plenty of opportunity ahead, with their stallion tender about to open and the Cup meeting fast approaching. Great to get an update from Gerard.

Andrew Stenhouse has had a double today at Swan Hill Trots, and it was great to catch up with him after the win of Tough Aint Enough.

Big news from Yabby Dam Farms.   I spoke with Pat Driscoll today, alongside Louise Toulmin and Jason Robertson, to discuss a series of major announcements, including two $75,000 Yabby Dam Farms 2YO Trotters Classic races, on-farm breeding incentives, and the 2026 stallion roster.   For more information, visit www.yabbydamfarms.com.au

Woodlands Winners "Cheers and Beers" It was another strong week for Woodlands Stud NZ and its stallions, with winners on the big stage and several notable victories as well. Mark and Cam are back to highlight the winners and share what’s coming up, including the breeding seminars beginning Saturday.

Great to catch up with Louis-Philippe Roy, driver of the star pacing colt Nijinsky, who is standing this season at Yirribee Pacing Stud! On a scorching day in Canada, Louis joined me to chat about all things Nijinsky, his own journey into harness racing, and his future goals—including a potential trip Down Under. Check out the full chat! 🎥👇 Contact the team at www.yirribee.com.au or call 📞Michael on +61 429 517 119 📞Jamie Picker +61 413 436 831

Woodlands Winners – “Massive Week” The boys have had a massive week, with winners everywhere – including heats of the Inter Dominion, lead‑ups to the Queensland Derby and Oaks, and many more across Australia, New Zealand, and America. Contact the team at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz

Woodlands Winners: Stallion Announcement Another big week of results for the Woodlands stallions, with winners right across Australia and at Winton in New Zealand. The 2026/27 stallion roster has been released, and the boys break down the lineups on both sides of the ditch.

Over The Ditch with Ben Hope   After Ben Hope’s Rowe Cup victory with Mr Love at Alexandra Park this year, I caught up with him to talk about the win and the many other things happening in his stable.

Woodlands Winners   The boys are back – and so are the Stallions! It’s been a huge week, with all five stallions racking up multiple wins across Australia and New Zealand.   Contact Woodlands Stud NZ at www.woodlandsstud.co.nz

Smack Bang Bart and Courtney Barton are about to head off for the Benstud Standardbreds Protostar at The Creek. I caught up with Courtney to see how he has recovered after the pair combined to take out the Alabar Farms Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 2YO Classic at Riverina Paceway. It was also great to learn more about her passion for the industry.

Aaron Dunn joined me after his trotter Atrigas took race 3 tonight at Melton Entertainment Park

Steve Cleave joined me after With Aplomb took out the first race tonight at Melton Entertainment Park

Over The Ditch with Ben Hope Mr Love won the Rowe Cup on May 8 at Alexandra Park, and it took a while, but it was great to catch up with Ben about his triumph. We also chat about Muscle Mountain's retirement, the training partnership, and even a sentimental win, among many topics.  

"A Random Podcast"   I sat down with Chris Svanosio to chat about a range of topics, including his five runners in the Inter Dominion at The Creek . We go through each of them, talk about Aldebaran Ada and Kyvalley Diablo in detail, and discuss what Chris would like to see changed. Sit back and enjoy.

Pink Diamond Night is on this Friday at Bendigo Greyhounds . I caught up with James Vogel to find out what the club has planned. There’ll be great racing on the track and plenty of action off it, with some very novel activities planned.

Lovetobeuptome returned to the racetrack in superb form, winning the Swift Signs 3YO at Melton Entertainment Park . I caught up with Josh Duggan after the win.

It’s always great to catch up with Jennifer Douglas, and I had the opportunity to do so after the win of Mitchell Wrap tonight at Melton Entertainment Park .

That was impressive. I Am Wilma won the Prydes Easifeeds Trot tonight at Melton Entertainment Park . I caught up with co-trainer Sonia Maher after the 1:55.9 mile-rate win to see what’s next for the four-year-old mare, possibly even a trip to The Creek

Woodlands Winners "Winter Edition" Mark Hughes and Cam Grant joined me to talk about all things Woodlands Stud NZ. A big week for Downbytheseaside, Lather Up, Swabout eet Lou and Bettors Delight, plus a couple of extras.

Tim Bunning joined me after the win of Bay Of Biscay in today's Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex Pacing Cup.

Rocknroll Wish produced a super impressive win today at the Maryborough Harness Racing Club & Function Complex . I caught up with Craig Demmler after the race.

He’s big, powerful, and very, very fast — what a win by Hollywood Strip tonight at Riverina Paceway in the Hands On Livestock Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 3YO Colts and Geldings.

Nathan Jack after the tough win of Eye Wish in the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 3YO Pace at Riverina Paceway.

Great scenes after the win of Munny The Munster, as Stacey Towers and Mark Lee joined me following a very emotional victory at Riverina Paceway in the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 3YO Trot.

Antti Ruokonen joins me after winning the Truckline Nutrien Equine - Standardbred 2YO Fillies with Bumper Crop. Antti had a great night with his three horses that competed at tonight’s Riverina Paceway meeting.