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Get ready for six weeks of non-stop action as the thrilling Trot Rods series returns for 2024!

With 20 fast and furious heats, including Finale’ night on Wednesday, May 29, you won't want to miss a moment of the action at the Redcliffe Harness Racing Club.

This unique series is raced over the 947-metre distance, making it one of the shortest races in the world and it all starts on Wednesday night April 24 with Heats 1 and 2 with heats on each Wednesday night leading upto Finale’ night (May 29).

A $1000 bonus will be awarded to any horse which betters the official Leading Time through the series. And with a $10,000 cash bonus and an Otto Tuza 3 horse float up for grabs for the quickest lap across the 20 heats, the stakes have never been higher!

This year's series will feature drone, DriverCam, Caller2Driver audio, the Driver draft, showcase coverage of Finale’ night on SKY 2 via Foxtel (hosted by Ryan Phelan and Brittany Graham), along with standard coverage on SKY 1.

The Trot Rods series is known for its innovative broadcast enhancements; this year is no exception. With live driver cam footage, enhanced with telemetry display and a time-to-beat line added, the virtual track positioning graphic displayed live on Sky Racing.

Visit the Redcliffe Harness Racing Club website today to secure your tickets and be a part of the action!

View Trot Rods Fastest Winner and Leading Time Bonus 2024 terms and conditions here.

Don't miss a single moment of the Trot Rods series in 2024!

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CONFIRMED DRIVERS FOR TROT RODS

Nathan Dawson

"The Postman"

Age: 28

Total Starts: 12695

Total Wins: 1882

Total Placings: 3081

Season Win% : 17%

 

Anthony Butt

"Australian performances only"

Age: 58

Total Starts: 5166

Total Wins: 862

Total Placings: 1373

Season Win%: 8%

Photo courtesy: Harness Racing Victoria

 

PUBLIC VOTING FAN FAVOURITES!

 

The top-voted drivers in the categories Established Stars (top two favourites) and Young Guns (top one driver) are selected to compete on finals night at the Redcliffe Harness Racing Club.

Brendan Barnes

"BB"

Age: 27

Total Starts: 6894

Total Wins: 940

Total Placings: 1706

Season Win% : 10%

Leonard Cain

"The Cain Plane"

Age: 24

Total Starts: 6334

Total Wins: 652

Total Placings: 1513

Season Win% : 11%

Nathan Rothwell

Age: 21

Total Starts: 686

Total Wins: 83

Total Placings: 163

Season Win% : 16%