Passionate Harness Racing Australia boss Andrew Kelly to leave his role after 17 years at the helm of the industry.

Robl tried to call on Shinn last year but the now NT specialist Hadouken received only 54kg in the Darwin Cup.

Highland Blaze has claimed the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown after nine months of near-continuous racing for trainer Shane Jackson.

The star UK jockey heads to Germany on Sunday for the G1 feature for the fillies, with Coolmore and Godolphin both involved.

Paul Shailer speaks about his darkest days, when he was left without a job following an out-of-control Gold Coast party.