| Harness racing betting in Australia has a very | | | | Since harness racing in Australia, there is more |
| niche, but extremely dedicated number of | | | | pacer than trotters, you would do well to know a |
| followers who not only enjoy betting on the | | | | bit about this kind of racing. Pacers are faster |
| sport, but also enjoy the fun and excitement of | | | | horses whose front and hind legs of the same |
| the racing itself. In this form of harness horse | | | | side fall and rise together. They are sometimes |
| racing, the horses run in a specific gait. They are | | | | fitted with âhobblesâ, which are |
| attached to a two-wheeled cart, known as sulky, | | | | said to help the pacers maintain the pace at top |
| and jockeys ride on this cart. The horses in | | | | speed. It has been noticed that in general, pacers |
| harness racing in Australia either trot or pace. | | | | are more popular for betting since they do not |
| However, in Europe, saddle racing is also | | | | break stride while they are on the race. |
| conducted sometimes. | | | | |