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Sun shining on twins harnessing a dream

When Queensland twins Nathan and Will Rothwell convinced their parents to move 1500 kilometres interstate so they could pursue their harness racing dream, they couldn’t have imagined where the journey would take them. But nearly six years after Mark and…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:14 PM
Sun shining on twins harnessing a dream
Key Things to Know
  • Twin brothers Nathan and Will Rothwell enjoyed a run of five harness racing victories in one week.
  • Nathan Rothwell achieved his milestone 200th career driving win aboard Docta Feelgood at Redcliffe.
  • Will Rothwell claimed a driving double at Albion Park driving Cosmic Flyer and Harry Kane.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Queensland harness racing twins Nathan and Will Rothwell achieved a recent run of success, securing five wins across one week. The streak featured Nathan celebrating his 200th career driving victory aboard Docta Feelgood at Redcliffe, followed quickly by a win with stable runner October Racketeer. The 23-year-old brothers also celebrated wins with Harry Kane and Cosmic Flyer at Albion Park.

The Rothwell brothers developed their harness racing careers after their family moved to Victoria to attend a training course at the Gippsland Harness Training Centre. Now based at a 30-acre property near Esk in Queensland, they train four horses while driving for their own stable and outside trainers as they look to expand their operations.

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