Inter Dominion Pacing Championship
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- for winners of the trotting event see: Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
The Inter Dominion is a harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand.
The Inter Dominion was the brain child of Western Australian Trotting Association Chairman Mr. J P Stratton, with the first series held at Gloucester Park, Perth.
The host of the series is rotated between the six harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The rotation of the Championships is fixed annually at a meeting of the council. It is fixed five years in advance. It is held in New Zealand once in each four years.[1]
The traditional format is a series of heats held over a two-week period, with the final held in a third. Competitors earn points based on their finishing order in each heat, the 14 horses that accrue the most points over the series go into the Grand Final.
The winner is determined by the finishing order in the Grand Final. There is also a Consolation race.
The scheduling of the distances is usually at the discretion of the host club. The usual distance is a longer distance in excess of 2400 metres.
Blacks A Fake made history in 2010, by becoming the only horse to win four Inter Dominion races.[2]
Pacing championship winners
Year | Venue | Winner | Driver | Trainer(s) | 2nd place | 3rd place |
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1936 | Perth | Logan Derby | Jim Agnew | Harry Barnes | Evicus | Nancywood |
1937 | Adelaide | Dan's Son | Ben Coram | Ben Coram | Wrinkle | Joy's John |
1938 | Addington, Christchurch | Pot Luck | Maurice Holmes | Maurice Holmes | Parisenne | Blair Athol |
1939 | Launceston | Springfield Globe | Peter O’Shea | Peter O'Shea | Globe Dorell | Radiant Walla |
1940 | Perth | Grand Mogul | Keith Anderson | Keith Anderson | Master Dixie | Moreica |
1947 | Perth | Bandbox | Len Moriarty | Len Moriarty | Dixie Stretta | Para Derby |
1948 | Alexandra Park, Auckland | Emulous | Wally K Tatterson | Wally K Tatterson | Loyal Nurse | Knave Of Diamonds |
1949 | Adelaide | Single Direct | Edgar Kennerley | Edgar Kennerley | Hatteras | Amourous |
1950 | Melbourne | Captain Sandy | Jack Watts | Jock Bain | Globe Direct | Sprayman |
1951 | Christchurch | Vedette | Maurice Holmes | Maurice Holmes | Soangetaha | Parawa Derby |
1952 | Sydney | Avian Derby | G D Wilson | Syl Bray | Recovered | Floodlight |
1953 | Perth | Captain Sandy | R (Bob) Pollock | Dinny Nolan | Ribands | Kellett |
1954 | Wayville | Tennessee Sky | Frank Kersley | Frank Kersley | Recovered | Andi |
1955 | Auckland | Tactician | Maurice McTigue | Maurice McTigue | Johnny Globe | Petite Yvonne |
1956 | Harold Park, Sydney | Gentleman John | Eric Rothacker | Eric Rothacker | Mineral Spring | Caduceus |
1957 | Gloucester Park | Radiant Venture | F (Digger) Connor | Max Stephens | Robert Sheen | Precipitation |
1958 | Wayville, South Australia | Free Hall | Bill Shinn | Bill Shinn | Sibelia | First Division |
1959 | Melbourne | Young Pedro | Leo Hunt | Leo Hunt | Dusty Miller | Billabong Scott |
1960 | Harold Park | Caduceus | Jack Litten | Jack Litten | Apmat | Maestro's Melody |
1961 | Christchurch | Massacre | Doug Watts | Duncan Campbell | False Step | Arania |
1962 | Gloucester Park | James Scott | Perc Hall | Percy Hall | Lew's Hope | Super Paddy |
1963 | Wayville | Cardigan Bay (NZ) | Peter Wolfenden | Peter Wolfenden | Dusty Miller | Waitaki Hanover |
1964 | Melbourne | Minuteman | Eric Hurley | Eric Hurley | Angelique | Tactile |
1965 | Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin | Jay Ar / Robin Dundee (dead heat) | George Noble / Doody Townley | George Noble / Jack Walsh | - | Disband |
1966 | Harold Park | Chamfer's Star | Brian Forester | Max Treuer | Robin Dundee | Dale's Gift |
1967 | Gloucester Park | Binshaw | Phil Coulson | Phil Coulson | Coneeda | Goulburn View |
1968 | Auckland | First Lee | Kevin Robinson | Kevin Robinson | Holy Hal | Blue Pennant |
1969 | Adelaide | Richmond Lass[3] | Kevin Brook | Jack Moore | Adios Court | Twinkle Hanover |
1970 | Melbourne | Bold David | Alf Simons | Alf Simons | Bylaw | Bon Adios |
1971 * | Addington | Stella Frost (NZ) | Doody Townley | Doody Townley | Manaroa | Last Flood |
1972 | Brisbane | Welcome Advice | Alan Harpley | George Harpley , Junee, NSW | Monaro | Reichman |
1973 | Sydney | Hondo Grattan | A. D. (Tony) Turnbull | Tony Turnbull | Royal Ascot | Glamour Chief |
1974 | Perth | Hondo Grattan | A. D. (Tony) Turnbull | Tony Turnbull | Adios Victor | Royal Gaze |
1975 | Alexandra Park | Young Quinn (NZ) | John Langdon | Charlie Hunter | Hi Foyle | Speedy Guest |
1976 | Adelaide | Carclew | Chris Lewis | Len Lewis | Pure Steel | Don't Retreat |
1977 | Brisbane | Stanley Rio | John Noble | George Noble | Master Findlay | Sporting Son |
1978 | Melbourne | Markovina | Brian Gath | Brian Gath | Hermosa Star | Velvet Prince |
1979 | Addington | Rondel | Peter Wolfenden | Peter Young | Sapling | Miss Pert |
1980 | Sydney | Koala King | Brian Hancock | Ray Wisbey | Locarno | Pure Steel |
1981 | Hobart | San Simeon | Lou Austin | Lou Austin | Single Again | Ardstraw |
1982 | Perth | Rhett's Law | Colin Warwick | Mark Roberts | Lehigh Lad | Popular Alm |
1983 | Auckland | Gammalite | Bruce Clarke | Leo O'Connor | Popular Alm | Delightful Lady |
1984 | Adelaide | Gammalite | Bruce Clarke | Leo O'Connor | Thor Lobell | Bundanoon |
1985 | Melbourne | Preux Chevalier | Barry Perkins | Barry Perkins | Village Kid | Game Oro |
1986 | Brisbane | Village Kid | Chris Lewis | Bill Horn | Vanderport | Line On |
1987 | Christchurch | My Lightning Blue | Jim O’Sullivan | Jim O'Sullivan | Paleface Bubble | Sunset Candios |
1988 | Sydney | Our Maestro | John Binskin | Bob Knight | Palimar | Tiffs Mystery |
1989 | Perth | Jodie's Babe | Scott Stewart | Bob Knight | Our Maestro | Kylie's Hero |
1990 | Adelaide | Thorate | Howard James | Brian Hancock | Gaelic Skipper | Weona Chief |
1991 | Auckland | Mark Hanover (NZ) | Mark Purdon | Roy & Barry Purdon | Christopher Vance (NZ) | Franco Ice |
1992 | Melbourne | Westburn Grant | Vic Frost | Vic Frost | Franco Tiger | Blossom Lady (NZ) |
1993 | Brisbane | Jack Morris (NZ) | Rod Chambers | Shaun Harney | Warrior Khan | Blossom Lady (NZ) |
1994 | Sydney | Weona Warrior | Brian Hancock | Brian Hancock | Ultra Jey (USA) | Valley Champ |
1995 | Christchurch | Golden Reign | Chris Alford | Noel Alexander | Chokin (NZ) | Desperate Comment |
1996 | Perth | Young Mister Charles (NZ) | Peter Morris | Garry Hancock | Sunshine Band | Master Musician |
1997 | Adelaide | Our Sir Vancelot (NZ) | Brian Hancock | Brian Hancock | Rainbow Knight | Iraklis (NZ) |
1998 | Hobart | Our Sir Vancelot (NZ) | Brian Hancock | Brian Hancock | Try A Fluke (NZ) | Late Bid (NZ) |
1999 | Auckland | Our Sir Vancelot (NZ) | Brian Hancock | Brian Hancock | Iraklis (NZ) | Bogan Fella (NZ) |
2000 | Moonee Valley | Shakamaker | John Justice | John Justice | Breeneys Fella (NZ) | Happy Asset (NZ) |
2001 | Albion Park | Yulestar (NZ) | Tony Shaw | Lorraine Nolan | Atitagain (NZ) | Pocket Me (NZ) |
2002 | Harold Park | Smooth Satin | Steve Turnbull | Steve Turnbull | Shakamaker | Trois Frere |
2003 | Addington | Baltic Eagle (NZ) | Kim Prentice | Kim Prentice | Mont Denver Gold | Holmes DG (NZ) |
2004 | Gloucester Park | Jofess | Darren Hancock | Darren Hancock | The Falcon Strike (NZ) | Sokyola (NZ) |
2005 | Auckland | Elsu (NZ) | David Butcher | Geoff Small | Sly Flyin (NZ) | Just An Excuse (NZ) |
2006 | Hobart | Blacks A Fake | Natalie Rasmussen | Natalie Rasmussen | Karloo Mick | Slipnslide |
2007 | Globe Derby | Blacks A Fake | Natalie Rasmussen | Natalie Rasmussen | Winforu (NZ) | Foreal (NZ) |
2008 | Moonee Valley | Blacks A Fake | Natalie Rasmussen | Natalie Rasmussen | Divisive | Smoken Up (NZ) |
2009 | Gold Coast | Mr Feelgood (USA) | Anthony Butt | Tim Butt | Blacks A Fake | Karloo Mick |
2010 | Menangle | Blacks A Fake | Natalie Rasmussen | Natalie Rasmussen | Monkey King | Smoken Up (NZ) |
2011 | Alexandra Park | Im Themightyquinn* | Gary Hall (Junior) | Gary Hall (Senior) | Blacks A Fake | Smiling Shard |
2012 | Gloucester Park | Im Themightyquinn | Gary Hall (Junior) | Gary Hall (Senior) | Mysta Magical Mach | Lombo Navigator |
2013 | Menangle | Im Themightyquinn | Gary Hall (Junior) | Gary Hall (Senior) | Mah Sish | Excel Stride |
2014 | Menangle | Beautide | James Rattray | James Rattray | Seel N Print | For A Reason |
2015 | Menangle | Beautide | James Rattray | James Rattray | Flaming Flutter | For A Reason |
2015 (Dec) | Gloucester Park | Lennytheshark | Chris Alford | David Aiken | Lovers Delight | Flaming Flutter |
2016 | Gloucester Park | Smolda | Mark Purdon | Mark Purdon | Hectorjayjay | Beaudiene Boaz |
2017 | Gloucester Park | Lazarus (NZ) | Mark Purdon | Mark Purdon | Chicago Bull | Tiger Tara |
2018 | Tabcorp Park Melton | Tiger Tara (NZ) | Todd McCarthy | Kevin Pizzuto | Our Uncle Sam | Cruz Bromac |
2019 | Auckland | Ultimate Sniper | Natalie Rasmussen | Mark Purdon & Natalie Rasmussen | Mach Shard | Thefixer |
2021 | Menangle | Boncel Benjamin* | Josh Gallagher | Jason Grimson | Expensive Ego | Alta Orlando |
2022 | Melton | I Cast No Shadow | Cameron Hart | Jason Grimson | Torrid Saint | Act Now |
2023 | Albion Park | Leap to Fame | Grant Dixon | Grant Dixon | Better Eclipse | Swayzee |
Notes:
- In 1971 Juniors Image was first past the post but was disqualified for a positive swab test.
- In 2011 Smoken Up was first past the post but was disqualified for a positive drugs test. A court challenge to the disqualification was not successful.[4][5]
- In 2021 Expensive Ego was first past the post, however was relegated to second placing after causing interference to runner-up Boncel Benjamin.[6]
2023 Inter Dominion (Brisbane)
The 2023 Inter Dominion started on 1 December 2023 at Albion Park, the venue for the whole series which is a 1019m left-handed all weather track. There were 3 rounds scheduled:
- Round 1 with 4 heats for pacers (9 starters maximum per heat) and 3 heats for trotters (12 starters maximum per heat), all over 1660m from a mobile start.[7][8]
- Round 2 with 3 heats is raced on Tuesday 5 December over 2138m.[9]
- Round 3 with 3 heats on Saturday 9 December over 2680m.[10]
The Grand finals were raced over 2680m on Saturday 16 December.[11][12]
Two of the leading contenders Leap To Fame and Swayzee were full siblings, by Rock and Roll heaven (USA) out of Lettucereason (Art Major, USA). Both were bred by Redbank Lodge Standardbreds.
The grand final was won by Leap To Fame (trained and driven by Grant Dixon) from Better Eclipse (Jess Tubbs & Greg Sugars) and Swayzee (Jason Grimson & Cameron Hart) third.[13] [14] The pacers consolation race was won by Cantfindabettorman, trained by Belinda McCarthy and driven by Luke McCarthy, from Blacksadance (Chantal Turpin/Pete McMullen) and Targaryen (Jack Butler/Chloe Butler).[15]
Horse | Trainer(s) | Final Qual. order [16] | Notes | Heat 1 | Heat 2 | Heat 3 | Heat 4 | Heat 5 | Heat 6 | Heat 7 | Heat 8 | Heat 9 | Heat 10 | Points [17] | Barrier draw for Final | Grand Final placing |
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Better Eclipse | Jess Tubbs (VIC) | 5 | 7th in 2022 Inter Dominion | x | 1st | x | x | x | 2nd | x | x | 1st | x | 42 | 11 (2.4) | 2nd |
Betterzippit | Jason Grimson (NSW) | 11 | x | 4th | x | x | x | x | 11th | x | x | x | 8 | x | x | |
Blacksadance | Chantal Turpin (QLD) | 8 | x | x | 8th | x | x | 4th | x | 9th | x | x | 15 | x | x | |
Cantfindabettorman | Belinda McCarthy (NSW) | 14 | x | x | 6th | x | 5th | x | x | x | x | 3rd | 23 | x E1 | x | |
Captain Shuffles | Ben Crosby (QLD) | 28 | x | 3rd | x | x | x | 10th | x | x | x | 8th | 16 | x | x | |
Classie Washington | Darren Garrard (QLD) | 32 | x | 2nd | x | x | x | x | 4th | x | 2nd | x | 32 | 8 (2.1) | 12th | |
Deus Ex | Jack Butler (QLD) | 17 | x | x | 3rd | x | 6th | x | x | x | 7th | x | 21 | x | x | |
Future Assured | Trent Dawson (QLD) | 12 | 1st | x | x | x | 4th | x | x | 5th | x | x | 30 | 4 | 9th | |
Helluva | John Justice (VIC) | 19 | x | x | 9th | x | x | 8th | x | x | x | 6th | 13 | x | x | |
Hot And Treacherous | Jack Butler (QLD) | 7 | x | x | x | 4th | x | x | 3rd | 8th | x | x | 19 | x | x | |
I Cast No Shadow | Daniel Graham (QLD) | 1 | 1st in 2022 Inter Dominion | 5th | x | x | x | x | 11th | x | x | 10th | x | 10 | x | x |
Kanena Provlima | Kerryann Morris (NSW) | 24 | 3rd | x | x | x | x | 6th | x | x | 3rd | x | 26 | 7 | 7th | |
Kosimo | Darrel Graham (VIC) | 33 | x | x | x | 8th | x | x | 12th | x | x | x | 3 | x | x | |
Leap To Fame | Grant Dixon (QLD) | 4 | 3rd in the 2023 Victoria Cup[18] | x | x | 1st | x | x | x | 1st | x | x | 1st | 45 | 6 | 1st |
Little Bliss | Troy Williams (NSW) | 36 | x | x | x | 9th | x | x | 9th | 10th | x | x | 8 | x | x | |
L L Cool J | Shane Graham (QLD) | 22 | x | 6th | x | x | x | x | 7th | x | 5th | x | 18 | x | x | |
Make Mine Memphis | Gemma Hewitt (QLD) | 25 | x | x | 4th | x | x | x | 8th | x | 9th | x | 15 | x | x | |
Manila Playboy | Shane Fraser (QLD) | 21 | x | x | x | 2nd | x | 5th | x | x | x | 9th | 22 | x | x | |
Miracle Moose | Grant Dixon (QLD) | 40 | x | 7th | x | x | 10th | x | x | 11th | x | x | 8 | x | x | |
Mr Mclaren | Chantal Turpin (QLD) | 29 | x | x | x | 7th | 12th | x | x | x | x | r | 4 | x | x | |
Nerano | Jason Grimson (NSW) | 20 | x | x | 2nd | x | x | 1st | x | 1st | x | x | 42 | 1 | 5th | |
Northview Hustler | Al Barnes (QLD) | 27 | 8th | x | x | x | 8th | x | x | 7th | x | x | 13 | x | x | |
Our Money Rocks | David Thorn (NSW) | 18 | x | x | x | 5th | x | x | 3rd | 4th | x | x | 25 | 13 (2.6) | 10th | |
Petes Said So | Kerryann Morris (NSW) | 16 | 6th in 2022 Inter Dominion | x | 5th | x | x | 2nd | X | x | x | x | 2nd | 31 | 12 (2.5) | 8th |
Rock N Roll Doo | Michael Stanley (VIC) | 3 | 1st in 2022 Victoria Cup,[19][20] 4th in 2023 Victoria Cup[18] | 7th | x | x | x | 11th | x | x | x | x | x | 5 | x | x |
Send It | Shane Graham (QLD) | 31 | x | x | 5th | x | 7th | x | x | x | x | 5th | 19 | x | x | |
Speak The Truth | Shannon Price (QLD) | 15 | x | x | 7th | x | 1st | x | x | 3rd | x | x | 30 | 10 (2.3) | 6th | |
Spirit Of St Louis | Belinda McCarthy (NSW) | 6 | 6th | x | x | x | x | X | 2nd | 2nd | x | x | 30 | 9 (2.2) | 4th | |
Swayzee | Jason Grimson (NSW) | 2 | 1st in 2023 New Zealand Trotting Cup[21] [22] | x | x | x | 1st[23] | 3rd | x | x | x | 4th | x | 33 | 3 | 3rd |
Tairlaw Toll | Chantal Turpin (QLD) | 38 | x | 9th | x | x | x | x | 6th | x | 11th | x | 10 | x | x | |
Targaryen | Jack Butler (QLD) | 39 | 4th | x | x | x | x | 7th | x | x | x | 4th | 21 | x | x | |
Tims A Trooper | Grant Dixon (QLD) | 13 | x | x | x | 6th | x | 9th | x | x | 6th | x | 15 | x | x | |
Tiz A Sizzler | Darrel Graham (QLD) | 30 | x | 8th | x | x | 9th | x | x | x | x | 7th | 12 | x | x | |
Tommy Lincoln | Mark Dux (QLD) | 26 | 2nd | x | x | x | x | x | 10th | x | 8th | x | 18 | x | x | |
Turn It Up | Shane Graham (QLD) | 9 | x | x | x | 3rd | x | 3rd | x | 6th | x | x | 26 | 2 | 11th | |
Uptown Beachgirl | Donny Smith (QLD) | 23 | 9th | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1 | x | x |
2022 Inter Dominion (Victoria)
The 2022 Inter Dominion started on 26 November 2022 at Ballarat with 3 heats each for pacers and trotters, all run over 2200m.[24] The second night, Tuesday 29 November, is at Shepparton and the heats are 1690m. The third night, 3 December, is at Geelong and the races are 2570m. On 10 December the finals are held at Melton and each race is run over 2760m.[25]
The points awarded during the heats are: 1st (16 points), 2nd (13), 3rd (11), 4th (9), 5th (8), 6th (7), 7th (6), 8th (5), 9th (4), 10th (3), 11th (2) and 12th (1).
The stake for the Pacing heats was $30,000 while the Consolation race is $50,000 and the Grand Final $500,000.
Horse | Trainer(s) | Final Qual. order[26] | Notes | Heat 1[27] | Heat 2 | Heat 3 | Heat 4 | Heat 5 | Heat 6 | Heat 7 | Heat 8 | Heat 9 | Points | Barrier draw for Final[28] | Grand Final placing |
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Act Now | Emma Stewart | 20 | 1st | x | x | 3rd | x | x | x | 1st | x | 43 | 3 | 3rd | |
AGs White Socks | Belinda McCarthy | 23 | x | x | 3rd | x | 12th | x | x | x | 9th | 16 | x | x | |
Alta Orlando | Belinda McCarthy | 15 | 3rd in the 2021 Inter Dominion & 4th in the 2022 Blacks A Fake Queensland Championship | x | 4th | x | x | x | 9th | 5th | x | x | 21 | x | x |
Better Eclipse | Jess Tubbs | 4 | 1st in the 2022 Chariots of Fire, 2nd in The Rising Sun, 3rd in the Miracle Mile & Victoria Cup | x | x | 1st | x | x | 4th | 11th | x | x | 27 | 8 Unruly | 7th |
Bettor Be The Bomb | Basil Dooley | 21 | x | 10th | x | x | 4th | x | x | x | 11th | 14 | x | x | |
Bettor Call Me | Matthew Craven | 31 | x | 7th | x | x | x | 5th | 7th | x | x | 20 | x | x | |
Beyond Delight | Emma Stewart | 26 | 4th in the 2022 Chariots Of Fire & 5th in The Rising Sun | x | 5th | x | x | 2nd | x | x | 5th | x | 29 | 5 | SCR[29] |
Boncel Benjamin | Ryan Duffy | 1 | 1st in the 2021 Inter Dominion | x | x | 12th | x | 10th | x | x | x | 12th | 5 | x | x |
Bulletproof Boy | Scott Ewen | 19 | 8th | x | x | x | x | 8th | 8th | x | x | 15 | x | x | |
Bundoran | Amanda Turnbull | 17 | x | x | 6th | x | x | 2nd | x | 2nd | x | 33 | 7 | 9th | |
Crime Writer | Matthew Craven | 32 | 12th | x | x | x | 7th | x | x | x | 6th | 14 | x | x | |
Expensive Ego | Belinda McCarthy | 14 | 2nd in 2021 Inter Dominion | 2nd | x | x | 2nd | x | x | x | 3rd | x | 37 | 6 | 8th |
Focus Strike | David Miles | 29 | 9th | x | x | x | x | SCR | x | x | x | 4 | x | x | |
Honolua Bay | Emma Stewart | 13 | 2nd in the 2022 Victoria Cup | x | 1st | x | x | x | 1st | 1st | x | x | 48 | 2 | 4th |
Huli Nien | John Justice | 28 | 7th | x | x | 12th | x | x | x | x | 7th | 13 | x | x | |
I Cast No Shadow | Jason Grimson | 4 | x | x | 4th | 8th | x | x | x | x | 3rd | 25 | 1 | 1st | |
Jilliby Nitro | Margaret Lee | 38 | x | 8th | x | 11th | x | x | x | 9th | x | 11 | x | x | |
Jilliby Sylvester | Margaret Lee | 33 | 11th | x | x | x | x | 7th | 6th | x | x | 15 | x | x | |
Like A Wildfire | Emma Stewart | 16 | x | x | 7th | 6th | x | x | x | 10th | x | 16 | x | x | |
Long Fellow | Emma Stewart | 4 | 10th | x | x | x | x | 11th | 10th | x | x | 8 | x | x | |
Mach Dan | Emma Stewart | 4 | 3rd | x | x | 1st | x | x | x | x | 1st | 43 | 12 (2.4) | 10th | |
Majestic Cruiser | Jason Grimson | 1 | 6th in the 2021 Inter Dominion, 1st in the 2022 Blacks A Fake Queensland Championship | x | 3rd | x | x | x | 6th | x | 7th | x | 24 | x | x |
Max Delight | David Aitken | 1 | 4th in the 2021 Inter Dominion, 1st in the 2021 Victoria Cup | x | x | 11th | x | x | 3rd | 9th | x | x | 17 | x | x |
Mona Mia | Kari Males | 37 | x | 12th | x | 10th | x | x | x | 12th | x | 5 | x | x | |
Narutac Prince | Emma Stewart | 30 | x | x | 2nd | x | 3rd | x | x | x | 8th | 29 | 10 (2.2) | 11th | |
Perfect Stride | Jack Trainor | 25 | x | x | 8th | x | 8th | x | 2nd | x | x | 23 | x | x | |
Petes Said So | Kerryann Morris | 27 | 5th | x | x | 5th | x | x | x | x | 2nd | 29 | 13 (2.5) | 6th | |
Pitch Perfect | Roy Roots Jnr | 36 | x | x | 10th | x | x | 10th | x | x | 4th | 15 | x | x | |
Sicario | Brent Lilley | 34 | x | 11th | x | x | 11th | x | x | 11th | x | 6 | x | x | |
Spirit Of St Louis | Belinda McCarthy | 4 | 8th in the 2021 Inter Dominion, 2nd in the 2022 Hunter Cup, Miracle Mile and Blacks A Fake Queensland Championship | x | 6th | x | x | 1st | x | x | x | 10th | 26 | 4 | 12th |
Tango Tara | Andy Gath | 24 | x | SCR[30] | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
The Black Prince | Roy Roots Jnr | 4 | 4th | x | x | 9th | x | x | x | 4th | x | 22 | x | x | |
To Fast To Serious | Dylan Egerton-Green | 22 | x | x | 9th | x | 9th | x | x | 6th | x | 15 | x | x | |
Torrid Saint | Julie Douglas | 18 | x | x | 5th | x | 5th | x | 4th | x | x | 25 | 10 (2.1) E1 | 2nd | |
Triple Eight | Jess Tubbs | 4 | x | 9th | x | x | 6th | x | x | x | 5th | 19 | x | x | |
Wolf Stride | Jack Trainor | 4 | 6th | x | x | 4th | x | x | x | 8th | x | 21 | x | x | |
Zeuss Bromac | Paul Fitzpatrick | 4 | x | 2nd | x | 7th | x | x | 3rd | x | x | 30 | 11 (2.3) | 5th |
2021 Inter Dominion (New South Wales)
There was no Inter Dominion in 2020. The 2021 Inter Dominions were held from Saturday 27 November 2021 to 11 December 2021. The first round of heats and the finals were held at Menangle Park Paceway while the second and third rounds of heats were at Bathurst and Newcastle respectively.
Due to COVID-19 a significant number of horses, particularly from New Zealand, were unable to compete.
Expensive Ego was first past the post but Boncel Benjamin was promoted to first.[31][32]
Horse | Trainer(s) | Final Qual. order[33] | Notes | Heat 1 (points) | Heat 2 (points) | Heat 3 (points) | Heat 4 (points) | Heat 5 (points) | Heat 6 (points) | Heat 7 (points) | Heat 8 (points) | Heat 9 (points) | Points | Barrier draw for Final | Grand Final |
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King Of Swing | Belinda McCarthy, NSW | 1 | Winner of 2020 A.G. Hunter Cup, 2020 & 2021 Miracle Mile Pace | 1st (16) | x | x | x | x | 1st (16) | x | 1st (16) | x | 48 | 11 (2.3) | 5 |
Max Delight | David Aitken, Vic | 2 | Winner of the 2021 Victoria Cup[34] | x | 4th (9) | x | x | x | 3rd (11) | 2nd (13) | x | x | 33 | 12 (2.2) | 4 |
Triple Eight NZ | Jess Tubbs, Vic | 3 | x | x | 4th (9) | 2nd (13) | x | x | x | 3rd (11) | x | 33 | 4 | 12 | |
The Black Prince NZ | Roy Roots Junior, NSW | 4 | x | x | 9th (4) | 3rd (11) | x | x | x | 4th (9) | x | 24 | 8 | SCR | |
Expensive Ego | Belinda McCarthy, NSW | 6 | x | 1st (16) | x | 1st (16) | x | x | x | x | 1st (16) | 48 | 1 | 2 | |
Alta Orlando NZ | Belinda McCarthy, NSW | 8 | x | 2nd (13) | x | x | 2nd (13) | x | x | 6th (7) | x | 34 | 9 (2.1) | 3 | |
Mach Dan | Emma Stewart, Vic | 10 | 5th (8) | x | x | x | 7th (6) | x | x | x | 3rd (11) | 25 | 2 | SCR | |
Ignatus | James Rattray, NSW | 11 | 10th (3) | x | x | x | 4th (9) | x | x | x | 6th (7) | 19 | x | x | |
Malcolms Rhythm | David Aitken, Vic | 12 | x | x | 1st (16) | x | 3rd (11) | x | x | x | 7th (6) | 33 | 3 | 9 | |
Majestic Cruiser | Jason Grimson, NSW | 13 | 2nd (13) | x | x | 4th (9) | x | x | x | x | 5th (8) | 30 | 6 | 6 | |
Mach Da Vinci NZ | Peter Hanson, NSW | 15 | x | 5th (8) | x | 9th (4) | x | x | 5th (8) | x | x | 20 | x | x | |
Western Sonador | S J Donoghue & R K Bartley, Vic | 17 | x | x | 10th (3) | x | x | 6th (7) | 7th (6) | x | x | 16 | x | x | |
Burnham Boy NZ | Kevin Pizzuto, NSW | 18 | 9th (4) | x | x | 11th (2) | x | x | x | 7th (6) | x | 12 | x | x | |
Rockin Marty | David Hewitt, NSW | 20 | x | 9th (4) | x | x | 10th (3) | x | x | x | SCR | 7 | x | x | |
Loorrim Lake | Kevin Pizzuto, NSW | 21 | x | x | 5th (8) | x | x | 4th (9) | 8th (5) | x | x | 22 | x | x | |
Our Uncle Sam | Chris Frisby, NSW | 22 | 7th (6) | x | x | 5th (8) | x | x | x | x | 2nd (13) | 27 | 14 (2.5) | 11 | |
Robyns Playboy NZ | S Wilson, NZ | 23 | x | 12th (1) | x | x | 12th (1) | x | SCR | x | x | 2 | x | x | |
Ellmers Image NZ | Amanda Turnbull, NSW | 24 | x | x | 7th (6) | 10th (3) | x | x | x | x | 10th (3) | 12 | x | x | |
Spirit Of St Louis NZ | Belinda McCarthy, NSW | 26 | x | x | 2nd (13) | x | 1st (16) | x | 3rd (11) | x | x | 40 | 5 | 8 | |
Atomic Red | Steve Turnbull, NSW | 27 | 12th (1) | x | x | 12th (1) | x | x | x | x | SCR | 2 | x | x | |
Bundoran NZ | Amanda Turnbull, NSW | 28 | 6th (7) | x | x | x | x | 5th (8) | 1st (16) | x | x | 31 | 15 (2.6) | 10 | |
Balraj NZ | Jack Trainor, NSW | 29 | x | 3rd (11) | x | x | 5th (8) | x | x | 2nd (13) | x | 32 | 13 (2.4) | 7 | |
Pocket Of Terror | Jack Trainor, NSW | 32 | x | x | 6th (7) | 6th (7) | x | x | x | x | 8th (5) | 19 | x | x | |
Line Up NZ | Darren Binskin, NSW | 35 | x | x | 3rd (11) | x | x | 11th (2) | 10th (3) | x | x | 16 | x | x | |
Boncel Benjamin | Jason Grimson, NSW | 36 | 3rd (11) | x | x | x | x | 2nd (13) | 9th (4) | x | x | 28 | 7 | 1 | |
Bright Energy | Belinda McCarthy, NSW | 37 | x | x | 11th (2) | x | 11th (2) | x | x | 5th (8) | x | 12 | x | x | |
Alpine Stride | Darren Binskin, NSW | 38 | x | 7th (6) | x | x | 6th (7) | x | x | 7th (6) | x | 19 | x | x | |
Pump The Brakes | Sean Grayson, NSW | 39 | 12th (1) | x | x | x | 9th (4) | x | x | x | 4th (9) | 14 | x | x | |
Reactor Now | David Aiken, Vic | 42 | 8th (5) | x | x | 7th (6) | x | x | x | 11th (2) | x | 14 | x | x | |
Rusty Crackers | Jason Grimson, NSW | 43 | x | 8th (5) | x | x | 8th (5) | x | x | 10th (3) | x | 13 | x | x | |
Cant Refuse NZ | Corey Paterson, NSW | 50 | x | 10th (3) | x | 8th (5) | x | x | 11th (2) | x | x | 10 | x | x | |
I Cast No Shadow NZ | Brent Lilley, Vic | 51 | x | x | 8th (5) | x | x | SCR | x | x | x | 5 | x | x | |
Royal Gamble NZ | Mark Callaghan, NSW | 53 | 11th (2) | x | x | x | x | 8th (5) | 4th (9) | x | x | 16 | x | x | |
Aphorism | Chris Frisby, NSW | 54 | x | 11th (2) | x | x | x | 7th (6) | x | 8th (5) | x | 13 | x | x | |
Make Mine Memphis | Vicki Rasmussen, Qld | 55 | x | 6th (7) | x | x | x | 10th (3) | x | x | SCR | 10 | x | x | |
Arden Messi NZ | Kevin Pizzuto, NSW | 56 | 4th (9) | x | x | x | x | 9th (4) | 6th (7) | x | x | 20 | x | x |
Horses that were in the final rankings but did not compete included:
- 5 - Father Bob - Mark Fletcher, NSW
- 7 - Ride High - Clayton Tonkin, Vic
- 9 - Out To Play - Emma Stewart, Vic
- 14 - San Carlo - S J Donoghue & R K Bartley, Vic
- 16 - Code Bailey NZ - Margaret Lee, Vic
- 19 - Colt Thirty One - Grant Dixon, Qld
- 25 - Zeuss Bromac NZ - Paul Fitzpatrick, NSW
- 30 - Perfect Stride NZ - Russell Jack, Vic
- 31 - Jilliby Chevy - Margaret Lee, Vic
- 33 - Mister Brazil - Adam Ruggari, NSW
- 34 - Blacksadance - Chantal Turpin, Qld
2019 Inter Dominion (Auckland)
The 2019 Inter Dominions were held in Auckland, New Zealand, hosted by the Auckland Trotting Club at the Alexandra Park track from Friday 29 November 2019 to 15 December 2019.[35]
Spankem who was one of the favourite contenders for the Interdoms was withdrawn due to a fetlock injury diagnosed following Christchurch cupweek.[36]
Heats 1 and 2 on Friday 29 November were raced over 2200m with a mobile start and Free-for-all conditions.
- Heat 1 was won by Ultimate Sniper (Natalie Rasmussen, $2.50) from Chase Auckland (Tim Williams) and Mach Shard (Zachary Butcher) in 2:35.4 (mile rate 1:53.6).
- Heat 2 was carried out by A G's White Socks (Maurice McKendry MNZM, $29.60) from Cruz Bromac (Mark Purdon) and Thefixer (Natalie Rasmussen) in 2:36.1 (mile rate 1:54.2).
Heat 3 and 4 on Tuesday 3 December were raced over 1700m.
- Heat 3 was won by A G's White Socks (Maurice McKendry, $6.40) from Chase Auckland (Tim Williams) and My Kiwi Mate (Craig Demmler) in 1:59.17 (mile rate 1:52.7).
- Heat 4 was won by Ultimate Sniper (Natalie Rasmussen, $2.80) from Cruz Bromac (Mark Purdon) and Mach Shard (Zac Butcher) in 1:59.01 (mile rate 1:52.6).
Heat 5 and 6 on Friday 6 December were raced over 2700m.
- Heat 5 was won by Ultimate Sniper (Natalie Rasmussen, $1.50) from Chase Auckland (Tim Williams) and Colt Thirty One (Grant Dixon) in 3:16.11 (mile rate 1:56.8).
- Heat 6 was won by Cruz Bromac (Mark Purdon, $2.70) from Thefixer (Natalie Rasmussen) and Triple Eight (David Butcher) in 3:16.7 (mile rate 1:57.2).
The Grand final (2700m) was raced on 14 December and won by Ultimate Sniper (Natalie Rasmussen) in 3:14.7 (1:56.0) from Mach Shard (Zac Butcher) and Thefixer (Blair Orange). The 4 year old Ultimate Sniper went through the series undefeated.
The horse Triple Eight was number 8 in the final, drawn 8 and was placed 8th.
Horse | Trainer(s) | Final Qual. order | Notes | Heat 1 | Heat 2 | Heat 3 | Heat 4 | Heat 5 | Heat 6 | Points after night 1 | Points after night 2 | Points after night 3 | Barrier draw for Final | Grand Final |
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Ultimate Sniper | Purdon / Rasmussen | 9 | 1st on 2019 NZ Derby and 2018 NZ Sires Stakes 3yo Final | 1st | x | x | 1st | 1st | x | 17 | 34 | 51 | 5 | 1st |
Cruz Bromac | Purdon / Rasmussen | 1 | 2019 NZ Cup and 2018 NZ FFA winner | x | 2nd | x | 2nd | x | 1st | 14 | 28 | 45 | 11 | 4th |
A G's White Socks | Barry Purdon | 12 | 2018 Easter HC and Noel Taylor Mile winner | x | 1st | 1st | x | x | 5th | 17 | 34 | 43 | 7 | 5th |
Chase Auckland | Purdon / Rasmussen | 3 | 2019 NZ FFA and New Brighton Cup winner | 2nd | x | 2nd | x | 2nd | x | 14 | 28 | 43 | 9 | 10th |
Thefixer | Purdon / Rasmussen | 4 | 2018 NZ Cup winner | x | 3rd | 5th | x | x | 2nd | 12 | 21 | 35 | 13 | 3rd |
Mach Shard | Barry Purdon | 17 | 3rd | x | x | 3rd | 6th | x | 12 | 24 | 32 | 6 | 2nd | |
My Kiwi Mate | Craig Demmler | 14 | 7th | x | 3rd | x | x | 7th | 7 | 19 | 26 | 1 | 9th | |
Sicario | Brent Lilley | 15 | 2019 South Australian Pacing Cup | x | 7th | 6th | x | x | 4th | 7 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 7th |
Ashley Locaz | Purdon / Rasmussen | 10 | 6th | x | 7th | x | 4th | x | 8 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 6th | |
San Carlo | O'Donoghue / Bartley | 8 | 2019 Kilmore Cup winner | 5th | x | x | 6th | 7th | x | 9 | 17 | 24 | 10 | 11th |
Triple Eight | Steve Telfer | 13 | x | 6th | x | 10th | x | 3rd | 8 | 12 | 24 | 8 | 8th | |
On The Cards | Barry Purdon | 20 | x | 5th | 10th | x | 5th | x | 9 | 13 | 22 | 4 | 12th | |
Classie Brigade | Robert Dunn | 7 | 2019 Kaikoura Cup winner | x | 8th | x | 4th | x | 9th | 6 | 16 | 21 | 12 (E1) | Scratched |
Solid Gold | Cooney / Hopkins | 22 | 4th | x | 8th | x | 10th | x | 10 | 16 | 20 | x | x | |
Bling It On | Belinda McCarthy | 5 | 1st in 2019 Victoria Cup | x | 10th | x | 5th | x | 11th | 4 | 13 | 16 | x | x |
Dance Time | Steve Telfer | 25 | x | 11th | 4th | x | 12th | x | 3 | 13 | 15 | x | x | |
Star Galleria | Steven Reid | 16 | 2018 City of Auckland FFA winner | x | 4th | x | 12th | x | 8th | 10 | 12 | 18 | x | x |
Conviction | Steve Turnbull | 19 | 8th | x | x | 11th | 13th | x | 6 | 9 | 10 | x | x | |
Our Uncle Sam | Chris Frisby | 6 | 10th | x | x | 9th | 8th | x | 4 | 9 | 15 | x | x | |
Check In | Steve Telfer | 24 | 11th | x | 9th | x | 11th | x | 3 | 8 | 11 | x | x | |
The Devils Own | Brent Mangos | 23 | 12th | x | x | 7th | x | 10th | 2 | 9 | 13 | x | x | |
Another Masterpiece | Purdon / Rasmussen | 18 | x | 12th | x | 8th | x | 6th | 2 | 8 | 15 | x | x | |
Atomic Red | Steve Turnbull | 21 | x | 9th | 12th | x | x | 12th | 5 | 7 | 9 | x | x | |
Colt Thirty One | Grant Dixon | 2 | 2019 Swan Hill Cup winner | 9th | x | 13th | x | 3rd | x | 5 | 6 | 18 | x | x |
Henry Hubert | Robert Dunn | 11 | 13th | x | 11th | x | 9th | x | 1 | 4 | 9 | x | x | |
Ball of Art | 26 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
1952 Inter-Dominion racebook
- Front cover of the 1952 Harold Park Inter-Dominion Final racebook
- Inside cover showing race night officials
- Racebook showing starters & conditions
- Racebook showing starters & the winner, Avian Derby
See also
Reference list
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- ^ SMH: Inter domination: Blacks A Fake paces into equine immortality Retrieved 2010-3-8
- ^ Harness Racing,Wayville (S.A) 01/03/1969 Inter-Dominion Grand Final (Richmond Lass-K.Brook). 22 August 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2017.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Roots, Chris (18 December 2011). "Justice quest: Smoken Up disqualification challenged". brisbanetimes.com.au. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ Racing:Smoken Up stubbed out, New Zealand Herald, 19 December 2012, Retrieved 25 January 2016
- ^ "Dramatic result gives young horsemen magical Inter Dominion win". harnesslink.com. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=AP011223#APM01122310 [bare URL]
- ^ Dunne, John (December 1, 2023). "Inter Dominion pacers heats run and won - Harnesslink".
- ^ https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=AP051223 [bare URL]
- ^ https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=AP091223#APM09122306 [bare URL]
- ^ "Home". ID23.
- ^ Greig, Bevan (July 26, 2023). "Inter Dominion 2023 conditions unveiled - Harnesslink".
- ^ "Leap To Fame on another level in Inter Dominion final victory". racenet.com.au. December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Leap To Fame and Just Believe star in ID Grand Finals". www.hrnz.co.nz.
- ^ https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/?mc=AP161223#APM16122301 [bare URL]
- ^ "Final Inter Dominion rankings released". November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Ladbrokes ID23 Scoring Updates".
- ^ a b Greig, Bevan (October 14, 2023). "Dramatic Victoria Cup goes to 80/1 longshot - Harnesslink".
- ^ "Victoria Cup win for NZ Cup-bound Rock N Roll Doo". www.hrnz.co.nz.
- ^ Howard, Michael. "Thrilling Rock N Roll Doo Group 1 sets up Victoria-New Zealand Cups assault". Harness Racing Victoria.
- ^ reporters, Stuff sports (November 14, 2023). "New Zealand Trotting Cup: Aussie horse Swayzee wins big race in Christchurch". Stuff.
- ^ "Swayzee smashes the locals to stroll home at Addington". NZ Herald. December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Swayzee does it easy in opening ID heat". www.hrnz.co.nz.
- ^ Hamilton, Adam (November 27, 2022). "Inter Dominion is underway at Ballarat".
- ^ "What is the Inter Dominion all about? - Harnesslink". 24 November 2022.
- ^ "ID22".
- ^ "Act Now, Honolua Bay impress as Stewart claims two ID22 qualifiers".
- ^ "Inter Dominion barrier draws are out - Harnesslink". 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Beyond Delight scratched from ID22 showdown".
- ^ "Tango Tara second scratching from ID22 pacing series".
- ^ "Outsider's shock win after Inter Dominion protest - Racenet". racenet.com.au. December 11, 2021.
- ^ Hamilton, Adam (December 17, 2021). "Memorable Inter Dominion had it all".
- ^ "Final Round of TAB Inter Dominion Rankings - Harnesslink". 17 November 2021.
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- ^ "Spankem injured - to miss all summer racing | Harness Racing New Zealand".
External links
- 2009 Watpac Inter Dominion Official Site
- Rotation Program - Inter Dominion Championship Series
- Queensland Harness Racing Homepage - Host state for 2009 Inter Dominion