Action from the Pacers Consolation Final - 2007 Interdominion @ Globe Derby Park
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
2nd place
3rd place
1936PerthLogan DerbyJim AgnewHarry BarnesEvicusNancywood
1937AdelaideDan's SonBen CoramBen CoramWrinkleJoy's John
1938Addington, ChristchurchPot LuckMaurice HolmesMaurice HolmesParisenneBlair Athol
1939LauncestonSpringfield GlobePeter O’SheaPeter O'SheaGlobe DorellRadiant Walla
1940PerthGrand MogulKeith AndersonKeith AndersonMaster DixieMoreica
1947PerthBandboxLen MoriartyLen MoriartyDixie StrettaPara Derby
1948Alexandra Park, AucklandEmulousWally K TattersonWally K TattersonLoyal NurseKnave Of Diamonds
1949AdelaideSingle DirectEdgar KennerleyEdgar KennerleyHatterasAmourous
1950MelbourneCaptain SandyJack WattsJock BainGlobe DirectSprayman
1951ChristchurchVedetteMaurice HolmesMaurice HolmesSoangetahaParawa Derby
1952SydneyAvian DerbyG D WilsonSyl BrayRecoveredFloodlight
1953PerthCaptain SandyR (Bob) PollockDinny NolanRibandsKellett
1954WayvilleTennessee SkyFrank KersleyFrank KersleyRecoveredAndi
1955AucklandTacticianMaurice McTigueMaurice McTigueJohnny GlobePetite Yvonne
1956Harold Park, SydneyGentleman JohnEric RothackerEric RothackerMineral SpringCaduceus
1957Gloucester ParkRadiant VentureF (Digger) ConnorMax StephensRobert SheenPrecipitation
1958Wayville, South AustraliaFree HallBill ShinnBill ShinnSibeliaFirst Division
1959MelbourneYoung PedroLeo HuntLeo HuntDusty MillerBillabong Scott
1960Harold ParkCaduceusJack LittenJack LittenApmatMaestro's Melody
1961ChristchurchMassacreDoug WattsDuncan CampbellFalse StepArania
1962Gloucester ParkJames ScottPerc HallPercy HallLew's HopeSuper Paddy
1963WayvilleCardigan Bay (NZ)Peter WolfendenPeter WolfendenDusty MillerWaitaki Hanover
1964MelbourneMinutemanEric HurleyEric HurleyAngeliqueTactile
1965Forbury Park Raceway, DunedinJay Ar /
Robin Dundee (dead heat)
George Noble /
Doody Townley
George Noble /
Jack Walsh
-Disband
1966Harold ParkChamfer's StarBrian ForesterMax TreuerRobin DundeeDale's Gift
1967Gloucester ParkBinshawPhil CoulsonPhil CoulsonConeedaGoulburn View
1968AucklandFirst LeeKevin RobinsonKevin RobinsonHoly HalBlue Pennant
1969AdelaideRichmond Lass[3]Kevin BrookJack MooreAdios CourtTwinkle Hanover
1970MelbourneBold DavidAlf SimonsAlf SimonsBylawBon Adios
1971 *AddingtonStella Frost (NZ)Doody TownleyDoody TownleyManaroaLast Flood
1972BrisbaneWelcome AdviceAlan HarpleyGeorge Harpley , Junee, NSWMonaroReichman
1973SydneyHondo GrattanA. D. (Tony) TurnbullTony TurnbullRoyal AscotGlamour Chief
1974PerthHondo GrattanA. D. (Tony) TurnbullTony TurnbullAdios VictorRoyal Gaze
1975Alexandra ParkYoung Quinn (NZ)John LangdonCharlie HunterHi FoyleSpeedy Guest
1976AdelaideCarclewChris LewisLen LewisPure SteelDon't Retreat
1977BrisbaneStanley RioJohn NobleGeorge NobleMaster FindlaySporting Son
1978MelbourneMarkovinaBrian GathBrian GathHermosa StarVelvet Prince
1979AddingtonRondelPeter WolfendenPeter YoungSaplingMiss Pert
1980SydneyKoala KingBrian HancockRay WisbeyLocarnoPure Steel
1981HobartSan SimeonLou AustinLou AustinSingle AgainArdstraw
1982PerthRhett's LawColin WarwickMark RobertsLehigh LadPopular Alm
1983AucklandGammaliteBruce ClarkeLeo O'ConnorPopular AlmDelightful Lady
1984AdelaideGammaliteBruce ClarkeLeo O'ConnorThor LobellBundanoon
1985MelbournePreux ChevalierBarry PerkinsBarry PerkinsVillage KidGame Oro
1986BrisbaneVillage KidChris LewisBill HornVanderportLine On
1987ChristchurchMy Lightning BlueJim O’SullivanJim O'SullivanPalface BubbleSunset Candios
1988SydneyOur MaestroJohn BinskinBob KnightPalimarTiffs Mystery
1989PerthJodie's BabeScott StewartBob KnightOur MaestroKylie's Hero
1990AdelaideThorateHoward JamesBrian HancockGaelic SkipperWeona Chief
1991AucklandMark Hanover (NZ)Mark PurdonRoy & Barry PurdonChristopher Vance (NZ)Franco Ice
1992MelbourneWestburn GrantVic FrostVic FrostFranco TigerBlossom Lady (NZ)
1993BrisbaneJack Morris (NZ)Rod ChambersShaun HarneyWarrior KhanBlossom Lady (NZ)
1994SydneyWeona WarriorBrian HancockBrian HancockUltra Jey (USA)Valley Champ
1995ChristchurchGolden ReignChris AlfordNoel AlexanderChokin (NZ)Desperate Comment
1996PerthYoung Mister Charles (NZ)Peter MorrisGarry HancockSunshine BandMaster Musician
1997AdelaideOur Sir Vancelot (NZ)Brian HancockBrian HancockRainbow KnightIraklis (NZ)
1998HobartOur Sir Vancelot (NZ)Brian HancockBrian HancockTry A Fluke (NZ)Late Bid (NZ)
1999AucklandOur Sir Vancelot (NZ)Brian HancockBrian HancockIraklis (NZ)Bogan Fella (NZ)
2000Moonee ValleyShakamakerJohn JusticeJohn JusticeBreeneys Fella (NZ)Happy Asset (NZ)
2001Albion ParkYulestar (NZ)Tony ShawLorraine NolanAtitagain (NZ)Pocket Me (NZ)
2002Harold ParkSmooth SatinSteve TurnbullSteve TurnbullShakamakerTrois Frere
2003AddingtonBaltic Eagle (NZ)Kim PrenticeKim PrenticeMont Denver GoldHolmes DG (NZ)
2004Gloucester ParkJofessDarren HancockDarren HancockThe Falcon Strike (NZ)Sokyola (NZ)
2005AucklandElsu (NZ)David ButcherGeoff SmallSly Flyin (NZ)Just An Excuse (NZ)
2006HobartBlacks A FakeNatalie RasmussenNatalie RasmussenKarloo MickSlipnslide
2007Globe DerbyBlacks A FakeNatalie RasmussenNatalie RasmussenWinforu (NZ)Foreal (NZ)
2008Moonee ValleyBlacks A FakeNatalie RasmussenNatalie RasmussenDivisiveSmoken Up (NZ)
2009Gold CoastMr Feelgood (USA)Anthony ButtTim ButtBlacks A FakeKarloo Mick
2010MenangleBlacks A FakeNatalie RasmussenNatalie RasmussenMonkey KingSmoken Up (NZ)
2011Alexandra ParkIm Themightyquinn*Gary Hall (Junior)Gary Hall (Senior)Blacks A FakeSmiling Shard
2012Gloucester ParkIm ThemightyquinnGary Hall (Junior)Gary Hall (Senior)Mysta Magical MachLombo Navigator
2013MenangleIm ThemightyquinnGary Hall (Junior)Gary Hall (Senior)Mah SishExcel Stride
2014MenangleBeautideJames RattrayJames RattraySeel N PrintFor A Reason
2015MenangleBeautideJames RattrayJames RattrayFlaming FlutterFor A Reason
2015 (Dec)Gloucester ParkLennythesharkChris AlfordDavid AikenLovers DelightFlaming Flutter
2016Gloucester ParkSmoldaMark PurdonMark PurdonHectorjayjayBeaudiene Boaz
2017Gloucester ParkLazarus (NZ)Mark PurdonMark PurdonChicago BullTiger Tara
2018Tabcorp Park MeltonTiger Tara (NZ)Todd McCarthyKevin PizzutoOur Uncle SamCruz Bromac
2019AucklandUltimate SniperNatalie RasmussenMark Purdon & Natalie RasmussenMach ShardThefixer
2021MenangleBoncel Benjamin*Josh GallagherJason GrimsonExpensive EgoAlta Orlando
2022MeltonI Cast No ShadowCameron HartJason GrimsonTorrid SaintAct Now
2023Albion ParkLeap to FameGrant DixonGrant DixonBetter EclipseSwayzee

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
Better EclipseJess Tubbs (VIC)57th in 2022 Inter Dominionx1stxxx2ndxx1stx4211 (2.4)2nd
BetterzippitJason Grimson (NSW)11x4thxxxx11thxxx8xx
BlacksadanceChantal Turpin (QLD)8xx8thxx4thx9thxx15xx
CantfindabettormanBelinda McCarthy (NSW)14xx6thx5thxxxx3rd23x E1x
Captain ShufflesBen Crosby (QLD)28x3rdxxx10thxxx8th16xx
Classie WashingtonDarren Garrard (QLD)32x2ndxxxx4thx2ndx328 (2.1)12th
Deus ExJack Butler (QLD)17xx3rdx6thxxx7thx21xx
Future AssuredTrent Dawson (QLD)121stxxx4thxx5thxx3049th
HelluvaJohn Justice (VIC)19xx9thxx8thxxx6th13xx
Hot And TreacherousJack Butler (QLD)7xxx4thxx3rd8thxx19xx
I Cast No ShadowDaniel Graham (QLD)11st in 2022 Inter Dominion5thxxxx11thxx10thx10xx
Kanena ProvlimaKerryann Morris (NSW)243rdxxxx6thxx3rdx2677th
KosimoDarrel Graham (VIC)33xxx8thxx12thxxx3xx
Leap To FameGrant Dixon (QLD)43rd in the 2023 Victoria Cup[18]xx1stxxx1stxx1st4561st
Little BlissTroy Williams (NSW)36xxx9thxx9th10thxx8xx
L L Cool JShane Graham (QLD)22x6thxxxx7thx5thx18xx
Make Mine MemphisGemma Hewitt (QLD)25xx4thxxx8thx9thx15xx
Manila PlayboyShane Fraser (QLD)21xxx2ndx5thxxx9th22xx
Miracle MooseGrant Dixon (QLD)40x7thxx10thxx11thxx8xx
Mr MclarenChantal Turpin (QLD)29xxx7th12thxxxxr4xx
NeranoJason Grimson (NSW)20xx2ndxx1stx1stxx4215th
Northview HustlerAl Barnes (QLD)278thxxx8thxx7thxx13xx
Our Money RocksDavid Thorn (NSW)18xxx5thxx3rd4thxx2513 (2.6)10th
Petes Said SoKerryann Morris (NSW)166th in 2022 Inter Dominionx5thxx2ndXxxx2nd3112 (2.5)8th
Rock N Roll DooMichael Stanley (VIC)31st in 2022 Victoria Cup,[19][20] 4th in 2023 Victoria Cup[18]7thxxx11thxxxxx5xx
Send ItShane Graham (QLD)31xx5thx7thxxxx5th19xx
Speak The TruthShannon Price (QLD)15xx7thx1stxx3rdxx3010 (2.3)6th
Spirit Of St LouisBelinda McCarthy (NSW)66thxxxxX2nd2ndxx309 (2.2)4th
SwayzeeJason Grimson (NSW)21st in 2023 New Zealand Trotting Cup[21] [22]xxx1st[23]3rdxxx4thx3333rd
Tairlaw TollChantal Turpin (QLD)38x9thxxxx6thx11thx10xx
TargaryenJack Butler (QLD)394thxxxx7thxxx4th21xx
Tims A TrooperGrant Dixon (QLD)13xxx6thx9thxx6thx15xx
Tiz A SizzlerDarrel Graham (QLD)30x8thxx9thxxxx7th12xx
Tommy LincolnMark Dux (QLD)262ndxxxxx10thx8thx18xx
Turn It UpShane Graham (QLD)9xxx3rdx3rdx6thxx26211th
Uptown BeachgirlDonny Smith (QLD)239thxxxxxxxxx1xx

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
Act NowEmma Stewart201stxx3rdxxx1stx4333rd
AGs White SocksBelinda McCarthy23xx3rdx12thxxx9th16xx
Alta OrlandoBelinda McCarthy153rd in the 2021 Inter Dominion & 4th in the 2022 Blacks A Fake Queensland Championshipx4thxxx9th5thxx21xx
Better EclipseJess Tubbs41st in the 2022 Chariots of Fire, 2nd in The Rising Sun, 3rd in the Miracle Mile & Victoria Cupxx1stxx4th11thxx278 Unruly7th
Bettor Be The BombBasil Dooley21x10thxx4thxxx11th14xx
Bettor Call MeMatthew Craven31x7thxxx5th7thxx20xx
Beyond DelightEmma Stewart264th in the 2022 Chariots Of Fire & 5th in The Rising Sunx5thxx2ndxx5thx295SCR[29]
Boncel BenjaminRyan Duffy11st in the 2021 Inter Dominionxx12thx10thxxx12th5xx
Bulletproof BoyScott Ewen198thxxxx8th8thxx15xx
BundoranAmanda Turnbull17xx6thxx2ndx2ndx3379th
Crime WriterMatthew Craven3212thxxx7thxxx6th14xx
Expensive EgoBelinda McCarthy142nd in 2021 Inter Dominion2ndxx2ndxxx3rdx3768th
Focus StrikeDavid Miles299thxxxxSCRxxx4xx
Honolua BayEmma Stewart132nd in the 2022 Victoria Cupx1stxxx1st1stxx4824th
Huli NienJohn Justice287thxx12thxxxx7th13xx
I Cast No ShadowJason Grimson4xx4th8thxxxx3rd2511st
Jilliby NitroMargaret Lee38x8thx11thxxx9thx11xx
Jilliby SylvesterMargaret Lee3311thxxxx7th6thxx15xx
Like A WildfireEmma Stewart16xx7th6thxxx10thx16xx
Long FellowEmma Stewart410thxxxx11th10thxx8xx
Mach DanEmma Stewart43rdxx1stxxxx1st4312 (2.4)10th
Majestic CruiserJason Grimson16th in the 2021 Inter Dominion, 1st in the 2022 Blacks A Fake Queensland Championshipx3rdxxx6thx7thx24xx
Max DelightDavid Aitken14th in the 2021 Inter Dominion, 1st in the 2021 Victoria Cupxx11thxx3rd9thxx17xx
Mona MiaKari Males37x12thx10thxxx12thx5xx
Narutac PrinceEmma Stewart30xx2ndx3rdxxx8th2910 (2.2)11th
Perfect StrideJack Trainor25xx8thx8thx2ndxx23xx
Petes Said SoKerryann Morris275thxx5thxxxx2nd2913 (2.5)6th
Pitch PerfectRoy Roots Jnr36xx10thxx10thxx4th15xx
SicarioBrent Lilley34x11thxx11thxx11thx6xx
Spirit Of St LouisBelinda McCarthy48th in the 2021 Inter Dominion, 2nd in the 2022 Hunter Cup, Miracle Mile and Blacks A Fake Queensland Championshipx6thxx1stxxx10th26412th
Tango TaraAndy Gath24xSCR[30]xxxxxxxxxx
The Black PrinceRoy Roots Jnr44thxx9thxxx4thx22xx
To Fast To SeriousDylan Egerton-Green22xx9thx9thxx6thx15xx
Torrid SaintJulie Douglas18xx5thx5thx4thxx2510 (2.1) E12nd
Triple EightJess Tubbs4x9thxx6thxxx5th19xx
Wolf StrideJack Trainor46thxx4thxxx8thx21xx
Zeuss BromacPaul Fitzpatrick4x2ndx7thxx3rdxx3011 (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
King Of SwingBelinda McCarthy, NSW1Winner of 2020 A.G. Hunter Cup, 2020 & 2021 Miracle Mile Pace1st (16)xxxx1st (16)x1st (16)x4811 (2.3)5
Max DelightDavid Aitken, Vic2Winner of the 2021 Victoria Cup[34]x4th (9)xxx3rd (11)2nd (13)xx3312 (2.2)4
Triple Eight NZJess Tubbs, Vic3xx4th (9)2nd (13)xxx3rd (11)x33412
The Black Prince NZRoy Roots Junior, NSW4xx9th (4)3rd (11)xxx4th (9)x248SCR
Expensive EgoBelinda McCarthy, NSW6x1st (16)x1st (16)xxxx1st (16)4812
Alta Orlando NZBelinda McCarthy, NSW8x2nd (13)xx2nd (13)xx6th (7)x349 (2.1)3
Mach DanEmma Stewart, Vic105th (8)xxx7th (6)xxx3rd (11)252SCR
IgnatusJames Rattray, NSW1110th (3)xxx4th (9)xxx6th (7)19xx
Malcolms RhythmDavid Aitken, Vic12xx1st (16)x3rd (11)xxx7th (6)3339
Majestic CruiserJason Grimson, NSW132nd (13)xx4th (9)xxxx5th (8)3066
Mach Da Vinci NZPeter Hanson, NSW15x5th (8)x9th (4)xx5th (8)xx20xx
Western SonadorS J Donoghue & R K Bartley, Vic17xx10th (3)xx6th (7)7th (6)xx16xx
Burnham Boy NZKevin Pizzuto, NSW189th (4)xx11th (2)xxx7th (6)x12xx
Rockin MartyDavid Hewitt, NSW20x9th (4)xx10th (3)xxxSCR7xx
Loorrim LakeKevin Pizzuto, NSW21xx5th (8)xx4th (9)8th (5)xx22xx
Our Uncle SamChris Frisby, NSW227th (6)xx5th (8)xxxx2nd (13)2714 (2.5)11
Robyns Playboy NZS Wilson, NZ23x12th (1)xx12th (1)xSCRxx2xx
Ellmers Image NZAmanda Turnbull, NSW24xx7th (6)10th (3)xxxx10th (3)12xx
Spirit Of St Louis NZBelinda McCarthy, NSW26xx2nd (13)x1st (16)x3rd (11)xx4058
Atomic RedSteve Turnbull, NSW2712th (1)xx12th (1)xxxxSCR2xx
Bundoran NZAmanda Turnbull, NSW286th (7)xxxx5th (8)1st (16)xx3115 (2.6)10
Balraj NZJack Trainor, NSW29x3rd (11)xx5th (8)xx2nd (13)x3213 (2.4)7
Pocket Of TerrorJack Trainor, NSW32xx6th (7)6th (7)xxxx8th (5)19xx
Line Up NZDarren Binskin, NSW35xx3rd (11)xx11th (2)10th (3)xx16xx
Boncel BenjaminJason Grimson, NSW363rd (11)xxxx2nd (13)9th (4)xx2871
Bright EnergyBelinda McCarthy, NSW37xx11th (2)x11th (2)xx5th (8)x12xx
Alpine StrideDarren Binskin, NSW38x7th (6)xx6th (7)xx7th (6)x19xx
Pump The BrakesSean Grayson, NSW3912th (1)xxx9th (4)xxx4th (9)14xx
Reactor NowDavid Aiken, Vic428th (5)xx7th (6)xxx11th (2)x14xx
Rusty CrackersJason Grimson, NSW43x8th (5)xx8th (5)xx10th (3)x13xx
Cant Refuse NZCorey Paterson, NSW50x10th (3)x8th (5)xx11th (2)xx10xx
I Cast No Shadow NZBrent Lilley, Vic51xx8th (5)xxSCRxxx5xx
Royal Gamble NZMark Callaghan, NSW5311th (2)xxxx8th (5)4th (9)xx16xx
AphorismChris Frisby, NSW54x11th (2)xxx7th (6)x8th (5)x13xx
Make Mine MemphisVicki Rasmussen, Qld55x6th (7)xxx10th (3)xxSCR10xx
Arden Messi NZKevin Pizzuto, NSW564th (9)xxxx9th (4)6th (7)xx20xx

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
Ultimate SniperPurdon / Rasmussen91st on 2019 NZ Derby and 2018 NZ Sires Stakes 3yo Final1stxx1st1stx17345151st
Cruz BromacPurdon / Rasmussen12019 NZ Cup and 2018 NZ FFA winnerx2ndx2ndx1st142845114th
A G's White SocksBarry Purdon122018 Easter HC and Noel Taylor Mile winnerx1st1stxx5th17344375th
Chase AucklandPurdon / Rasmussen32019 NZ FFA and New Brighton Cup winner2ndx2ndx2ndx142843910th
ThefixerPurdon / Rasmussen42018 NZ Cup winnerx3rd5thxx2nd122135133rd
Mach ShardBarry Purdon173rdxx3rd6thx12243262nd
My Kiwi MateCraig Demmler147thx3rdxx7th7192619th
SicarioBrent Lilley152019 South Australian Pacing Cupx7th6thxx4th7152527th
Ashley LocazPurdon / Rasmussen106thx7thx4thx8152536th
San CarloO'Donoghue / Bartley82019 Kilmore Cup winner5thxx6th7thx917241011th
Triple EightSteve Telfer13x6thx10thx3rd8122488th
On The CardsBarry Purdon20x5th10thx5thx91322412th
Classie BrigadeRobert Dunn72019 Kaikoura Cup winnerx8thx4thx9th6162112 (E1)Scratched
Solid GoldCooney / Hopkins224thx8thx10thx101620xx
Bling It OnBelinda McCarthy51st in 2019 Victoria Cupx10thx5thx11th41316xx
Dance TimeSteve Telfer25x11th4thx12thx31315xx
Star GalleriaSteven Reid162018 City of Auckland FFA winnerx4thx12thx8th101218xx
ConvictionSteve Turnbull198thxx11th13thx6910xx
Our Uncle SamChris Frisby610thxx9th8thx4915xx
Check InSteve Telfer2411thx9thx11thx3811xx
The Devils OwnBrent Mangos2312thxx7thx10th2913xx
Another MasterpiecePurdon / Rasmussen18x12thx8thx6th2815xx
Atomic RedSteve Turnbull21x9th12thxx12th579xx
Colt Thirty OneGrant Dixon22019 Swan Hill Cup winner9thx13thx3rdx5618xx
Henry HubertRobert Dunn1113thx11thx9thx149xx
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1952 Inter-Dominion racebook

See also

Reference list

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