Inter Dominion Pacing Championship
The Inter Dominion is a harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand.
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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 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 winning his fourth Inter Dominion title by becoming the only horse to win four Inter Dominion races.[2]
Pacing championship winners
| Year |
Venue |
Winner |
Driver |
Trainer |
2nd place |
3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Perth | Logan Derby | Jim Agnew | Harry Barnes | Evicus | Nancywood |
| 1937 | Adelaide | Dan's Son | Ben Coram | Ben Coram | Wrinkle | Joy’s John |
| 1938 | 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 | 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, Dunedin | Jay Ar | George Noble | George Noble | (dead heat) Robin Dundee | Disband |
| 1965 | Forbury, Dunedin | Robin Dundee | Doody Townley | Jack Walsh | (dead heat) Jay Ar | 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 Hartley | George Hartley, 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 | Les O'Connor | Popular Alm | Delightful Lady |
| 1984 | Adelaide | Gammalite | Bruce Clarke | Les 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 | Palface 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 | 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 |
Notes:
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.
2019 Inter Dominion (Auckland)
The 2019 Interdominions 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.[6]
Spankem who was one of the favourite contenders for the Interdoms was withdrawn due to a fetlock injury diagnosed following Christchurch cupweek.[7]
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 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 Sniper | Purdon / Rasmussen | 9 | 2019 NZ Derby and 2018 NZ Sires Stakes Final winner | 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 | 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 | |||
Reference list
- "Inter Dominion Rotation between Australia and New Zealand". Archived from the original on 2003-08-26. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- 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.
- 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
- http://www.ID19.co.nz
- https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/spankem-injured-to-miss-all-summer-racing/
External links
- 2009 Watpac Inter Dominion Official Site
- Rotation Program - Inter Dominion Championship Series
- Queensland Harness Racing Homepage - Host state for 2009 Inter Dominion
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