Inter Dominion Pacing Championship

The Inter Dominion is a harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand.

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
1936PerthLogan DerbyJim AgnewHarry BarnesEvicusNancywood
1937AdelaideDan's SonBen CoramBen CoramWrinkleJoy’s John
1938ChristchurchPot LuckMaurice HolmesMaurice HolmesParisenneBlair Athol
1939LauncestonSpringfield GlobePeter O’SheaPeter O'SheaGlobe DorellRadiant Walla
1940PerthGrand MogulKeith AndersonKeith AndersonMaster DixieMoreica
1947PerthBandboxLen MoriartyLen MoriartyDixie StrettaPara Derby
1948AucklandEmulousWally 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, DunedinJay ArGeorge NobleGeorge Noble(dead heat) Robin DundeeDisband
1965Forbury, DunedinRobin DundeeDoody TownleyJack Walsh(dead heat) Jay ArDisband
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 HartleyGeorge Hartley, 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 ClarkeLes O'ConnorPopular AlmDelightful Lady
1984AdelaideGammaliteBruce ClarkeLes 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 ParkLazarusMark PurdonMark PurdonChicago BullTiger Tara
2018Tabcorp Park MeltonTiger Tara NZTodd McCarthyKevin PizzutoOur Uncle SamCruz Bromac
2019AucklandUltimate SniperNatalie RasmussenMark Purdon & Natalie RasmussenMach ShardThefixer

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]

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 SniperPurdon / Rasmussen92019 NZ Derby and 2018 NZ Sires Stakes Final winner1stxx1st1stx17345151st
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 McCarthy52019 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
Ball of Art26xxxxxxxxxx

See also

Reference list
  1. "Inter Dominion Rotation between Australia and New Zealand". Archived from the original on 2003-08-26. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  2. SMH: Inter domination: Blacks A Fake paces into equine immortality Retrieved 2010-3-8
  3. Harness Racing,Wayville (S.A) 01/03/1969 Inter-Dominion Grand Final (Richmond Lass-K.Brook). 22 August 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  4. Roots, Chris (18 December 2011). "Justice quest: Smoken Up disqualification challenged". brisbanetimes.com.au. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
  5. Racing:Smoken Up stubbed out, New Zealand Herald, 19 December 2012, Retrieved 25 January 2016
  6. http://www.ID19.co.nz
  7. https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/spankem-injured-to-miss-all-summer-racing/
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