Inter Dominion Pacing Championship

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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 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 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 Jim Agnew Harry Barnes Evicus Nancywood
1937 Adelaide Ben Coram Ben Coram Wrinkle Joy’s John
1938 Christchurch Maurice Holmes Maurice Holmes Parisenne Blair Athol
1939 Launceston 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 Edgar Kennerley Edgar Kennerley Hatteras Amourous
1950 Melbourne Captain Sandy Jack Watts Jock Bain Globe Direct Sprayman
1951 Christchurch Maurice Holmes Maurice Holmes Soangetaha Parawa Derby
1952 Sydney 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 Maurice McTigue Maurice McTigue Johnny Globe Petite Yvonne
1956 Harold Park, Sydney Gentleman John Eric Rothacker Eric Rothacker Mineral Spring Caduceus
1957 Gloucester Park F (Digger) Connor Max Stephens Robert Sheen Precipitation
1958 Wayville, South Australia Bill Shinn Bill Shinn Sibelia First Division
1959 Melbourne Leo Hunt Leo Hunt Dusty Miller Billabong Scott
1960 Harold Park Caduceus Jack Litten Jack Litten Apmat Maestro's Melody
1961 Christchurch Doug Watts Duncan Campbell False Step Arania
1962 Gloucester Park Perc Hall Percy Hall Lew's Hope Super Paddy
1963 Wayville Cardigan Bay (NZ) Peter Wolfenden Peter Wolfenden Dusty Miller Waitaki Hanover
1964 Melbourne Eric Hurley Eric Hurley Angelique Tactile
1965 Forbury, Dunedin George Noble George Noble (dead heat) Disband
1965 Forbury, Dunedin Doody Townley Jack Walsh (dead heat) Disband
1966 Harold Park Brian Forester Max Treuer Robin Dundee Dale's Gift
1967 Gloucester Park Phil Coulson Phil Coulson Coneeda Goulburn View
1968 Auckland Kevin Robinson Kevin Robinson Holy Hal Blue Pennant
1969 Adelaide Richmond Lass[3] Kevin Brook Jack Moore Adios Court Twinkle Hanover
1970 Melbourne Alf Simons Alf Simons Bylaw Bon Adios
1971 * Addington (NZ) Doody Townley Doody Townley Manaroa Last Flood
1972 Brisbane 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 Chris Lewis Len Lewis Pure Steel Don't Retreat
1977 Brisbane John Noble George Noble Master Findlay Sporting Son
1978 Melbourne Brian Gath Brian Gath Hermosa Star Velvet Prince
1979 Addington 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 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 Jim O’Sullivan Jim O'Sullivan Palface Bubble Sunset Candios
1988 Sydney John Binskin Bob Knight Palimar Tiffs Mystery
1989 Perth Scott Stewart Bob Knight Our Maestro Kylie's Hero
1990 Adelaide Howard James Brian Hancock Gaelic Skipper Weona Chief
1991 Auckland (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 (NZ) Rod Chambers Shaun Harney Warrior Khan Blossom Lady (NZ)
1994 Sydney Brian Hancock Brian Hancock Ultra Jey (USA) Valley Champ
1995 Christchurch Chris Alford Noel Alexander Chokin (NZ) Desperate Comment
1996 Perth (NZ) Peter Morris Garry Hancock Sunshine Band
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 John Justice John Justice Breeneys Fella (NZ) Happy Asset (NZ)
2001 Albion Park (NZ) Tony Shaw Lorraine Nolan Atitagain (NZ) Pocket Me (NZ)
2002 Harold Park Steve Turnbull Steve Turnbull Shakamaker Trois Frere
2003 Addington (NZ) Kim Prentice Kim Prentice Mont Denver Gold (NZ)
2004 Gloucester Park 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 James Rattray James Rattray Seel N Print For A Reason
2015 Menangle James Rattray James Rattray Flaming Flutter For A Reason
2015 (Dec) Gloucester Park Chris Alford David Aiken Lovers Delight Flaming Flutter
2016 Gloucester Park 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
2019 Auckland Ultimate Sniper Natalie Rasmussen Mark Purdon & Natalie Rasmussen Mach Shard
2021 Menangle Boncel Benjamin* Josh Gallagher Jason Grimson Expensive Ego Alta Orlando

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]

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.

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.[7]

Due to COVID-19 a significant number of horses, particularly from New Zealand, were unable to compete.

Horse
Trainer(s)
 Final Qual. order[8]
 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 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 2.3 5
Max Delight David Aitken, Vic 2 Winner of the 2021 Victoria Cup[9] x 4th (9) x x x 3rd (11) 2nd (13) x x 33 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 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 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 2.6 10
Balraj NZ Jack Trainor, NSW 29 x 3rd (11) x x 5th (8) x x 2nd (13) x 32 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 Fiztpatrick, 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.[10]

who was one of the favourite contenders for the Interdoms was withdrawn due to a fetlock injury diagnosed following Christchurch cupweek.[11]

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 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 x

See also[]

Reference list[]

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  2. ^ SMH: Inter domination: Blacks A Fake paces into equine immortality Retrieved 2010-3-8
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