Inter Dominion Trotting Championship

The Inter Dominion Trotting Championship Grand Final was a race for trotters within the overall Inter Dominion series. The series is held each year, and is a harness racing competition for both trotters and pacers that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand. The host of the series is rotated between the 6 harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand. However, in recent years the Trotting series has mainly been held in Victoria with other Australian states reluctant to host the series. It forms part of the overall Inter Dominion series for pacers and trotters.

for winners of the pacing event see: Inter Dominion Pacing Championship

2007 Trotters Final winner Uncle Petrika taken immediately after his win

The rotation of the Championships was fixed annually at a meeting of the council, five years in advance. It is held in New Zealand once in each four years. The Championships are held once in each racing year at a time and venue approved by the council by the completion of the Championships in the preceding year. The Grand Circuit race is not held at the same time as the Championships.

A meeting with leading Australasian harness racing officials led to a decision that the Inter Dominion Trotting Championship would be discontinued after 2012. Several new major trotting races have been created to replace the series, most notably the Great Southern Star at Melton in March, which was to be run with a one-day heat and final format.

The Trotting Championship was re-introduced in 2018.

Trotting Championship Winners

Year	Venue	Winner	Driver	Trainer(s)	2nd place	3rd place
2022	Melton	Just Believe	Greg Sugars	Jess Tubbs	Majestuoso	Queen Elida
2021	New South Wales	Maori Law	Greg Sugars	Richard & Emmett Brosnan	Majestic Man	Just Believe
2019	Auckland	Winterfell (NZ)	Mark Purdon	Mark Purdon & Natalie Rasmussen	Majestic Man (NZ)	Massive Metro (NZ)
2018	Melton	Tornado Valley (NZ)	Kate Gath	Andy Gath	Speeding Spur (NZ)	Monty Python (NZ)
2013 - 2017	Not held
2012	Moonee Valley	I Can Doosit (NZ)	Mark Purdon	Mark Purdon & Grant Payne	Vulcan (NZ)	Sovereignty (NZ)
2011	Addington	I Can Doosit (NZ)	Mark Purdon	Mark Purdon & Grant Payne	Let Me Thru	Stylish Monarch (NZ)
2010	Moonee Valley	Sundons Gift (NZ)	Chris Lang	Chris Lang	Kasyanov (NZ)	Skyvalley (NZ)
2009	Moonee Valley	Sundons Gift (NZ)	Chris Lang	Chris Lang	One Over Kenny (NZ)	Whatsundermykilt (NZ)
2008	Moonee Valley	Galleons Sunset (NZ)	Derek Balle	Chris Lang	Will Trapper	My Rhythm Of The Night (NZ)
2007	Globe Derby	Uncle Petrika (NZ)	Lance Justice	Lance Justice	A Touch Of Flair	Whatsundermykilt (NZ)
2006	Moonee Valley	Delft (NZ)	Tony Herlihy	Michelle Wallis	A Touch Of Flair	Whatsundermykilt (NZ)
2005	Alexandra Park	Play On (NZ)	Craig Thornley	Peter Lamb	Major Decision (NZ)	Pompallier (NZ)
2004	Moonee Valley	Sumthingaboutmaori	Gavin Lang	Bryan Healy	Martina H (NZ)	Sophocles
2003	Addington	Take A Moment (NZ)	Anthony Butt	Tim Butt	Castleton's Mission (NZ)	Sundowner Bay (NZ)
2002	Harold Park	Game Bid (NZ)	Gavin Lang	Brent Lilley	La Coocaracha	Waikare Gold
2001	Albion Park	Take A Moment (NZ)	Anthony Butt	Tim Butt	Mountain Gold (NZ)	Special Force (NZ)
2000	Moonee Valley	Lyell Creek (NZ)	Anthony Butt	Tim Butt	Africa (NZ)	Homer Hawk
1999	Alexandra Park	Special Force (NZ)	Todd Macfarlane	Dave McGowan	Africa (NZ)	Noopy Kiosk
1998	Harold Park	Buster Hanover	Tony Herlihy	Mark Purdon	Homer Hawk	Knight Pistol
1997	Globe Derby	Pride Of Petite (USA)	Tony Herlihy	Mark Purdon	Wagon Apollo	Knight Pistol
1996	Moonee Valley	Pride Of Petite (USA)	Mark Purdon	Mark Purdon	Chiola Cola (NZ)	Wagon Apollo
1995	Addington	Call Me Now (NZ)	David Butt	Paul Nairn	Pride Of Petite	Diamond Field
1994	Harold Park	Diamond Field (NZ)	Tony Herlihy	Roy & Barry Purdon, Clevedon	Fraggle Rock (NZ)	Lilly The Pink (NZ)
1993	Alexandra Park	Night Allowance (NZ)	Barry Purdon	Roy & Barry Purdon, Clevedon	David Moss	Levin
1992	Moonee Valley	William Dee (NZ)	John Langdon	John Langdon	Fraggle Rock (NZ)	Kwik Kiwi
1991	Alexandra Park	Fraggle Rock	Carl Middleton	Carl Middleton, Highbank	Tobago	Guardian Angel
1990	Addington	Real Force	Peter Davis	Peter Davis, Ardmore	Tyron Scottie	Highly Likely
1989	Moonee Valley	Yankee Loch (NZ)	Jim O’Sullivan	Jack Carmichael	True Roman (Vic)	Its Troppo (NZ)
1988	Moonee Valley	True Roman (Vic)	Gavin Lang	G Johannesen, Victoria	Fair Tally	Simon Katz
1987	Addington	Tussle	Peter Jones	C Irvine, Halswell	Melvander	Westham
1985	Moonee Valley	Scotch Notch	Graeme Lang	Graeme Lang, Victoria	Sir Castleton	Super Spree
1984	Globe Derby	Sir Castleton	H P Timmons	M S MacPherson, Windermere	Scotch Notch	Tussle
1983	Alexandra Park	Scotch Notch (Vic)	Graeme Lang	Graeme Lang, Victoria	Jenner (NZ)	Sir Castleton (NZ)
1980	Sydney	Hano Direct (NZ)	Doody Townley	Doody Townley	Courting Appeal (Vic)	Hampden’s Pride (Vic)
1979[1]	Addington	No Response (NZ)	Richard Brosnan	Richard Brosnan, Kerrytown	Albey Logan	Silken
1978[2]	Melbourne	Derby Royale (Vic)	Cliff Powell	Cliff Powell	Bold Apepa (Vic)	Maori's Idol (Vic)
1976[3]	Adelaide	Bay Johnny (NSW)	Perc J Hall	Snow Finn	El Cordobies (Vic)	Calm Meadow (SA)
1975[4]	Alexandra Park	Castleton's Pride	John Langdon	Charlie Hunter, Cambridge	Derby Royale	Darky Forbes
1973[5]	Harold Park, Sydney	Precocious (NZ)	Jack Carmichael	Jack Carmichael	Touch Merchant (Vic)	Bay Johnny
1971	Addington	Geffin	Charlie Hunter	Charlie Hunter	Beau Winter	Paula
1968	Alexandra Park	Stylish Major (NZ)	Doody Townley	C C Scott, Makikihi	French Pass (NZ)	Highland Flight (NZ)
1966	Harold Park, Sydney	Yamamoto	Colin Watts	Jack Watts	Gramel	Sugar N Spice
1955	Alexandra Park	Battle Cry (NZ)	Colin Berkett	Colin Berkett, Templeton	Vodka (NZ)	Precaution (NZ)
1951	Addington	Gay Belwin	R (Bob) Young	Jim Young	Signal Light	Dictation
1948	Alexandra Park	Aerial Scott (NZ)	R (Bob) Young	Jim Young, Addington	Toushay (NZ)	Willie Winkie (NZ)

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. The second night, Tuesday 29 November, is at Shepparton and the heats were 1690m. The third night, 3 December, was at Geelong and the races 2570m. On 10 December the finals are held at Melton and each race is run over 2760m.[6]

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 trotting heats was $25,000 while the Grand Final was worth $250,000.

New Zealand's sole entrant in the 2022 series Bolt For Brilliance was withdrawn after suffering a fractured pedal bone, pulling up lame following his second place in his final heat.[7]

Horse	Trainer(s)	Final Qual. order[8]	Notes	Heat 1	Heat 2	Heat 3	Heat 4	Heat 5	Heat 6	Heat 7	Heat 8	Heat 9	Points[9]	Barrier draw for Final[10]	Grand Final placing
Adelle	Kerryn Manning	17		9th	x	x	4th	x	x	6th	x	x	20	x	x
Always Ready	Anton Golino	22		x	4th	x	x	x	3rd	x	4th	x	29	1.07	9th
Anywhere Hugo	Chris Svanosio	32		x	5th	x	x	x	4th	x	7th	x	23	1.01 (Em)	x
Beefour Bacardi	Emma Stewart	10		x	x	9th	x	x	SCR	x	x	x	4	x	x
Bolt For Brilliance[11]	Tony Herlihy	1	1st in 2022 Rowe Cup	x	1st[12]	x	x	x	2nd[13]	2nd	x	x	42	SCR[14]	x
Brandlo Prince	Chris Svanosio	20		x	x	6th	x	4th	x	x	x	8th	21	x	x
Chinese Whisper	Andy Gath	29		3rd	x	x	x	x	10th	x	6th	x	21	x	x
Cuchulainn	Chris Svanosio	24		8th	x	x	8th	x	x	10th	x	x	13	x	x
Hatchback	John Justice	19		x	6th	x	2nd	x	x	8th	x	x	25	1.04	10th
Ilawarra Stardust	Tony Peacock	15	5th in 2021 Inter Dominion	x	9th	x	x	6th	x	x	x	10th	14	x	x
Just Believe	Jess Tubbs	3	3rd in 2021 Inter Dominion 1st in 2022 Bill Collins Sprint	1st	x	x	1st	x	x	1st	x	x	48	2.05	1st
Keayang Xena	Paddy Lee	30		x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	X
Kyvalley Chief	Brent Lilley	21		x	8th	x	7th	x	x	x	x	11th	13	x	x
Leanne Leeann	Bob Kuchenmeister	33		x	7th	x	x	x	9th	x	x	6th	17	x	x
Lotamuscle	Matthew Craven	25		4th	x	x	x	11th	x	x	3rd	x	22	x	x
Majestic Harry	Stephanie Graham	5		x	x	3rd	x	8th	x	x	x	5th	24	2.03	5th
Majestuoso	Andy Gath	1	1st in 2022 Aust. Trotting Grand Prix 1st in the 2022 Knight Pistol	x	3rd	x	3rd	x	x	x	x	1st	38	1.06	2nd
Mufasa Metro	John Justice	14		x	x	2nd	x	2nd	x	x	1st	x	42	1.02	4th
Nephew Of Sonoko	Ross Graham	5		x	x	5th	x	x	1st	x	x	7th	30	1.05	11th
Ofortuna	Craig Demmler	28		x	x	1st	x	x	7th	x	8th	x	27	2.02	7th
One Over All	Jess Tubbs	18		x	x	11th	x	x	6th	x	x	4th	18	x	x
Parisian Artiste	Alex Ashwood	11		5th	x	x	x	5th	x	4th	x	x	25	2.04	6th
Phoenix Onyx	Kerryann Morris	5		10th	x	x	x	9th	x	9th	x	x	11	x	x
Pink Galahs	Matthew Craven	3	9th in 2021 Inter Dominion	x	10th	x	5th	x	x	x	x	9th	15	x	x
Powderkeg	Lisa Miles	13		6th	x	x	11th	x	x	x	x	2nd	22	x	x
Queen Elida	Brent Lilley	5	3rd in the 2022 Bill Collins Sprint	2nd	x	x	x	1st	x	x	2nd	x	42	2.01	3rd
Robbie Royale	Brent Lilley	26		x	x	4th	x	x	8th	5th	x	x	22	x	x
Royal Charlotte	Paul Males	34		x	11th	x	9th	x	x	x	11th	x	8	x	x
Sleepee	Alison Alford	35		12th	x	x	x	3rd	x	X	X	3rd	23	1.03	8th
Sundons Courage	Chris Angove	9	3rd in the 2022 Knight Pistol	x	2nd	X	x	7th	x	x	10th	x	22	x	x
Swiss Miss	Shane Hoban	31		x	x	8th	6th	x	x	3rd	x	x	23	2.06	12th
Teetreetommy	Michael Barby	27		x	x	10th	10th	x	x	x	9th	x	10	x	x
Vacation Hill	Andy Gath	16		x	x	7th	x	10th	x	7th	x	x	15	x	x
Watts Up Majestic	Rickie Alchin	12		11th	x	x	x	x	SCR	x	x	x	2	x	x
Zarem	Carla Innes-Goodridge	23		7th	x	x	x	x	5th	x	5th	x	22	x	x

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.[15]

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

Horse	Trainer(s)	Final Qual. order[16]	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 placing
Majestic Man NZ	Phil Williamson, NZ	1	1st in 2021 Aquagate Equine Centre Trotters Mile & TAB Australian Grand Prix	1st	x	x	6th	4th	x	16	23	32	1.2	2nd
Pink Galahs	Matthew Cravan, Vic	2	1st in 2021 Bill Collins Trotters Sprint & Darrell Alexander Trotting Championship Final, 2020 Victoria Trotters Derby Final	x	3rd	3rd	x	2nd	x	11	22	35	1.7	9th
Tough Monarch	Rickie Alchin, NSW	3	1st in 2021 Queensland Trotters Cup	x	6th	x	3rd	8th	x	7	18	23	1.4	4th
Maori Law	Emmett & Richard Brosnan, Vic	4		5th	x	2nd	x	1st	x	8	21	37	1.6	1st
Humble Ladd NZ	Alex Ashwood, Vic	8		x	8th	4th	x	7th	x	5	14	20	U1	8th
Funky Monkey NZ	KerryAnn Morris, NSW	10		9th	x	x	9th	x	SCR	4	8	8	x	x
Aldebaran Crescent	David Aiken, Vic	11		x	11th	x	4th	5th	x	2	11	19	1.3	scr
Robbie Royale	Brent Lilley, Vic	12		x	5th	9th	x	9th	x	8	12	16	x	x
Kyvalley Chief NZ	Brent Lilley, Vic	13		x	2nd	x	10th	x	2nd	13	16	29	2.3	12th
The Penny Drops	Ray Harvey, Vic	14		2nd	x	5th	x	x	1st	13	21	37	2.4	6th
Caligua NZ	Blake Fitzpatrick, NSW	15		x	4th	x	8th	3rd	x	9	14	25	1.5	10th
Empire Bay	J A & M J Rando, NSW	16		x	7th	x	7th	x	9th	6	12	16	x	x
Red Castleton NZ	Trent Lethaby, Qld	17		x	9th	11th	x	6th	x	4	6	13	x	x
Just Believe	Michael Hughes, Vic	20		7th	x	x	2nd	x	3rd	6	19	30	1.1	3rd
One Majic Kenny NZ	Blake Fitzpatrick, NSW	23		6th	x	6th	x	x	10th	7	14	17	2.5	scr
Revy Jay	JA & M J Rando, NSW	24		8th	x	8th	x	SCR	x	5	10	10	x	x
Illawong Stardust	Tony Peacock, NSW	26		3rd	x	x	11th	x	4th	11	13	22	2.1	5th
Lotamuscle NZ	Matthew Craven, Vic	29		4th	x	x	1st	x	5th	9	25	33	2.2	11th
Gil Favour NZ	Brent Lilley, Vic	30		10th	x	x	5th	x	8th	3	11	16	x	x
Sally Em	Grant Forrest, NSW	41		11th	x	10th	x	SCR	x	2	5	5	x	x
Indefensible	Rickie Alchin, NSW	35		12th	x	7th	x	x	8th	1	7	13	x	x
Timothy Red	J A & M J Rando, NSW	38		x	1st	1st	x	x	6th	16	32	39	2.6	7th
Enhance Your Calm NZ		32		x	10th	SCR	x	x	x	3	3	3	x	x

Horses that were in the final rankings but did not compete included:

5 - Keayang Livana - Margaret Lee, Vic
6 - Magicool - Rob O'Connell, Vic
7 - Cover Of Darkness - Emma Stewart, Vic
9 - Is That A Bid - Michael Hughes, Vic
18 - Majestic Simon NZ - Chantal Turpin, Qld
19 - Travel Bug - Jason McNaulty, Vic
21 - Brandlo Prince - Chris Svanosio
22 - Gimondi NZ - Blake Fitzpatrick, NSW
25 - Hatchback - John Justice, Vic

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.[17]

2019 Rowe Cup winner Sundees Son initially led the Inter Dominion Rankings for Trotters but was withdrawn in October 2019. Also withdrawn were Lemond and Kyvalley Blur who were initially ranked 6th and 9th respectively. After the first night trainer, Andy Garth, withdrew Mclovin due to a viral infection causing leg swelling.[18]

Heats 1 and 2 on Friday 29 November were over 2200m with a mobile start and Free-for-all conditions.

Heat 1 was won by Paramount King (Joshua Dickie, $28.00) from Massive Metro (Todd Mitchell) and Big Jack Hammer (Luke McCarthy) in 2:40.41 (mile rate - 1:57.3).
Heat 2 was carried out by Winterfell (Mark Purdon, $7.70) from Marcoola (Sharee Tomlinson) and Majestic Man (Brad Williamson) in 2:41.57 (mile rate - 1:58.1).

Heat 3 and 4 on Tuesday 3 December were raced over 1700m.

Heat 3 was won by Majestic Man (Brad Williamson, $2.80) from Habibi Inta (Blair Orange) and Massive Metro (Todd Mitchell) in 2:02.2 (mile rate - 1:55.6).
Heat 4 was won by Temporale (Tony Herlihy, $2.90) from Marcoola (Sheree Tomlinson) and Paramount King (Josh Dickie) in 2:03.67 (mile rate 1:57.0).

Heat 5 and 6 on Friday 6 December were raced over 2700m.

Heat 5 was won by Temporale (Tony Herlihy, $4.40) from Paramount King (Joshua Dickie) and Tough Monarch (Anthony Butt) in 3:23.81 (mile rate - 2:01.4 ).
Heat 6 was won by Winterfell (Mark Purdon, $2.30) from Massive Metro (Todd Mitchell) and Majestic Man (Brad Williamson) in 3:20.55 (mile rate - 1:59.5 ).

The Grand final (2700m) held on 14 December was won by Winterfell (Mark Purdon) in 3:21.6 (mile rate - 2:00.1) from Majestic Man (Brad Williamson) and Massive Metro (Todd Mitchell).

Horse	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
Paramount King	22		1st	x	x	3rd	2nd	x	15	25	37	12	8th
Majestic Man	7		x	3rd	1st	x	x	3rd	10	25	35	4	2nd
Marcoola	3	2018 Dominion HC winner	x	2nd	x	2nd	4th	x	12	24	32	8	11th
Winterfell	13		x	1st	4th	x	x	1st	15	23	38	2	1st
Temporale	8	2017 Rowe Cup winner	x	4th	x	1st	1st	x	8	23	38	9	5th
Massive Metro	6		2nd	x	3rd	x	x	2nd	12	22	34	13	3rd
Habibi Inta	1	2019 Dominion HC winner	6th	x	2nd	x	7th	x	6	18	23	10	Scratched
Destiny Jones	10		x	5th	5th	x	x	5th	7	14	21	3	6th
Bonnie Highlander	19		x	6th	x	4th	9th	x	6	14	17	7	Scratched
Big Jack Hammer	5		3rd	x	x	9th	x	6th	10	13	19	1	7th
Monty Python	9		5th	x	x	7th	8th	x	7	12	16	5 (E1)	10th
Tough Monarch	2		x	7th	x	5th	3rd	x	5	12	22	11	9th
Valloria	14		4th	x	8th	x	x	4th	8	12	20	6	4th
C K Spur	18		7th	x	7th	x	6th	x	5	10	16	x	x
Sertorius	21		x	8th	6th	x	x	SCR	4	10	10	x	x
Pres The Belle	15		10th	x	x	6th	5th	x	2	8	15	x	x
Ronald J	16		x	9th	x	8th	x	8th	3	7	11	x	x
Kenny's Dream	20		9th	x	9th	x	x	7th	3	6	11	x	x
Didjabringthebeers	11		8th	x	x	10th	10th	x	4	6	8	x	x
Woodstone	12		x	10th	10th	x	x	x	2	4	4	x	x
Credit Master	17		x	x	x	x	x	x	0	0	0	x	x
Mclovin	4		x	x	x	x	x	x	0	0	0	x	x

References

Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1979). Moa Publications, Auckland
Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1978). Moa Publications, Auckland
Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1976). Moa Publications, Auckland
Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1975). Moa Publications, Auckland
Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1973). Moa Publications, Auckland
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"IDs over for Bolt for Brilliance".
"ID22".
"News Article - Australian Harness Racing".
"Inter Dominion barrier draws are out - Harnesslink". 5 December 2022.
"Disappointed Herlihy on his brilliant ID22 favourite's shock injury".
"Heat win dispels Herlihy's doubts".
"Gear malfunction costs dearly for Bolt for Brilliance".
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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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[1] Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1979). Moa Publications, Auckland

[2] Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1978). Moa Publications, Auckland

[3] Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1976). Moa Publications, Auckland

[4] Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1975). Moa Publications, Auckland

[5] Bisman, Ron., DB Trotting Annual. (1973). Moa Publications, Auckland

[6] "What is the Inter Dominion all about? - Harnesslink". 24 November 2022.

[7] "IDs over for Bolt for Brilliance".

[8] "ID22".

[9] "News Article - Australian Harness Racing".

[10] "Inter Dominion barrier draws are out - Harnesslink". 5 December 2022.

[11] "Disappointed Herlihy on his brilliant ID22 favourite's shock injury".

[12] "Heat win dispels Herlihy's doubts".

[13] "Gear malfunction costs dearly for Bolt for Brilliance".

[14] "Bolt for Brilliance out of Interdoms due to fracture".

[15] ttps://www.hrnsw.com.au/racing-information/2021-inter-dominion

[16] "Final Round of TAB Inter Dominion Rankings - Harnesslink". 17 November 2021.

[17] "Home". ID19.co.nz.

[18] "McLovin out of Interdominions | Harness Racing New Zealand".