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 selected between the six harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It was traditionally held in New Zealand once in each four years.
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.SMH: Inter domination: Blacks A Fake paces into equine immortality Retrieved 2010-3-8
Pacing championship results
Winners and place-getters in the Inter Dominion pacing championship are:
Year Venue Winner Driver Trainer(s) 2nd place 3rd place1936Perth Logan DerbyJim AgnewHarry Barnes Evicus Nancywood 1937Adelaide Dan's Son Ben CoramBen CoramWrinkleJoy's John1938Addington, Christchurch Pot Luck Maurice Holmes Maurice HolmesParisenneBlair Athol1939Launceston Springfield Globe Peter O’SheaPeter O'SheaGlobe Dorell Radiant Walla1940 Perth Grand Mogul Keith AndersonKeith AndersonMaster Dixie Moreica 1947 Perth Bandbox Len MoriartyLen MoriartyDixie Stretta Para Derby1948Alexandra Park, Auckland Emulous Wally K TattersonWally K TattersonLoyal NurseKnave Of Diamonds1949 Adelaide Single Direct Edgar KennerleyEdgar KennerleyHatteras Amourous1950 Melbourne Captain Sandy Jack WattsJock BainGlobe Direct Sprayman1951 Christchurch Vedette Maurice Holmes Maurice HolmesSoangetaha Parawa Derby1952 Sydney Avian Derby G D WilsonSyl BrayRecoveredFloodlight1953 Perth Captain Sandy R (Bob) PollockDinny NolanRibandsKellett1954Wayville Tennessee Sky Frank KersleyFrank KersleyRecoveredAndi1955Auckland Tactician Maurice McTigue Maurice McTigueJohnny GlobePetite Yvonne1956Harold Park, SydneyGentleman John Eric RothackerEric RothackerMineral SpringCaduceus1957Gloucester Park Radiant Venture F (Digger) ConnorMax StephensRobert SheenPrecipitation1958Wayville, South Australia Free Hall Bill ShinnBill ShinnSibeliaFirst Division1959Melbourne Young Pedro Leo HuntLeo HuntDusty MillerBillabong Scott1960Harold Park Caduceus Jack LittenJack LittenApmatMaestro's Melody1961Christchurch Massacre Doug WattsDuncan CampbellFalse StepArania1962Gloucester Park James Scott Perc HallPercy HallLew's HopeSuper Paddy1963Wayville Cardigan Bay (NZ) Peter WolfendenPeter WolfendenDusty Miller Waitaki Hanover 1964 Melbourne Minuteman Eric HurleyEric HurleyAngeliqueTactile1965 Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin Jay Ar /Robin Dundee (dead heat) George Noble /Doody Townley George Noble /Jack Walsh -Disband1966 Harold ParkChamfer's Star Brian ForesterMax TreuerRobin DundeeDale's Gift1967 Gloucester Park Binshaw Phil CoulsonPhil CoulsonConeedaGoulburn View1968 AucklandFirst Lee Kevin Robinson Kevin RobinsonHoly HalBlue Pennant1969 Adelaide Richmond Lass Kevin BrookJack MooreAdios CourtTwinkle Hanover1970 Melbourne Bold David Alf SimonsAlf SimonsBylawBon Adios1971 * AddingtonStella Frost (NZ) Doody Townley Doody TownleyManaroaLast Flood1972 BrisbaneWelcome Advice Alan Harpley George Harpley, Junee, NSW MonaroReichman1973 Sydney Hondo Grattan A. D. (Tony) Turnbull Tony Turnbull Royal AscotGlamour Chief1974 Perth Hondo Grattan A. D. (Tony) Turnbull Tony TurnbullAdios VictorRoyal Gaze1975 Alexandra Park Young Quinn (NZ) John Langdon Charlie Hunter Hi FoyleSpeedy Guest1976 Adelaide Carclew Chris LewisLen LewisPure SteelDon't Retreat1977 Brisbane Stanley Rio John Noble George Noble Master FindlaySporting Son1978 Melbourne Markovina Brian GathBrian GathHermosa StarVelvet Prince1979 AddingtonRondel Peter Wolfenden Peter YoungSaplingMiss Pert1980 Sydney Koala King Brian Hancock Ray WisbeyLocarnoPure Steel1981 Hobart San Simeon Lou AustinLou AustinSingle AgainArdstraw1982 Perth Rhett's Law Colin Warwick Mark RobertsLehigh LadPopular Alm1983 Auckland Gammalite Bruce ClarkeLeo O'ConnorPopular AlmDelightful Lady1984 Adelaide Gammalite Bruce ClarkeLeo O'ConnorThor LobellBundanoon1985 Melbourne Preux Chevalier Barry PerkinsBarry PerkinsVillage KidGame Oro1986 Brisbane Village Kid Chris LewisBill HornVanderportLine On 1987 Christchurch My Lightning Blue Jim O’Sullivan Jim O'SullivanPaleface BubbleSunset Candios1988 Sydney Our Maestro John BinskinBob KnightPalimarTiffs Mystery1989 Perth Jodie's Babe Scott Stewart Bob KnightOur MaestroKylie's Hero1990 Adelaide Thorate Howard JamesBrian HancockGaelic SkipperWeona Chief1991 Auckland Mark Hanover (NZ) Mark Purdon Roy & Barry PurdonChristopher Vance (NZ)Franco Ice1992 Melbourne Westburn Grant Vic Frost Vic FrostFranco TigerBlossom Lady (NZ)1993 Brisbane Jack Morris (NZ) Rod Chambers Shaun HarneyWarrior KhanBlossom Lady (NZ)1994 Sydney Weona Warrior Brian Hancock Brian HancockUltra Jey (USA)Valley Champ1995 Christchurch Golden Reign Chris Alford Noel AlexanderChokin (NZ)Desperate Comment1996 Perth Young Mister Charles (NZ) Peter MorrisGarry HancockSunshine BandMaster Musician 1997 Adelaide Our Sir Vancelot (NZ) Brian Hancock Brian HancockRainbow KnightIraklis (NZ)1998 Hobart Our Sir Vancelot (NZ) Brian Hancock Brian HancockTry A Fluke (NZ)Late Bid (NZ)1999 Auckland Our Sir Vancelot (NZ) Brian Hancock Brian HancockIraklis (NZ)Bogan Fella (NZ)2000 Moonee Valley Shakamaker John JusticeJohn JusticeBreeneys Fella (NZ) Happy Asset (NZ)2001 Albion Park Yulestar (NZ) Tony ShawLorraine NolanAtitagain (NZ)Pocket Me (NZ)2002 Harold Park Smooth Satin Steve Turnbull Steve TurnbullShakamakerTrois Frere2003 Addington Baltic Eagle (NZ) Kim PrenticeKim PrenticeMont Denver GoldHolmes DG (NZ)2004 Gloucester ParkJofess Darren HancockDarren HancockThe Falcon Strike (NZ)Sokyola (NZ)2005 Auckland Elsu (NZ) David Butcher Geoff SmallSly Flyin (NZ)Just An Excuse (NZ)2006 Hobart Blacks A Fake Natalie Rasmussen Natalie RasmussenKarloo MickSlipnslide 2007 Globe Derby Blacks A Fake Natalie Rasmussen Natalie RasmussenWinforu (NZ)Foreal (NZ)2008 Moonee Valley Blacks A Fake Natalie Rasmussen Natalie RasmussenDivisiveSmoken Up (NZ)2009 Gold Coast Mr Feelgood (USA) Anthony Butt Tim ButtBlacks A FakeKarloo Mick2010 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 FakeSmiling Shard2012 Gloucester Park Im Themightyquinn Gary Hall (Junior)Gary Hall (Senior)Mysta Magical MachLombo Navigator2013 Menangle Im Themightyquinn Gary Hall (Junior)Gary Hall (Senior)Mah Sish Excel Stride2014 Menangle Beautide James Rattray James RattraySeel N PrintFor A Reason2015 Menangle Beautide James RattrayJames RattrayFlaming Flutter For A Reason2015 (Dec) Gloucester Park Lennytheshark Chris Alford David AikenLovers DelightFlaming Flutter2016 Gloucester Park Smolda Mark Purdon Mark Purdon HectorjayjayBeaudiene Boaz 2017 Gloucester Park Lazarus (NZ) Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Chicago BullTiger Tara2018 Tabcorp Park Melton Tiger Tara (NZ) Todd McCarthy Kevin PizzutoOur Uncle SamCruz Bromac2019Auckland Ultimate Sniper Natalie Rasmussen Mark Purdon & Natalie Rasmussen Mach ShardThefixer2021MenangleBoncel Benjamin*Josh GallagherJason GrimsonExpensive EgoAlta Orlando2022MeltonI Cast No ShadowCameron HartJason GrimsonTorrid Saint Act Now2023Albion ParkLeap To FameGrant DixonGrant DixonBetter EclipseSwayzee2024MenangleDon HugoLuke McCarthyLuke McCarthyMinstrelMax Delight2025Albion Park Leap To Fame Grant Dixon Grant Dixon Speak The Truth Cya Art2026Albion ParkCaptains MistressCameron Hart Jason GrimsonLeap To FameNyack
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.Racing:Smoken Up stubbed out, New Zealand Herald, 19 December 2012, Retrieved 25 January 2016 In 2021 Expensive Ego was first past the post, however was relegated to second placing after causing interference to runner-up Boncel Benjamin.
2025 Inter Dominion (ID25 Brisbane) Albion Park was chosen to hold the 2025 Inter Dominion. There were 2 rounds of heats scheduled (down from 3 rounds in prior years): Round 1 on Saturday 5 July 2025 with 3 heats for pacers and 2 heats for trotters. All pacing heats over 2138m from a mobile start. Round 2 on Saturday 12 July 2025. All pacing heats over 2680m. The Grand Finals and consolation races were scheduled for Saturday 19 July 2025. The Grand final raced over 3157m and the consolation 2680m. All races from a mobile start.
Horse Trainer(s) Final Qual. order Notes Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Heat 5 Heat 6 Race & bonus points Barrier draw for Final Grand Final placing Always Smokin NZ Chantal Turpin 26 8th x x 8th x x 10 x x Aroda NZ Grant Dixon 27 3rd 2024 Rising Sun x 3rd x x 5thx 19 12 (2.5) 12th Beach Ball NZ Luke McCarthy 23 7th x x x x 6th 13 x x Better Eclipse Jess Tubbs 6 2024 5th NZ Cup, 3rd Kilmore Cup, 1st Auckland Cup, 2nd ID23 & 7th ID22 4th x x x 4thx 18 x x Blacksadance Chantal Turpin 14 x SCR x x x x x x x Captain Hammerhead Grant Dixon 12 12th x x x x 8th 6 x x Captains Knock Brad Hewitt 7 4th Rising Sun x 2nd x x x 2nd 26 8 (2.1) 7th Catch A Wave Andy Gath 3 2nd x x x 7thx 22 7 10th Classie Washington NZ Darren Garrard 28 x x 8th x x 10th 8 x x Cya Art NZ Kerryann Morris33 x 4th x x x 3rd 21 4 3rd Don Hugo Luke McCarthy 1 1st ID24, 2nd 2024 Rising Sun x 1st x x 8thx 24 6 4th Don Lu Luke McCarthy 24 x 9th x x 10thx 7 x x Dougs Platter Kevin Pizzuto 39 x 11th x x x 7th 8 x xFrankie Ferocious Ben Crosby 29 4th 2024 Miracle Mile, 1st 2024 Chariots of Fire 10th x x 7th x x 9 x x Free Thinker Grant Dixon 36 11th x x x x 11th 4 x x Hector NZ Andy Gath 11 x x 11th x x 5th 10 x x Hot And Treacherous NZ John Livingstone 30 x 10th x x SCR x 3 x x I Break The Line Luke McCarthy 34 x x 5th 5th x x 16 x x Jimartee Cristina Monte 10 x 6th x x 6thx 14 x x Jorge Street B A Heenan 4 x 12th x x x 9th 4 x xKanena Provlima Kerryann Morris 18 x x 7th x 3rdx 17 x x Leap To Fame Grant Dixon 2 1st ID23, 2024 Hunter Cup & Miracle Mile Pace x x 1st x 1stx 40 1 1st Luv BiteGraham Dwyer 41 6th x x 11thx x 9 x x Manila Playboy Shane Fraser 20 x x x x x x x x x Max Delight David Aiken 5 3rd ID24, 4th ID21, 1st 2021 Victoria Cup, 3rd 2020 Chariots of Fire x x 4th 2nd x x 22 10 (2.3) 5thMossdale Terry NZ Shane Graham 40 x xSCR x x x x x x Nyack James Rattray 17 x 8th x x 2ndx 18 x x O B Legal NZ Peter Greig 45 x 7th x 9th x x 10x x Our Luciana James Rattray 35 x x x x x x x x x Petes Said So Kerryann Morris 25 6th ID22, 8th ID23, 6th ID24 x x 3rd 4th x x 23 5 6th Pinny Tiger Michael Brennan 13 x x x x x x x x x Pinseeker NZ Jonny Cox 15 x x 2nd x 11th x 13 x x Rakero Rebel NZ Jess Tubbs 16 3rd x x x x 4th 23 2 11th Ravishing Sloy Kevin Pizzuto 46 x x x x x x x x xSpeak The Truth Shannon Price 9 6th ID23, 3rd 2024 Miracle Mile, 1st G2 Cordina Sprint9th x x x x 1st 20 3 2nd Sure Thing Captain Shannon Price 19 1st x x 1st x x 32 11 (2.4) 8th Tango Tara Andy Gath 32 5th x x 10th x x 12 x x Tims A Trooper Grant Dixon 21 x 5th x 3rd x x 21 9 (2.2) 9th Turn It Up Shane Graham 22 x x 6th 12th x x 8 x x Whereyabinpoppin James Rattray 31 x x 10th x 9thx 7 x x Wisper A Secret Chantal Turpin 8 1st 2024 Rising Sun, 2nd 2023 QLD Derby x x 9th 6th x x 11 x x
2024 Inter Dominion (ID24 New South Wales)