2010 Inter Dominion Series for Pacers
By Beejay on Feb 07, 2010 with Comments 0
The 2010 Inter Dominion Series for pacers commences on Friday 19th February at Harold Park Paceway in Sydney, NSW and culminates with the prestigious Inter Dominion Final on Sunday 7th March at Menangle Park Raceway.
The series brings together Australia & New Zealand’s best pacers to challenge for Harness Racing’s most treasured trophy.
Dating back to a 1896, the first Inter Dominion was a best- of- five heat series held at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 4, of that year and has now become the major highlight of the year for harness racing in this part of the world.
Who can forget the brilliant drive of Anthony Butt on Mr Feelgood in the 2009 Inter Dominion Final when he nabbed Blacks A Fake close to home to win the coveted trophy and stop Blacks A Fake’s from wining his fourth title in a row, after having won from 2006 to 2008.
2009 Inter Dominion Result
1. Mr Feelgood Usa – A Butt
2. Blacks A Fake – Natalie C Rasmussen
3. Karloo Mick – G Bennettthen followed: 4. Changeover Nz – D Butcher, 5. Gotta Go Cullen Nz – A Herlihy, 6. Washakie Nz – L Mccarthy, 7. Our Brahman Boy Nz – M Woodley, 8. Smoken Up Nz – L Justice, 9. In Monaco Nz – C Demmler, 10. I Am Sam – G Dixon, 11. Diamonds N Furs Nz – Kate M Gath, and 12. Auckland Reactor Nz – Gavin Lang last.
This years event promises to be another classic series and Sports and Racing.com.au will be providing a detailed 2010 Inter Dominion preview when it gets closer to the event.
2010 Inter Dominion Series
The 2010 Inter Dominion Pacers Championship will be conducted over 3 race meetings and brings together the 40 best ranked pacers to battle for the honour of being Inter Dominion Champion.
2010 Inter Dominion Heats
The Heats take place over two meetings with 4 Qualifying Heats (8 Qualifying Heats in total) on each program.
Harold Park Paceway will host the first round of Qualifying Heats on Friday, 19th February, 2010 and all fields will ten horse fields from mobile starts, with 10 horses to compete, seven off the front row and three off the row.
The second round of Qualifying Heats take place at Newcastle International Paceway on Saturday 27th February, 2010, all being mobile barrier starts with ten horses to compete. All horses will start from the front row.
Menangle Park Paceway hosts the 2010 Inter Dominion Final and Consolation on Sunday 7th March, where again ten horses will start from the front row with a mobile start
2010 Inter Dominion Points Scoring
The ten highest point scorers after the completion of the Qualifying Rounds will qualify for the Final. The next two highest point scorers will qualify as reserve horses in point order for the Final.
The Consolation will be made up of the highest Point Scorers which did not qualify for the Final. The next two highest Point Scorers will qualify as reserve horses in point order for the Consolation.
2010 Inter Dominion Final Prizemoney – Pacers
Of $1,000,000 plus Gold Cup, Inscribed Rug, Sash and Trophies.
1st $500,000 2nd $200,000 3rd $120,000 4th $80,000 5th $40,000
All other starters $12,000.2010 Inter Dominion Consolation Prizemoney
Of $60,000 plus Trophy and Inscribed Rug.
1st $30,000 2nd $12,000 3rd $7,200 4th $4,800 5th $2,400
All other starters $720 each.2010 Inter Dominion Qualifying Heats Prizemoney
Of $40,000 plus Trophy and Inscribed Rug.
1st $20,000 2nd $8,000 3rd $4,800 4th $3,200 5th $1,600
All other starters $480 each.
Inter Dominion Winners over the past 10 years
Year Track Winner Age Driver Where Distance 2009 Gold Coast, Qld Mr Feelgood Usa 6 A.M. Butt USA 2609m 2008 Melbourne, Vic Blacks A Fake 7 N. C. Rasmussen QLD 2575m 2007 Adelaide, SA Blacks A Fake 6 N. C. Rasmussen QLD 2645m 2006 Hobart, Tas Blacks A Fake 5 N. C. Rasmussen QLD 2579m 2005 Auckland, NZ Elsu Nz 5 D.J. Butcher NZ 2700m 2004 Perth, WA Jofess 7 D.R. Hancock NSW 2544m 2003 Christchurch, NZ Baltic Eagle Nz 6 K. Prentice NZ 2600m 2002 Sydney, NSW Smooth Satin 5 A.S. Turnbull NSW 2565m 2001 Brisbane, Qld Yulestar Nz 6 T. Shaw NZ 2647m 2000 Melbourne, Vic Shakamaker 4 J.D. Justice Vic 2540m
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If you have any thoughts on who will win the 2010 Inter Dominion Final then feel free to share your thoughts like Nigel did when he was spot on with his AG Hunter Cup tip.
Let’s see which one of you can find the 2010 Inter Dominion winner! Anyone up to the challenge?
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