New Zealand Free For All
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The New Zealand Pacing Free For All is a major New Zealand harness race. It is notable as it is a Group One
Group One
Group One or Group 1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. Group One races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply. Races may be also restricted to age groups or a...

 championship sprint race and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand. It was valued at $300,000, but was reduced to $200,000 due to economic pressures. Horses which have won the Free-for-all include hall of famers
New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame
The New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame is an organization created to recognise and honour those whose achievements have enriched the New Zealand Harness racing industry. The Hall of Fame's first group of honorees were inducted in 1998...

 and champions who later shone in the United States and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 like Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay (horse)
Cardigan Bay was a New Zealand Harness racing horse foaled 1 September 1956. Affectionately known as "Cardy", he was the first Standardbred to win US$1 million in prize money in North America. He was the ninth horse worldwide to win one million dollars,...

 and Caduceus
Caduceus (horse)
Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd...

. The latter who won the Free For All three times. The race has also been won three times by Robalan
Robalan
Robalan was a champion New Zealand pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for...

, Harold Logan
Harold Logan
Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:...

, Lordship
Lordship (horse)
Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...

 and Author Dillon.

The race is contested at Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway or The Met is the home of the Metropolitan Trotting Club in Addington, Christchurch in New Zealand. The venue consists of a trotting track, a greyhound track conference centre and restaurants...

 on the Show Day public holiday on the Friday of New Zealand Cup
New Zealand Cup
The New Zealand Cup is a thoroughbred horse race held at Riccarton Park racecourse in Christchurch, held on the final Saturday of New Zealand Cup week in November. The week also features the New Zealand 1000 and 2000 Guineas, with the New Zealand Trotting Cup on the Tuesday at Addington being the...

 week in mid-November. With the New Zealand Trotting Cup
New Zealand Trotting Cup
The New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One harness race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a...

 run on the Tuesday of that week, the Free For All attracts most of the same horses as the Cup, and is often won in the same year by the same horse. Unlike the Cup, it is run over a sprint distance and from a mobile start. The 2008 race was won in record time (1.54 mile rate) by Auckland Reactor
Auckland Reactor
Auckland Reactor is a New Zealand standardbred racehorse bred by Dr. Tony & Anne Parker. Currently a 6-year-old, he has won 25 of his 34 starts. He has been crowned New Zealand Horse of the Year in the last two seasons...

.

Records

Most wins:
  • 3 - Arthur Dillon (1918, 1919, 1920)
  • 3 - Caduceus
    Caduceus (horse)
    Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd...

     (1956, 1958, 1959)
  • 3 - Harold Logan
    Harold Logan
    Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:...

     (1931, 1934, 1936)
  • 3 - Lordship
    Lordship (horse)
    Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...

     (1962, 1964, 1967)
  • 3 - Robalan
    Robalan
    Robalan was a champion New Zealand pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for...

     (1972, 1973, 1974)


Most wins by a driver:
  • 6 - Tony Herlihy
    Tony Herlihy
    Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:...

     (1987, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2006)
  • 5 - D D Nyhan (1962, 1964, 1972, 1973, 1974)
  • 4 - Mark Purdon
    Mark Purdon
    Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand...

     (1988, 1995, 2003, 2008)
  • 4 - M F Holmes (1934, 1952, 1957, 1965)

Winners list

NEW ZEALAND FREE FOR ALL (Mobile Barrier, 2000m, $200,000) Run annually in November at Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway or The Met is the home of the Metropolitan Trotting Club in Addington, Christchurch in New Zealand. The venue consists of a trotting track, a greyhound track conference centre and restaurants...

Year
Horse
Owner
Driver
Time
2011 Smoken Up A P Kay, P G Gadsby, A B Bonney, M J Van Rens, R J Kay, V MacDonald & L D Locastro Lance Justice 2:25.3
2010 Monkey King
Monkey King (horse)
Monkey King is a leading New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is most noted for winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup and New Zealand Free-For-All double in two consecutive years, in 2009 and 2010, the first time this has ever been achieved. He also won the Miracle Mile and the Auckland Trotting...

 *
Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd Ricky May 2:23.7
2009 Monkey King
Monkey King (horse)
Monkey King is a leading New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is most noted for winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup and New Zealand Free-For-All double in two consecutive years, in 2009 and 2010, the first time this has ever been achieved. He also won the Miracle Mile and the Auckland Trotting...

 *
Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd Ricky May 2:22.4
2008 Auckland Reactor
Auckland Reactor
Auckland Reactor is a New Zealand standardbred racehorse bred by Dr. Tony & Anne Parker. Currently a 6-year-old, he has won 25 of his 34 starts. He has been crowned New Zealand Horse of the Year in the last two seasons...

Auckland Reactor Ltd Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand...

 
2:21.8
2007 Waipawa Lad R K Bennett, F C Bennett Mark Jones 2:22.0
2006 Sly Flyin G W Brodie Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:...

 
2:25.0
2005 Howard Bromac Michelle Larsen, Mrs L Philpott, D Hardie Kirk Larsen 2:23.3
2004 Just An Excuse * O Haines, Mrs I K Haines Todd Mitchell 2:24.9
2003 Jack Cade J H Seaton, M Purdon  Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand...

 
2:24.9
2002 Yulestar Mrs J L Nolan, R P Nolan Peter Jones 2:22.9
2001 Young Rufus H Manolitsis, V, T & W Lynch, G J Carey, K R Hyslop Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand...

 
2:25.8
2000 Agua Caliente Est D S & Mrs D E J Short/Mrs D E Woods/Miss S M Short Glen Wolfenden 2:24.7
1999 Holmes D G Second Five Syndicate Barry Purdon 2:28.6
1998 Christian Cullen
Christian Cullen (horse)
Christian Cullen is a Standardbred stallion and was one of New Zealand's best pacers. Named after the New Zealand international rugby union player, Christian Cullen, he won 22 of his 31 starts, and $NZ1,249,150 in prize money. He is notable in that he won both the Auckland Trotting Cup and New...

 *
I D & D A Dobson, B A O'Meara Danny Campbell 2:26.0
1997 Brabham Runvs Syndicate Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:...

2:25.3
1996 Iraklis R M Cameron, Kypros Kotzikas Ricky May 2:24.4
1995 Il Vicolo
Il Vicolo
Il Vicolo was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand....

 *
J H Seaton, M Purdon Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon
Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand...

2:25.1
1994 Bee Bee Cee * C J Calvert, Mrs J M Calvert Jim Curtin 2:26.6
1993 Chokin * Pacers Australia/M Joyce/J Loughnan/B De Boer Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:...

2:25.9
1992 Blossom Lady * Polly Syndicate Anthony Butt
Anthony Butt
Anthony Butt is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with champions trotters Lyell Creek and Take A Moment, who, along with many other of his best drives, were trained by his brother Tim. He has won the Dominion Handicap eight times. He has also been inducted into...

2:25.5
1991 Christopher Vance * R R Reid, Lorna Reid Synd., Mrs J C Reid Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:...

 
2:26.8
1990 Tight Connection R Ellis/R Weavers/Horseplayers Syn/Club Connection Syn Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:...

 
2:26.0
1989 Dillon Dean D P Dwyer, Mrs H M C Burley Colin De Filippi 2:27.3
1988 Tax Credit C J Harvey, Mrs P A Harvey Mark Purdon 2:25.7
1987 Luxury Liner R R Reid, Est L F Reid, Mrs J C Reid Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy
Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:...

 
2:26.3
1986 Master Mood * K L Williams, Mrs B A Williams, S F Wong, F B Wong Kevin Williams 2:28.1
1985 Preux Chevalier K J Lavin, Mrs W M Lavin Barry Perkins 2:25.7
1984 Dillon Dale K C Burley D P E Dwyer 2.28.1
1983 Camelot D H G Crofts R D Butt 2.27.2
1982 Bonnie's Chance Mesdames K A Grice & V B McGarry R J Brosnan 2.28.5
1981 Armalight * H B Smith R H Negus 2.23.5
1980 Hands Down * W H & Mrs M F McAughtrie P N Jones 2.29.3
1979 Lord Module
Lord Module
Lord Module was a champion New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse who raced during the 1970s.He is notable in that he won the NZ Trotting Cup, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand....

 *
C C Devine C C Devine 2.26.7
1978 Trusty Scot * A M & J H Hunter J H Hunter 2.29.1
1977 Balgove W H & J P Roberts R M Cameron 2.28.9
1976 Master Dean N W Borlase M R De Filippi 2.30.3
1975 Lunar Chance K N Lawlor K N Lawlor 2.28.2
1974 Robalan
Robalan
Robalan was a champion New Zealand pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for...

 *
A T Devery, P N Hope & D D Nyhan D D Nyhan 2.26.6
1973 Robalan
Robalan
Robalan was a champion New Zealand pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for...

 
A T Devery, P N Hope & D D Nyhan D D Nyhan 2.34.4
1972 Robalan
Robalan
Robalan was a champion New Zealand pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for...

 
A T Devery, P N Hope & D D Nyhan D D Nyhan 2.33.6
1971 Bay Foyle N R Johnstone C J Parsons 2.34.4
1970 Stella Frost L H Tilson D J Townley 2.36
1969 Chief Command P H C Van der Looy R P Nyhan 2.37
1968 Great Adios Mrs P M Norton B J Anderson 2.36.4
1967 Lordship
Lordship (horse)
Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...

 
Mrs D G Nyhan D G Nyhan 2.40.4
1966 Waitaki Hanover Mrs J & F Smith D J Townley  2.35
1965 Robin Dundee J W Hewitt M F Holmes  2.37
1964 Lordship
Lordship (horse)
Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...

 
Mrs D G Nyhan D D Nyhan  2.34.6
1963 Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay (horse)
Cardigan Bay was a New Zealand Harness racing horse foaled 1 September 1956. Affectionately known as "Cardy", he was the first Standardbred to win US$1 million in prize money in North America. He was the ninth horse worldwide to win one million dollars,...

 *
Mrs A D Dean P T Wolfenden  2.34.6
1962 Lordship
Lordship (horse)
Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...

 *
Mrs D G Nyhan D D Nyhan  2.27.6
1961 Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay (horse)
Cardigan Bay was a New Zealand Harness racing horse foaled 1 September 1956. Affectionately known as "Cardy", he was the first Standardbred to win US$1 million in prize money in North America. He was the ninth horse worldwide to win one million dollars,...

 
Mrs A D Dean P T Wolfenden  2.39
1960 False Step
False Step
False Step was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cupraces, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...

 *
J Smyth C C Devine 2.35.2
1959 Caduceus
Caduceus (horse)
Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd...

 
D D & D R Moore J D Litten 2.36
1958 Caduceus
Caduceus (horse)
Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd...

 
D D & D R Moore J D Litten 2.34.8
1957 Lookaway * C L Rhodes M F Holmes  2.35.8
1956 Caduceus
Caduceus (horse)
Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd...

 
D D & D R Moore J D Litten 2.39.4
1955 Tactician M C McTigue M C McTigue 2.36.8
1954 Johnny Globe
Johnny Globe
Johnny Globe was an outstanding New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that held four world records. He is notable in that he won the NZ Trotting Cup, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Johnny Globe is also notable in winning 15 free for all pacing events,...

 *
D G Nyhan D G Nyhan 2.33.6
1953 Johnny Globe
Johnny Globe
Johnny Globe was an outstanding New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that held four world records. He is notable in that he won the NZ Trotting Cup, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Johnny Globe is also notable in winning 15 free for all pacing events,...

 
D G Nyhan D G Nyhan 2.35.4
1952 Vedette C Johnston & M Jenkins M F Holmes  2.41.8
1951 Maori Home B Rushton & J W Duncan W P Ireland 2.39.8
1950 Parawa Derby L T Padget J B Pringle 2.38
1949 Single Direct Mrs M R & Bruce Elliott E N Kennerley 2.37.2
1948 Highland Fling
Highland Fling (horse)
Highland Fling was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Highland Fling was a leading performer in the years 1947 and 1948...

 *
A T Kemble L F Berkett 2.37.4
1947 Sir Michael C Tasker R Young 2.39
1946 Haughty B Grice G McKendry 2.41.4
1946 Turco A V Prenderville & J X Ferguson G S Smith 2.41.4
1945 Happy Man J C South C King 2.36.4
1944 Pacing Power G Lancaster R B Berry 2.38.4
1943 Springfield Globe R B Berry R B Berry 2.39
1942 Gold Bar A B Holmes D C Watts 2.35
1941 Josedale Grattan * Dr M G Pezaro & E G Bridgens F J Smith 2.42.2
1940 Plutus W J Gudsell J Bryce jnr 2.46.6
1939 Icevus H Rudd R Young 2.41.8
1938 Logan Derby H Barnes J A Stamford 2.39.4
1937 Supertax D Rodgers G Mouritz 2.40
1936 Harold Logan
Harold Logan
Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:...

 
E F C Hinds R Townley jnr 2.39
1935 Indianapolis
Indianapolis (horse)
Indianapolis was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Indianapolis was one of two horses to win the NZ Trotting Cup three times, the other being...

 
G J Barton J Fraser jnr 2.39.4
1934 Harold Logan
Harold Logan
Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:...

 
E F C Hinds M F Holmes  2.38.4
1933 Red Shadow Mrs M Harrall J Bryce 2.41.4
1932 Roi L'Or P Brown F Holmes  2.38.2
1931 Harold Logan
Harold Logan
Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:...

 *
Miss E Hinds R J Humphreys 2.40
1930 King Pointer W McDonald O E Hooper 2.39.8
1929 Padlock J A Mitchell W Hughes 2.42.6
1928 Peter Bingen * J J Kennerley J J Kennerley 2.38.8
1927 Native Chief J Duffy F G Holmes 2.11.2
1926 Great Bingen J R McKenzie D Withers 2.09
1925 Acron J R McKenzie A Butterfield 2.04.6
1924 Acron J R McKenzie A Butterfield 2.03.6
1923 Logan Chief J Duffy J J Kennerley 2.07.6
1922 Trix Pointer W H Norton F Holmes  2.09.4
1921 Albert Cling M J Hannon J McLennan 2.09.6
1920 Author Dillon Executors J Knight B Jarden 2.11.6
1919 Author Dillon Executors J Knight B Jarden 2.44.4
1918 Author Dillon * B Jarden B Jarden 2.45.8
1917 Cathedral Chimes J Bryce J Bryce 2.42.6
1916 Admiral Wood Mrs A M Seymour J Bryce 2.45
1915 Our Thorpe J Fleming A Fleming 2.41.4
1914 Eccentric R T Reid J Brankin 2.48.8

|(*) means won the New Zealand Trotting Cup
New Zealand Trotting Cup
The New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One harness race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a...

 same year.

See also

  • Harness racing
    Harness racing
    Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...

  • Harness racing in New Zealand
    Harness racing in New Zealand
    Harness racing in New Zealand is more often called trotting in the "old school" rather than the more fashionable name of "harness racing". The sport is long standing with events being held as early as 1864...

  • Auckland Trotting Cup
    Auckland Trotting Cup
    The Auckland Trotting Cup or Auckland Cup is a race held at Alexandra Park in March in Auckland, New Zealand for Standardbred horses. It is one of two major harness races, along with the New Zealand Cup, held in New Zealand each year. It is notable as it is a Group 1 championship race over...

  • New Zealand Trotting Cup
    New Zealand Trotting Cup
    The New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One harness race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a...

  • Great Northern Derby
    Great Northern Derby
    The Great Northern Derby is a harness racing event for 3 year old standardbreds. It is a major event for 3 year old colts and geldings in New Zealand. It is run at Alexandra Park in Auckland, on the same night as the Auckland Cup in early March...

  • Rowe Cup
    Rowe Cup
    The Rowe Cup is a race held annually in May at Alexandra Park, Auckland, New Zealand for standardbred horses. Worth $300,000 and run over a distance of 3200 m, it is one of the major harness races for trotters rather than pacers.-Other major races:...

  • Dominion Handicap
    Dominion Handicap
    The Dominion is a race held at the Addington Raceway each year in Christchurch, New Zealand for standardbred horses. It was worth $300,000, but in line with the economic conditions, it was cut back to $200,000 in 2010. The race is run in November over a distance of 3200 m on the Friday...

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

  • Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
    Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
    The Inter Dominion Trotting Championship Grand Final is 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...

  • Miracle Mile
    Miracle Mile (race)
    The Miracle Mile is an Australian harness racing event that was held at Harold Park Racetrack each November up until 2008 when the race was switched to Menangle Park. Prizemoney has long been among that of Australia’s leading harness races and has often included bonuses for speed...

  • Noel J Taylor Mile
  • New Zealand Messenger
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