Addington are excited to announce their new harness racing business partner – Haras des Trotteurs will have exclusive naming rights to the Group One Dominion Handicap Trot.
Pat Driscoll, Principal of Haras des Trotteurs is thrilled to be starting a partnership with Addington.
"Haras des Trotteurs is privileged to be associated with Addington by sponsorship of such a time honoured event as the Dominion Trot. We are delighted and privileged that in conjunction with this sponsorship we will also be associated with a number of other domestic trotting races which will be confirmed throughout the year. At Haras des Trotteurs we are committed to breeding world class trotters in New Zealand and Australia."
Addington’s Racing Manager Brian Rabbitt is pleased to announce the 2016-2017 season will see a stake increase for the richest trotting race in New Zealand.
“The increase from $250,000 to $260,000 for this prestigious race is in recognition of its status as the premier race for trotters within New Zealand.”
2016 will see the continuation of the highly successful ranking system for the Dominion that was introduced last year for the first time to determine the field. The Haras des Trotteurs Dominion Trot will be held on Show Day Friday, 11 November 2016.
Keryn McElroy