Excitingly, the 10 inaugural slot holders cover all harness racing states in Australia for the race to be run for the first time at Club Menangle over 2400 metres on September 2, 2023.
Each slot holder, some of which are syndicates, have committed $300,000 up front - $100,000 per year for the first three years of the race.
TEAM ZAV - “Just think about it … we’ve got the world’s richest race here in our own country,” he said. “I’m in the game to run in the biggest races and this is now the pinnacle. I’m rapt I’ve got a slot.
CORDINA RACING - "Let's jump on board and have some fun."
KEVIN AND KAY SEYMOUR - “It’s a new era for harness racing and it’s exciting to be part of it,” he said. “I think it will change the whole dynamic of the industry."
SOHO RACING - “It’s reinvigorated my involvement in the sport and now we’ve got three years ahead of doing form and deals to lock in a runner for the slot."
AARON BAIN AND SUMMIT - "We had to be a part of it, the concept is something we get excited about."
TAB - “This is such an innovative concept. For us to have a slot a year out and to be able to get our team and our energy behind it – we’re really excited,’’ he said.
WESTERN JEWEL - The Loaders are rapidly becoming recognised amongst the highest profile owners in the country and were most satisfied with their slot announcement.
RACING QUEENSLAND - “There has already been significant national interest in The Eureka, and we look forward to RQ playing a crucial role in its promotion over the coming months."
JOHN SINGLETON - “I want to be involved. I’ve told them I want a slot.”
TASRACING - "Tasmania is so excited to apart of this concept and also it will promote our breeding."
