A RECORD crowd and significant wagering growth has underlined the vital importance of the $2.1mil TAB Eureka in Australian harness racing.

Last Saturday night’s third running of the world’s richest race saw the largest Menangle crowd since the official opening of the new home of Sydney harness racing in 2008.

While final wagering figures are still being collated, the early results show an increase of almost 15 per cent YoY per race across the eight-race card, compared to nine races held last year.

"Anyone Can Be Part of the Eureka, Proof from the Bush"

RAY Sellwood scoffs at the suggestion the TAB Eureka is a race for the big wigs.

It’s easy to take a quick glance at the results and assume that when you see the dominance of champions Emma Stewart, Clayton Tonkin and Luke McCarthy across the first three years of the world’s richest harness race.

YOUNG star Bay Of Biscay may have booked himself a ticket to take on Australasia’s champion pacer Leap To Fame after an historic win in the world’s richest race, the $2.1mil TAB Eureka, at Menangle last night (Saturday).

Talks between trainers Emma Stewart, Clayton Tonkin and the owners in coming days will decide if the pair will clash for the first time in the $250,000 Group 1 Victoria Cup at Melton on October 18.

CHAMPION trainer Emma Stewart declared Bay Of Biscay’s historic $2.1mil TAB Eureka win as the greatest moment of her stellar career. “I didn’t think we could top that, but this has,” she said. “This horse has been so special to Clayton and I from the first day he walked into the stable ... Clayton called him the ‘Golden Child’.

The Racenet online TAB Eureka Calcutta was held for the second time last night at Rydges, Campbelltown. Slot holders, owners and guests enjoyed a great night of company with each other and the second annual Racenet online TAB Eureka Calcutta.

Queensland’s Grant Dixon has three runners in Saturday’s $2.1M TAB Eureka at Menangle as he chases his first win in the world’s richest harness race.

Dixon will drive Fate Awaits ($11, gate 3), with Path To Greatness ($19, Robbie Morris) and Call To Order ($34, Adam Sanderson) also lining up.

All three are owned by Kevin and Kay Seymour, who have finished second in both previous Eurekas. Dixon says his two three-year-olds are his best hope.

Jess Tubbs will line up Fighter Command in Saturday night’s $2.1M TAB Eureka, driven by the memory of her late husband, champion driver Greg Sugars. Fighter Command, who missed last year’s race with illness, is $3.80 equal favourite for a fairytale win.

Get ready for an electric night of racing, music, and entertainment at the 2025 TAB Eureka.

Watch Australia’s best three and four-year-old pacers compete for $2.1 million in the world’s richest harness race, then stick around as Aussie rock legends The Living End light up the stage live.

Plus, enjoy the Aussie Night Markets with food trucks & carnival rides, trackside DJs, roving entertainment, and more.

Gold Members, get ready for an electric night of racing, music, and entertainment at the 2025 TAB Eureka.

Watch Australia’s best three and four-year-old pacers compete for $2.1 million in the world’s richest harness race, then stick around as Aussie rock legends The Living End light up the stage live.

Plus, enjoy the Aussie Night Markets with food trucks & carnival rides, trackside DJs, roving entertainment, and more.

A friendship forged on Adelaide’s footy fields 50 years ago could deliver TAB Eureka glory.
Hall of Fame trainer John Hawkes and harness great Geoff Webster reunite with exciting 3YO Seathestars, drawn perfectly in gate one for Saturday night’s $2.1M TAB Eureka.
“He’s absolutely one of the main winning chances,” Webster said.

Luke McCarthy targets a third straight TAB Eureka win with three-year-old Hesitate. Drawn in gate two, the horse hasn’t raced for seven weeks but comes into the $2.1M feature fit and ready. “His speed is lethal and with the right run, he’ll be hard to hold out,” McCarthy said.

Trainer Emma Stewart has confirmed Jackie Barker will take the reins on Miki To Success in Saturday night’s $2.1M TAB Eureka — a career highlight for the 29-year-old. Stewart leans slightly to Bay Of Biscay as her best chance, citing his big-race experience and Menangle record.

Seathestars has drawn barrier one for Saturday night’s $2.1M TAB Eureka, boosting trainer John Hawkes’ confidence. “Just perfect,” he said. Hesitate drew barrier two for Luke McCarthy, while Miki To Success will start from the outside.

THE field for the world’s richest harness race is complete.

Race sponsor TAB confirmed exciting three-year-old Go Miki as its slot runner in Saturday night’s $2.1mil TAB Eureka at Menangle.

It gives powerhouse training couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin a commanding four of the 10 runners in their quest to win the TAB Eureka for the second time in three years. They won with Encipher in the inaugural 2023 edition.

OWNER Danny Zavitsanos admits there is a layer of sentiment to Fox Dan landing his slot in the world’s richest harness race.

Zavitsanos and wife, Jo, ended months of speculation when they settled on untapped three-year-old Fox Dan to fly their flag in Saturday’s $2.1mil TAB Eureka at Menangle.

“We bred Fox Dan and his mum, Jodila, was the first harness horse I ever raced,” Zavitsanos said. “I paid $22,000 for her at the yearling sales and called her Jodila from a combination of my wife's name (Joanna) and my youngest daughter, who we called ‘Dila’.

SEYMOUR TRIPLE THREAT!

Path To Greatness storms into the $2.1M TAB Eureka, joining Fate Awaits and Call To Order for Kevin & Kay Seymour. Just TWO slots remain – who will complete the field?

Don’t miss the barrier draw Tuesday morning live on Sky Racing.

Miki To Success storms into the TAB Eureka field after a breathtaking lead-up win! Summit Bloodstock & Aaron Bain Racing lock in their contender.

“Miki To Success came out and blew them away at Menangle last Saturday night and made us all stand up and take notice.” Can lightning strike twice after 2023 heroics?

Leviathan owner Rob Watson is gearing up for the $2.1M TAB Eureka with Bay Of Biscay after a personal detour running the Sydney Marathon!

“I was happy to grab him early… he’s a proven big race performer,” Watson said. Bay Of Biscay is $4 equal favourite with Fighter Command for next Saturday night at Menangle.

The latest shuffle is in, and there’s plenty of movement at the top!

Fighter Command holds strong at #1, but Hesitate rockets into the Top 3 after an impressive run.
Miki To Success enters the rankings, while Go Miki and Call To Order make their first appearances too.
Fate Awaits slips to #5, but don’t count this star out just yet.

Emma Stewart’s powerhouse stable could rewrite TAB Eureka history! Bay Of Biscay is already locked in, but the stable still has Miki To Success, Fox Dan, Go Miki & War Dan Buddy chasing a slot.

With so much talent in the mix, could Stewart be the first trainer to launch a TAB Eureka multi-pronged assault?