LEAP To Fame’s trainer Grant Dixon snared a second starter in the world’s richest race after a night that only added more intrigue to the $2.1mil TAB Eureka.

Dixon and wife, Trista, already had Call To Order in the Racing Queensland slot, but Western Jewel’s Wayne Loader surprised by securing star three-year-old Fate Awaits for his slot.

FOR almost 12 months the connections of star pacer Bay Of Biscay have been focused on just one race.

They even gave up a free ticket into the iconic $1mil Miracle Mile back in March to “save” Bay Of Biscay for the $2.1mil TAB Eureka at Menangle on September 6.

It’s because they have unfinished business and some history to create.

THE PR opportunities around the $2.1mil TAB Eureka have soared after today's confirmation emerging three-year-old Seathestars has secured a slot.

Daniel Cordina said the deal was sealed for the Geoff Webster-trained Seathestars to race in Cordina Racing slot in the world’s richest harness race at Menangle on September 6

Saturday night at Menangle sees the Racenet Discovery Stakes (2300m) put last-chance TAB Eureka hopefuls to the test!
Bernie Hewitt won’t watch Royal Cruiser or Our Goat miss out as both line up for a last-chance shot at a slot.

FAVOURITISM in the world’s richest harness race is on the line at Melton on Saturday night.

Bay Of Biscay ($3.50) and Fighter Command ($5) head prepost markets for the $2.1mil TAB Eureka at Menangle on September 6 and they lock horns in a pivotal clash in the opening race, the IRT free-for-all (1720m) at Melton.

The heat is on with the last six slots still up for grabs.
No change at the top with Fighter Command, Bay Of Biscay & Fate Awaits holding their ground. Fox Dan jumps 4 places after another strong showing and Seathestars & Our Goat remain in the mix.

CRUNCH week for slots in the world’s richest harness race starts today (Tuesday).

Six of the 10 slots still remain in the $2.1mil TAB Eureka, run at Menangle in just 18 days.

Leviathan Queensland owners Kevin and Kay Seymour hope to have two runners – both three-year-olds – and the first of them, Path To Greatness, gets his last chance to impress in the eighth race at Albion Park today.

THE puzzle that is the world’s richest harness race became even more complex last night.

The $2.1mil TAB Eureka picture was supposed to be so much clearer after four key races across three states last night, but they only served to underline the depth and intrigue of the September 6 race at Menangle.

LEVIATHAN owner Danny Zavitsanos is fighting his emotions as D-Day looms for his slot runner in the world’s richest harness race.

Zavitsanos and wife, Jo, have narrowed the decision to two of their own pacers, War Dan Buddy and Fox Dan, to fill their slot in the $2.1mil TAB Eureka.

Back for more!
After winning last year’s $2.1M TAB Eureka with Don Hugo, John Singleton’s crew is chasing back-to-back glory This time with rising star Hesitate, trained and driven by Luke McCarthy. September 6 can’t come soon enough!

Owner-breeder Peter Gleeson has seen stars like Always Hot, Very Pretty and Best Deal sidelined, but his TAB Eureka hopes are alive with Go Miki. The emerging 3YO boasts five wins and three seconds from nine starts, and Gleeson says he’s good enough to win with the right run.

One month out, and the TAB Eureka power rankings are heating up.

Fighter Command holds top spot, but Bay Of Biscay and Fate Awaits aren’t letting go. Royal Cruiser makes a move, while Fox Dan crashes into the top 10 for the first time.

THE battle is hotting up with six slots still available and less than a month until the world’s richest harness race.

Only four of the 10 slots have been confirmed in the $2.1mil TAB Eureka, with a plethora of young talent and their owners pleading their cases for a ticket into the September 6 race at Menangle.

Australian harness racing icon Kevin Seymour has called on the industry to rally behind the $2.1mil TAB Eureka, warning that questioning its future risks turning harness racing into a “hobby sport.”
“Simply, the TAB Eureka is lifting the industry by its bootstraps and making it attractive to people outside of the bubble, and that’s crucial.." Seymour said.

Veteran Bathurst trainer Bernie Hewitt has two TAB Eureka hopefuls right in the mix after stunning wins at Albion Park. Royal Cruiser clocked a sizzling 1:51.9 mile rate over 2138m — just shy of Leap To Fame’s track record — while Our Goat posted a career-best 1:50.2 over 1660m.
With six slots still undecided, Hewitt is hoping the phone starts ringing.

Trainer Emma Stewart believes The Highlight Reel is still a genuine TAB Eureka contender as he resumes at Melton this Saturday.

The promising three-year-old hasn’t raced since April but is flying at home. Despite a tough draw, Stewart says he’s the class runner and “still right in the mix” for the $2.1M feature.

Fighter Command claims #1 in TAB Eureka Power Rankings

After a defining weekend across the country, Fighter Command has surged to the top of the TAB Eureka Power Rankings, leapfrogging Bay Of Biscay to become the new horse to beat.

A fairytale in the making for Fighter Command.

A pacer once dubbed Greg Sugars’ “project horse” and denied a TAB Eureka start last year after a near-death scare has now booked his place in the world’s richest harness race.

After stunning fans with his Chariots Of Fire win and skipping the Miracle Mile, Bay Of Biscay returns to Menangle this Saturday with one goal to win the TAB Eureka.

Locked in early by Soho Standardbreds, the Victorian star is the first pacer to contest the race twice, and the current $3.50 favourite.

After two years of near misses, Danny and Jo Zavitsanos are edging closer to fielding one of their own in the TAB Eureka. Top contenders War Dan Buddy, and Fox Dan are both in action, and a strong showing could finally seal the deal.
With just five weeks to go, the race is on to secure the perfect runner.