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Welcome to the 2026 Summer of Glory!

Six Super Saturdays celebrating the very best of Victorian harness racing.

Across six tracks, the carnival brings you an unforgettable line up of amazing 9 Group 1s between January 10 and February 14, with a host of Group 2, Group 3 races.

Cranbourne and Kilmore have elevated their pacing ($150,000) and trotters ($75,000) cups, while Ballarat has upped its squaregaiting feature ($75,000) in the build-up to the A G Hunter Cup and Great Southern Star.

The Maori Mile has also been lifted from $75,000 to $100,000 in 2026 to provide an exciting start to the carnival at Bendigo’s Lord’s Raceway on January 10.

The spotlight then moves to Shepparton on January 17 and over to Ballarat on January 24, with the golden pathway to the A G Hunter Cup and Great Southern Star meeting at Melton on February 14 taking in Cranbourne and Kilmore on January 31 and February 7 respectively.

Each Saturday delivers its own unique experience, racing, entertainment, kid’s activities and activation for all ages. This is a chance to get up close to the sport’s brightest stars.

Six tracks. Six Saturdays. One unmissable carnival.

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2026 Bendigo Pacing Cup
January 10, 2026
2026 Bendigo Pacing Cup
Experience the biggest and best night of the year at Bendigo Harness Racing Club! A thrilling evening of top-tier racing, food, fashion, and entertainment awaits.
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2026 Shepparton Pacing Cup
January 17, 2026
2026 Shepparton Pacing Cup
More information coming soon!
2026 Ballarat Pacing Cup
January 24, 2026
2026 Ballarat Pacing Cup
The biggest night of Harness Racing in Ballarat is back - but it's more than racing... The 2026 Woodlands Stud Ballarat Pacing Cup promises to showcase the best in Harness racing and entertainment for all ages!
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2026 Cranbourne Pacing Cup
January 31, 2026
2026 Cranbourne Pacing Cup
A great night filled with hospitality, crowds, and action packed Harness Racing displaying the top picks of the mix to face off in hopes of crowning themselves the winner of the Cranbourne Gold Cup!
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2026 Kilmore Pacing Cup
February 7, 2026
2026 Kilmore Pacing Cup
More information coming soon!
A.G Hunter Cup & Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star
February 14, 2026
A.G Hunter Cup & Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star
The A.G Hunter Cup and Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star will take centre stage as harness racing's heavyweights fight for a place in history.
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Racing Information

January 10

Bendigo
Pacers
Aged Pacers
Bendigo Pacing Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $75,000 (G2) DISTANCE: 1609
Free For All
FFA Sprint
PRIZEMONEY: $17,500 DISTANCE: 1650
trotters
Aged Trotters
Maori Mile
PRIZEMONEY: $100,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 1609
Aged Trotters
Bendigo Trotters Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (G3) DISTANCE: SS 2650

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE BENDIGO CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

January 17

Shepparton
Pacers
Aged Pacers
Shepparton Gold Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $50,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 2690
Free For All
FFA Middle
PRIZEMONEY: $17,500 DISTANCE: 2190
3YO Pacers
Graham Head
PRIZEMONEY: $20,000 DISTANCE: 2190
trotters
Aged Trotters
Shepparton Trotters Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 2690

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE SHEPPARTON CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

January 24

Ballarat
Pacers
Aged Pacers
Ballarat Pacing Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $100,000 (G2) DISTANCE: 2710
Free For All
FFA Sprint
PRIZEMONEY: $17,500 DISTANCE: 1710
Aged Pacing Mares
Make Mine Cullen
PRIZEMONEY: $50,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 1710
3YO Pacers
Colin & Heather Holloway
PRIZEMONEY: $20,000 DISTANCE: 2200
trotters
Aged Trotters
Ballarat Trotters Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $75,000 (G2) DISTANCE 2200
4 & 5YO Trotters
Devlin Dancer 4 & 5YO
PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 2200

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE BALLARAT CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

January 31

CRanbourne
Pacers
Aged Pacers
Cranbourne Gold Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $150,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 2555
Free For All
FFA Middle
PRIZEMONEY: $17,500 DISTANCE: 2080
4 & 5YO Pacers
4 & 5YO Championship
PRIZEMONEY: $50,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 2080
Aged Pacing Mares
ANGELIQUE
PRIZEMONEY: $50,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 2080
3YO Pacers
Gold Chalice (Fillies)
PRIZEMONEY: $20,000 DISTANCE: 2080
trotters
Aged Trotters
Cranbourne Trotters Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $75,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 2080

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE CRANBOURNE CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

February 7

Kilmore
Pacers
Aged Pacers
Kilmore Pacing Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $150,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 2180
Free For All
Popular Alm Sprint
PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (L) DISTANCE: 1690
3YO Pacers
Reg Withers
PRIZEMONEY: $20,000 DISTANCE: 1690
trotters
Aged Trotters
Kilmore Trotters Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $75,000 (G2) DISTANCE: 2180
Aged Trotting Mares
SUMTHINGABOUTMAORI
PRIZEMONEY: $60,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 2180

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE KILMORE CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

February 14

Melton
Pacers
Aged Pacers
A.G Hunter Cup
PRIZEMONEY: $250,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 2760
Free For All
Pure Steel
PRIZEMONEY: $22,500 DISTANCE: 2240
Free For All
Mercury 80
PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (L) DISTANCE: 1200
4 & 5YO Pacers
4YO Bonanza
PRIZEMONEY: $50,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 1720
Aged Pacing Mares
Queen of the Pacific
PRIZEMONEY: $150,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 2760
3YO Pacers
Caduceus
PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (L) DISTANCE: 1720
trotters
Aged Trotters
Great Southern Star
PRIZEMONEY: $250,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 1720
Aged Trotters
Great Southern Stars (Heats)
PRIZEMONEY: $20,000 DISTANCE: 1720

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE HUNTER CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

February 28

Melton
trotters
Aged Trotters
Just Believe Grand Prix
PRIZEMONEY: $60,000 (GROUP 1) DISTANCE: 2240
Aged Trotting Mares
Lyn Mcpherson Need For Speed
PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (GROUP 3) DISTANCE: 1720

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE JUST BELIEVE GRAND PRIX NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

WIN 3 out of 5 PACING CUPS plus HUNTER CUP to WIN $1,000,000.
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WIN 3 out of 5 TROTTING CUPS plus GREAT SOUTHERN STAR to WIN $500,000.
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AG Hunter Cup trophy
$1.5 million! HRV unveils mega Summer of Glory bonuses
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