Summer of Glory – The Trots

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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.

Calcutta’s are now a part of the Summer of Glory Carnival, with them being held the Thursday night prior to Shepparton Gold Cup, Kilmore Pacing Cup, Ballarat Pacing Cup and AG Hunter Cup.

Get on Track at any of the 6 Super Saturdays for a chance to WIN A CAR!

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.

One carnival. Six Events. Which one will you attend?

Racing Information

Bendigo

Pacers

Aged Pacers

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Bendigo Pacing Cup

PRIZEMONEY: $75,000 (G2) DISTANCE: 1609

Free For All

FFA Sprint

PRIZEMONEY: $17,500 DISTANCE: 1650

trotters

Aged Trotters

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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

Shepparton

Pacers

Aged Pacers

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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

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Shepparton Trotters Cup

PRIZEMONEY: $30,000 (G3) DISTANCE: 2690

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE SHEPPARTON CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

Ballarat

Pacers

Aged Pacers

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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

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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

CRanbourne

Pacers

Aged Pacers

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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

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Cranbourne Trotters Cup

PRIZEMONEY: $75,000 (G1) DISTANCE: 2080

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE CRANBOURNE CUP NIGHT RACE PROGRAM

Kilmore

Pacers

Aged Pacers

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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

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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

Melton

Pacers

Aged Pacers

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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

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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

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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Group 2

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Group 3

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Latest Event News

Kingman ready to rock as Bendigo Cup beckons

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January 5, 2026

Kingman ready to rock as Bendigo Cup beckons

New pacing sensation Kingman is primed to up the ante on his challenge to Leap To Fame as Australasia’s best pacer at Bendigo on Saturday night.

Hamilton: A classic Hunter Cup in the making

Untitled design - CUP FIELD

January 5, 2026

Hamilton: A classic Hunter Cup in the making

This Hunter Cup has a really exciting old-school feel to it.

Hamilton: Kingman poised for major tilt at Summer of Glory carnival

Kingman Luke McCarthy Mick Harvey

December 15, 2025

Hamilton: Kingman poised for major tilt at Summer of Glory carnival

Kingman’s plan to snare Victoria’s new $1 million bonus has been hatched.

$1.5 million! HRV unveils mega Summer of Glory bonuses

AG Hunter Cup trophy

October 7, 2025

$1.5 million! HRV unveils mega Summer of Glory bonuses

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) today unveiled a $1.5 million in insured bonuses – $1 million for pacers and $500,000 for trotters – across the six biggest weeks of the Summer of Glory.

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