Bay Of Biscay, a recent Group 1 victor, has officially committed to racing in The Rising Sun event, part of Queensland’s prestigious Constellations series. The four-year-old standout from Victoria, trained by Emma Stewart, has clinched 10 wins out of 21 races, accumulating nearly $1 million in winnings. Notably, Bay Of Biscay triumphed in the Group 1 Chariots Of Fire and secured a commendable second place in The Eureka, the world’s richest harness race.
Racing Queensland’s Senior Racing Manager for Harness, Andrew Clarke, expressed enthusiasm over Bay Of Biscay’s participation, emphasizing the horse’s prowess and the event’s escalating allure to trainers worldwide. The Rising Sun, scheduled for July 5 at Albion Park, promises a substantial $300,000 prize pool and additional bonuses for three-year-old contenders.
Noteworthy incentives await the victor of The Rising Sun, who stands a chance to advance directly to the Inter Dominion Pacing Final, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The race night will also feature the South East Derby, Oaks races, and the opening round of Inter Dominion heats. Racing Queensland and Albion Park Club officials will collaborate to finalize the race’s invitees, with nominations closing on June 30.
With a series of races spanning from June 14 to July 19 across Albion Park, Redcliffe, and Marburg, the Queensland Constellations will showcase over $4 million in prize money and bonuses, including 15 Group races, seven of which are esteemed Group 1 events. The Inter Dominion Pacing Championship, the pinnacle of the series, will offer a substantial prize purse exceeding $1.2 million, culminating in a million-dollar Final.
Industry insiders anticipate a riveting showdown at the Constellations, with the Inter Dominion poised to captivate harness racing enthusiasts worldwide. The event’s escalating prize money and bonuses underscore harness racing’s enduring appeal and the stakes involved for both competitors and trainers.
As the racing community awaits the unfolding drama at The Rising Sun and the subsequent Inter Dominion heats, the Queensland Constellations series stands as a testament to the sport’s vibrancy and the enduring passion it ignites among fans and participants alike.
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