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MIKI TO SUCCESS with his happy connections following his 2025 SA Cup victory – Photo Walter Bulyga
MIKI TO SUCCESS with his happy connections following his 2025 SA Cup victory – Photo Walter Bulyga

Cup stake boosted to $100,000

National Trotguide

HARNESS Racing SA and the South Australian Harness Racing Club are pleased to announce a $40,000 contribution from the SAHRC to increase prizemoney for the 2026 SA Cup to $100,000.

The contribution continues the SAHRC’s strong commitment to supporting industry prizemoney, with the Club having contributed more than $1million towards prizemoney over the past two years.

HRSA CEO Heath Pocock stated, “This is a significant contribution from the SAHRC and will see the SA Cup run for $100,000 for the first time since 2018.

“It is another fantastic boost for our local industry and its feature racing program as we continue through the Spring Carnival.

“Following the success of the Australian Drivers Championships and The Radiant over the past fortnight, the increased prizemoney provides further momentum for South Australian harness racing and helps ensure our feature events continue to attract strong interest.”

SAHRC CEO David Grenvold stated, “The Club wants to continue building on the positive momentum we are seeing at Globe Derby Park, and contributing to the prizemoney for the state’s premier race is an important part of that commitment.”

The 2026 SA Cup will be sponsored by Kevin and Kay Seymour, whose ongoing support of the SAHRC has played an important role in the Club’s continued development.

The Club acknowledged the Seymour’s for their continued support, with Kevin Seymour having been appointed Club Patron in 2019.

Kevin is also working with the Club on a commercial property precinct project, which is expected to settle later this year.

“Kevin’s support of the Club has been critical to helping secure its long-term future, and we are extremely grateful for the ongoing commitment shown by both Kevin and Kay,” Grenvold said. “It is an exciting time for the Club, with a number of new and exciting opportunities on the horizon.

“We are focused on building a sustainable future for Globe Derby Park and continuing to deliver positive outcomes for the South Australian harness racing industry.”

Nominations for the SA Cup heats close at 8.30am on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with the final to be run at Globe Derby Park on Saturday, 24 October 2026.

  • HRSA Media