Chris Alford

Australian Drivers Champion 1994 & 1996 - 2000 and winner of 1995 Inter Dominion on Golden Reign. There isn't much Chris hasn't achieved. A very aggressive driver who rarely drives a bad race.

John Caldow

Is one of only 8 Australasian drivers to have driven 200 or more winners in a season. Always gives his horse every possible chance and his judgment is second to none. Comes into his element in big races.

Best Horses Driven: Golden Reign, Tailamade Lombo, Tromos
Biggest Thrill In Harness Racing: Winning 1995 Inter Dominion Final in Christchurch on Golden Reign
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite Drink: Scotch & Coke
Favourite Movie: Indiana Jones
Favorite TV show: X-Files

 

Performance past 5 seasons

1st
2nd
3rd
Stakes
96/97
253
156
189
$1,112,967
97/98
236
207
179
$1,193,267
98/99
257
177
194
$1,567,803
99/00
248
173
180
$1,326,405
00/01
202
157
158
1,058,718

Best Horses Driven: Golden Reign, Mother Courage, Cherry Cheer
Biggest Thrill In Harness Racing: Winning 1995 Australia Gold Final with Waranga Drive
Favourite Food: Chinese
Favourite Drink: Jack Daniels & Coke
Favourite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite TV show: Friends

 

Performance past 5 seasons

1st
2nd
3rd
Stakes
96/97
141
112
90
$749,226
97/98
154
121
105
$678,206
98/99
238
133
134
$1,145,200
99/00
145
121
135
$729,385
00/01
128
129
122
$805,155

 

Say What

The Driver - Harness racing's equivalent of a jockey. Unlike the gallops, the weight and age of a driver is unrestricted. Junior drivers can be licensed from 16 years of age, while Victoria's oldest driver is 78 years of age. Along with Alford and Caldow harness racing's best drivers are Kerryn Gath, Daryl Douglas, Gavin Lang, Jodi Quinlan and Brian Gath

The Inter - The Inter Dominion is Australia and New Zealand's most prestigious Harness Race. The equivalent of the AFL Gand Final, it is every trainer, owner and drivers' dream of winning the Inter.

The Grand Circuit - The major races in Australia and New Zealand are part of the Australasian Grand Circuit. Points are awarded for each of these races and the horse with the most points at the end of the season is the Grand Circuit Champion. Example of Grand Circiut races include Victoria Cup, AG Hunter Cup, Miracle Mile and Inter Dominion. This season's Grand Circiut Champion was Smooth Satin. A driver best remembered for his/her Grand Circuit successes.

 

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