The Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Championship is fast approaching with Heats scheduled on Friday February 20 and Saturday February 21.
Up to 20 Heats are to be run with prizemoney per race of $13,000 Friday and $16,000 Saturday to be distributed to owners and trainers.
All Heats are Rating Penalty exempt.
The Series is open to any horse whether trained locally, interstate or overseas, all are welcome to compete for a share in the fantastic prizemoney on offer.
Check out the Meeting Calendar on this website for the list of available races programmed for each day of the Championship.
Nominations close at 10:00am Queensland time Monday February 16 for both meetings.
The ten Slot Holders and their drivers will be competing for a share in an incredible $350,000 in prizemoney
The ten Ultimate Drivers include:
Zac Butcher (NZ, representing Betit Boys)
Gary Hall Junior (WA, representing Gloucester Park Gurus)
Luke McCarthy (NSW, representing Marburg Gold)
Pete McMullen (QLD, representing The Unharnessed Hawks Syndicate)
Robbie Morris (NSW, representing Lion Kings)
Cam Hart (NSW, representing The Hart Attack)
James Herbertson (VIC, representing Herb Factor)
Angus Garrard (QLD, representing Garrards, SEN and 1Equine)
Trista Dixon (QLD, representing Diamonds & Pearls)
James MacDonald (CANADA, representing Aaron Bain Racing, Summit Bloodstock & The Burke Brigade)
Reserve Driver - Brendan Barnes (QLD).
Best of luck to all competing drivers, slot holders, owners, trainers and horses.
For further information on the 2026 Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Championship click here
