Founded in 1883
2026 Trainer and Jockey Challenges
Celebrating 143 years of KI Racing Club in 2026
Arthur Daw Memorial Trainer Challenge
With $10,000 in prize money on offer for the 2026 Kangaroo Island racing season, the overall winner will be the trainer who, at the conclusion of Day 3, has accumulated the most points. Previous champions have attended all three race meets, and we strongly encourage trainers to compete at both our January and February meetings in 2026 to secure 5 bonus points.
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In the case of a tie for first place, the trainer with the most race winners will be awarded the prize. For a tie in second or third place, the trainer with the greatest number of place-getters will be declared the winner.
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Points* will accumulate across all three days of racing as follows:
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4 points for each winner
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2 points for each runner-up (2nd place)
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1 point for each 3rd placegetter
*A 5-point bonus will be awarded for any trainer starting horses on every day of the three days of Kangaroo Island racing.
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Prizemoney:
First: $7,000, Second: $2,000, Third: $1,000
Ralph Turner Memorial Jockey Challenge
The Jockey Challenge will be decided on total points earned across all three race days: in 2026.
The winner will be the jockey with the highest points tally at the conclusion of Day 3. In the event of a tie, the jockey with the greatest number of winners will be awarded the higher placing.
Points* will accumulate across all three days of racing as follows:
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4 points for each winner
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3 points for 2nd placegetters
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2 points for 3rd placegetters
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1 point for all unplaced runners
* A 5 point bonus will be awarded to any jockey who rides on all three days of racing.
Prizemoney:
First: $1,250, Second: $500, Third $250​
Free SeaLink Ferry Transport for Jockeys
Complimentary walk-on ferry travel is available for all jockeys from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw and return on each race day.
All bookings must be arranged through the Kangaroo Island Racing Club by contacting James Bates on 0400 852 522.