TAB Renews Naming Rights Partnership for The TAB Eureka Through 2027

Harness Racing Australia (HRA) has officially confirmed that TAB will continue as the Naming Rights Partner of The TAB Eureka for an additional two-year term.

This renewal underscores a shared commitment to maintaining the event’s status as a marquee fixture on the Australian racing calendar. The partnership extension arrives as the event transitions into a new chapter, headlined by its move to an end-of-season Grand Final format scheduled for 21 November 2026 at Club Menangle.

Since its inception in 2023, The TAB Eureka has rapidly established itself as a premier showcase for Australia’s elite young pacers, utilising a slot-race format that has significantly elevated the sport’s profile.

Hailing the renewal as a vote of confidence in the sport’s strategic trajectory, HRA CEO, Richard Goodbody, said: “TAB backed the vision for The Eureka from the very beginning, and we’re delighted to continue this outstanding partnership for the next two years.”

“The TAB Eureka has quickly established itself as one of the premier events on the Australian racing calendar, and TAB’s ongoing support provides a strong foundation as we continue to grow the race and its profile,” Goodbody stated. 

Emphasising the role the event now plays within the broader racing ecosystem, Tabcorp chief wagering officer, Michael Fitzsimons, added: “TAB has been part of the concept since the TAB Eureka’s inception and we’ve thrown our whole omnichannel experience into promoting and growing the race across the TAB App, TAB retail and SKY.”

“We take our role to invest in the industry very seriously and continuing our partnership with the TAB Eureka highlights our continued support of harness racing,” Fitzsimons said.

The news follows the recent announcement of the ten confirmed slot holders for the 2026 edition: Soho Standardbreds, Team Zav, Solid Earth, Cordina Racing, Western Jewel, Rampant Standardbreds, The Don, Go Racing, Harnesslink, and the Levarg Racing Group.

The involvement of these key stakeholders reflects the sustained industry enthusiasm for the event as it prepares for its new late-November timeslot.

The 2026 TAB Eureka Grand Final will take place at Club Menangle on Saturday, 21 November, with further announcements regarding horse selections and supplementary race-day initiatives expected in the coming months.

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