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The Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Championship is set to take centre stage at The Creek, Albion Park on February 20 – 21, 2026, where 10 of the world’s best harness drivers will compete across 20 races for a $350,000 prizemoney pool.
The championship weekend will conclude with the Ladbrokes Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale on Sunday, February 22, completing a major week of elite harness racing action.
Nickname: Zee Kiwi Flyer
Age: 34
Nationality: New Zealand
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $18 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 1100+
Notable Horses Driven: Merlin, Belle Of Montana, Sky Major, Maxim, Rocker Band, Duchess Megxit
Feature Race Wins: The Race, Chariots Of Fire, NZ Oaks, Victoria Derby, Victoria Oaks
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Nickname: Junior
Age: 43
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $55 million+
Lifetime Wins: 4200+
Notable Horses Driven: Mister Smartee, Im Themightyquinn, Chicago Bull, King Of Swing
Feature Race Wins: Inter Dominion, A G Hunter Cup, WA Pacing Cup, The Nullarbor.
Nickname: Cool Hand Luke
Age: 43
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $43 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 3000+
Notable Horses Driven: Don Hugo, King Of Swing, Bling It On, Kingman, Mr Feelgood, Muscle Hill
Feature Race Wins: Miracle Mile, Inter Dominion, A G Hunter Cup, Victoria Cup, World Trotting Derby, Eureka
Nickname: Leader Peter
Age: 34
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $22 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 3300+
Notable Horses Driven: Wisper A Secret, Arrive, Rylee Rhayne Bow, Aardie B Miki, Gus, The Janitor
Feature Race Wins: The Rising Sun, QBRED Triads, Queensland Oaks, Dominion Trot
Nickname: Mayor of Menangle
Age: 34
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $22 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 2300+
Notable Horses Driven: The Black Prince, Tims A Trooper, Excel Stride, Bonnie Mahoney, Leap To Fame
Feature Race Wins: NSW Breeders Challenge, Len Smith Mile, Newcastle Mile
Nickname: Munster
Age: 26
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $21 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 1400+
Notable Horses Driven: Swayzee, Bay Of Biscay, Frankie Ferocious, I Cast No Shadow
Feature Race Wins: Inter Dominion, Chariots Of Fire, Eureka, Blacks A Fake, A G Hunter Cup
Nickname: Herbie
Age: 25
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $14 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 1800+
Notable Horses Driven: Bulletproof Boy, Tracy The Jet, Coastal Babe, Better Eclipse
Feature Race Wins: Victoria Oaks, Bendigo Cup, Ballarat Cup, VICBRED Super Sires
Nickname: The Kid
Age: 22
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $14 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 1000+
Notable Horses Driven: Soap Opera, Cat King Cole, Sir Fahrenheit
Feature Race Wins: NSW Breeders Challenge, QBRED Triad, Patrons Purse, 2025 UDC Champion
Nickname: Lady Luck
Age: 37
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $4 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 400+
Notable Horses Driven: Fate Awaits, Free Thinker, Balboa Rock, Aroda
Feature Race Wins: The Rising Sun, Redcliffe Cup, The Hayden, QBRED Triad
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Nickname: JMAC
Age: 40
Nationality: Canadian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $85 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 4000+
Notable Horses Driven: Conversano, Legendary Hanover, Chantilly, Its A Love Thing
Feature Race Wins: Cane Pace, Hambletonian Oaks, Breeders Crown, 2025 World Driving Champion
Nickname: Double B
Age: 28
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $8 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 1100+
Notable Horses Driven: Jeradas Delight, Aurora Joy, Hectorjayjay, Royal Cruiser
Feature Race Wins: Golden Girl, Queensland Sun, APG Bullion, Queensland Trotters Oaks
Age: 18
Nationality: Australian
Lifetime Stakes Earnings: $1.9 Million+
Lifetime Wins: 250+
Notable Horses Driven: Cheerstolou
Feature Race Wins: Peak Of The Creek Final
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