New Zealand Cup

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New Zealand Cup
Group III race
Nightmarch entering field with jockey, New South Wales, ca. 1930.jpg
Nightmarch, 1930 winner
LocationRiccarton Park Racecourse
Christchurch, New Zealand
Inaugurated1865
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
Websitewww.riccartonpark.co.nz
Race information
Distance3200m (2 miles)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds and up
WeightHandicap
Purse$250,000 (2021)

The New Zealand Cup is a thoroughbred horse race run at the Riccarton Park Racecourse in Christchurch.

New Zealand Cup week[]

The New Zealand Cup is raced on the final Saturday of Christchurch "Cup week" held each year in the second week of November.

For thoroughbred horses the week also features:

Christchurch Cup week includes premier standardbred meetings at Addington raceway including:

There is also greyhound racing on the Thursday, including the following Group 1 races:

  • the New Zealand Galaxy - C5f 295m.
  • the New Zealand Greyhound Cup - C5f 520m.
  • the New Zealand Stayers Cup - C2df 732m.

History[]

The New Zealand Cip is one of the oldest races in New Zealand having been run each year since 1865. It is a race for stayers, over 3200 metres, which is also the distance of the Auckland Cup, Wellington Cup as well as some major Australian races such as the Melbourne Cup.

Despite it dropping from a Group 1 race down to Group 2 and now to Group 3 status, it remains one of the most popular racing events in New Zealand with the 150th running in 2013.

Notable winners include:

Group Status[]

  • 1865-1977 (Principal Race)
  • 1978-1990 (Group 1)
  • 1991-2008 (Group 2)
  • 2009- (Group 3)

Race results[]

Year
Horse
Breeding
Jockey
Owner(s)
Trainer(s)
Time
Second
Third
2021 Mondorani 54 Burgundy - Del Mondo Sarah Macnab J N & Mrs K L Murdoch Kevin Myers, Wanganui 3:27.18 Beaudz Well 54.5 Leaderboard 54
2020 Dragon Storm 53 [1] Shocking - Prize Lady[2] Craig Grylls A C Consultant and Investment Ltd, C Y Chen, Karaka Mews Development Ltd & Pegasus Bloodstock Ltd Chris Gibbs 3:21.52 Lincoln King 54.5 Hurry Cane 57
2019 Dee And Gee 53 Darci Brahma - Gabana Leah Hemi Terrill Charles & Peter Corbett Terrill Charles & Peter Corbett [3] 3:23.05 Dead Kaharau (AUS) 58.5 Gorbachev 55
2018 Bizzwinkle 56.5 Rip Van Winkle - Bizz Sam Spratt G J Craig, S W Hawkings, D & P Hughes, A E Kaminski, E Kaye, C N & P A Kemp, Kilgravin Lodge, D S Kinnear, T Lee, C T P Middleton,G E Petersen Glenn Old 3:22.58 Duplicity 53 Felaar 53
2017 Gobstopper 53.5[4] Tavistock - Bagalollies Sam Spratt C D Allison, C V & J A Barnao, A R Campbell, T G Heptinstall, T M Pivac & D R Platt Andrew Campbell 3:23.79 Pentathlon 59 Kaharau 59
2016 Pump Up The Volume 57.5 [5] Savabeel - Nat The Brat Kelly McCulloch A B Coombe & R R Manning Ralph Manning 3:23.43 Perfect Start 53 Imperium 53
2015 Jimmy Mac 53 Zed - Go Annie Go (by Racing Is Fun) Lisa Allpress G & L Andrew, P McGillicuddy, M Richardson & C White Gene Andrew 3:21.01 Good Southern Sav 53 Benzini 59
2014 Mungo Jerry 54.5 Don Eduardo - Grovana (by Grosvenor) Kelly McCulloch Makaraka Bloodstock Ltd Adrian & Harry Bull, Hunterville 3:23.88 Good Esprit D’Or 54 She's Insatiable 53.5
2013 Spring Cheer 53 Bachelor Duke (USA) - Guardian Angel (by Groom Dancer, USA) Rosie Myers The Oaks Stud Kevin Myers 3:19.92 Good Go Joeli 53 Guns At Five 59
2012 Blood Brotha 53 Danzighill (Aus) - Laura Dee (by Personal Escort) Lisa Allpress M S & R M Connors Raymond M Connors, Wanganui 3:19.56 Good Single Minded 54.5 Cottonwood Sky 53
2011 Blood Brotha 53.5 Danzighill (Aus) - Laura Dee (by Personal Escort) James McDonald M S & R M Connors Raymond M Connors, Wanganui 3:29.24 Heavy The Jungle Boy 53.5 The Hand Of Faith 53.5
2010 Showcause[6] (AUS) 52.5 Giant's Causeway (USA) - Showella (by Lord Ballina) Darryl Bradley Showcause Syndicate Frank Ritchie 3:19.75 Good Titch 55 Zabene 54.5
2009 My Scotsgrey 53 Golan (Ire) - My Chameleon (by Grosvenor) Leith Innes GG Syndicate Ltd, RM Reid, SF Ritchie, WM Schoonderwoerd, RJ Stroud, G Syminton, Mrs CB & MA Todd Shaune Ritchie 3:20.64 Good Zabene 53 Smoking Chimneys 53
2008 Hoorang 54.5 Zerpour - Kay Maree Kelly Myers IA Shaw Ian Shaw, Wanganui 3:18.11 Good Young Centaur 56.5 Vickezz chardonnay 51.5
2007 Everswindell 55 Align - Hilarion Lady Noel Harris Three Fillies Syndicate John Sargent, Matamata 3:21.55 Good Bringbackthebiff 53.5 Tedriffic 53
2006 Pentathon 57 Pentire (GB) - Star Royal (by Grosvenor) Noel Harris RS Baulcomb, MK Ralsten John Wheeler 3:22.71 Dead Cluden Creek 55.5 American Gothic (GB) 55
2005 Trebla 52.5 Yamanin Vital - Otaki Princess (by Noble Bijou) Leith Innes JH & Mrs SD Pattie Del Roberts[7] 3:24.55 Good Northern Beau 57 Live Arte Reality 54.5
2004 Waltermitty 52 Grosvenor - Daria's Fun Brian Hibberd P Holland, V Matijasevich, ME Ralston & J Wheeler John Wheeler, New Plymouth 3:19.54 Firm Normandy Boy 50.5 Empyreal 50
2003 Torlesse[8] 57 Volksraad - Seamist (by Beaufort Sea) Terry Moseley Ngapuke Stables Syndicate Mandy Brown 3:20.80 Firm Cabella 57 Galway Lass 54
2002 Mike 54 Myocard - Re Enact (by Kingsbridge) Noel Harris HJ & Mrs MJ & MP Rutz 3:24.51 Dead Baloney 54 Torlesse 52
2001 Soldier Blue 54 Sir Sian - Va Bene (by Sovereign Ruler) Gary Grylls AJ & Mrs IM Barker 3:17.97 Emayr 54 On Call 52
2000 Smiling Like 53 Star Way (GB) - Eustaci (by Sir Tristram) Michael Walker Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan 3:24.90 Count Cristo 53 Java Siang 54
1999 Wake Forest 51.5 Cache Of Gold - Private Poppy Noel Harris MA Collinson, PG Maher & PJ Walker Gus Clutterbuck, Awapuni 3:19.87 Easy Paddy Maloney 50 Pentium Speed 52.5
1998 Sapio 59 Vice Regal - Sage (by Alligrit) Darryl Bradley PJ & Mrs SL Kay Sylvia Kay, Otaki[9] 3:17.81 Good Bonsai Pipeline 59 King D’Or 52.5
1997 Laud Peregrine 49.5 Laud Eulogy - Some Bird Leanne Rutherford GS Oldbury & Estate A D Worth 3:17.99 Good I'm Excited 50 Sopherim 51
1996 Old Thymer Imperial Guard - Stitch’N Thyme Jan Cameron Mrs Isla M Thompson Kelly Thompson, Longbush 3:17.47 Firm Bonsai Pipeline 50.5 Sir Ailahtan 54.5
1995 Sapio 55.5 Vice Regal - Sage (by Alligrit) Brian Hibberd P J & Mrs SL Kay Sylvia Kay, Otaki 3:20.40 Good Dozen Roses 56 Windsor Prince 52
1994 Double Take 54 Phizam - Blondie Chris Johnson JD Ancell Royce Dowling & Mrs Linda Laing, Cambridge 3:17.88 Firm Friendly Henry 49.5 Tui Akarana 52
1993 Karaoke 52.5 Happy Melody - Buzz Off Brian Hibberd Tudor Syndicates No. 1 & 2 Bruce Marsh, Woodville 3:24.99 Firm Prince Haze 54 Castletown 59
1992 Mercator 56 Sea Anchor - Pretty Marinda Chris Johnson LM McKelvie Royce & Linda Dowling, Cambridge 3:20.07 Fast Gallant Prince 49 Waiau Pal 53.5
1991 Carlton King 55 Sir Fleet - Rae's Choice Matthew Enright E S & Mrs L E M Aroa & R T Boyce Miss Diane Sergeant, Hastings 3:19.12 Firm Prince Haze 55 Cameron 52
1990 Soundoration 50.75 Sound Reason- Eulogy Maid Grant Davison Southern No.1 Syndicate Garth Jackson, Riccarton 3:17.22 Our Caddy 53 Red Fox 50.5
1989 Exocet 53 War Hawk II - Grand Zam Brian Hibberd MA & MG Peacock Andrew Peacock, Hawke's Bay 3:19.82 Miss Stanima 49 King Kenora 51
1988 Gallipoli 54.5 Palatable (USA) - Quake (by Pictavia) Gary Phillips JE Bowden & WM Burgess Patrick Busuttin, Foxton 3:27.82 Eye Full 53.5 Shannon Lad 54
1987 Empire Rose 52.5 Sir Tristram (Ire) - Summer Fleur (by Sovereign Edition) Tony Allan Whakanui Stud Ltd Laurie Laxon, Cambridge 3:20.20 Good Prince Avila 53.5 Blazing Voodoo 49
1986 Oak Vue 51 Oakville - St Tropez Grant Cooksley Mrs S Wylies Ralph Manning 3:18.79 Blyme 53.5 Gold Zam 49
1985 Samasaan 50 Zamazaan - Desert Love Chris Johnson Mike Bell, Ian H Harrison & Garth A Jackson Garth Jackson, Riccarton 3:17.55 Secured Deposit 57 Stylish Dude 51.5
1984 Our Boyfriend 53.5 Roi Lear - Country Flapper Mark Barnsley Mr & Mrs NT, Mr & Mrs OA Wyeth Mrs Marlene Todd, Hastings 3:20.15 Manchu 55.5 Belfe 51
1983 Payco 52 Heir Apparent II - Ribroyal Brian Hibberd Mesdames JP Brown & JE Chamberlain Scott Hammersley, Woodville 3:19.31 Fast Prince Of Wales 53.5 Gun For Fun 55
1982 Sirtain 53 Retained II - Sirenic Maree Lyndon IM & Mrs Northcott Max Northcott, New Plymouth 3:21.36 Goolay 50 Double Trouble 51.5
1981 Gold Bullion 50.5 Sucaryl - Sterling Gary Phillips JL Swafford & EW Symes Noel Eales, Woodville 3:18.20 Firm Despa 57 Disraeli 52
1980 Koiro Trelay 53 Trelay - Corrieann (by Kurdistan) Phillip Smith DG Canning Eric Temperton, Awapuni 3:20.22 Schenley 53 Tamaryn 52
1979 Star Order 55 Final Orders - Lady Tyrone (by County Tyrone) Eddie Low JR & RK Dawson & Mrs MO McDonald Eddie Low, Riccarton 3:24.63 Denali 51 Red Ensign 52
1978 Royal Cadenza 57 Bucaroon - Cadenza (by Ayrshire Bard) Paul Hillis BO Reed & JK Robb Stuart Dromgool, Cambridge 3:18.80 Bahrain 54.5 Hytest 50.75
1977 Heidsieck 52 Hermes (GB) - Marise (by Blue Coral) Bob Skelton GR & Mrs Pollock Fred Phillips, Matangi 3:19.60 Thomas Mellay 50.5 Royal Dell 53.5
1976 Andrew 50 Paracourt (Ire) - Abdication (by Belvedere) David Wittington D L & Mrs DR Ross Lachie Ross, Hastings 3:25.60 Our Countess 51.5 Wild Irish 57.5
1975 Heidsieck 48.5 Hermes - Marise (by Blue Coral) Bruce Compton GR & Mrs Pollock Fred Phillips, Matangi 3:23.00 Andrew 48 Our Countess 54
1974 Fury's Order 57 Indian Order (GB) - Our Fury Jim Walker LH Bridgeman Wally McEwan, Hawera 3:20.40 Roaming 53 Heckle’s Choice 51
1973 Watallan 50 Bellborough - Swanky (by Beaumaris) Steve Allen Wattie Latimer & J Mathieson Brian Anderton, Wingatui 3:22.60 His Bestone 49 Pole Star 52
1972 Kartika 7.13 Fair's Fair (GB) - Queen Hestia (by Precipitation) Jim Walker C G & Mrs Taylor Brian Deacon, Hawera 3:22.0 Golden Sam Classico
1971 Princess Mellay 8.12 Mellay (GB) - Princess Ermine Bob Skelton Alice Anderton Hec Anderton, Wingatui 3:21.8 Trelay Josie Glow
1970 Princess Mellay 7.12 Mellay (GB) - Princess Ermine John Dowling Alice Anderton Hec Anderton, Wingatui 3:28.0 Trelay Arrivederci

Previous winners[]

  • 1969 – Middy
  • 1968 – Noir Filou
  • 1967 – Laramie
  • 1966 – Royal Bid
  • 1965 – Fieldmaster
  • 1964 – Alaska
  • 1963 – Beauzami
  • 1962 – Stipulate
  • 1961 – Quite Able
  • 1960 – Oreka
  • 1959 – Foglia d'Oro
  • 1958 – Balfast
  • 1957 – Great Scot
  • 1956 – Jimmy Flash
  • 1955 – Poetical
  • 1954 – Dormant
  • 1953 – Gold Scheme
  • 1952 – Conclusion
  • 1951 – Jamell
  • 1950 – Calibrate
  • 1949 – Excellency
  • 1948 – Sir Garnish
  • 1947 – Beau Le Havre
  • 1946 – Catterick Bridge
  • 1945 – Golden Souvenir
  • 1944 – Kevin
  • 1943 – Classform [10]
  • 1942 – Royal Lancer
  • 1941 – Happy Ending
  • 1940 – Serenata
  • 1939 – Yours Truly
  • 1938 – Arctic King
  • 1937 – Cerne Abbas
  • 1936 – Ferson (AUS)
  • 1935 – Cuddle
  • 1934 – Steeton
  • 1933 – Palantua
  • 1932 – Fast Passage
  • 1931 – Spearful
  • 1930 – Nightmarch
  • 1929 – Chide
  • 1928 – Oratrix
  • 1927 – Rapier
  • 1926 – Count Cavour
  • 1925 – The Banker
  • 1924 – Sunart
  • 1923 – Rouen
  • 1922 – Scion
  • 1921 – Royal Star
  • 1920 – Oratress
  • 1919 – Vagabond
  • 1918 – Sasanof
  • 1917 – Menelaus
  • 1916 – Ardenvhor
  • 1915 – Tangihau
  • 1914 – Inigo
  • 1914 – Warstep
  • 1913 – Sinapis
  • 1912 – Midnight Sun
  • 1911 – Vice Admiral
  • 1910 – Bridge
  • 1909 – Lady Lucy
  • 1908 – Downfall
  • 1907 – Frisco
  • 1906 – Star Rose
  • 1905 – Noctuiform
  • 1904 – Grand Rapids
  • 1903 – Canteen
  • 1902 – Halberdier
  • 1901 – Tortulla
  • 1900 – Fulmen
  • 1900 – Ideal
  • 1899 – Seahorse
  • 1898 – Tirant d'Eau
  • 1897 – Waiuku
  • 1896 – Lady Zetland
  • 1895 – Euroclydon
  • 1894 – Impulse
  • 1893 – Rosefeldt
  • 1892 – St. Hippo
  • 1891 – British Lion
  • 1890 – Wolverine
  • 1889 – Tirailleur
  • 1888 – Manton
  • 1887 – Lochiel
  • 1886 – Spade Guinea
  • 1885 – Fusilade
  • 1884 – Vanguard
  • 1883 – Tasman (AUS)
  • 1882 – Welcome Jack
  • 1881 – Grip
  • 1880 – Le Loup
  • 1879 – Chancellor
  • 1878 – Maritana
  • 1877 – Mata
  • 1876 – Guy Fawkes
  • 1875 – Nectar
  • 1874 – Tambourini
  • 1873 – Kakapo
  • 1872 – Detractor
  • 1871 – Peeress
  • 1870 – Knottingley (Dec)
  • 1870 – Knottingley (Jan)
  • 1869 – Mainsail
  • 1868 – Flying Jib
  • 1867 – Magenta
  • 1866 – Nourmahal
  • 1865 – Rob Roy

See also[]

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