New Zealand Cup

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

New Zealand Cup
Group III race
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)

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 [2] Shocking - Prize Lady[3] 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 54.5Hurry Cane 57
2019 Dee And Gee 53 Darci Brahma - Gabana Leah Hemi Terrill Charles & Peter Corbett Terrill Charles & Peter Corbett [4] 3:23.05 Dead Kaharau (AUS) 58.5Gorbachev 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 53Felaar 53
2017 Gobstopper 53.5[5] 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 59Kaharau 59
2016 Pump Up The Volume 57.5 [6] Savabeel - Nat The Brat Kelly McCulloch A B Coombe & R R Manning Ralph Manning 3:23.43 Perfect Start 53Imperium 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 53Benzini 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 54She'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 53Guns 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 54.5Cottonwood Sky 53
2011 Blood Brotha[7] 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 53.5The Hand Of Faith 53.5
2010Showcause[8] (AUS) 52.5Giant's Causeway (USA) - Showella (by Lord Ballina)Darryl BradleyShowcause SyndicateFrank Ritchie3:19.75 GoodTitch 55Zabene 54.5
2009My Scotsgrey 53Golan (Ire) - My Chameleon (by Grosvenor)Leith InnesGG Syndicate Ltd, RM Reid, SF Ritchie, WM Schoonderwoerd, RJ Stroud, G Syminton, Mrs CB & MA ToddShaune Ritchie3:20.64 GoodZabene 53Smoking Chimneys 53
2008Hoorang 54.5Zerpour - Kay MareeKelly MyersIA ShawIan Shaw, Wanganui3:18.11 GoodYoung Centaur 56.5Vickezz chardonnay 51.5
2007Everswindell 55Align - Hilarion LadyNoel HarrisThree Fillies SyndicateJohn Sargent, Matamata3:21.55 GoodBringbackthebiff 53.5Tedriffic 53
2006Pentathon 57Pentire (GB) - Star Royal (by Grosvenor)Noel HarrisRS Baulcomb, MK RalstenJohn Wheeler3:22.71 DeadCluden Creek 55.5American Gothic (GB) 55
2005Trebla 52.5Yamanin Vital - Otaki Princess (by Noble Bijou)Leith InnesJH & Mrs SD PattieDel Roberts[9]3:24.55 GoodNorthern Beau 57Live Arte Reality 54.5
2004Waltermitty 52Grosvenor - Daria's FunBrian HibberdP Holland, V Matijasevich, ME Ralston & J WheelerJohn Wheeler, New Plymouth3:19.54 FirmNormandy Boy 50.5Empyreal 50
2003Torlesse[10] 57Volksraad - Seamist (by Beaufort Sea)Terry MoseleyNgapuke Stables SyndicateMandy Brown3:20.80 FirmCabella 57Galway Lass 54
2002Mike 54Myocard - Re Enact (by Kingsbridge)Noel HarrisHJ & Mrs MJ & MP Rutz3:24.51 DeadBaloney 54Torlesse 52
2001Soldier Blue 54Sir Sian - Va Bene (by Sovereign Ruler)Gary GryllsAJ & Mrs IM Barker3:17.97Emayr 54On Call 52
2000Smiling Like 53Star Way (GB) - Eustaci (by Sir Tristram) Michael WalkerSir Patrick & Lady Hogan3:24.90Count Cristo 53Java Siang 54
1999Wake Forest 51.5Cache Of Gold - Private PoppyNoel HarrisMA Collinson, PG Maher & PJ WalkerGus Clutterbuck, Awapuni3:19.87 EasyPaddy Maloney 50Pentium Speed 52.5
1998Sapio 59Vice Regal - Sage (by Alligrit)Darryl BradleyPJ & Mrs SL KaySylvia Kay, Otaki[11]3:17.81 GoodBonsai Pipeline 59King D’Or 52.5
1997Laud Peregrine 49.5Laud Eulogy - Some BirdLeanne RutherfordGS Oldbury & Estate A D Worth3:17.99 GoodI'm Excited 50Sopherim 51
1996Old ThymerImperial Guard - Stitch’N ThymeJan CameronMrs Isla M ThompsonKelly Thompson, Longbush3:17.47 FirmBonsai Pipeline 50.5Sir Ailahtan 54.5
1995Sapio 55.5Vice Regal - Sage (by Alligrit)Brian HibberdP J & Mrs SL KaySylvia Kay, Otaki3:20.40 GoodDozen Roses 56Windsor Prince 52
1994Double Take 54Phizam - BlondieChris JohnsonJD AncellRoyce Dowling & Mrs Linda Laing, Cambridge3:17.88 FirmFriendly Henry 49.5Tui Akarana 52
1993Karaoke 52.5Happy Melody - Buzz OffBrian HibberdTudor Syndicates No. 1 & 2Bruce Marsh, Woodville3:24.99 FirmPrince Haze 54Castletown 59
1992Mercator 56Sea Anchor - Pretty MarindaChris JohnsonLM McKelvieRoyce & Linda Dowling, Cambridge3:20.07 FastGallant Prince 49Waiau Pal 53.5
1991Carlton King 55Sir Fleet - Rae's ChoiceMatthew EnrightE S & Mrs L E M Aroa & R T BoyceMiss Diane Sergeant, Hastings3:19.12 FirmPrince Haze 55Cameron 52
1990Soundoration 50.75Sound Reason- Eulogy MaidGrant DavisonSouthern No.1 SyndicateGarth Jackson, Riccarton3:17.22Our Caddy 53Red Fox 50.5
1989Exocet 53War Hawk II - Grand ZamBrian HibberdMA & MG PeacockAndrew Peacock, Hawke's Bay3:19.82Miss Stanima 49King Kenora 51
1988Gallipoli 54.5Palatable (USA) - Quake (by Pictavia)Gary PhillipsJE Bowden & WM BurgessPatrick Busuttin, Foxton3:27.82Eye Full 53.5Shannon Lad 54
1987Empire Rose 52.5Sir Tristram (Ire) - Summer Fleur (by Sovereign Edition)Tony AllanWhakanui Stud LtdLaurie Laxon, Cambridge3:20.20 GoodPrince Avila 53.5Blazing Voodoo 49
1986Oak Vue 51Oakville - St TropezGrant CooksleyMrs S WyliesRalph Manning3:18.79Blyme 53.5Gold Zam 49
1985Samasaan 50Zamazaan - Desert LoveChris JohnsonMike Bell, Ian H Harrison & Garth A JacksonGarth Jackson, Riccarton3:17.55Secured Deposit 57Stylish Dude 51.5
1984Our Boyfriend 53.5Roi Lear - Country FlapperMark BarnsleyMr & Mrs NT, Mr & Mrs OA WyethMrs Marlene Todd, Hastings3:20.15Manchu 55.5Belfe 51
1983Payco 52Heir Apparent II - RibroyalBrian HibberdMesdames JP Brown & JE ChamberlainScott Hammersley, Woodville3:19.31 FastPrince Of Wales 53.5Gun For Fun 55
1982Sirtain 53Retained II - SirenicMaree LyndonIM & Mrs NorthcottMax Northcott, New Plymouth3:21.36Goolay 50Double Trouble 51.5
1981Gold Bullion 50.5Sucaryl - SterlingGary PhillipsJL Swafford & EW SymesNoel Eales, Woodville3:18.20 FirmDespa 57Disraeli 52
1980Koiro Trelay 53Trelay - Corrieann (by Kurdistan)Phillip SmithDG CanningEric Temperton, Awapuni3:20.22Schenley 53Tamaryn 52
1979Star Order 55Final Orders - Lady Tyrone (by County Tyrone)Eddie LowJR & RK Dawson & Mrs MO McDonaldEddie Low, Riccarton3:24.63Denali 51Red Ensign 52
1978Royal Cadenza 57Bucaroon - Cadenza (by Ayrshire Bard)Paul HillisBO Reed & JK RobbStuart Dromgool, Cambridge3:18.80Bahrain 54.5Hytest 50.75
1977Heidsieck 52Hermes (GB) - Marise (by Blue Coral)Bob SkeltonGR & Mrs PollockFred Phillips, Matangi3:19.60Thomas Mellay 50.5Royal Dell 53.5
1976Andrew 50Paracourt (Ire) - Abdication (by Belvedere)David WittingtonD L & Mrs DR RossLachie Ross, Hastings3:25.60Our Countess 51.5Wild Irish 57.5
1975Heidsieck 48.5Hermes - Marise (by Blue Coral)Bruce ComptonGR & Mrs PollockFred Phillips, Matangi3:23.00Andrew 48Our Countess 54
1974Fury's Order 57Indian Order (GB) - Our FuryJim WalkerLH BridgemanWally McEwan, Hawera3:20.40Roaming 53Heckle’s Choice 51
1973Watallan 50Bellborough - Swanky (by Beaumaris)Steve AllenWattie Latimer & J MathiesonBrian Anderton, Wingatui3:22.60His Bestone 49Pole Star 52
1972Kartika 7.13Fair's Fair (GB) - Queen Hestia (by Precipitation)Jim WalkerC G & Mrs TaylorBrian Deacon, Hawera3:22.0Golden SamClassico
1971Princess Mellay[12] 8.12Mellay (GB) - Princess ErmineBob SkeltonAlice AndertonHec Anderton, Wingatui3:21.8TrelayJosie Glow
1970Princess Mellay 7.12Mellay (GB) - Princess ErmineJohn DowlingAlice AndertonHec Anderton, Wingatui3:28.0TrelayArrivederci

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 [13]
  • 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

References

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