Hawke's Bay Guineas Explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group II
Horse Race:	Hawke's Bay Guineas
Location:	Hastings Racecourse Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Race Type:	Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:	Hawke's Bay Racing
Distance:	1,400 metres (7 furlongs)
Track:	Left-handed
Qualification:	Three-year-olds
Weight:	set weights
Purse:	NZ$140,000 (2022)

The Hawke's Bay Guineas is a major Thoroughbred horse race in New Zealand for three-year-old horses. In 2003 the stake was boosted to $100,000 and the race was moved to the first Saturday in October, meaning that it is run on the same day as the Spring Classic. In later years it has been on the same day as the Arrowfield Stud Plate.

Notable winners

The race is an excellent guide to the New Zealand 2000 Guineas, and in past years has been won by horses that have gone on to perform well in major races in Australia - particularly:

• Alamosa, the 2008 Toorak Handicap winner.
• Balmerino
• Darci Brahma, the winner of the 2005 T.J. Smith Stakes
• Jimmy Choux, the 2011 Rosehill Guineas winner and 2011 Cox Plate runner-up
• Mr Tiz, winner of the 1989, 1990 & 1991 Railway Stakes, 1989 & 1990 Telegraph Handicap, 1991 Waikato Sprint and 1991 The Galaxy
• Sacred Falls, the winner of the 2013 and 2014 Doncaster Handicap and 2014 George Main Stakes
• Turn Me Loose, winner of the 2015 Seymour Cup, Crystal Mile & Emirates Stakes and the 2016 Futurity Stakes
• Veandercross, winner of the 1993 Ranvet Stakes and Australian Cup

In 2005, the race was run in the national record time for 1400 metres of 1:19.97 as Darci Brahma and Dr Green fought out the finish.

Race results

•• The distance changed from 1600m to 1400m in 1987

Year	Winner	Jockey	Trainer(s)	Time	2nd place	3rd place
2023 ^[1]	Lantern Way 57	Jonathan Riddell	Lisa Latta, Awapuni	1:27.19 Heavy	Solidify 57	Burn To Shine 57
2022 ^[2] (at Matamata)	Pier 57	Michael McNab	Darren & Briar Weatherley, Matamata	1:24.42 Soft	Mr Mojo Risin' 57	Channel Surfer 57
2021 ^[3]	Mana Nui 56.5	Vinnie Colgan	Chad Ormsby	1:24.01 Dead	Wakari 56.5	Drum Major 56.5
2020 ^[4]	Aegon 56.5	Leith Innes	Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge	1:22.94 Good	Bourbonaire 56.5	Moana 54.5
2019 ^[5]	Catalyst 56.5	Troy Harris	Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu	1:22.65 Fast	Callsign Mav 56.5	Aotea Lad 56.5
2018 ^[6]	Madison County 56.5	Matt Cameron	Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge	1:22.70 Dead	Melt 54.5	King Louis 56.5
2017 ^[7]	Hard Merchandize 56.5	Cameron Lammas	Gary Vile, Awapuni	1:25.17 Dead	Bostonian 56.5	Jimmy Lincoln 56.5
2016^[8]	Mongolian Falcon 56.5	Leith Innes	Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka	1:26.45 Soft	Jon Snow 56.5	Heroic Valour 56.5
2015^[9]	Amarula 56.5	Shaun McKay (A)	Peter & Jacob McKay, Matamata	1:22.01 Good	Scrutinize 56.5	Battle Time 56.5
2014^[10]	Turn Me Loose 56.5	Opie Bosson	Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge	1:21.31 Good	Prince Mambo 56.5	Longchamp 56.5
2013^[11]	Sir Andrew 56.5	Mark Du Plessis	Richard Otto, Te Awamutu	1:22.95 Dead	All Decked Out 56.5	Fascination Street 54.5
2012^[12]	Sacred Falls 56.5	Leith Innes	Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge	1:22.13 Good	Southern Lord 56.5	Silverdale 56.5
2011^[13]	Antonio Lombardo 54.5	Samantha Spratt	Peter McKay, Matamata	1:22.65 Good	Prestigious Me 54.5	Ginner Hart 56
2010^[14]	Jimmy Choux 56	Jonathan Riddell	John Bary, Hastings	1:21.54 Good	Icepin 56	Maradona 56
2009^[15]	Keyora 56	Hayden Tinsley	John Wheeler, New Plymouth	1:23.38 Dead	St Germaine 54.5	Aspinal 55
2008^[16]	Tell A Tale 56	Troy Harris	Mark Walker, Matamata	1:21.34 Good	Fully Fledged 56	Altered Image 56
2007^[17]	Alamosa 56	Hayden Tinsley	Peter McKay, Matamata	1:20.86 Good	El Cuento 56	Fritzy Boy 56
2006^[18]	Jokers Wild 56	Michael Coleman	Mike Moroney & Dean Melton, Matamata	1:22.07 Dead	Alberto 56	Pinot Grigio 56
2005	Darci Brahma^[19] 56	Michael Walker	Mark Walker, Matamata	1:19.97 Good	Dr Green 56	Captain Kurt 56
2004	Shastri 55.5	Lisa Cropp	John Sargent, Matamata	1:21.20 Easy	Keeninsky 55.5	Manten 55.5
2003	Stardane 56	Rhys McLeod	Brian Jenkins, Cambridge	1:20.70 Firm	Penitentiary 56	Eftee One 56
2002	Bunker 56	Michael Walker	Stephen & Trevor McKee, Takanini	1:24.32 Flat	Jack The Stripper 56	Crown Control 56
2001	Vinaka 56	Leith Innes	Jim Gibbs, Matamata	1:24.10 Easy	The Player 56	Rocky Point 56
2000	Singalong 54		Stephen Autridge, Matamata	1:22.50 Firm	Fore Stay 54	Vulpix 56
1999	Buzz Lightyear 56		Robert Prescott, Te Awamutu	1:26.08 Soft	Emerald Dream 54	Galahad 56
1998	So Casual 55	Vinnie Colgan	Ross Taylor, Tauranga	1:21.40 Firm	Danske 55	Mr Jif 55
1997	Quality Kingdom 55	Michael Coleman	Grant Searle, Levin	1:23.13 Flat	Old Tawny 55	Thriller 55
1996	Batavian 55	Peter Tims	Graeme Rogerson & Keith Hawtin, Tuhikaramea	1:22.11 Easy	Our Silver Prince 55	The Red Express 55
1995	Petanque 55	Lee Rutherford	Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini	1:24.34 Flat	Straight Clip 55	Furama Nights 55
1994	Vedodara 53	Bruce Herd	John Sargent, Awapuni	1:20.44 Firm	Asahi 55	Avedon 55
1993	Al Akbar 55	Gary Grylls	Chris Wood, Cambridge	1:21.06 Firm	Ashalars Prince 55	Sea Captain 55
1992	Lady Madonna 53	Phillip Mercer	Grant Searle, Levin	1:26.02 Firm	Red Baron 53	The Aged Rocker 55.5
1991	Veandercross 55	Jim Walker	Chris Turner, Wanganui	1:22.01 Flat	Overwhelmed 55	Solvit 55
1990	Tripita 55		Jeff Lynds, Awapuni	1:22.00 Flat	Full Time 55	Be Happy 55
1989	Finnegan Fox 55	Larry Cassidy	Bryan Hayter, Hawera	1:27.28 Heavy	Red Arc 55	Sheriff 55
1988	Sir Jugular 55	Maurice Campbell	Maurice Campbell, Wanganui	1:23.91 Flat	The Phantom 55	Crown Symbol 55
1987••	Mr Tiz 55	Lance O'Sullivan	Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata	1:22.58 Flat	Festal 55	Dalpic 55
1986	Sir Zeus 55	Garry Phillips	John Wheeler, New Plymouth	1:46:34 Slow	Auto Air 55	Tough Guy 55
1985	Avon’s Lad 55	Brian York	J W McGreal	1:36:98 Flat	Mystic Monarch 55	Anteaus 55
1984	Kingdom Bay 55.5	Peter Fearon	Jack Taylor, Stratford	1:45:15 Heavy	Great Chevalier 55.5	Norfolk King 55.5
1983	Beechcraft 55.5	Tony Williams	Kevin Crampton, Takanini	1:36:51 Flat	Fine Offer 55.5	McGettigan 55.5
1982	Nicolove 55.5	Warwick Robinson	Colin McColl	1:39:34 Flat	Captain Supreme 55.5	Big Spender 55.5
1981	Bisette 55.5	Gary Phillips	Trevor McKee, Takanini	1:37:32 Good	Moments Of Glory 55.5	Loughanure 55.5
1980	Prince Majestic 55.5	David Peake	Ray Verner, Takanini	1:37:39 Good	Whittaker 55.5	Sir Bart 55.5
1979	Tallifer 55.5	Garry Phillips	John Mason, Tokoroa	1:37:48 Flat	Mighty King 55.5	Coober’s Queen 53
1978	Koiro Trelay 55.5	M Gillies	Eric Temperton, Awapuni	1:40.0	Holy Toledo 55.5	Fearless 55.5
1977	Crest Star 55.5	K Reggett	I J Tucker, Takanini	1:46.2 Slow	Disraeli 55.5	Top Quality 55.5
1976	Zermatt 55.5	Warwick Robinson	Mrs M Bull, Cambridge	1:38.4	Mayo Mellay 55.5	Stringbarg 55.5
1975	Balmerino 55.5	Maurice Campbell	Brian J Smith, Cambridge	1:37.6	March Legend 55.5	Nippy Jim 55.5
1974 (Awapuni)	Flash Affair 55.5	Bruce A Compton	K B Simmons, Te Aroha	1:43
1973	Oopik 55.5	Peter D Johnson	Dave O'Sullivan, Matamata
1972	Black Rod	Des Harris	C A Bowry, Otaki
1971	Master John		M Bartz
1970	Dare Devil	G D Alexander	I Alton, Cambridge
1969	Piko	Garry Edge	I Robinson, Matangi
1968	Royal Tudor	R. Bruce Marsh	J Paul, Hastings
1967	Bompa	Bill Skelton	W G Ivil, Tauherenikau
1966	Game	R. Bruce Marsh	K H Quinlivan, Hastings
1965	Devastation	A T Jones	K Thomson, Otaki
1964	Rio	A T Jones	K Couper, Hastings

See also

• Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand
• New Zealand Derby
• New Zealand 1000 Guineas
• New Zealand 2000 Guineas
• Levin Classic

Notes and References

1. Web site: Race 5 AHD ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECT - HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 30 SEP 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
2. Web site: Race 6 AHD HAWke's BAY GUINEAS at MATAMATA RC on 8 OCT 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ .
3. Web site: Race 6 DUNDEEL AT ARROWFIELD HAWke's BAY GUINEAS at HAWke's BAY RI on 2 OCT 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ .
4. Web site: Race 7 DUNDEEL AT ARROWFIELD HAWke's BAY GUINEAS at HAWke's BAY RI on 3 OCT 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ .
5. Web site: Race 5 SACRED FALLS HAWke's BAY GUINEAS at HAWke's BAY RI on 5 OCT 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ .
6. Web site: Race 5 SACRED FALLS HAWke's BAY GUINEAS at HAWke's BAY RI on 6 OCT 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ .
7. Web site: Race 5 SACRED FALLS HAWke's BAY GUINEAS at HAWke's BAY RI on 7 OCT 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ .
8. Web site: Race 6 SACRED FALLS HAWKE’S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 1 OCT 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
9. Web site: Race 6 SACRED FALLS HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 3 OCT 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
10. Web site: Race 5 DHL HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 4 OCT 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
11. Web site: Race 6 DHL HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 5 OCT 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
12. Web site: Race 5 DHL GLOBAL HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 6 OCT 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
13. Web site: Race 6 DHL GLOBAL HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 1 OCT 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
14. Web site: Race 6 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 2 OCT 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
15. Web site: Race 5 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 3 OCT 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
16. Web site: Race 5 GOLAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 4 OCT 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
17. Web site: Race 5 GOLAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 6 OCT 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
18. Web site: Race 5 GOLAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 7 OCT 2006 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
19. Web site: Darci Brahma (NZ) 2002 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.