New Zealand Stakes Explained

The New Zealand Stakes, currently run as the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes, is a Group One thoroughbred horse race in New Zealand.

Class:Group I
Horse Race:New Zealand stakes
Location:Ellerslie Racecourse
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:2000 metres
Surface:Turf
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Open
Weight:Weight-for-age

It is run at Ellerslie racecourse on the final day of the Auckland Cup Week Carnival in March for a stake of $200,000.

History

The New Zealand Stakes was introduced as a weight-for-age race in the 1974/75 New Zealand racing season.

It has been run under the following names depending on sponsors:

It is raced on the same day as two of New Zealand’s other most important races: the Ellerslie Sires Produce Stakes and the Auckland Cup.

Race results

The following are the results of the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes:

Year
Winner
Sire
Dam
Jockey
Trainer(s)
Time
Second
Third
2024 [1] El Vencedor 59ShockingStrictly Material Joe DoyleStephen Marsh2:03.90 (good)Legarto 57Ladies Man 59
2023 [2] Prowess 52ProisirDonna MarieMichael McNabRoger James & Robert Wellwood 2.06.53Campionessa 57La Crique 56.5
2022[3] Coventina Bay 57ShamexpressCoventina Craig Grylls Robbie Patterson 2:05.34 Vernanme 59The Chosen One 59
2021[4] Melody Belle 57Commands (AUS)Meleka Belle (NZ) Troy Harris Jamie Richards, Matamata 2:03.03Avantage 57Tiptronic 57
2020[5] Avantage[6] 57Fastnet Rock (AUS) Asavant (NZ) Opie BossonJamie Richards, Matamata 2:02.93True Enough 59Supera 57
2019[7] Melody Belle[8] 57Commands (AUS)Meleka Belle (NZ)Jamie Richards, Matamata 2:06.56Danzdanzdance 57Rondinella 57
2018[9] Saint Emilion [10] 59Mastercraftsman (IRE)Roseario (NZ) Leith Innes Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 2:02.47 Darscape Prince 57Authentic Paddy 59
2017[11] Lizzie L'Amour [12] 57Zabeel (NZ) Sabia (FRA) Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 2:03.64 Benzini 59 Sound Proposition 59
2016[13] Volkstok 'n'barrell [14] 59Tavistock (NZ) Volkster (NZ) Vincent Colgan Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka 2:01.83 Girl Of My Dreams 57Consensus 57
2015[15] Sakhee's Soldier 59Sakhee's Secret (GB) Surreptitiously (GB) Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 2:06.03 Rising Romance 57Farm Boy 59
2014[16] Silent Achiever 57O'Reilly (NZ)Winning Spree (NZ) Vincent ColganRoger James, Cambridge2:06.15 Historian 59Fortune Knight 59
2013[17] Ocean Park 59Thorn Park (AUS)Sayyida (NZ) Leith InnesGary Hennessy, Matamata2:02.43 Veyron 59Better Than Ever 59
2012[18] Scarlett Lady 57Savabeel (AUS)On Call (NZ) James McDonaldGraeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea 2:05.28 Veyron 59Hold It Harvey 59
2011[19] The Party Stand 57Thorn Park (AUS)Cremisi (AUS) Opie BossonRoger James, Cambridge2:04.47 Adaline 57Vosne Romanee 59
2010[20] Vosne Romanee 59Electronic Zone (USA)Madison Avenue (NZ) Opie BossonJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:01.63 Harris Tweed 59Tell A Tale 59
2009[21] MacO'Reilly 59O'Reilly (NZ)Double Babu (NZ)Hayden Tinsley David Haworth, Foxton2:05.01Sir Slick 59O’Reilly Rose 57
2008[22] Sir Slick 59Volksraad (GB)Miss Opera (NZ)Bruce HerdGraeme Nicholson & Paul Allbon, Te Aroha2:02.49Ombré Rose 56.5Dezigna 59
2007[23] Gaze 56.5Cape Cross (IRE)Eye Full (NZ)Mark Du PlessisRoger James & Paul Mirabelli, Cambridge2:04.85Sir Slick 59Dezigna 59
2006[24] Kristov 58Slavic (USA) Santa Barbra (NZ)Hayden TinsleyPhillip Stevens, Matamata 2:03.07Hurrah 57Shikoba 51
2005Xcellent 52.5Pentire (GB)Excello (AUS)Michael Coleman Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata2:01.45 (Firm)St Reims 58Lashed 56.5
2004Lashed 55.5Encosta De Lago (AUS)Traffic Watch (AUS)Opie BossonGraeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge 2:13.17 (Heavy)Deebee Belle 56.5Hail 58
2003Deebee Belle 56.5Bin Ajwaad (IRE)Deebee Lady (NZ)Andrew CalderPam & Tony Gillies, Matamata 2:07.31Greene Street 56El Duce 58
2002Armstrong 58 Classic Fame (USA)Lilting Star (AUS)Bruce HerdJeff Lynds, Awapuni 2:07.78Emerald Dream 58Soap Opera 56
2001Tall Poppy 56.5 [25] Kaapstad (NZ)Fun On The Run (NZ)David WalshNoel Eales, Awapuni 2:04.25Showella 56Ngaio 56
2000Showella 55.5Lord Ballina (AUS)Show Queen (NZ)Eddie WilkinsonFrank & Craig Ritchie, Takanini2:04.32 (Firm)Rebel 58Rijeka 56.5
1999The Message 58Gold And Ivory (USA)Miss Morrinsville (NZ)Linda BallantyneJohn Ralph, Te Rapa 2:07.04Montreal Star 58Full Noise 58
1998Fayreform 55.5 [26] Tights (USA)Glamour Gold (NZ)Opie BossonStephen Autridge, Matamata 2:02.40Waitaha Rua 56Bubble 58
1997Magnet Bay[27] 58Gold And Ivory (USA)Rivermist (NZ)Vincent ColganDanny Frye, Rangiora2:09.07Interval 57Via Suez 58
1996Roysyn 52.5Bakharoff (USA)Royal Proposal (NZ)Vincent ColganRoger James & Ron Taylor, Cambridge2:06.86Silver Challice 52Lord Majestic 56
1995Captain Court 58Courthouse (NZ)Brunhild (AUS)Trudy ThorntonVince Middeldorp, Avondale2:08.18Cuidado 58Few Are Chosen (AUS) 58
1994Solvit 58Morcon (GB)Yallah Sun (AUS)David WalshMoira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:02.58Miltak 58All Or Nothing 56
1993Solvit 57Morcon (GB)Yallah Sun (AUS)David WalshMoira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:03.06Whitford Hill 57Kiss 56
1992Lurestina 56.5Sir Tristram (IRE)Noelani (NZ)Peter TimsDave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata2:07.3Cavallieri 56Val D'Arno (USA) 52
1991Surfers Paradise 52Crested Wave (USA)Lady Aythorpe (NZ)Lance O'SullivanDave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata2:01.16Seraphic 52Grey Invader 56
1990Riverina Charm 55.5Sir Tristram (IRE)Country Charm (IRE)Tony AllanLaurie Laxon, Cambridge2:03.36Castletown 56Jondolar 52
1989The Gentry 52McGinty (NZ)Rainfall (NZ)Greg ChildsRay & Kerry Verner, Takanini2:06.10Maurine 56.5Poetic Prince 57
1988Bonecrusher 58Pag-Asa (AUS)Imitation (NZ)Gary StewartFrank Ritchie, Takanini2:02.51Horlicks 55.5Sounds Like Fun 55.5
1987Tidal Light 50.5Diagrammatic (USA)Azores (AUS) Lance O'SullivanJim Gibbs & Roger James1:59.89Solveig 56.5 Abit Leica 58
1986Bonecrusher 52Pag-Asa (AUS)Imitation (NZ)Gary StewartFrank Ritchie, Takanini2:04Hexagonal 54 The Theif 54
1985The Filbert 57Souvran (GB)Fauxzann (NZ)Gary PhillipsDon Couchman, Hawera2:01.94Silver Elm 55.5 Shifnal Prince 58
1984McGinty 57One Pound Sterling (GB)Ernader (NZ)Robert VanceColin Jillings, Takanini2:01.65Silver Row 56.5 Isle Of Man 58
1983McGinty 52One Pound Sterling (GB)Ernader (NZ)Robert VanceColin Jillings, Takanini2:02.59Bellerethon 55.5 Maurita 55.5
1982Golden Rhapsody 58Sharivari (USA)Sound Of Music (NZ)Chris McNabDave & Paul O'Sullivan & Michael Moroney, Matamata2:03.39Joyarty 56.6Precious Son 58
1981Pays Anne 55.5Alvaro (GB)Irenu (NZ)Phillip AldermanB Cameron, Tokoroa2:02.56Drum 58 Ring The Bell 52
1980Arbre Chene 52Oakville (GB)Marja Jean (NZ)Lester PiggottClive Bennett, Pukekohe2:09.65Blue Rula 56Drum 57
1979La Mer 56.5Copenhagen II (GB)La Balsa (NZ)Des HarrisMalcolm Smith, New Plymouth2:03.49Shivaree 57 March Legend 58
1978Serendiper 57Serenader II (IRE)Caressable (NZ)Peter JohnsonMrs WL Sullivan, Te Rapa2:05.73Good Lord 58 La Mer 55.5
1977Balmerino 57Trictrac (FR)Dulcie (NZ)Maurice CampbellBrian Smith, Cambridge2:02.74Tudor Light 55.5 Battle Eve 56.5
1976Black Rod 58Oncidium (GB) Precede (NZ)Bill SkeltonClem Bowry, Otaki2:07.1Oopik 58Sharda 58
1975Hi Bing 58Just Whistle (IRE)Derent (NZ)Grenville HughesTrevor Knowles, Te Rapa2:08.4Kiwi Can 58Jandell 55.5

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Race 7 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 9 MAR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  2. Web site: Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 11 MAR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  3. Web site: Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 13 MAR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  4. Web site: Race 7 BONECRUSHER NZ STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 13 MAR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  5. Web site: Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 7 MAR 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  6. Web site: Avantage (AUS) 2015 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  7. Web site: Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 9 MAR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  8. Web site: Melody Belle (NZ) 2014 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  9. Web site: Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 10 MAR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  10. Web site: Saint Emilion (NZ) 2011 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ.
  11. Web site: Race 5 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 16 MAR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  12. Web site: Lizzie l'Amour (NZ) 2012 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ.
  13. Web site: Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 12 MAR 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  14. Web site: Volkstok'n'barrell (NZ) 2011 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ.
  15. Web site: Race 8 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 7 MAR 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  16. Web site: Race 9 LINDAUER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 8 MAR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  17. Web site: Race 9 LINDAUER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 9 MAR 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  18. Web site: Race 9 LINDAUER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 10 MAR 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  19. Web site: Race 9 NICOLAS FEUILLATTE NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 12 MAR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  20. Web site: Race 8 SKYCITY NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 13 MAR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  21. Web site: Race 8 SKYCITY NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 7 MAR 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  22. Web site: Race 8 FIRST SOVEREIGN TRUST NZ STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 8 MAR 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  23. Web site: Race 9 STARCRAFT NZ STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 10 MAR 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  24. Web site: Kristov (NZ) 1999 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  25. Web site: Tall Poppy (NZ) 1994 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ.
  26. Web site: Fayreform (NZ) 1993 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  27. Web site: Magnet Bay (NZ) 1990 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ.