New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group I
Horse Race:New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes
Location:Te Aroha or Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
Inaugurated:1971
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance:1,600 metres (8 furlongs)
Qualification:Three-year-old and over fillies & mares
Weight:Weight for Age
Purse:$400,000 (2024)

The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes a Group One horse race for fillies and mares held in April each year. It is run under weight for age conditions for fillies and mares.[1]

The first edition of the race was held at Te Aroha on 27 February 1971 when Breathalyser, a three-year-old filly by Battle-Waggon won from Ajasco and Devante. The race attained Group Two status in 1979 and was elevated to Group One in 2002. The 50th edition of the race was held in 2021.[2]

Recent results

Year
Winner
Age
Sire
Dam
Jockey
Trainer(s)
Owner(s)
Time
Second
Third
2024 [3] Belclare 576MPer IncantoMiss Rhythmic, by O'ReillySamantha SprattLisa LattaD K Woodhouse, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark 1:34.71 (good) Town Cryer 57 Blissful Belle 57
2023 (Pukekohe) [4] Belclare 575M Samantha SprattLisa LattaD K Woodhouse, O Smith, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark 1.35.08 (soft) Skew Wiff 54.5 Our Alley Cat 57
2022 (Te Rapa)[5] Imperatriz (Aus) 55.5[6] 3F I Am Invincible (Aus)Berimbau (Aus), by Shamardal (USA) Mark Walker Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing Partnership 1.35.44 (good)Coventina Bay 58Two Illicit 58
2021 (Te Rapa)[7] Avantage (Aus) 575M Fastnet Rock (Aus) Asavant (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ) Danielle Johnson Jamie RichardsTe Akau Avantage Syndicate 1:37.36 (heavy) (Dead heat)
Coventina Bay 57
Travelling Light 57
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2020 No race due to COVID 19
2019 (Te Aroha)[8] Nicoletta 57[9] 5MSavabeel (Aus)Celtic Crown (USA), by Doneraile Court (USA)Jake Bayliss Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanJML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr Lib Petagna) 1:35.14 (good)Supera 57 Luvaluva 57
2018 (Te Aroha)[10] Miss Wilson (Aus) 575MStratum (Aus) Cierzo (NZ), by Centaine (Aus) Vincent Colgan John Bary Chouxmaani Investments Ltd 1:35.06 (good)Thee Auld Floozie 57 Nicoletta 57
2017 (Te Rapa)[11] Charmont (Aus) 575MHigh Chaparral (Ire) Martique (Aus), by Danehill (USA) Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanR A Emery 1:35.42 (soft) Thee Auld Floozie 57 Mime 57
2016 (Te Aroha)[12] Perfect Fit 57 4MElusive City (USA) Fayreform (NZ), by Tights (USA)Michael ColemanKen & Bev Kelso Haunui Bloodstock Limited, Provincial Club Limited, Garry Madill, Margaret Duncan and James Orton.[13] 1:35.36 (soft)Abidewithme 57Soubrettes 57
2015 [14] Diadme 576MJonathan Riddell Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman Scott Richardson Bloodstock Limited1:33.46 (good) Sports Illustrated 57Abidewithme 57
2014 [15] Viadana 576M Towkay (Aus)Yeah Nah (NZ), by Kinjite Craig Grylls Lance Noble 1:34.18 (soft) Recite 54.5 Chintz 57
2013 [16] Xanadu 57 4M Elusive City (USA) Forest Dream (Aus), by Forest Grow (USA) Michael Coleman Ken & Bev Kelso 1:39.42 (soft) Twilight Granita 54.5 Diadme 57

Previous winners

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes | Past Winners | Results | New Zealand .
  2. Web site: Celebrating 50 years of NZ Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes .
  3. Web site: Race 6 NZEA NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 30 MAR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  4. Web site: Race 7 NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 8 APR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  5. Web site: Race 7 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 16 APR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  6. Web site: Star filly too good for older rivals in Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes | NZ Racing News .
  7. Web site: Race 7 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 17 APR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  8. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 6 APR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  9. Web site: Nicoletta gets her Group One. loveracing.nz.
  10. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  11. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 8 APR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  12. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 9 APR 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  13. Web site: A Perfect Fit for Haunui Farm and connections. A Perfect Fit for Haunui Farm and connections | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
  14. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES 1600 at RACING TE AROHA on 4 APR 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  15. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 5 APR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  16. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 6 APR 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  17. Web site: Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  18. Web site: Race 7 STEWART BROWNE GROUP NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 9 APR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  19. Web site: Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 10 APR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  20. Web site: Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES (GROUP I) at RACING TE AROHA on 4 APR 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  21. Web site: Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 5 APR 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  22. Web site: Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  23. Web site: Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDer's STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 8 APR 2006 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  24. Web site: Saint Cecile wins her second NZ Bloodstock Breeders Stakes .