Wellington Cup Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group 3
Horse Race:Wellington Cup
Location:Trentham Racecourse
Trentham
Wellington Region
Inaugurated:1874
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Trentham Racecourse
Distance:3200 metres
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-Year-Olds and Up
Weight:Handicap
Purse:NZ$300,000 (2024)

The Wellington Cup is a Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race in New Zealand held annually in late January at Trentham Racecourse in Trentham by the Wellington Racing Club.

History

Inaugurated in 1874, the Wellington Cup has been raced over various distances:

There were two prior Wellington Cups in 1867 and 1868. These were unofficial events run by the first Wellington Jockey Club and not recognised by the NZ Turf Register.[1]

The Wellington Cup is one of New Zealand's most famous and popular races and currently offers a purse of NZ$300,000 which belies its Group Three status. Wellington Cup day attracts large crowds to Trentham Racecourse and the other races on the card include the Group One Thorndon Mile, the Group Three Desert Gold Stakes and the Douro Cup.

The Wellington Cup was a Group 1 race until 2008. Given the prestige of the race, there was some disappointment at the news that the race would lose its Group One status from 2009. The Wellington Racing Club responded to the downgrade by reducing the distance to 2400 metres in order to attract a higher quality field. The race reverted to 3200m from 2016 to help encourage New Zealand stayers.[2] However, in 2017 the race was downgraded again to Group Three status.[3]

Queen Elizabeth II attended in 1970.[4]

One of the most famous winners of the Wellington Cup was Kiwi, ridden by Jimmy Cassidy. The pair went on to win the 1983 Melbourne Cup for trainer, Snow Lupton of Waverley.[5] Snow's grand-daughter Jaimee-Lee Lupton trained the 2020 Wellington Cup winner Soleseifei.

In past years the Wellington Racing Club arranged celebrity guests of honour such as:

The 2023 Wellington Cup is the 150th edition of the race.[6]

The biggest dividend paid for a Wellington Cup winner was $180 for Simon de Montfort, ridden by Brian Dodds in 1972.[7]

The 2024 edition was on the last race-day of calling by Tony Lee, after a 40 year career.[8]

Records

Speed record:

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners of the Wellington Cup since 1953

Year[11]
Winner
Wgt
Age
Breeding
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
Second
Third
2024[12] Mary Louise[13] 56 5m The Bold One - Daisy Louise by Catbird (AUS) Craig Grylls Robbie Patterson, New PlymouthE M & N A Bourke & A R Piercy 3:23.65 (soft)Fierce Flight 58 Canheroc 53
2023 [14] Leaderboard538gStreet Cry (IRE) - Flower Fairy (USA) by Dynaformer (USA) Joe DoyleMark WalkerFortuna Leaderboard Syndicate (Mgr: John Galvin) 3.33.01 (heavy)Contemplation 54Dionysus 57
2022 [15] Lincoln King567gShocking (AUS) - Shi Kin Fly by Shinko King (IRE) Craig GryllsStephen MarshLincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, Wellfield Holdings Ltd, Exempt Bloodstock Ltd, Stephen Marsh & Peter Gillespie 3:23.21 Starrybeel 55.5He No Opilio 54
2021 [16] Waisake53[17] 6gZed - Kincia by Kinjite Samantha CollettAlan Sharrock, New PlymouthLR Butler, JM & KA Horner, A & NJ Macdonald, B & E Menzies, PV Mullen, BC & MC Schumacher & SA Sharrock3:22.85Bluey's Chance 53Justamaiz 53
2020 [18] Soleseifei [19] 537mShocking (AUS) - Evaline by Van Nistelrooy (USA)Trudy Thornton Jaimee-Lee Lupton, Waverley [20] L Ridge & Ms M Slagter3:20.03The Good Fight 54Toms 55.5
2019 [21] Gorbachev [22] 535gGorky Park - Gimmeawink (AUS) by Carnegie (IRE)Ryan ElliotBryce Newman, BullsP Bardell, F J P Huwyler, B K O'Dea & K T O'Donnell3:22.49Dee And Gee 53Prince Jabeel 59
2018 [23] [24] Magic Chai [25] 535gMagic Albert (AUS) - Chai (AUS) by Viscount (AUS)Michael McNabTony Pike, CambridgeMA & Mrs SL Treweek3:25.19Sampson 53Alinko Prince 53
2017 [26] [27] Savaria [28] 56.55mSavabeel - Amathea by O'ReillyHayden TinsleyRoydon Bergerson, AwapuniDP & Mrs KC Fleming3:21.90Jackstar 58Perfect Start 56.5
2016 [29] Mister Impatience[30] 52.56gHernando (FRA) - Katy Nowaitee (GB) by KomaiteSamantha SprattMichael Moroney & Chad Ormsby, MatamataR Legh, GG Syndicate Ltd, K Millar, G Sharp, A Locantro, H Hansen, J O'Neill, G Van Ameyden, P Merton & L Neradovsky3:21.60Pentathon 53Sampson 56
2015 [31] Maygrove [32] 52.55gAuthorized (IRE) - Lady Zhivago by ZabeelMatthew CameronMurray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeJML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr L Petagna) & PW O'Rourke2:26.65 (2400m)Perfect Start 53She's Insatiable 52
2014 [33] Graphic 525gVolksraad - Taitanium by Kingdom BayCraig GryllsMichael Moroney & Chad Ormsby, MatamataChristopher R & Susanna Grace[34] 2:29.30 (2400m)Skysoblue 53Guns At Five 57
2013 [35] Blood Brotha 547gDanzigill (AUS) - Laura Dee (NZ) by Personal Escort (USA)Lisa AllpressRaymond Connors, BullsM S & R M Connors2:31.32 (2400m)Annie Higgins 52.5Dolmabache 54
2012 [36] Six O'Clock News 567gZabeel (NZ) - Maurine (NZ) by Harbor Prince (USA)Leith InnesTrent Busuttin & Natalie Young, Cambridge Six O'Clock News Syndicate2:31.33 (2400m)Spiro 58The Jungle Boy 56
2011 [37] Spiro 535gPyrus (USA) - Radio Rocket (NZ) by Blues Traveller (IRE)Kane SmithSylvia Kay, LevinP J & Mrs S L Kay, Mrs A J, B T, J E & R L Maetzig2:28.82 (2400m)Six O’Clock News 54.5Loose Change 52.5
2010 [38] Red Ruler 575gViking Ruler (AUS) - Ransom Bay (USA) by Red Ransom (USA)Mark Du PlessisJohn Sargent, MatamataR J Arculli, A R Meehan & G B Sargent2:27.42 (2400m)Awesome Planet 52.5Manonamission 55
2009 [39] Megapins [40] 52.55mPins (AUS) - Instant Divorce (NZ) by Fiesta Star (AUS)Trudy ThorntonJohn & Karen Parsons, BalcairnW R Campbell et al.2.28.32 (2400m)Borninthestates 53Young Centaur 56.5
2008 [41] [42] Young Centaur 53.55gJeune (GB) - Centafit (NZ) by Galopede (NZ)Michael WalkerJohn Sargent, MatamataJ G Sargent & A Soon Shiong3.22.15Resolution 52.5Mirkola Lass 57
2007 [43] Willy Smith 555gVolksraad (GB) - Sound Lear (NZ) by Sound Reason (CAN)Matthew CameronMark Todd, CambridgeMrs M K Hain & M McPhail3.22.11Mirkola Lass 53.5Everswindell 53
2006 Envoy 57.57gPersonal Escort (USA) - Sovereign Command by Bold Venture (NZ)Grant CooksleyKen Kelso, MatamataK & B Kelso, R & J White3:22.38Viz Vitae 58Kajema 55.5
2005[44] Zabeat 53.55gRhythm (USA) - Zabest by ZabeelPeter JohnsonDonna & Dean Logan, Ruakaka A.M. Goodwin & Mrs. D.M. Logan3:20.73Gorgeous George 52From Heaven 52
2004[45] Cluden Creek 51.55gYamanin Vital - Fort Girl by Beaufort Sea (USA)Andrew CalderJohn Boon, WaverleyB Barber, W Purvis & A MacDonald3:26.49Bel Air 53.5Ebony Honour 52.5
2003Oarsman 52.55gThe Son - Virginia Lake by Royal Loch (IRE)Gary GryllsPaul DuncanB E & R W Punch3:19.53Wolf Creek 51.5Mojo 52
2002Cyclades54.56gAlleged Dash (USA) - Iris La Bonga (AUS) by Inviting (IRE)Lance O'SullivanCydne Evans, WaverleyD N & W E Pye3:20.20Ebony Honor 54Blanchard 54
2001Smiling Like 526mStar Way (GB) - Eustaci by Sir Tristram (IRE)Michael WalkerGraeme RogersonSir Patrick & Lady Hogan3:22.04Ebony Honor 52Starina 52
2000[46] Second Coming 555mOak Ridge (FR) - Superior Miss by Bassenthwaite (GB)Michael ColemanMichael Moroney & Andrew Scott, MatamataA J Burton, P S Lindberg, Paul Moroney & G G Peterson.3.20.93McDa Knife 51The Gifted Shifta 50.5
1999Miss Bailey 517mKing's Island (IRE) - In Style by Pakistan II (GB)Leanne IsherwoodGrant Cullen, HastingsGrant Cullen et al.3:21.91Emerald 51Beechwood Road 53
1998Aerosmith525gIndian Ore (USA) - Luna di Miele by Barcas (USA)Grant Cooksley Peter & Nikki Hurdle, AwapuniAB & DG Smith3:22.62Magnet Bay 52Altrista 56
1997[47] Ed 537gHalf Iced (USA) - Mount Joy by Noble Bijou (USA)Lance O'SullivanNoel Eales, AwapuniAJ & Mrs LM Crooks3:17.39Bonsai Pipeline 51.5Magnet Bay 56
1996Yes Indeed 54.56gLlanathony - Ivanip by Eastern Nip (IRE)Jock CaddiganMichael Moroney, MatamataDJ & Mrs MA Deegan3:17.85Magnet Bay 54Sapio 55
1995[48] Ed 525gHalf Iced (USA) - Mount Joy by Noble Bijou (USA)Damien OliverCecil Beckett, RivertonAJ (Bert) & Mrs LM (Margaret) Crooks3:18.25Yes Indeed 50.5All In Fun 57
1994[49] 587gOne Pound Sterling (GB) - Mona Curragh (IRE) by Levmoss (IRE)Noel HarrisPatrick Busuttin, FoxtonPM Busuttin, BJ McCahill, KP Morris3:18.63Tawbeau 48.5Ultimate Aim 52.5
1993Dancing Lord 48.56gNuage d'Or (USA) - Tingo Time by Bellissimo (FR)Leanne IsherwoodMI Pearson, HastingsKS Lee3:18.19Ebury 48Tall Emperor 49
1992Castletown585gOne Pound Sterling (GB) - Mona Curragh (IRE) by Levmoss (IRE)Noel HarrisPatrick Busuttin, FoxtonPM Busuttin, BJ McCahill, KP Morris3:19.33Schnapps 50.5The Yapper 50
1991[50] 554gOne Pound Sterling (GB) - Mona Curragh (IRE) by Levmoss (IRE)Noel HarrisPatrick Busuttin, FoxtonPM Busuttin, BJ McCahill, KP Morris3:18.37Shuzohra 55.5Coconut Ice 53
1990Flying Luskin 54.55gLuskin Star (AUS) - Queen Amarco (AUS) by Authentic Heir (AUS)Peter JohnsonStephen & Trevor McKee, TakaniniJoe Karam, Trevor McKee, Peter J Walker, John A Wells3:20.52Lord Mellay 54All Nighter 52.5
1989Noble Khan 487g Royal Noble (USA) - Sharonette by Sharivari (USA) Peter AyresDon Sellwood, HastingsR J Fleetwood, Mrs M C Kuzmich, D G Terry & J A Willmott3:19.21Fleetward Lad 50.3Bouillan 48.5
1988Daria's Fun53.56mGo Fun - Daria Song by Skyhawk (GB) Gary StewartMrs S E H EllisD A Hodgetts, D W Mayers & M D Richardson3:15.59Banderol 49.5 Double Lang 51.5
1987[51] Rastes 496 Super Grey (USA) - Sind by Sobig Paul TaylorDanny WalkerN K Allen, Miss P S Brough, P J Marron Jnr & R D Seivers 3:22.56Blovinski 53.5Lu 51.5
1986Samasaan 545 Zamazaan (FR) - Desert Love (IRE) by Home Guard (USA) Chris JohnsonGarth Jackson, Riccarton M R Bell, I H Harrison, G A Jackson 3:23.22Curved Air 52Whitole 56
1985[52] Imaprince 514 Heir Apparent II (USA) - Peka Princess by Bottle TopPhilip MercerMick Preston, OtakiJ C Bell 3:22.27Secured Deposit 57 Duanette's Girl 49
1984[53] Secured Deposit 51.54 Kirrama - Touch Money by Ironic (GB)Neil HainNeville Atkins, Waiuku Eileen Mackley, Dale Ralph & Neville Atkins 3:22.6Isle of Man 54.5Suttle Knight 50.5
198350.55g Blarney Kiss (USA) - Malrayvis by Messmate (GB) Jimmy CassidyE S (Snow) Lupton, WaverleyE S & Mrs Lupton 3:20.29Maurita 50.5Macloud 50.5
1982[54] Ruakuna 536Alvaro (GB) - Te Ruahine by Sajakeda (AUS) Stephen AutridgeLeonie Pratt, Cambridge M H Tims & Estate W J Pratt 3:19.25Azawary 50Unique 48.5
1981[55] Koiro Trelay 53.55 Trelay - Corrieann by Kurdistan (GB)Phillip SmithEric Temperton, AwapuniD G Canning3:18.75Arethusa 50Eruption 52.5
1980[56] Cubacade526 Alvaro (GB) - Robin Marie by Rawalpindi (GB)Jim WalkerDon Couchman, Hawera R & Mrs Gallagher 3:23.51Zamalou 53Koiro Trelay 51.5
1979[57] Big Gamble 515Sobig - Gay Amber by Broiefort (FR) Toby AutridgeHowie Mathews, Matamata D P McLennan, H J & Mrs Tapper 3:19.25Northfleet 49Magistrate 53
1978 [58] 586gZamazaan (FR) - Love in Bloom (AUS) by Todman (AUS)David PeakeRay Verner, TakaniniM L Hines 3:18.00Big Gamble 49.5Caruba 51.5
1977 535gZamazaan (FR) - Love in Bloom (AUS) by Todman (AUS) Bruce ComptonRay Verner, Takanini M L Hines 3:24.5Show Gate 57Our Countess 53
1976[59] Guest Star 53.55 Crest of the Wave (GB) - Queen's Navy by Bahershah (GB)Maurice CampbellIvan & I R Tucker, TakaniniI J Tucker3:20.75Royal Dell 49.25Oopik 56.5
1975 Timon 526 Oakville (GB) - Catalan by Oman (FR) Gary WilletsFrederick Phillips, MatangiG R Pollock 3:23.00Guest Star 52Apollo Eleven 53
1974 Battle Heights546g Battle-Waggon (GB) - Wuthering Heights by Avocat General (IRE)Alwin TweedieTim Douglas, MorrinsvilleR F & Mrs Douglas 3:23.5Manchero 48Rose Mellay 55.5
1973 Rustler7.114 Sobig - Verve by Ruthless David PeakeMerv Ritchie, Takanini J C & Mrs Fletcher 3:20.75Glengowan
1972 Simon de Montfort 7.8 6Better Honey (GB) - De Montfort by Super (GB) Brian DoddsFred Meynell, Hawera Mrs T G Whenlan 3:17.75SuttleDuty Free
1971 Ansin 7.45Cracksman - Fredrika by Jekyll (GB) David Peake Jack Winder, Te RapaM I Matulich 3:19.25Princess MellaySpectre
19707.127 Time and Again (IRE) - Timing by Timanova (GB) Neil RiordanBruce Priscott, Te Awamutu W B Priscott 3:16.75
1969City Court8.04 Final Court (GB) - Melbourne by Underwood (GB) Ray Wallace, TakaniniA K Sharp3:17.50 Spring Filou
1968Loofah 8.54Arragon (GB) - Lady Doss by Royal Arch (GB) Buster O’Malley, Levin A O’Malley3:20.25Bright ChiefIl Tempo
1967Michael Molloy 7.54 Le Filou (FR) - Fianna Fail by Baffles (GB) Murray LongJim Hely, Te Rapa S Caddigan & Estate H P Long 3:19.75PalisadeRed Siren
1966 Red Crest 7.7 5Gigantic - Lovemorn by Nightly Brian Andrews[60] Jack Winder, Te Rapa I A McMullin & J F Rendle3:27.5 Eiffel TowerClipjoint
1965 Eiffel Tower 7.54Kurdistan (GB) - Bell Tower by Columcille (GB) Midge DidhamBill Hillis, Riverton W E Hazlett3:22.75 Dandeinee Calm Court
1964 Gay Filou8.36Le Filou (FR) - Contrive by Contact (AUS)Grenville HughesIvan McClure, Riccarton D D Fea & R Smith3:21.25 Polo PrinceSummer Regent
1963 9.710gCassock (GB) - Speedy by Irish Lancer (GB) Mick Brown, Wingatui D W Brown3:19 Stipulate Blue Blade
1962 9.69gCassock (GB) - Speedy by Irish Lancer (GB) Mick Brown, Wingatui D W Brown3:20Ruato Marwon
1961 9.28gCassock (GB) - Speedy by Irish Lancer (GB) Mick Brown, Wingatui D W Brown3:17.5 Quite Able Ilumquh
1960 Jalna 7.54Count Rendered (GB) - Mahzami by Nizami (FR) Billy SmithDave Arnott, Te ArohaH C Adams & P G Henwood3:18 Sparkler Great Sensation
1959 Ark Royal Marco Polo (FR) - Battle Cruiser by Battle Song (GB) Bob SkeltonAshley Powell G J Barton 3:20.25
1958 Yeman Sabaean (GB) - Wardress by Lord Warden (GB) R J Jury H Koran & S N Sparks 3:19.0
1957 SombreroSomeo (IRE) - Seropuri by Bulandshar (GB) Bill BroughtonMrs G Wall 3:21.0
1956 Fox Myth Foxbridge (GB) - Nereid by Neptune (GB) D J Wyatt Harry S Limmer Harry S Limmer 3:21.25
1955 Golden Galleon Admiral's Luck (GB) - Rosina by Nizami (FR) L J Hodren Sir Matthew Oram 3:22.5
1954 Golden Tan Golden Souvenir - Miss Tantrum by Siegfried (GB) J GarthG W Hartshone 3:22.5
1953 Crimson King Balloch (GB) - Lucetta by Captain Bunsby (GB)M J Jennings J McNeill 3:22.0

Earlier winners

See also

References

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Staying power: Wellington Cup likely to return to 3200-metre distance. 21 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Is poor field a pointer for Wellington Cup change?. 20 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Broadcaster Des Coppins returns to Wellington Cup for 45th time. LIAM. HYSLOP. 21 January 2016. Stuff.
  5. Web site: Flashback: Kiwi flies to legendary Melbourne Cup win in 1983. Kelvin. Teixeira. 10 November 2017. Stuff.
  6. Web site: 150 years of thrills, spills and celebrity spotting at the Wellington Cup. Nicholas. Boyack. 20 January 2023. Stuff.
  7. Web site: Wellington Cup win high point of career. Timaru Herald Staff. Reporter. 14 March 2013. Stuff.
  8. Web site: Stuff. www.stuff.co.nz.
  9. Web site: Flashback: When Wellington's cup went south. 19 January 2018.
  10. https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/racing/racing-visit-evokes-winning-memories
  11. https://www.tbheritage.com/TurfHallmarks/racecharts/NewZealand/WellingtonCup.html
  12. Web site: Race 9 NZ CAMPUS OF INNOVATION & SPORT WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 20 JAN 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  13. Web site: Stuff. www.stuff.co.nz.
  14. Web site: Race 9 NZ CAMPUS OF INNOVATION SPORT WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 28 JAN 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  15. Web site: Race 9 NZ CAMPUS OF INNOVATION & SPORT WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 29 JAN 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  16. Web site: Race 9 NZ CAMPUS OF INNOVATION & SPORT WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 30 JAN 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  17. Web site: Waisake wins Wellington Cup. New Zealand Racing. Desk. RACING.COM.
  18. Web site: Race 9 NZ CAMPUS OF INNOVATION & SPORT WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 18 JAN 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  19. Web site: Racing: Waverley's Soleseifei wins another Wellington Cup for the Lupton family. 16 December 2023. NZ Herald.
  20. Web site: Soleseifei wins Wellington Cup in fairytale for Lupton family. 18 January 2020.
  21. Web site: Race 9 NZ CAMPUS OF INNOVATION & SPORT WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 19 JAN 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  22. Web site: Lightweight Gorbachev wins in desperate finish to Wellington Cup. 19 January 2019.
  23. Web site: Race 9 WALLACEVILLE ESTATE CASTLETOWN WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 20 JAN 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  24. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2018 (47th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
  25. Web site: Magic Chai and Michael McNab grab Wellington Cup. 20 January 2018.
  26. Web site: Race 10 WALLACEVILLE ESTATE WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 21 JAN 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  27. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2017 (46th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
  28. Web site: Savaria just gets the better of Jacksstar to win the Wellington Cup. 21 January 2017.
  29. Web site: Race 9 WALLACEVILLE ESTATE WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 23 JAN 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  30. Web site: Racing: Mister Impatience digs deepest for Wellington Cup victory.
  31. Web site: Race 9 PLATINUM HOMES WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 24 JAN 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  32. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/65388875/maygrove-wins-wellington-cup-in-what-could-be-part-one-of-memorable-double was-for-lib-petagna
  33. Web site: Race 9 PLATINUM HOMES WELLINGTON CUP (GROUP II) at WELLINGTON RC on 25 JAN 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  34. Web site: Graces hope Graphic designs Cup victory. 24 January 2014.
  35. Web site: Race 9 PACIFIC JEWELLERS WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 26 JAN 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  36. Web site: Race 8 PACIFIC JEWELLERS WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 28 JAN 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  37. Web site: Race 8 CENTURY CITY WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 29 JAN 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  38. Web site: Race 8 CENTURY CITY WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 30 JAN 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  39. Web site: Race 8 CENTURY CITY DEVELOPMENTS WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 24 JAN 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  40. Web site: Taranaki breeders celebrate Megapins' Wellington Cup win.
  41. Web site: Race 7 CENTURY CITY DEVELOPMENTS WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 26 JAN 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  42. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2008 (37th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.
  43. Web site: Race 7 CENTURY CITY DEVELOPMENTS WELLINGTON CUP at WELLINGTON RC on 27 JAN 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
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  54. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1982 (Eleventh edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  55. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1981 (Tenth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
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  57. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1979 (Eighth edition).Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
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