Livamol Classic Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group I
Horse Race:Livamol Classic
Location:Hastings Racecourse
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Inaugurated:1955
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Hawke's Bay Racing
Distance:2040m (10 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds and up
Weight:Weight for Age
Purse:NZ$450,000 (2023)

The Livamol Classic is a weight-for-age Thoroughbred horse race run at Hastings Racecourse in Hawke's Bay and was at one stage New Zealand's richest horse race. It is run at a distance of 2040m (6,690feet). The race is run in October. The weather in the Hawke's Bay's means the track conditions are usually excellent.

The race is the part of the Triple Crown raced at Hastings Racecourse, along with the 1400m (4,600feet) Tarzino Trophy, which was previously known as the Makfi Challenge Stakes or Mudgway Stakes, and the 1600m (5,200feet) Arrowfield Stud Plate, which was previously known as the Windsor Park Plate, Stony Bridge Stakes and Horlicks Plate.

Many of New Zealand's best thoroughbred horses have raced in the various Triple Crown events. A number of horses managed to win two of the three races and some were beaten into second in the third leg. On 5 October 2019. Melody Belle was the first horse to win all three of the Hawkes Bay Triple Crown races.

History

The race was originally known as the Ormond Memorial and took place on the second day of the autumn carnival until the 1985/86 season when it was moved to the Spring.

From 1991 to 2009 the race was sponsored by Kelt Capital Limited, and in particular the owner thereof Sam Kelt, a strong supporter of New Zealand and particularly Hawke's Bay racing.

1996 would see it gain Group 1 status and the distance changed from 2000m to 2040m.

The growth in prize money was substantial in the decade up to 2008. In 2000 it was worth $250,000; in 2002 it was the equal richest race in New Zealand at $500,000 and in 2004 it was New Zealand's first million-dollar race. The race was worth $2,000,000 in 2007 and 2008, but the stake had to be reduced to $1,200,000 in 2009 as that level was deemed unsustainable. In 2010 the stake was reduced to $250,000, below several major races in New Zealand but still slightly ahead in terms of weight-for-age races.

In 2010, after the cessation of the Kelt sponsorship, the Ormond Memorial name was modified in recognition of Lady Katherine (Kit) Acklin née Ormond who had recently died.

Name

Group status

Notable winners

Results

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Time
Second
Third
2023 [1] Ladies Man 59Ryan ElliottAllan Sharrock2:04.79 (good)Platinum Invador 59Pearl Of Alsace 57
2022 [2] Mustang Valley 55.5Michael McNab Andrew Forsman 2:13.83 (heavy)Justaskme 59Defibrillate 59
2021 [3] Savy Yong Blonk 57Danielle JohnsonJamie Richards, Matamata2:04.50 (good)Harlech 59Prise De Fer 59
2020 [4] Melody Belle 57Troy HarrisJamie Richards, Matamata 2:10.12 (heavy)Avantage 57Vadavar 59
2019 [5] Melody Belle 57 [6] Opie BossonJamie Richards, Matamata2:05.45 (good)Peso 59 Crown Prosecutor 57.5
2018[7] [8] Savvy Coup 55.5Chris JohnsonM & M Pitman, Riccarton2:04.08 (good)Lizzie L'Amour 57Danzdanzdance 55.5
2017 [9] Wait a Sec 59Jonathan ParkesGuy Lowry & Grant Cullen, Hastings2:05.59 (good)Gingernuts 57.5Endean Rose 57
2016 [10] Willie Cazals (IRE) 59Craig GryllsLance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott, Matamata2:09.75 (heavy)Humidor 57.5 Hasselhoof 59
2015 [11] Addictive Habit 59Sam SprattLee Somervell, Cambridge2:05.77 (good)Benzini 59Celebrity Miss 57
2014 [12] Costume 57 Michael ColemanGraeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea2:02.66 (good)Shuka 59 Soriano 57
2013 [13] Ransomed 59Jonathan ParkesGary Vile, Awapuni2:04.21 (good)Nashville 59Survived 57.5
2012 [14] Shez Sinsational 57Opie BossonAllan Sharrock, New Plymouth2:04.89 (good)Guiseppina 57He's Remarkable 59
2011 [15] Jimmy Choux 57.5Jonathan RiddellJohn Bary, Hastings2:06.24 (good)Red Ruler 59 Hold It Harvey 59
2010 [16] Wall Street 59Michael ColemanJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:02.97 (good)Ginga Dude 59Keep The Peace 55.5
2009 [17] Vosne Romanee 59Buddy LammasJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:08.42 (soft)Ginga Dude 59 Miss Maren 57
2008 [18] Princess Coup 56.5Opie BossonMark Walker, Matamata2:04.58 (good)Red Ruler 57.5Nom Du Jeu 57.5
2007 [19] Princess Coup 55Noel HarrisMark Walker, Matamata2:04.16 (good)J'Adane 55Magic Cape 57.5
2006 [20] Legs 55Lisa CroppKevin Gray, Awapuni2:03.82 (soft)Kerry O'Reilly 59 Seachange 55
2005 [21] Xcellent 57 Michael Coleman Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata2:03.21 (good)Distinctly Secret 59Waitoki Dream 59
2004 [22] Balmuse 59 Jamie BullardKevin Myers, Wanganui2:05.03 (soft)Starcraft 57Zafar 59
2003 [23] Distinctly Secret 59 Opie BossonMark Walker, Matamata2:03.64 (good)Hail 59Irish Rover 59
2002 [24] Prized Gem 56.5 Michael RoddMurray Baker, Cambridge2:04.10 (good)Distinctly Secret 57Hail 57
2001 [25] Cinder Bella 56 Lance O'SullivanKaren Zimmerman, Otaki2:03.31 (good)Trounced 56Hello Dolly 59
2000 [26] The Message 59 Linda BallantyneJohn Ralph, Te Rapa2:03.91 (soft)Integrate 56 Magic Winner 56
1999 [27] Cent Home 57 David WalkerJim Wallace, Opaki2:02.16 (good)Rebel 57 Batavian 59
1998 [28] Just Call Me Sir 47.5 Trudy CollettMoira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:04.06 (good)Batavian 48Fayreform 59
1997 [29] Moss Downs 59 Michael ColemanChris McNab, Hastings2:03.63 (soft)Vialli 59 Magnet Bay 59
1996 [30] Love Dance 56.5Gary GryllsBev & Ken Kelso, Matamata2:03.41 (soft)Marconee 56Lord Majestic 59
1995 [31] Italian Saint 59Tony AllanNoel Eales, Awapuni2:04.88 (soft)Solvit 59All In Fun 59
1994 [32] Solvit 59 Moira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:00.16 (good)All In Fun 59A Gordon For Me 59
1993 [33] Calm Harbour 59 Lance O'SullivanNoel Eales, Awapuni 1:59.70 (good)Solvit 59 Castletown 59
1992 [34] Veandercross 57Jim WalkerChris Turner, Wanganui2:09.81 (soft)Conan 57 Castletown 59
1991 [35] Castletown 59Noel HarrisPaddy Busuttin, Foxton2:04.71 (good)Surfers Paradise 59 Megabucks 57
1990 [36] Timandra Steed 59David JohnsonJames Clement2:00.03 (good)Street Hawk 59Mickey's Town 59
1989 [37] Lomondy 59Noel Eales, Awapuni2:12.01 (heavy)Gatcombe's Pride 59Fairfield Lad 59
1988Classic Bay 59Ross ElliotMerv Andrews, Awapuni2:10.23
1987Secret Seal 59Noel HarrisJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:04.15
1986Lomondy 59Jim WalkerNoel Eales, Awapuni2:06.42
1985 (Spring)Always Summer 56.5Don Grubb, Fielding2:04.20
1985 (Autumn)Deb's Mate 59Debbie HealeyH S Wadham, Pukekohe2:12.70
1984Commissionaire 58Jim CassidyNoel Eales, Awapuni2:02.57
1983Commissionaire 58Jim CassidyNoel Eales, Awapuni2:03.43
1982Ruanuku 58Stephen Autridge Miss L I Pratt, Cambridge 2:15.95
1981Serendiper 58Mrs W L Sullivan, Te Rapa2:05.3
1980Harmanaire 53.5R Jenkins T Nightingale, Hastings 2:04.04
1979La Mer 57Des Harris Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth 2:03
1978La Mer 56Des Harris Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth 2:08.4
1977Balmerino 57M Campbell B J Smith, Cambridge2:08.2Fraxy
1976Duty Free 58R Jenkins Mrs A Fogden, Manakau2:12
1975Curly Wave 58Bruce ComptonG O Mudgway, Te Rapa2:04.8
1974Guest Star 53.5R C FranklinI J & I R Tucker, Takanini2:19.8
1973Duty Free 9.2R J FergusMrs A Fogden, Manakau
1972Count 9.2Garry PhillipsMiss A Bowman, Fielding
1971Game 9.2R. Bruce MarshK H Quinlivan, Hastings
1970Game 9.2R. Bruce MarshK H Quinlivan, Hastings
1969Game 9.2R. Bruce MarshK H Quinlivan, Hastings
1968Dalvui 9.2Bill SkeltonD Jones, Hastings
1967Terrific 9.0G F HughesM & F Ritchie, Ellerslie
1966Palisade 9.2Bob SkeltonD P Wilson, Wingatui
1965Empyreus 8.6R W TaylorK H Quinlivan, Hastings
1964Tatua 9.0G R EdgeW J Pratt, Te Awamutu
1963Picaroon 9.2B J LangfordK H Quinlivan, Hastings
1962Moy 8.12K S CullenK Couper, Hastings
1961Picaroon 9.2J AndersonK H Quinlivan, Hastings
1960Picaroon 9.2J AndersonK H Quinlivan, Hastings
1959Supertax 9.0V J SellarsT C Alcock, Pukekohe
1958 (Dead Heat)Rover 8.6W L AitkenT B Mcneil, Hastings
1958 (Dead Heat)Savage 8.6V J SellarsE Temperton, Awapuni
1957Pinnacle Ridge 9.0Bill BroughtonV E Bryant, Foxton
1956Syntax 8.6N B HollandS Walker, Hamilton
1955Redcraze 9.0V J SellarsSyd Brown, Woodville

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 14 OCT 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  2. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 15 OCT 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  3. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 16 OCT 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  4. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 17 OCT 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  5. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 5 OCT 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  6. Web site: Melody Belle completes NZ's spring triple crown.
  7. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2018, 47th Edition, Dennis Ryan, Editor Racing Media Limited
  8. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 6 OCT 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  9. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 22 OCT 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  10. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 1 OCT 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  11. Web site: Race 9 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 3 OCT 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  12. Web site: Race 8 LIVAMOL CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 4 OCT 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  13. Web site: Race 9 THE TURKS SPRING CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 5 OCT 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  14. Web site: Race 9 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE SPRING CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 6 OCT 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  15. Web site: Race 9 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE SPRING CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 1 OCT 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  16. Web site: Race 8 KIT ORMOND MEMORIAL SPRING CLASSIC at HAWke's BAY RI on 2 OCT 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  17. Web site: Race 9 KELT CAPITAL STAKES at HAWke's BAY RI on 3 OCT 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  18. Web site: Race 9 KELT CAPITAL STAKES at HAWke's BAY RI on 4 OCT 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  19. Web site: Race 9 KELT CAPITAL STAKES at HAWke's BAY RI on 6 OCT 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  20. Web site: Race 7 KELT CAPITAL STAKES at HAWke's BAY RI on 7 OCT 2006 | LOVERACING.NZ .
  21. Web site: Xcellent (NZ) 2001 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  22. Web site: Balmuse (NZ) 1999 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  23. Web site: Distinctly Secret (NZ) 1998 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  24. Web site: Prized Gem (NZ) 1997 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  25. Web site: Cinder Bella (NZ) 1995 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  26. Web site: The Message (NZ) 1993 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  27. Web site: Cent Home (NZ) 1995 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  28. Web site: Just Call Me Sir (NZ) 1995 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  29. Web site: Moss Downs (NZ) 1990 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  30. Web site: Love Dance (NZ) 1991 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  31. Web site: Italian Saint (NZ) 1988 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  32. Web site: Solvit (NZ) 1988 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ .
  33. Web site: Calm Harbour (NZ) 1988 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ .
  34. Web site: Veandercross (NZ) 1988 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  35. Web site: Castletown (NZ) 1986 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  36. Web site: Timandra Steed (NZ) 1985 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
  37. Web site: Lomondy (NZ) 1980 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.