New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes

New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes
Group I race
LocationTe Aroha or Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
Inaugurated1971
Race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
Race information
Distance1,600 metres (8 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
QualificationThree-year-old and over fillies & mares
WeightWeight 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 57 6M Per Incanto Miss Rhythmic, by O'Reilly Samantha Spratt Lisa Latta D K Woodhouse, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark 1:34.71 (good) Town Cryer 57 Blissful Belle 57
2023 (Pukekohe) [4] Belclare 57 5M Per Incanto Miss Rhythmic, by O'Reilly Samantha Spratt Lisa Latta D 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) Opie Bosson Mark Walker Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing Partnership 1.35.44 (good) Coventina Bay 58 Two Illicit 58
2021 (Te Rapa)[7] Avantage (Aus) 57 5M Fastnet Rock (Aus) Asavant (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ) Danielle Johnson Jamie Richards Te Akau Avantage Syndicate 1:37.36 (heavy) (Dead heat)
Coventina Bay 57
Travelling Light 57		 -
2020 No race due to COVID 19
2019 (Te Aroha)[8] Nicoletta 57[9] 5M Savabeel (Aus) Celtic Crown (USA), by Doneraile Court (USA) Jake Bayliss Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman JML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr Lib Petagna) 1:35.14 (good) Supera 57 Luvaluva 57
2018 (Te Aroha)[10] Miss Wilson (Aus) 57 5M Stratum (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) 57 5M High Chaparral (Ire) Martique (Aus), by Danehill (USA) Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman R A Emery 1:35.42 (soft) Thee Auld Floozie 57 Mime 57
2016 (Te Aroha)[12] Perfect Fit 57[12] 4M Elusive City (USA) Fayreform (NZ), by Tights (USA) Michael Coleman Ken & Bev Kelso Haunui Bloodstock Limited, Provincial Club Limited, Garry Madill, Margaret Duncan and James Orton.[13] 1:35.36 (soft) Abidewithme 57 Soubrettes 57
2015 [14] Diadme 57 6M Savabeel Bling (NZ), by O'Reilly Jonathan Riddell Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman Scott Richardson Bloodstock Limited 1:33.46 (good) Sports Illustrated 57 Abidewithme 57
2014 [15] Viadana 57 6M 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

  • 2012 Say No More[17]
  • 2011 Barinka[18]
  • 2010 Juice[19]
  • 2009 Dane Julia[20]
  • 2008 Special Mission[21]
  • 2007 Captivate[22]
  • 2006 Arlingtonboulevard[23]
  • 2005 Rockabubble
  • 2004 Surprize Surprize
  • 2003 Zirna
  • 2002 Saint Cecile[24]
  • 2001 Saint Cecile
  • 2000 Tall Poppy
  • 1999 Aimee Jay
  • 1998 Aimee Jay
  • 1991 Waikiki
  • 1990 Waikiki
  • 1987 Trocane
  • 1986 Dare
  • 1979 Orchidra
  • 1977 Tudor Light
  • 1976 Tudor Light
  • 1971 Breathalyser

See also

References

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