Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes

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Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes
Group I race
Location Awapuni Racecourse
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Inaugurated1908
Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website Awapuni Racecourse
Race information
Distance1,400 metres (7 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
WeightSet-Weights
Purse$245,000 (2022)

The Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes is a Group One horse race held for Thoroughbred two-year-olds at Awapuni Racecourse in Palmerston North, New Zealand run over 1400 metres in late March or early April.

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The race was first run in 1908 over 1200 metres with the current distance being adopted in 1926. [1]

It and the Ellerslie Sires Produce Stakes currently known as the Sistema Stakes (1200m), are regarded as New Zealand's best two-year-old races.

It is currently raced on the same day as the:

Notable winners include:

Desert Gold and La Mer both won the Awapuni Gold Cup.

Results Since 1969

Year
Winner
Sex
Sire
Dam
Jockey
Trainer(s)
Owner(s)
Time
Second
Third
2024 [2] (Trentham)Move To Strike 57C I Am Invincible No Evidence NeededWiremu PinnMark Walker & Sam Bergerson, MatamataTe Akau 2023 Stallion Breeding Syndicate1:23.69 (soft)Red Sea 57Captured By Love 55
2023 [3] Pignan 55FStaphanosHirondelleJoe DoyleLisa Latta, AwapuniAndy Rennie, Christian Cullen, David Monnery1:23.93 (soft)Aprilia 55To Catch A Thief 57
2022 [4] Maven Belle 55.5FBurgundy (NZ)Doyenne, by Kilimanjaro (GB)Sam WeatherleyMark Walker, MatamataTe Akau Maven Belle Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)1:23.27Wolverine 55.5Waitak 57.5
2021 [5] On The Bubbles 56.5G Brazen Beau (Aus)More Bubbles (Aus)Johnathan Parkes Jamie Richards, MatamataTe Akau Splash of Dom Racing Partnership1:25.98I Wish I Win 56.5Bonny Lass 54.5
2020Race not run
2019 [6] Yourdeel 56.5 [7] G Dundeel Miss Zapper Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, MatamataC A Rutten, C J B Norwood & R N Preston1:22.98Aretha 54.5Bella Mente 54.5
2018 [8] [9] Avantage 54.5 [10] F Fastnet Rock (Aus)AsavantDanielle JohnsonStephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, MatamataTe Akau Avantage Syndicate1:23.43Melt 54.5Sir Nate 56.5
2017 [11] [12] Melody Belle 54.5 [13] FCommands (Aus)Meleka BelleMichael McNabStephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, MatamataFortuna Melody Belle Syndicate1:25.54Belle du Nord, 54.5Joyfilly 54.5
2016 [14] [15] Luna Rossa 54.5 [16] FWritten Tycoon (Aus)Wild Promises (Aus) Lisa Allpress Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeJomara Bloodstock Ltd1:29.13Sicario 57.0Saracino 56.5
2015 [17] [18] Marky Mark 56.5 [19] G Makfi (GB)My My Maree (Aus)Leith InnesMoira MurdochB J & J E A Lindsay1:22.74Rocanto 56.5Reminisce 54.5
2014 [20] [21] O'Marilyn 54.5F O’Reilly Monroe MagicSamantha SprattStephen McKee, Ardmore [22] T J McKee & B E Rissetto1:24.46Prince Mambo 56.5Artic Wolf 56.5
2013 [23] [24] Recite 54.5 [25] F Darci Brahma Chant Mark Du Plessis John Bary, HastingsThe Oaks Stud1:23.25Al Strada 56.5Constellation 54.5
2012 [26] [27] Choice Bro 56.5G Choisir (Aus)Ladidi (Aus)Jonathan RiddellJohn SargentG T Burgess, R W Edwards et al.1:22.87Magic Shaft (Aus) 56.5Warhorse 56.5
2011 [28] [29] Anabandana 54.5 [30] FAnabaa (USA)Great Notice (USA) Opie Bosson Don Sellwood, CambridgeC J Grace1:22.80Antonio Lombardo 56Dowager Queen 54.5
2010 [31] [32] Nacho Man 56 [33] GMr. Nancho (ARG)El CorieroCraig Grylls Michael & Paul Moroney, MatamataM J Clements, C J Grace et al.1:23.00Cellarmaster, 56 Jimmy Choux 56
2009 [34] The Heckler 56GLucky OwnersComedy Cafe (Aus)Michael Coleman Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge Patrick Hogan, A J Sutherland et al.1:22.53St FevreSt Germaine
2008 [35] Il Quello Veloce 54.5FCaptain Rio (GB)Nishaani Noel Harris John SargentFlying Fillies Syndicate1:22.88Captain FantasticSan Bernardino
2007 [36] Nightlign 56CAlign (Aus)Indian SquawMichael ColemanKeith HawtinC H Lo1:23.05Fleur De’HereAlamosa
2006 [37] Jokers Wild 55.5C Black Minnaloushe (USA)Miss Rory (Aus)Jim Collett Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, MatamataN Cater et al.1:22.77Never Look BackHabana
2005 [38] Kindacross 55.5G Capecross (Ire)KindnessHayden TinsleyMark Walker, MatamataS Alexander et al.1:23.98 Wahid Howmuchyacharging
2004 [39] Keeninsky 55.5C Stravinsky (USA)So KeenAllan Peard Graeme Rogerson & Stephen AutridgeD & J Carter, Hall & Rogerson1:23.37MantenEgyptian Ra
2003 [40] Maroofity 55.5G Maroof (US)Howkudai Lance O'Sullivan Mark Walker, MatamataTauranga Racing Syndicate1:24.37KatanaQuite Astute
2002 [41] Grout 55.5GGold Brose (Aus)Kaapstad Glamour Michael Walker Allan Sharrock, New PlymouthRon & Noel Stanley1:24.81DanroadPulitzer
2001 [42] San Luis 55C Flying Spur (Aus)Star Style Girl (Aus) Noel Harris Chris McNab, CambridgeNovember Syndicate1:22.42VinakaKapiston
2000 [43] Little Jamie 55GSt. Jude (Aus)Little Carey Lance O'Sullivan Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata Watson Bloodstock Ltd et al.1:24.83Trinity CollegeSpring Rain
1999One Under 54F Volksraad (GB)Reg’s LadyVincent Colgan Roger James, CambridgeD F & Mrs P D & Mrs Bodle, CJ & Mrs Davison1:24.63TristachineHigh Grove
1998Happyanunoit 53.5FYachtie (Aus)Easter Queen (Aus)Reece Jones Michael Moroney, MatamataMrs A & P A Moroney1:23.54So CasualSeasquill
1997Kilmore Quay 53.5FYachtie (Aus)Startrix Tony Allan John Wheeler, New PlymouthJ G & Mrs T A Donovan, J R & Mrs L J Wheeler1:28.74Dandy DancerPetrov
1996Love To Dance 53.5FCitidancer (IRE)PeeragePhillip MercerRichard Bothwell, StratfordP L McKenzie, T Shahabuddin, Mrs J & R E T Teo1:28.19Genuine StrikeThe Red Express
1995Ballroom Babe 54FCitidancer (IRE)Taimian Noel Harris Graeme Sanders, Te AwamutuB D Old, K W Pennell & G K Sanders1:27.54Robin’s LawCaptive
1994Moonshine 53.5FSound Reason (CAN)Sister MoonshineShane Udy Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini T J McKee 1:25.54AsahiCritical Point
1993Snap 53.5FKingdom BayCrackleJim Collett Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataMrs L M A O’Sullivan & Lord Tavistock1:23.09SeascayRomar
1992Roy’s Boy 55GBlue Eyed Boy (IRE)GammonEddie WilkinsonDavid Eagar, StratfordD W, E J & R J Eagar1:24.07HulastrikeShow Prince
1991Konig 55GTruly Vain (Aus)JaniceMatthew EnrightDavid Enright, FoxtonL H N & Y M Wilson1:23.83Rua RukunaGrand Jette
1990Lycra 53.5FTights (USA)Katie Louise (Aus)Ross ElliotJohn Wheeler, New PlymouthA L Gallagher & G Rutherford1:24.91Indian KingdomMilton Magic
1989Cordero 55GCentaine (Aus)Neon LassLinda BallantyneRobert & Bruce Priscott, Te AwamutuKaraka Heights Partnership Syndicate1:23.94CentimeSuper Fiesta
1988Pompeii Pearl 53.5FPompeii Court (USA)Pearl Harbour David Walsh Nigel Auret, WanganuiJ H, Mrs DA Auret1:23.83Straight OrderCome Racing
1987 Satisfy 55CTop QualityGold FlakeJim WalkerNicola NicoloffN & P Nicoloff1:25.23Glorious Way (Aus)Open Terrain
1986Precocious Lad 55COtehi Bay (Aus)Javan’s (Aus)Earl HarrisonAlan Jones, CambridgeD E David1:23.62Pace SetterRieker
1985Star board 55CStar Way (USA)LiederJim WalkerB Peatley, WaikanaeB Petley & A D P Williams1:23.5Honour BrightLisa Bay
1984Vin d’Amour 56FAdios II (GB)Gliterem Jim Cassidy Jeff LyndsJ A Higg1:24.6Kingdom BayShumanshu
1983Nordic Seal 51.5FImperial Seal (GB)NordiaGarry PhillipsJohn Wheeler, New PlymouthJ R & J L Wheeler1:24.3TangentTanalyse
1982Andretti 55.5CShifnal (Aus)Hi FujinEarl HarrisonJohn Thurston, CambridgeR F Marsh & J L Thurston1:23Romantic BayLong Range
1981Scotch Reel 55.5CBlarney Kiss (USA)Floral ShowBruce ComptonColin Stuart, CambridgeC R & Mrs R K Stuart1:28.8LoughanureShylock
1980Summer Haze 56FPrincely Note (GB)KarindaGreg ChildsRichard Bothwell, StratfordMrs G M Bryant1:30.8Yir TizGlamour Bay
1979Young Shaun 53.5CKirramaDouble GameS G RoyalS Munro, MatamataMrs M J Wilson1:31.3JudenaTiger Jones
1978Teddy Doon 52.5CRapier II (GB)Smokey CityWawrick Robinson Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa I W Allan 1:24.2AvengerTang
1977Lunar Probe 55.5CRing Round The MoonMajor EffortChris McNabBill & Graeme Sanders, Te AwamutuK M & Mrs Davis1:25Sly WinkHeidelberg
1976 La Mer 50FCopenhagen II (GB)La BalsaDes HarrisMalcolm Smith, New PlymouthEst L A Alexander1:23EltonVice Regal
1975March Legend 55.5CIdomeneo (GB)Gretel John Riordan Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te AwamutuD R Nash1:24.8Shy PrincessDive Bomber
1974Black Willow 51FSobigKathleigh Bill Skelton Eric Temperton, AwapuniP G Aldridge, G D Finlay & R Newmans1:28.4Jealous LoverDrawn n Show
1973Prince Shifnal 8.4GShifnal (Aus)Our Vixen Bob Skelton Bill Winder, CambridgeG R Martin1:23.2
1972Longfella 8.10CShy Boy (GB)LonghillRoger LangMiss Margaret BullMiss MJ Bull & Mrs H Stokes1:24.2
1971Gold Braid 8.3CBattle-Waggon (GB)Bonny Fair, by Fair's Fair (GB)Keith OpieRory McGovern, MatamataA S & D S Allen1:24.4
1970Rich Return 8.9FRich Gift (GB)Grand ReturnBruce MarshBrian Hayter, HaweraB Hayter1:28.2
1969 Daryl's Joy 8.12CStunning (GB)RuthaBruce MarshSyd Brown, WoodvilleR K C Goh1:24.8

Earlier Winners

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References

  1. ↑ "Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes Winners".
  2. ↑ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 6 APR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  3. ↑ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ↑ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  5. ↑ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  6. ↑ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 30 MAR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  7. ↑ "Yourdeel (NZ) 2016 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  8. ↑ "2018 result". Racing Post.
  9. ↑ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 31 MAR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  10. ↑ "Avantage (AUS) 2015 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  11. ↑ "2017 result". Racing Post.
  12. ↑ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  13. ↑ "Melody Belle (NZ) 2014 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  14. ↑ "Racing: Luna Rossa storms to victory". The New Zealand Herald . 2 April 2016 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  15. ↑ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  16. ↑ "Luna Rossa (NZ) 2013 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  17. ↑ "2015 result". Racing Post.
  18. ↑ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 28 MAR 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  19. ↑ "Marky Mark (AUS) 2012 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  20. ↑ "2014 result". Racing Post.
  21. ↑ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 29 MAR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  22. ↑ "Great day for McKee family".
  23. ↑ "2013 result". Racing Post.
  24. ↑ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 30 MAR 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  25. ↑ "Recite (NZ) 2010 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  26. ↑ "2012 result". Racing Post.
  27. ↑ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 31 MAR 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  28. ↑ "2011 result". Racing Post.
  29. ↑ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD STALLIONS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  30. ↑ "Anabandana (AUS) 2008 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  31. ↑ "2010 result". Racing Post.
  32. ↑ "Race 7 CENTRAL REGION FORD DEALERS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  33. ↑ "Nacho Man (NZ) 2007 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  34. ↑ "2009 result". Racing Post.
  35. ↑ "2008 result". Racing Post.
  36. ↑ "2007 result". Racing Post.
  37. ↑ "2006 result". Racing Post.
  38. ↑ "2005 result". Racing Post.
  39. ↑ "2004 result". Racing Post.
  40. ↑ "2003 result". Racing Post.
  41. ↑ "Racing: Dream realised as gutsy Grout scores in Sires". The New Zealand Herald . 24 March 2002 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
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  43. ↑ "2000 result". Racing Post.


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