| Class | Group I |
|---|---|
| Location | Riccarton Park Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Inaugurated | 1973 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Riccarton Park |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1600 metres (1 mile) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old fillies |
| Weight | Set-Weights |
| Purse | NZ$600,000 (2025) |
The 1000 Guineas is a Group One set-weights Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies run over a distance of 1600 metres (1 mile) at Riccarton Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.
In previous years the New Zealand 1000 Guineas was held on the final Saturday of Christchurch's famous Christchurch "Cup Week" held along with the New Zealand Cup. However, from 2025 it was swapped with the New Zealand 2000 Guineas and moved to the first Saturday, four days after the Melbourne Cup.
For thoroughbred horses the week features:
Christchurch Cup week includes premier standardbred meetings at Addington raceway including:
There is also greyhound racing on the Thursday, including the following Group 1 races:
The week also features the Canterbury A&P Show
Until 1973, both the New Zealand Oaks and the New Zealand Derby were run at Riccarton. When those races were moved to Trentham and Ellerslie respectively, Riccarton was awarded two new classic races, the 1000 and 2000 Guineas over 1600 metres (1 mile). These races are based on those of the same name in the United Kingdom, run at Newmarket in the first weekend in May.
Both races have quickly established themselves on the New Zealand calendar, and the 1000 Guineas routinely attracts all of the country's leading fillies and, as a crucial race in the Filly Of The Year series, is regularly taken out by the eventual winner of that title.
Among the best recent winners are Katie Lee, Seachange, King's Rose, the brilliant but ill-fated Taatletail and Tycoon Lil.
The 1000 Guineas has been run for a total stake of:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer(s) | Owner(s) | Time | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 [1] | Well Written | Matt Cartwright | Stephen Marsh | Yulong Investment NZ Ltd, 8 Mates Syndicate, et al | 1:35.09 (soft) | Lollapalooza | Belle Cheval |
| 2024 [2] | Captured By Love | Joshua Parr | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | Te Akau 2023 Magic Fillies' Breeding Syndicate | 1.38.93 (soft) | Alabama Lass | Movin Out |
| 2023 [3] | Molly Bloom | Joe Doyle | Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott | B Anderson, A R & C J Marshall, Forest Partnership, I Whitley, B Kwok, D Lye, K & L Morey, Kypu Syndicate, James Group Syndicate, B & D Verryt | 1:35.76 (good) | Impendabelle | Tulsi |
| 2022 [4] | Legarto | Ryan Elliot | Ken and Bev Kelso | C J Brown & P H Brown et al. | 1:37.67 (soft) | Best Seller | Blue Solitaire |
| 2021 [5] | The Perfect Pink | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | A G, K J, M C & P R Dennis, G C Bennett, S P Christopher, C Lawrence & T V Rider | 1:38.21 (soft) | Shepherd's Delight | Belle En Rouge |
| 2020 [6] | Kahma Lass | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Brendan Lindsay MNZM & Mrs Jo Lindsay | 1:36.71 (soft) | Miss Tycoon Rose | Cornflower Blue |
| 2019 [7] | Loire | Michael McNab | Tony Pike, Cambridge | Brent & Cherry Taylor & Kate Plaw | 1:36.33 (good) | Jennifer Eccles | Travelling Light |
| 2018 [8] | Media Sensation | Michael Coleman | Peter & Dawn Williams, Byerley Park | Barneswood Farm Ltd (Sarah Green & Ger Beemsterboer) | 1:36.43 (good) | Valalie | Xpression |
| 2017 [9] | Hasahalo 56.5 | Sam Spratt | Stephen McKee, Ardmore | Go Racing Fright Night Breeding Partnership (Mgr Albert Bosma) | 1:35.63 (good) | Dijon Bleu | The Lustre |
| 2016 [10] | La Diosa | Racha Cuneen | Mandy & Matt Brown | Calder Bloodstock Ltd, G L Currie, Bruce Honeybone & Deborah Martin, M L Gibson, P B C Sipos & T W Archer Trust | 1:37.85 (good) | Bella Gioia | Sweepstake |
| 2015 [11] | Risque | Matthew Cameron | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | The Oaks Stud | 1:35.96 (good) | Strada Cavallo | Dezzies Dream |
| 2014 [12] | Platinum Witness | Darryl Bradley | Lisa Latta, Awapuni | Lincoln Farms & N J McAlister | 1:36.32 (good) | Darci's Dream | Belle Miraaj |
| 2013 [13] | Costa Viva | Leith Innes | Jason Bridgman, Matamata | Te Akau Racing | 1:35.42 (good) | Bounding | Spellbinder |
| 2012 [14] | Rollout The Carpet | Mark Du Plessis | Jeff McVean & Emma Browne, Cambridge | J H, J R Cameron et al. | 1:37.90 (good) | Waterford | Fix |
| 2011 [15] | Planet Rock | Hayden Tinsley | Dawn & Peter Williams, Byerley Park | Barneswood Farm (Sarah Green & Ger Beemsterboer) | 1:40.09 (soft) | Abeautifulred | Capital Diamond |
| 2010 [16] | King's Rose | Opie Bosson | Jason Bridgman, Matamata | G W Tsoi | 1.35.57 (good) | Twilight Savings | Smoulter |
| 2009 [17] | Katie Lee | Opie Bosson | Graeme & Debbie Rogerson | Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan | 1:37.88 (good) | Keep The Peace | Our Ella Belle |
| 2008 [18] | Daffodil | Hayden Tinsley | Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge | G J & M J Chittick | 1:34.39 (good) | Juice | Awesome Planet |
| 2007 [19] | Insouciant | Michael Walker | Mark Walker, Matamata | Peter Vela & Philip M Vela | 1:36.99 (good) | Keepa Cruisin | Lovetrista |
| 2006 [20] | Dorabella | Jamie Bullard | Howie & Lorraine Mathews, Otaki | Mrs NF & PE Izzett | 1:34.54 (good) | Princess Coup | Velvet And Satin |
| 2005 | Seachange [21] | Gavin McKeon | Ralph Manning, Cambridge | Karreman Bloodstock Ltd. | 1:35.13 (good) | Everswindell | Tsarina Belle |
| 2004 | Justa Tad [22] | Vinny Colgan | Rudy Liefting, Pukekohe | RP Liefting | 1:35.29 (good) | La Sizeranne | Julinsky Princess |
| 2003 | Taatletail [23] | Michael Walker | Graeme Rogerson | B J Foster, P C Glover, S R Just, D McLuckie, P L Meo & G Rogerson | 1:37.64 (firm) | Kainui Belle | Unearthed |
| 2002 | The Jewel [24] | Jason Laking | H & S Anderton | A G, K J, M C & P R Dennis | 1:35.69 (good) | Chestpeak | Volksini |
| 2001 | Final Destination | Gary Grylls | Wayne & Vannessa Hillis, Matamata | T Van Beurden | 1:34.16 (good) | Blackrock College | Moon Magic |
| 2000 | Elevenses | Mark Sweeney | Graeme & Debbie Sanders, Te Awamutu | Elevenses Syndicate | 1:34.85 (good) | Singalong | Flint Star |
| 1999 | Ad Alta | Leith Innes | Tony Gillies, Matamata | P A & Mrs P A Payne | 1:37.56 (soft) | Ambitious | Thee Old Dragon |
| 1998 | Pace Invader | David Walsh | Alvin Clark | P R Dickinson, A R & E J Johnson & C T Wintle | 1:34.41 (good) | Nahayan | Mi Babe |
| 1997 | Tycoon Lil | Chris Johnson | Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill, Takanini | P J Walker | 1:35.52 (good) | Alavana | Basso |
| 1996 | Emerald | Catherine Treymane | John Gudopp, Cambridge | Jim Campin | 1:38.04 (easy) | Bubble | Groundless Threats |
| 1995 | Clear Rose | Noel Harris | Laurie Laxon, Cambridge | L K Laxon, CL Leung, Peter Vela & Philip Vela | 1:34.53 (good) | Furama Nights | San Goma |
| 1994 | Tartan Tights | Chris Johnson | Ellis Winsloe, Gore | G L Robertson | 1:35.32 (firm) | Starcent | Stardette |
| 1993 | Snap | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Mrs L M A O'Sullivan & Lord Tavistock | 1:34.85 (firm) | Thrilling Day | Covered n' Grey |
| 1992 | Nimue | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | R R Cheak & Windsor Park Stud Ltd | 1:36.69 (good) | Clear Cut | Rhythm |
| 1991 | Merry Maiden | David Walsh | Patrick Campbell, Awapuni | P R Beamish, H B N & Mrs P E Williams | 1:38.09 (good) | Normandy River | Colours |
| 1990 | Plume | Roy McKay | Patrick Busuttin, Foxton | P M Busuttin, Fairdale Stud Ltd, A M McRae & A C Wikeley | 1:34.10 (good) | Cool Rock'a | Morning Rise |
| 1989 | Phillipa Rush | Chris Johnson | Jim Campin, Cambridge | Jim Campin | 1:35.62 (good) | Seamist | Fiesta Rose |
| 1988 | Olga's Pal | Lance O'Sullivan | Bob & Toby Autridge | HJ Fleming | 1:36.68 (good) | Kate's Myth | Imperialaire |
| 1987 | Candide | Ross Elliot | Geoff Haigh | M & SA Joseph,Trans Media Park Stud | 1:36.81 (good) | Serestrina | Ultra Sound |
| 1986 | Cure | Grant Cooksley | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | E P & T R Lowry, Mrs P G Marie & Estate M A Pinckney | 1:35.12 (good) | Tidal Light | Magdelaine |
| 1985 | Imperial Angel | Jim Collett | Michael Moroney, Matamata | J S Sheffield | 1:36.40 (good) | Classic Ace | Sierra Sand |
| 1984 | Canterbury Belle | Chris Johnson | David Kerr, Riccarton | Mr & Mrs N G Wigley | 1:35.82 (fast) | Avana | Sobay |
| 1983 | Burletta | Jim Cassidy | Patrick Campbell, Hastings | R A Buchanan, T G Mulcaster, R R Randle & R C Spotswood | 1:36.2 (firm) | Eastern Bay | Silver Elm |
| 1982 | Our Flight | Maurice Campbell | Errol Skelton | J W Rusher | 1:36.72 (good) | Passakiss | Queen's Pal |
| 1981 | Noble Heights | Garry Phillips | Laurie Laxon & P M Atwood | Peter Vela & Philip Vela | 1:36.94 (firm) | Julia | Sea Princess |
| 1980 | Powley | M Casey | Hec Anderton, Wingatui | H A Anderton | 1:36.12 (firm) | Glamour Bay | Full Of Grace |
| 1979 | Orbit | David Walsh | Garth Ivil, Awapuni | W F Downe | 1:36.64 (firm) | Pays Anne | Firefly |
| 1978 | Tang | Des Harris | Charlie Cameron, Hastings | D B & E J Callaghan, R M Miller | 1:36.35 (firm) | Springtide | Tui's Lass |
| 1977 | Braless | D H Southworth | Peter Grieve | D H, I D & Peter H Grieve | 1:35.6 (firm) | Tudor Quest | Polly Porter |
| 1976 | Porsha | Noel Harris | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | E M & Mrs Yule | 1:39.8 | ||
| 1975 | Entice | Garry Phillips | T L Jennings, Opaki | B R Flanders, D P & Mrs Goer, W H Walker | 1:37.8 (firm) | Mop | Kayenta |
| 1974 | Princess Patrice | Garry Phillips | M C Conway, Avondale | D A Hager, P S Wilson | 1:40 | ||
| 1973 | Prepak | Des Harris | Ray Verner, Takanini | N H Amon | 1:38 (firm) | Battle Eve | Syalbi |