New Zealand 2000 Guineas

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New Zealand 2000 Guineas
ClassGroup I
Location Riccarton Park
Christchurch, New Zealand
Inaugurated1973
Race type ThoroughbredFlat racing
Website Riccarton Park
Race information
Distance1600m (1 mile)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
WeightSet-Weights
Purse NZ$650,000 (2024)

The 2000 Guineas is a Group One set-weight Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses run over a distance of 1600 metres at Riccarton Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Contents

Christchurch New Zealand cup week

The New Zealand 2000 Guineas is held on the Saturday following the Melbourne Cup, the first day of Christchurch's famous New Zealand Cup Week.

For thoroughbred horses the week also 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

History

Until 1973, both the New Zealand Oaks and the New Zealand Derby were run at Riccarton. When those races were moved to Trentham Racecourse and Ellerslie Racecourse respectively, Riccarton was awarded two new classic races, the New Zealand 1000 Guineas and the New Zealand 2000 Guineas over 1600m. These races are based on the 1000 Guineas Stakes and 2000 Guineas Stakes, run at Newmarket in late April or early May.

Both races quickly established themselves on the New Zealand racing calendar.

Horses who have won the Hawke's Bay Guineas that have gone on to win the New Zealand 2000 Guineas include:

Notable winners

Among the best recent winners of the 2000 Guineas are:

Jockey Opie Bosson has won the race a record eight times with:

Race results

Year
Winner
Breeding
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
TimeSecond
Third
2024 [1] Savaglee Savabeel (Aus) - GleeSamantha SprattPam GerardThe Oaks Stud1:33.86 (good)Love PoemDomain Ace
2023 [2] Crocetti [3] Zacinto (GB) - Gracehill Warren Kennedy Danny Walker & Aaron TataDaniel Nakhle1:34.59 (good)TaliskerTo Catch A Thief
2022 [4] Pier Proisir (Aus) - La VitesseMichael McNabDarryn & Briar Weatherley, MatamataB W P Wright, D R & Mrs L M Weatherley & Mr Aziz Kheir1:36.72 (good)Desert LightningProwess
2021 [5] Noverre Savabeel (Aus) - Magic Dancer Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, MatamataTe Akau 2020 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)1:35.11 (good)MeritableField Of Gold
2020 [6] Aegon Sacred Falls (NZ) - Toss UpLeith Innes Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeA C Forsman & Zame Partnership1:35.96 (good)BourbonaireMarine
2019 [7] Catalyst Darci Brahma - EvanaTroy HarrisClayton Chipperfield, Te AwamutuD Karreman1:36.07 (good)HarlechSherwood Forest
2018 [8] Madison County Pins (Aus) - Red DeliciousMatt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge China Horse Club 1:37.73 (heavy)Dawn PatrolSir Nate
2017 [9] Embellish Savabeel (Aus) - Bling Opie Bosson Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, MatamataTe Akau 2016 Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM)1:34.80 (good)Age Of FireEver Loyal
2016 [10] Ugo FoscoloZacinto (GB) - BequestsMichael ColemanStephen Marsh, CambridgeJML Bloodstock (Mgr: L Petagna), T Muollo, P W O'Rourke, Ms R Phillippo, T I Bawden & KJ Hickman1:33.81 (good)Saville RowHeroic Valour
2015 [11] Xtravagant Pentire (GB) - AxiomMatt CameronStephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, MatamataTe Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate1:33.59 (good)Battle TimeSerena Miss
2014 [12] Turn Me Loose Iffraaj (GB) - Indomitable Opie Bosson Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeS Brown, L de Souza, T Hartley, J Lark, D Painter, J Robertson & P Vawdrey1:35.00 (good)RockfastPrince Mambo
2013 [13] Atlante Fastnet Rock (Aus) - Readyforcatherine Opie Bosson Murray Baker, CambridgeMs. R. Phillippo1:36.47 (good)ChambordGobi Ranger
2012 [14] Sacred Falls O'Reilly (NZ) - Iguazu's GirlLeith InnesTony Pike & Mark Donoghue, CambridgeRaffles Dancers Ltd1:34.95 (good)Oasis RoseWarhorse
2011 [15] Rock 'n' Pop Fastnet Rock (Aus) - Popsy Jamie BullardJason Bridgman, MatamataTe Akau Rock 'n' Pop Syndicate1:35.62 (firm)AnabandanaDollario
2010 [16] Jimmy Choux Thorn Park (Aus) - CierzoJonathan RiddellJohn Bary, HastingsChouxmaani Investments Ltd.1:39.46 (heavy)He’s RemarkableTwilight Savings
2009 [17] Katie Lee Pins (Aus) - Miss Jessie Jay Opie Bosson Graeme & Debbie Rogerson Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan1:34.91 (good)Military MoveClapton
2008 [18] Tell A TaleTale Of The Cat (USA) - Cheeky VeronikaTroy HarrisMark Walker, MatamataFortuna (No 5) Syndicate1:34.28 (good)Il Quello VeloceMinstrel Court
2007 [19] The PookaTobougg (Ire) - The BancheeLisa CroppJohn Wheeler, New PlymouthP Holland, Markwood Lodge, G D Rutherford, J R Wheeler1:35.18 (good)AlamosaRios
2006 [20] Magic CapeMagic Albert (Aus) - Cape CityPatrick HolmesShaune Ritchie, CambridgePC Alexandre Mrs C A & M H Arnott, G I Barnett, D F Emerson, W A Pellett, G G Peterson, Mrs A P Ritchie, Miss C M Webster & M G Wills1:38.08 (soft)Jokers Wild Princess Coup
2005 Darci Brahma [21] Danehill (USA) - Grand Echezeaux Michael Walker Mark Walker, MatamataTe Akau Stud1:37.35 (good)Captain KurtCrusoe
2004Clean Sweep [22] End Sweep (USA) - Eidercrown (Can)Michael Coleman Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, MatamataMP Brown et al.1:34.92 (good)Ambitious OwnerThe Raj
2003 King's Chapel [23] King Of Kings (Ire) - Lower Chapel (GB) Opie Bosson Mark Walker, MatamataTauranga Syndicate1:36.34 (firm)Sarah VeeKainui Belle
2002Hustler [24] Al Akbar (Aus) - Flush Noel Harris Paul Harris, Rangiora [25] PW Jolly & JP Reid1:35.64 (soft)The JewelBois
2001Master Belt [26] Masterclass (USA) - Lady DiBrian HibberdKevin Gray, Copper Belt LodgeK & KA Gray1:34.61 (good)San LuisLeica Guv
2000 Tit For Taat [27] Faltaat (USA) - Miss KiwiteaHayden TinsleyWayne & Anne HerbertRI & WS Scott1:37.37 (soft)Sir CliveDanamite
1999Buzz Lightyear [28] Gold Brose (Aus) - Excitable Kid (USA) Opie Bosson Robert Priscott, Te AwamutuTW, MT & CE Jarvis1:35.09 (firm)Thee Old DragonAd Alta
1998Danske [29] Danehill (USA) - Our Tristalight Opie Bosson Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataJanuary Syndicate1:34.41 (good)So CasualPower And Fame
1997Foxwood [30] Centaine (Aus) - Delia's ChoiceBruce Herd Roger James, CambridgeMrs HA & Mrs JM Hannan1:34.24 (good)Tycoon LilTrust In Ben
1996Hero [31] Deputy Governor (USA) - DominoCatherine TreymaneJim Campin, CambridgeJW Campin1:34.79 (firm)BatavianBubble
1995Be Boss [32] Le Belvedere (USA) - Champagne On IceRobert VanceJenny VanceK W Lo & Mrs Jenny Vance1:36.02 (good)Peer GyntMagic McGinty
1994Avedon [33] Famous Star (GB) - Harper's BazaarDarryl BradleyPatrick Campbell, AwapuniMrs M H & R C Spotswood1:36.71 (firm)AsahiVedodara
1993Facing The Music [34] Sackford (USA) - Composing Chris Johnson Mike IngramMike B Ingram1:35.69 (firm)Makarpura StarShatin Heights
1992Hulastrike [35] Straight Strike (USA) - She Might Hula (USA) Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataFuturity Bloodstock Ltd1:34.14 (good)Mr RichfieldRhythm
1991 Veandercross [36] Crossways (GB) - Lavender (NZ)Jim WalkerChris Turner, New PlymouthB & C B Turner1:35.78 (soft)Captain CookMafioso
1990 Surfers Paradise [37] Crested Wave (USA) - Lady AythorpeDarrel Lang Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataF Cheung, K Chong, G Fong & J D Smith1:34.12 (good)Eagle EyeFull Time
1989Finnegan Fox [38] Silver Blaze (USA) - Gold Shine Larry Cassidy Brian Hayter, HaweraB Hayter1:36.20 (good)Centime Castletown
1988Krona [39] Icelandic (Ire) - Daley's Point (Aus)Peter TimsRoger McGlade, TaupoH R & Mrs H McGlade1:34.43 (good)TestamentStraight Order
1987Weston Lea [40] Sea Anchor (Ire) - Bruree Tony Allan Laurie Laxon, CambridgeHaunui Farm Ltd & E N Peacocke1:35.54 (good)WestminsterSatisfy
1986Steely Dan [41] Standaan (Fra) - Miss JubileeGary GryllsTony GilliesW T Callahan, R L Kennedy, J C Parkes & A J J Parkinson1:36.85 (soft)Mickey's TownArctic Wolf
1985Random Chance [42] [43] Three Legs (GB) - LibbyShane AndertonBrian Anderton, WingatuiG W & Mrs L J McDonnell1:35.48 (good)Field Dancer Bonecrusher
1984Kingdom Bay [44] Otehi Bay (Aus) - Golden Praise Noel Harris Jack Taylor, StratfordD & Mrs D M Whittington1:34.64 (fast)Governor's BayOur Buddy
1983Gaffa [45] My Friend Paul (USA) - Kara SeaGrant L CooksleyDavid Kerr, RiccartonD M Kerr1:35.42 (firm)Lacka ReasonTanalyse
1982Clansman [46] Aythorpe (Ire) - Ruth's BeauAlly RobinsonDavid Kerr, RiccartonG D Cameron1:38.84 (firm)Our FlightFreewheeling
1981Altitude [47] Magnesia (USA) - High TrickStephen AutridgeBill Ford, MatamataN B Hunt1:36.05 (firm)Dig InRow Of Waves
1980Sir Avon [48] Avon Valley (GB) - BallometesBruce ComptonJE & JW Winder, CambridgeJ S Nuttall & J E Winder1:41.69 (soft)AmylKing Kaka
1979Little Brown Jug [49] Godavari (Ire) - PeaseAlberto L (Tito) PobletePeter Jones, RiccartonBarney Ballin1:41.56 (soft)Top CastleMighty King
1978Teddy Doon [50] Rapier II (GB) - Smokey CityR Franklin Graeme Rogerson, Te RapaI W Allen1:38.7 (firm)LejanoHoly Toledo
1977 Uncle Remus [51] Bandmaster II (Ire) - TusitanaRobert Vance Colin Jillings, TakaniniK F Clotworthy & Mrs G M Donaldson1:35.6 (firm)BralessGreek Magic
1976Vice Regal [52] Bismark II (GB) - Kind RegardsGarry EdgeJim Campin, CambridgeE W Cameron & J W Campin1:36.6
1975 Balmerino [53] Trictrac (Fra) - DulcieMaurice CampbellBrian Smith, CambridgeRalph K Stuart1:37.4 (firm)March LegendNurlootpa
1974PersuasianMy HeartJ R DowlingKevin Old, MatamataN B Hunt1:36.6
1973 Furys Order [54] Indian Order (GB) - Our FuryDes HarrisWally McEwan, HaweraL H Bridgeman1:37 (firm)IechydPakistan Flight

See also

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