New Zealand Cup

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New Zealand Cup
Group III race
Nightmarch entering field with jockey, New South Wales, ca. 1930.jpg
Nightmarch, 1930 winner
Location Riccarton Park Racecourse
Christchurch, New Zealand
Inaugurated1865
Race type ThoroughbredFlat racing
Website www.riccartonpark.co.nz
Race information
Distance3200m (2 miles)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds and up
WeightHandicap
Purse$300,000 (2023)

The New Zealand Cup is a thoroughbred horse race run at the Riccarton Park Racecourse in Christchurch.

Contents

Chide, 1929 winner. Phar Lap competing in a race, Melbourne, ca. 1930 .jpg
Chide, 1929 winner.

New Zealand Cup week

The New Zealand Cup is raced on the final Saturday of Christchurch "Cup week" held each year in the second week of November.

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:

History of the New Zealand Cup

The New Zealand Cup is one of the oldest races in New Zealand having been run each year since 1865. It is a race for stayers, over 3200 metres, which is also the distance of the Auckland Cup, Wellington Cup as well as some major Australian races such as the Melbourne Cup.

Despite it dropping over time from a Group 1 race down to Group 3 status, it remains one of the most popular racing events in New Zealand with the 150th running in 2013.

Maree Lyndon was the first female jockey to win a Group I race in New Zealand when winning the 1982 Cup on Sirtain.

Notable winners include:

Group Status

Race results

Year
Horse
Wgt
Sire
Dam
Dam Sire
Jockey
Owner(s)
Trainer(s)
Time
Second
Third
2023 [3] Mahrajaan55 Kitten's Joy LahudoodSingspiel (Ire)Sam WeatherleyG I Barnett, G W Bates, R Cooper, P J Cranitch, G M Jennings, G G Peterson, S F Ritchie, C J Talbot, E J Wood & Est late S F MasseyShaune Ritchie & Colm Murray, Cambridge3:25.28 (good)Nest Egg 53Waisake 53.5
2022 [4] Aljay55Rock 'n' PopAlbacoraLord Ballina (Aus)Tina ComignaghiL J Gestro & K T MyersKevin Myers, Wanganui3:22.27 (soft)Inmyshadow 57Mauna Loa 54
2021 [5] Mondorani54BurgundyDel MondoMore Than Ready (USA)Sarah MacnabJ N & Mrs K L MurdochKevin Myers, Wanganui3:27.18 (soft)Beaudz Well 54.5Leaderboard 54
2020 [6] Dragon Storm53 [7] Shocking Prize Lady [8] Prized (USA)Craig GryllsA C Consultant and Investment Ltd, C Y Chen, Karaka Mews Development Ltd & Pegasus Bloodstock LtdChris Gibbs3:21.52 (soft)Lincoln King 54.5Hurry Cane 57
2019 [9] Dee And Gee [10] 53 Darci Brahma GabanaJungle Pocket (Jap)Leah HemiTerrill Charles & Peter Corbett [11] Terrill Charles & Peter Corbett [12] 3:23.05 (dead)Kaharau (AUS) 58.5Gorbachev 55
2018 [13] Bizzwinkle56.5 Rip Van Winkle BizzVolksraad (GB)Sam SprattG J Craig, S W Hawkings, D & P Hughes, A E Kaminski, E Kaye, C N & P A Kemp, Kilgravin Lodge, D S Kinnear, T Lee, C T P Middleton,G E PetersenGlenn Old3:22.58Duplicity 53Felaar 53
2017 [14] [15] Gobstopper [16] [17] [18] 53.5TavistockBagalollies (Aus) [19] Zabeel Sam Spratt [20] C D Allison, C V & J A Barnao, A R Campbell, T G Heptinstall, T M Pivac & D R PlattAndrew Campbell [21] 3:23.79Pentathlon 59Kaharau 59
2016 [22] [23] Pump Up The Volume [24] 57.5 Savabeel Nat The BratRacing Is Fun (USA)Kelly McCulloch [25] A B Coombe & R R Manning [26] Ralph Manning3:23.43Perfect Start 53Imperium 53
2015 [27] Jimmy Mac [28] 53ZedGo Annie GoRacing Is Fun (USA) Lisa Allpress G & L Andrew, P McGillicuddy, M Richardson & C WhiteGene Andrew [29] 3:21.01 GoodSouthern Sav 53Benzini 59
2014 [30] Mungo Jerry54.5Don EduardoGrovanaGrosvenorKelly McCullochMakaraka Bloodstock LtdAdrian & Harry Bull, Hunterville3:23.88 GoodEsprit D’Or 54She's Insatiable 53.5
2013 [31] Spring Cheer53 Bachelor Duke (USA)Guardian AngelGroom Dancer, USARosie MyersThe Oaks StudKevin Myers, Wanganui3:19.92 GoodGo Joeli 53Guns At Five 59
2012 [32] Blood Brotha53Danzighill (Aus)Laura DeePersonal Escort Lisa Allpress Mark S & Raymond M ConnorsRaymond Connors, Wanganui3:19.56 GoodSingle Minded 54.5Cottonwood Sky 53
2011 [33] [34] Blood Brotha [35] 53.5Danzighill (Aus)Laura DeePersonal Escort James McDonald Mark S & Raymond M ConnorsRaymond Connors, Wanganui3:29.24 HeavyThe Jungle Boy 53.5The Hand Of Faith 53.5
2010 [36] Showcause [37] (AUS)52.5 Giant's Causeway (USA)ShowellaLord BallinaDarryl BradleyShowcause SyndicateFrank Ritchie3:19.75 GoodTitch 55Zabene 54.5
2009 [38] My Scotsgrey53Golan (Ire)My ChameleonGrosvenorLeith InnesGG Syndicate Ltd, RM Reid, SF Ritchie, WM Schoonderwoerd, RJ Stroud, G Syminton, Mrs CB & MA ToddShaune Ritchie3:20.64 GoodZabene 53Smoking Chimneys 53
2008 [39] [40] Hoorang54.5ZerpourKay MareeZerpour (Ire)Kelly MyersIA ShawIan Shaw, Wanganui3:18.11 GoodYoung Centaur 56.5Vickezz chardonnay 51.5
2007 [41] [42] Everswindell55AlignHilarion LadySt Hilarion (USA) Noel Harris Three Fillies SyndicateJohn Sargent, Matamata3:21.55 GoodBringbackthebiff 53.5Tedriffic 53
2006 [43] Pentathon57 Pentire (GB)Star RoyalGrosvenor Noel Harris RS Baulcomb, MK RalstenJohn Wheeler3:22.71 DeadCluden Creek 55.5American Gothic (GB) 55
2005Trebla52.5Yamanin VitalOtaki Princess Noble Bijou Leith InnesJH & Mrs SD PattieDel Roberts [44] 3:24.55 GoodNorthern Beau 57Live Arte Reality 54.5
2004 [45] Waltermitty52GrosvenorDaria's FunGo FunBrian HibberdP Holland, V Matijasevich, ME Ralston & J WheelerJohn Wheeler, New Plymouth3:19.54 FirmNormandy Boy 50.5Empyreal 50
2003 [46] Torlesse [47] 57 Volksraad SeamistBeaufort SeaTerry MoseleyNgapuke Stables SyndicateMandy Brown3:20.80 FirmCabella 57Galway Lass 54
2002Mike54MyocardRe EnactKingsbridge Noel Harris HJ & Mrs MJ & MP RutzPaul Harris [48] 3:24.51 DeadBaloney 54Torlesse 52
2001Soldier Blue [49] 54Sir SianVa BeneSovereign RulerGary GryllsAlistaire and Isabel Barker [50] Royce Dowling3:17.97Emayr 54On Call 52
2000Smiling Like [51] 53Star Way (GB)EustaciSir Tristram Michael Walker Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan Graeme Rogerson and Keith Hawtin3:24.90Count Cristo 53Java Siang 54
1999 [52] Wake Forest51.5Cache Of GoldPrivate PoppyStaff Sergeant Noel Harris MA Collinson, PG Maher & PJ WalkerGus Clutterbuck, Awapuni3:19.87 EasyPaddy Maloney 50Pentium Speed 52.5
1998Sapio [53] 59Vice RegalSageAlligritDarryl BradleyPJ & Mrs SL KaySylvia Kay, Otaki [54] 3:17.81 GoodBonsai Pipeline 59King D’Or 52.5
1997Laud Peregrine49.5Laud EulogySome BirdBold VentureLeanne RutherfordGS Oldbury & Estate A D WorthRalph Manning [55] 3:17.99 GoodI'm Excited 50Sopherim 51
1996 [56] Old Thymer [57] 52.5Imperial GuardStitch 'N ThymeApproval (GB)Jan CameronMrs Isla M ThompsonKelly Thompson, Longbush3:17.47 FirmBonsai Pipeline 50.5Sir Ailahtan 54.5
1995 [53] Sapio55.5Vice RegalSageAlligritBrian HibberdP J & Mrs SL KaySylvia Kay, Otaki3:20.40 GoodDozen Roses 56Windsor Prince 52
1994 [58] [59] Double Take54PhizamBlondieHasty Cloud (Ire) Chris Johnson JD AncellRoyce Dowling & Mrs Linda Laing, Cambridge3:17.88 FirmFriendly Henry 49.5Tui Akarana 52
1993 [60] [61] Karaoke52.5Happy MelodyBuzz OffSir Fleet (USA)Brian HibberdTudor Syndicates No. 1 & 2Bruce Marsh, Woodville3:24.99 FirmPrince Haze 54 Castletown 59
1992 [62] Mercator56Sea AnchorPretty MarindaRocky Mountain (Fra) Chris Johnson LM McKelvieRoyce & Linda Dowling, Cambridge3:20.07 FastGallant Prince 49Waiau Pal 53.5
1991 [63] Carlton King55Sir FleetRae's ChoiceBlarney Kiss (USA)Matthew EnrightE S & Mrs L E M Aroa & R T BoyceMiss Diane Sergeant, Hastings3:19.12 FirmPrince Haze 55Cameron 52
1990 [64] [65] Soundoration50.75Sound ReasonEulogy Maid Pakistan II (GB)Grant DavisonSouthern No.1 SyndicateGarth Jackson, Riccarton3:17.22Our Caddy 53Red Fox 50.5
1989 [66] Exocet53War Hawk IIGrand Zam Zamazaan (Fra)Brian HibberdMA & MG PeacockAndrew Peacock, Hawke's Bay3:19.82Miss Stanima 49King Kenora 51
1988 [67] Gallipoli54.5Palatable (USA)QuakePictaviaGarry PhillipsJE Bowden & WM BurgessPatrick Busuttin, Foxton3:27.82Eye Full 53.5Shannon Lad 54
1987 Empire Rose 52.5 Sir Tristram (Ire)Summer FleurSovereign Edition Tony Allan Whakanui Stud LtdLaurie Laxon, Cambridge3:20.20 GoodPrince Avila 53.5Blazing Voodoo 49
1986 [68] [69] Oak Vue51OakvilleSt TropezEntrepreneur (GB)Grant CooksleyMrs S WyliesRalph Manning3:18.79Blyme 53.5Gold Zam 49
1985 [70] [71] Samasaan50 Zamazaan Desert LoveHome Guard (USA) Chris Johnson Mike Bell, Ian H Harrison & Garth A JacksonGarth Jackson, Riccarton3:17.55Secured Deposit 57Stylish Dude 51.5
1984 [72] [73] Our Boyfriend53.5Roi LearCountry FlapperAgricola (GB)Mark BarnsleyMr & Mrs NT, Mr & Mrs OA WyethMrs Marlene Todd, Hastings3:20.15Manchu 55.5Belfe 51
1983 [74] [75] Payco52Heir Apparent IIRibroyalRibotlight (GB)Brian HibberdMesdames JP Brown & JE ChamberlainScott Hammersley, Woodville3:19.31 FastPrince Of Wales 53.5Gun For Fun 55
1982 [76] [77] Sirtain53Retained IISirenicSabaean (GB)Maree LyndonIM & Mrs NorthcottMax Northcott, New Plymouth3:21.36Goolay 50Double Trouble 51.5
1981 [78] Gold Bullion50.5SucarylSterlingLionhearted (GB)Garry PhillipsJL Swafford & EW SymesNoel Eales, Woodville3:18.20 FirmDespa 57Disraeli 52
1980 [79] Koiro Trelay53TrelayCorrieannKurdistanPhillip SmithDG CanningEric Temperton, Awapuni3:20.22Schenley 53Tamaryn 52
1979 [80] Star Order55Final OrdersLady TyroneCounty TyroneEddie LowJR & RK Dawson & Mrs MO McDonaldEddie Low, Riccarton3:24.63Denali 51Red Ensign 52
1978 [81] Royal Cadenza57BucaroonCadenzaAyrshire BardPaul HillisBO Reed & JK RobbStuart Dromgool, Cambridge3:18.80Bahrain 54.5Hytest 50.75
1977 [82] Heidsieck52Hermes (GB)MariseBlue Coral Bob Skelton GR & Mrs PollockFred Phillips, Matangi3:19.60Thomas Mellay 50.5Royal Dell 53.5
1976Andrew50Paracourt (Ire)AbdicationBelvedereDavid WittingtonD L & Mrs DR RossLachie Ross, Hastings3:25.60Our Countess 51.5Wild Irish 57.5
1975 [83] Heidsieck48.5HermesMariseBlue CoralBruce ComptonGR & Mrs PollockFred Phillips, Matangi3:23.00Andrew 48Our Countess 54
1974 [84] Fury's Order 57Indian Order (GB)Our FuryLe Filou (Fra)Jim WalkerLH BridgemanWally McEwan, Hawera3:20.40Roaming 53Heckle’s Choice 51
1973 [85] Watallan50BellboroughSwankyBeaumarisSteve AllenWattie Latimer & J MathiesonBrian Anderton, Wingatui3:22.60His Bestone 49Pole Star 52
1972 [86] Kartika7.13Fair's Fair (GB)Queen HestiaPrecipitation (GB)Jim WalkerC G & Mrs TaylorBrian Deacon, Hawera3:22.0Golden SamClassico
1971 [87] Princess Mellay [35] 8.12Mellay (GB)Princess ErmineBeaumaris Bob Skelton Alice AndertonHec Anderton, Wingatui3:21.8TrelayJosie Glow
1970 [88] Princess Mellay7.12Mellay (GB)Princess ErmineBeaumarisJohn DowlingAlice AndertonHec Anderton, Wingatui3:28.0TrelayArrivederci

Previous winners

See also

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