New Zealand International Stakes

Last updated
New Zealand International Stakes
Group I race
LocationTe Rapa Racecourse
Hamilton, New Zealand
Inaugurated1970
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance2000 m (10 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds and up
Weight Weight for Age

The International Stakes is a Thoroughbred horse race run at Te Rapa Racecourse in Hamilton in early February every year. The race is now run as the Herbie Dyke Stakes.

Contents

The 2010 running was sponsored by the connections of stallion Darci Brahma, after being sponsored for many years by Cambridge Stud and Whakanui Stud.

In the early years the Waikato Racing Club invited jockeys from overseas to ride in the race, that being the reason for the name, and in 1972 Lester Piggott rode Sailing Home to victory in the race. At that time it was run every two years; it became an annual event from 1978.

In 2017 the purse was increased to $400,000, making it the richest Weight for Age race in New Zealand.

The race is one of two Group 1 weight-for-age events run on the same day, the other being the 1400m Waikato Sprint. A Group 2 three year old race, the David and Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic, is also on the same raceday.

Race results

Year
Stake
Winner
Sire
Dam
Jockey
Trainer(s)
Time
Second
Third
2024 [1] $600,000Legarto 57 [2] [3] Proisir Geordie GirlRyan ElliotKen & Beverley Kelso2:03.33 (good)Campionessa 57One Bold Cat 59
2023 [4] $450,000Sharp 'N' Smart 54RedwoodQueen MargaretRyan Elliot Team Rogerson 2:02.51Campionessa 57Wild Night 54
2022 [5] $400,000Coventina Bay 57ShamexpressCoventinaCraig GryllsRobbie Patterson, New Plymouth2:05.66Vernanme 59The Chosen One 59
2021 [6] $400,000Royal Performer 59 [7] Medicean (GB)Quadri (GB)Jonathan RiddellJenny & Robert Vance, Ardmore2:02.08The Chosen One 59On The Rocks 59
2020 [8] $400,000Tiptronic 59 [9] O'Reilly TiptoesJason WaddellGraham Richardson2:01.28True Enough 59Rock On Wood 59
2019 [10] $400,000On The Rocks 59AlamosaCold ShoulderJake Bayliss Michael Moroney & Pam Gerard2:03.24Tiptronic 59Elusive Treasure 59
2018 [11] $400,000Lizzie L'Amour 57 Zabeel SabiaMatt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge2:04.75Wildflower 57Nicoletta 57
2017 [12] $400,000Volkstok'n'Barrell 59TavistockVolksterVincent ColganDonna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka2:01.35Saville Road 54Authentic Paddy 59
2016 [13] $300,000Valley Girl 52 Mastercraftsman Leigh Valley Lisa Allpress Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka2:03.74Stolen Dance 57 Kawi 59
2015 [14] $300,000Soriano 57 Savabeel Call Me LilyRory Hutchings Graeme & Debbie Rogerson2:01.45Nashville 59Fast Dragon 59
2014 [15] $200,000Costume 57 [16] Savabeel DisguisedMichael Coleman Graeme & Debbie Rogerson2:02.91Shuka 59The Solitaire 57
2013 [17] $200,000Sangster 59 Savabeel Quinta Special Opie Bosson Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young2:02.31Dolmabache 57Asavant 57
2012 [18] $200,000Shez Sinsational 57 Ekraar (US)Original Sin James McDonald Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth2:03.48Hold It Harvey 59Rock ‘n’ Pop 54
2011 [19] $200,000Red Ruler 59Viking RulerRansom Bay Mark Du Plessis John Sargent2:01.54Booming 59Passchendaele 57
2010 [20] $200,000Veloce Bella 57 Volksraad Wave To LottieMichael ColemanMark Brosnan2:01.93Tell A Tale 59Passchendaele 57
2009 [21] $200,000MacO'Reilly 59 O'Reilly Double BabuHayden TinsleyDavid Haworth, Foxton2:01.75Tell A Tale 54Veloce Bella 57
2008 [22] $200,000Mission Critical 54 Fantastic Light Trick TakerMichael Coleman Michael Moroney & Paul Moroney, Matamata2:02.10 Sir Slick 59Ombré Rose 56.5
2007 [23] $150,000 Sir Slick 59 Volksraad Miss Opera Opie Bosson Graeme Nicholson2:01.57Sharvasti 56.5Kingsinga 59
2006$100,000Snazzy 57DanskeBalliniLisa Cropp2:04.40Tusker 55.5Kerry O’Reilly 58
2005$100,000The Jewel 56.5 O'Reilly The GrinLeith InnesHec & Steve Anderton, Wingatui2:02.96Distinctly Secret 58Lashed 56.5
2004$100,000Lashed 55.5 Encosta De Lago Traffic Watch Opie Bosson Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge2:03.71Penny Gem 55.5Kaapstad Way 58
2003$100,000Greene Street 58 Zabeel ShadysideRobert Hannam2:02.47Deebee Belle 58Vega Sicilia 56
2002$100,000Emerald Dream 56.5 Danehill Theme SongScott Seamer2:02.03 Hail 56Durzetta 57
2001$100,000Giovana 55.5Bluez TravellerTristainePeter Johnson2:00.78She’s A Meanie 56Bluebird The Word 56
2000$100,000Bluebird The Word 58BluebirdAntelliereMichael ColemanFrank & Craig Ritchie, Takanini2:01.99Integrate 56.5Aerosmith 58
1999$100,000Aerosmith 58Indian OreLuna Di MieleJim Collett2:01.16The Message 58Fatal 58
1998$100,000Fayreform 55.5TightsGlamour Gold Opie Bosson 2:00.77Vialli 56Bubble 58
1997$100,000 Great Command 52MarscayTisolde Lance O'Sullivan Michael Moroney, Matamata2:02.65Cuidado 58Lord Majestic 58
1996$100,000Lord Majestic 58GaiusBalletiaEarl Harrison2:02.34Vialli 58Silver Chalice 58
1995$100,000All In Fun 58Alleged DashBonnie’s DelightJim CollettT J McDonald, Stratford2:05.93Cuidado 58Freequent 55.5
1994$100,000 The Phantom 58Noble BijouThe FantasyJim WalkerNoel Eales, Awapuni2:01.95Ligeiro 58Gaytrice 56.5
1993$100,000 The Phantom Chance 52Noble BijouThe FantasyShane Udy Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill2:00.04Lurk 58Gaytrice 56.5
1992$100,000Captain Cook 52WhamVenezianaVanessa LileyP Fitzgerald1:58.80Fun On The Run 56.5On The Beach 55.5
1991$100,000Fun On The Run 56.5Racing Is FunFrenichie David Walsh Noel Eales, Awapuni2:01.69Seraphic 56.5Grey Invader 56.5
1990Not Held
1989$97,600Regal City 57Licorice StickGay CityDebbie Taylor2:00.55 Horlicks 56.5Westminster 57
1988$97,600Sounds Like Fun 55.5Sound ReasonAleda JayMichael Coleman2:03.84Derriana 56.5Solstice 55.5
1987$73,000Abit Leica 58AshabitLeica LiteGreg ChildsW D Dymond2:01.93Precocious Lad 52 The Filbert 58
1986$60,000 Bonecrusher 52Pag-AsaImitationGary StewartFrank Ritchie1:59.59Eva Grace 56.5Coronal 58
1985$38,000Commissionaire 58So VainSummer Eve David Walsh Noel Eales, Awapuni [24] 2:00.44All Belles 56.5 The Filbert 57
1984$28,000Commissionaire 58So VainSummer Eve Jim Cassidy Noel Eales, Awapuni2:01.20Fountaincourt 58Ashala 55.5
1983$25,025Commissionaire 58So VainSummer Eve Jim Cassidy Noel Eales, Awapuni2:02.77Bellerophon 55.5Macloud 58
1982$24,800Bound To Honour 50.5Balkan KnightHonour BoundBrian AndrewsW Sanders, Te Awamutu2:06.1 (soft)Isle Of Man 52.5Chimbu 58
1981$25,000Speculation 57SucarylCapital GainMaurice CampbellM R Campbell, Awapuni2:03.5Assessed 58Northfleet 58
1980$24,500Solo's Dream 58Silver DreamGold FidelityJ W WalkerG Yakich, Dargaville2:12.88 (soft)Rare Commodity 58Wren’s Pride 57
1979$22,500Shivaree 57SharivariJust A LarkDavid Peake Dave O’Sullivan, Matamata2:06.7 (easy)Regal Band 56.5Oakvale 58
1978$20,300 La Mer 55.5Copenhagen IILa BalsaDes HarrisMalcolm Smith2:13.85 (2200m)Carlaw 58 Uncle Remus 52
1976$15,000Oopik 58St PuckleLady VeniceP Trotter Dave O’Sullivan, Matamata2:16.6 (2200m)Black Rod 58Vale 52
1974$20,000 Battle Heights 58Battle WaggonWuthering HeightsBrian Andrews [25] R F Douglas, Morrinsville2:16.1 (2200m)Pegs Pride 55.5Fury’s Order 52
1972Sailing HomeDogger BankChocolate Lester Piggott
1970Far TimeJohn HarrisJohn (Jock) Harris

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand</span>

The racing of Thoroughbred horses is a popular gaming and spectator sport and industry in New Zealand.

The Hawke's Bay Guineas is a major Thoroughbred horse race in New Zealand for three-year-old horses. In 2003 the stake was boosted to $100,000 and the race was moved to the first Saturday in October, meaning that it is run on the same day as the Spring Classic. In later years it has been on the same day as the Arrowfield Stud Plate.

Darci Brahma is a New Zealand thoroughbred colt foaled in 2002 at Pencarrow Stud near Cambridge in New Zealand. He was auctioned at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ltd Yearling Sales in January 2004 and acquired by a syndicate of ten investors for the sum of NZ$1.1 million.

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.

The Group One Levin Classic - formerly the Bayer Classic - is one of the premier races for three-year-old thoroughbreds in New Zealand.

The Waikato Sprint currently run as the BCD Group Sprint is a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race run at Te Rapa Racecourse in Hamilton in early February.

Seachange is a top New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse. She won a record seven Group I races in New Zealand. Her regular rider in New Zealand was Gavin McKeon.

The Karaka Million refers to two major New Zealand horse races for young horses - the original Karaka Million for two-year-old (2YO) horses and the Karaka Million 3YO Classic that started in 2018. Held at Ellerslie Racecourse, they are New Zealand's richest races, with a stake of NZ$1,000,000 each. The races are restricted to horses sold through the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sales held at Karaka. The two $1,000,000 races are held on the eve of the National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka.

The Telegraph Handicap is a Group One New Zealand horse race contested by the Wellington Racing Club at Trentham Racecourse in Upper Hutt, during the Wellington Cup carnival in January.

Pentire was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.

The Zabeel Classic is a Group One Thoroughbred horse race run at weight-for-age over a distance of 2000 metres at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland, New Zealand. It is held on Boxing Day, a raceday steeped in tradition that frequently attracts in excess of 20,000 Aucklanders to the famous course.

The Railway Stakes is a Group One New Zealand horse race. Held at Ellerslie on New Year's Day, it is held over 1200 metres, and is one of New Zealand's feature sprint races.

The Otaki-Maori Weight For Age Stakes is a group 1 flat horse race held at Otaki racecourse in New Zealand, racing under the name El Cheapo Cars WFA Classic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Opie Bosson</span> New Zealand jockey

Owen Patrick "Opie" Bosson is a jockey in Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand.

Chris Johnson, also known as "CWJ" or "The Magic Man", is a jockey in Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand. He is most notable for holding the national record for winning rides in New Zealand and for winning the New Zealand jockeys premiership twice.

Bonneval was a New Zealand bred and trained Thoroughbred racehorse who won three Group 1 races and three other Group races. She was awarded the title of New Zealand Horse of the Year in both the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

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.

The 2023 New Zealand Derby was a Group I horse race which was run on Saturday 4 March 2023. It was the 148th running of the New Zealand Derby, and it was won by Sharp 'N' Smart.

Imperatriz is an Australian-bred and New Zealand raced Thoroughbred racehorse, notable for winning seven Group 1 races in New Zealand and Australia. Imperatriz was bred by Raffles Dancers Pty Ltd.

Kawi is a retired New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse that won seven races at Group 1 level.

References

  1. ↑ "Race 6 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING on 10 FEB 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  2. ↑ "Horse racing: Ryan Elliot puts stamp all over Legends Day". NZ Herald. February 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Stuff". www.stuff.co.nz.
  4. ↑ "Race 6 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 11 FEB 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  5. ↑ "Race 7 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 12 FEB 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  6. ↑ "Race 8 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 13 FEB 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  7. ↑ "Royal Performer spoils the party at Melody Belle's Group One record attempt". 13 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "Race 7 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 8 FEB 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  9. ↑ "Tiptronic retired". loveracing.nz.
  10. ↑ "Race 7 HERBIE DYKE STAKES (GROUP 1) at WAIKATO RC on 9 FEB 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  11. ↑ "Race 6 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 10 FEB 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  12. ↑ "Race 6 HERBIE DYKE STAKES (GROUP I) at WAIKATO RC on 11 FEB 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  13. ↑ "Race 6 HERBIE DYKE STAKES (GROUP 1) at WAIKATO RC on 13 FEB 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  14. ↑ "Race 7 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 7 FEB 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  15. ↑ "Race 7 HERBIE DYKE STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 8 FEB 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  16. ↑ "Costume splendid in Herbie Dyke win". 11 February 2014.
  17. ↑ "Race 7 DARCI BRAHMA INTERNATIONAL STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 9 FEB 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  18. ↑ "Race 7 DARCI BRAHMA INTERNATIONAL STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 11 FEB 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  19. ↑ "Race 7 DARCI BRAHMA INTERNATIONAL STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 12 FEB 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  20. ↑ "Race 7 DARCI BRAHMA INTERNATIONAL STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 13 FEB 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  21. ↑ "Race 7 WHAKANUI STUD INTERNATIONAL STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 7 FEB 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  22. ↑ "Race 7 WHAKANUI STUD INTERNATIONAL STAKES (GROUP I) at WAIKATO RC on 9 FEB 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  23. ↑ "Race 7 WHAKANUI STUD INTERNATIONAL STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 10 FEB 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  24. ↑ "Racing: Eales trained 1352 NZ winners over five decades". NZ Herald. February 11, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Vale Brian Andrews - Harnesslink". June 1, 2017.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.