New Zealand Stakes

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The New Zealand Stakes, currently run as the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes, is a Group One thoroughbred horse race in New Zealand.

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New Zealand stakes
ClassGroup I
Location Ellerslie Racecourse
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance2000 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationOpen
Weight Weight-for-age

It is run at Ellerslie racecourse on the final day of the Auckland Cup Week Carnival in March for a stake of $200,000.

History

The New Zealand Stakes was introduced as a weight-for-age race in the 1974/75 New Zealand racing season.

It has been run under the following names depending on sponsors:

It is raced on the same day as two of New Zealand’s other most important races: the Ellerslie Sires Produce Stakes and the Auckland Cup.

Race results

The following are the results of the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes:

Year
Winner
Sire
Dam
Jockey
Trainer(s)
Time
Second
Third
2025 [1] El Vencedor 59 Shocking Strictly MaternalWiremu PinnStephen Marsh2:05.50 (soft)La Crique 57Qali Al Farrasha 57
2024 [2] El Vencedor 59 Shocking Strictly MaterialJoe DoyleStephen Marsh2:03.90 (good) Legarto 57Ladies Man 59
2023 [3] Prowess 52 Proisir Donna MarieMichael McNab Roger James & Robert Wellwood2.06.53Campionessa 57La Crique 56.5
2022 [4] Coventina Bay 57ShamexpressCoventinaCraig GryllsRobbie Patterson2:05.34Vernanme 59The Chosen One 59
2021 [5] Melody Belle 57 Commands (AUS)Meleka Belle (NZ)Troy Harris Jamie Richards, Matamata2:03.03 Avantage 57Tiptronic 57
2020 [6] Avantage [7] 57 Fastnet Rock (AUS)Asavant (NZ) Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, Matamata2:02.93True Enough 59Supera 57
2019 [8] Melody Belle [9] 57 Commands (AUS)Meleka Belle (NZ) Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, Matamata2:06.56Danzdanzdance 57Rondinella 57
2018 [10] Saint Emilion [11] 59 Mastercraftsman (IRE)Roseario (NZ)Leith Innes Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge2:02.47Darscape Prince 57Authentic Paddy 59
2017 [12] Lizzie L'Amour [13] 57 Zabeel (NZ)Sabia (FRA)Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge2:03.64Benzini 59Sound Proposition 59
2016 [14] Volkstok 'n'barrell [15] 59Tavistock (NZ)Volkster (NZ)Vincent ColganDonna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka2:01.83Girl Of My Dreams 57Consensus 57
2015 [16] Sakhee's Soldier 59 Sakhee's Secret (GB)Surreptitiously (GB)Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge2:06.03Rising Romance 57Farm Boy 59
2014 [17] Silent Achiever 57 O'Reilly (NZ)Winning Spree (NZ)Vincent Colgan Roger James, Cambridge2:06.15Historian 59Fortune Knight 59
2013 [18] Ocean Park 59Thorn Park (AUS)Sayyida (NZ)Leith InnesGary Hennessy, Matamata2:02.43Veyron 59Better Than Ever 59
2012 [19] Scarlett Lady 57 Savabeel (AUS)On Call (NZ) James McDonald Graeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea2:05.28Veyron 59Hold It Harvey 59
2011 [20] The Party Stand 57Thorn Park (AUS)Cremisi (AUS) Opie Bosson Roger James, Cambridge2:04.47Adaline 57 Vosne Romanee 59
2010 [21] Vosne Romanee 59Electronic Zone (USA)Madison Avenue (NZ) Opie Bosson Jeff Lynds, Awapuni2:01.63Harris Tweed 59Tell A Tale 59
2009 [22] MacO'Reilly 59 O'Reilly (NZ)Double Babu (NZ)Hayden TinsleyDavid Haworth, Foxton2:05.01 Sir Slick 59O’Reilly Rose 57
2008 [23] Sir Slick 59 Volksraad (GB)Miss Opera (NZ)Bruce HerdGraeme Nicholson & Paul Allbon, Te Aroha2:02.49Ombré Rose 56.5Dezigna 59
2007 [24] Gaze 56.5 Cape Cross (IRE)Eye Full (NZ) Mark Du Plessis Roger James & Paul Mirabelli, Cambridge2:04.85 Sir Slick 59Dezigna 59
2006 [25] Kristov 58Slavic (USA)Santa Barbra (NZ)Hayden TinsleyPhillip Stevens, Matamata2:03.07Hurrah 57Shikoba 51
2005 Xcellent 52.5 Pentire (GB)Excello (AUS)Michael Coleman Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata2:01.45 (Firm)St Reims 58Lashed 56.5
2004Lashed 55.5 Encosta De Lago (AUS)Traffic Watch (AUS) Opie Bosson Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge2:13.17 (Heavy)Deebee Belle 56.5 Hail 58
2003Deebee Belle 56.5Bin Ajwaad (IRE)Deebee Lady (NZ)Andrew CalderPam & Tony Gillies, Matamata2:07.31Greene Street 56El Duce 58
2002Armstrong 58 Classic Fame (USA)Lilting Star (AUS)Bruce HerdJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:07.78Emerald Dream 58Soap Opera 56
2001Tall Poppy 56.5 [26] Kaapstad (NZ)Fun On The Run (NZ) David Walsh Noel Eales, Awapuni2:04.25Showella 56Ngaio 56
2000Showella 55.5Lord Ballina (AUS)Show Queen (NZ)Eddie WilkinsonFrank & Craig Ritchie, Takanini2:04.32 (Firm)Rebel 58Rijeka 56.5
1999The Message 58Gold And Ivory (USA)Miss Morrinsville (NZ)Linda BallantyneJohn Ralph, Te Rapa2:07.04Montreal Star 58Full Noise 58
1998Fayreform 55.5 [27] Tights (USA)Glamour Gold (NZ) Opie Bosson Stephen Autridge, Matamata2:02.40Waitaha Rua 56Bubble 58
1997Magnet Bay [28] 58Gold And Ivory (USA)Rivermist (NZ)Vincent ColganDanny Frye, Rangiora2:09.07Interval 57Via Suez 58
1996 Roysyn 52.5 Bakharoff (USA)Royal Proposal (NZ)Vincent Colgan Roger James & Ron Taylor, Cambridge2:06.86Silver Challice 52Lord Majestic 56
1995Captain Court 58Courthouse (NZ)Brunhild (AUS)Trudy ThorntonVince Middeldorp, Avondale2:08.18Cuidado 58Few Are Chosen (AUS) 58
1994 Solvit 58Morcon (GB)Yallah Sun (AUS) David Walsh Moira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:02.58Miltak 58All Or Nothing 56
1993 Solvit 57Morcon (GB)Yallah Sun (AUS) David Walsh Moira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:03.06Whitford Hill 57Kiss 56
1992Lurestina 56.5 Sir Tristram (IRE)Noelani (NZ)Peter Tims Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata2:07.3Cavallieri 56Val D'Arno (USA) 52
1991 Surfers Paradise 52Crested Wave (USA)Lady Aythorpe (NZ) Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata2:01.16Seraphic 52Grey Invader 56
1990Riverina Charm 55.5 Sir Tristram (IRE)Country Charm (IRE) Tony Allan Laurie Laxon, Cambridge2:03.36 Castletown 56Jondolar 52
1989 The Gentry 52 McGinty (NZ)Rainfall (NZ)Greg ChildsRay & Kerry Verner, Takanini2:06.10Maurine 56.5 Poetic Prince 57
1988 Bonecrusher 58Pag-Asa (AUS)Imitation (NZ)Gary StewartFrank Ritchie, Takanini2:02.51 Horlicks 55.5Sounds Like Fun 55.5
1987 Tidal Light 50.5Diagrammatic (USA)Azores (AUS) Lance O'Sullivan Jim Gibbs & Roger James 1:59.89Solveig 56.5Abit Leica 58
1986 Bonecrusher 52Pag-Asa (AUS)Imitation (NZ)Gary StewartFrank Ritchie, Takanini2:04Hexagonal 54The Theif 54
1985 The Filbert 57Souvran (GB)Fauxzann (NZ)Gary PhillipsDon Couchman, Hawera2:01.94Silver Elm 55.5Shifnal Prince 58
1984 McGinty 57One Pound Sterling (GB)Ernader (NZ)Robert Vance Colin Jillings, Takanini2:01.65Silver Row 56.5 Isle Of Man 58
1983 McGinty 52One Pound Sterling (GB)Ernader (NZ)Robert Vance Colin Jillings, Takanini2:02.59Bellerethon 55.5Maurita 55.5
1982Golden Rhapsody 58Sharivari (USA)Sound Of Music (NZ)Chris McNab Dave & Paul O'Sullivan & Michael Moroney, Matamata2:03.39Joyarty 56.6Precious Son 58
1981Pays Anne 55.5Alvaro (GB)Irenu (NZ)Phillip AldermanB Cameron, Tokoroa2:02.56Drum 58 Ring The Bell 52
1980Arbre Chene 52Oakville (GB)Marja Jean (NZ) Lester Piggott Clive Bennett, Pukekohe2:09.65Blue Rula 56Drum 57
1979 La Mer 56.5Copenhagen II (GB)La Balsa (NZ)Des HarrisMalcolm Smith, New Plymouth2:03.49Shivaree 57March Legend 58
1978Serendiper 57Serenader II (IRE)Caressable (NZ)Peter JohnsonMrs WL Sullivan, Te Rapa2:05.73Good Lord 58 La Mer 55.5
1977 Balmerino 57Trictrac (FR)Dulcie (NZ)Maurice CampbellBrian Smith, Cambridge2:02.74Tudor Light 55.5Battle Eve 56.5
1976Black Rod 58Oncidium (GB)Precede (NZ) Bill Skelton Clem Bowry, Otaki2:07.1Oopik 58Sharda 58
1975Hi Bing 58Just Whistle (IRE)Derent (NZ)Grenville HughesTrevor Knowles, Te Rapa2:08.4Kiwi Can 58Jandell 55.5

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Race 6 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 8 MAR 2025 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  2. ↑ "Race 7 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 9 MAR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  3. ↑ "Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 11 MAR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ↑ "Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 13 MAR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  5. ↑ "Race 7 BONECRUSHER NZ STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 13 MAR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  6. ↑ "Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 7 MAR 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  7. ↑ "Avantage (AUS) 2015 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  8. ↑ "Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 9 MAR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  9. ↑ "Melody Belle (NZ) 2014 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  10. ↑ "Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 10 MAR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  11. ↑ "Saint Emilion (NZ) 2011 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  12. ↑ "Race 5 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 16 MAR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  13. ↑ "Lizzie l'Amour (NZ) 2012 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  14. ↑ "Race 8 BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 12 MAR 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  15. ↑ "Volkstok'n'barrell (NZ) 2011 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  16. ↑ "Race 8 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 7 MAR 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  17. ↑ "Race 9 LINDAUER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 8 MAR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  18. ↑ "Race 9 LINDAUER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 9 MAR 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  19. ↑ "Race 9 LINDAUER NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 10 MAR 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  20. ↑ "Race 9 NICOLAS FEUILLATTE NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 12 MAR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  21. ↑ "Race 8 SKYCITY NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 13 MAR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  22. ↑ "Race 8 SKYCITY NEW ZEALAND STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 7 MAR 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  23. ↑ "Race 8 FIRST SOVEREIGN TRUST NZ STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 8 MAR 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  24. ↑ "Race 9 STARCRAFT NZ STAKES at AUCKLAND RC on 10 MAR 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  25. ↑ "Kristov (NZ) 1999 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  26. ↑ "Tall Poppy (NZ) 1994 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  27. ↑ "Fayreform (NZ) 1993 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  28. ↑ "Magnet Bay (NZ) 1990 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".


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