New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes

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New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes
Group I race
LocationTe Aroha or Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
Inaugurated1971
Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Race information
Distance1,600 metres (8 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
QualificationThree-year-old and over fillies & mares
WeightWeight for Age
Purse$400,000 (2024)

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. [1]

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The first edition of the race was held at Te Aroha on 27 February 1971 when Breathalyser, a three-year-old filly by Battle-Waggon won from Ajasco and Devante. The race attained Group Two status in 1979 and was elevated to Group One in 2002. The 50th edition of the race was held in 2021. [2]

Recent results

Year
Winner
Age
Sire
Dam
Jockey
Trainer(s)
Owner(s)
Time
Second
Third
2024 [3] Belclare 576M Per Incanto Miss Rhythmic, by O'Reilly Samantha SprattLisa LattaD K Woodhouse, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark1:34.71 (good)Town Cryer 57Blissful Belle 57
2023 (Pukekohe) [4] Belclare 575M Per Incanto Miss Rhythmic, by O'Reilly Samantha SprattLisa LattaD K Woodhouse, O Smith, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark1.35.08 (soft)Skew Wiff 54.5Our Alley Cat 57
2022 (Te Rapa) [5] Imperatriz (Aus) 55.5 [6] 3F I Am Invincible (Aus)Berimbau (Aus), by Shamardal (USA) Opie Bosson Mark WalkerTe Akau Invincible Empress Racing Partnership1.35.44 (good)Coventina Bay 58Two Illicit 58
2021 (Te Rapa) [7] Avantage (Aus) 575M Fastnet Rock (Aus)Asavant (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ)Danielle Johnson Jamie Richards Te Akau Avantage Syndicate1:37.36 (heavy)(Dead heat)
Coventina Bay 57
Travelling Light 57		-
2020No race due to COVID 19
2019 (Te Aroha) [8] Nicoletta 57 [9] 5M Savabeel (Aus)Celtic Crown (USA), by Doneraile Court (USA)Jake Bayliss Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanJML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr Lib Petagna)1:35.14 (good)Supera 57Luvaluva 57
2018 (Te Aroha) [10] Miss Wilson (Aus) 575MStratum (Aus)Cierzo (NZ), by Centaine (Aus)Vincent ColganJohn BaryChouxmaani Investments Ltd1:35.06 (good)Thee Auld Floozie 57Nicoletta 57
2017 (Te Rapa) [11] Charmont (Aus) 575M High Chaparral (Ire)Martique (Aus), by Danehill (USA)Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanR A Emery1:35.42 (soft)Thee Auld Floozie 57Mime 57
2016 (Te Aroha) [12] Perfect Fit 57 [12] 4MElusive City (USA)Fayreform (NZ), by Tights (USA)Michael ColemanKen & Bev KelsoHaunui Bloodstock Limited, Provincial Club Limited, Garry Madill, Margaret Duncan and James Orton. [13] 1:35.36 (soft)Abidewithme 57Soubrettes 57
2015 [14] Diadme 576M Savabeel Bling (NZ), by O'Reilly Jonathan Riddell Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanScott Richardson Bloodstock Limited1:33.46 (good)Sports Illustrated 57Abidewithme 57
2014 [15] Viadana 576MTowkay (Aus)Yeah Nah (NZ), by KinjiteCraig GryllsLance Noble1:34.18 (soft)Recite 54.5Chintz 57
2013 [16] Xanadu 574MElusive City (USA)Forest Dream (Aus), by Forest Grow (USA)Michael ColemanKen & Bev Kelso1:39.42 (soft)Twilight Granita 54.5Diadme 57

Previous winners

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References

  1. ↑ "NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes | Past Winners | Results | New Zealand".
  2. ↑ "Celebrating 50 years of NZ Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes".
  3. ↑ "Race 6 NZEA NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 30 MAR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ↑ "Race 7 NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 8 APR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  5. ↑ "Race 7 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 16 APR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  6. ↑ "Star filly too good for older rivals in Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes | NZ Racing News".
  7. ↑ "Race 7 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 17 APR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  8. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 6 APR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  9. ↑ "Nicoletta gets her Group One". loveracing.nz.
  10. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  11. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 8 APR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  12. 1 2 "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 9 APR 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  13. ↑ "A Perfect Fit for Haunui Farm and connections". A Perfect Fit for Haunui Farm and connections | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
  14. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES 1600 at RACING TE AROHA on 4 APR 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  15. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 5 APR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  16. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 6 APR 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  17. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  18. ↑ "Race 7 STEWART BROWNE GROUP NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 9 APR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  19. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 10 APR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  20. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES (GROUP I) at RACING TE AROHA on 4 APR 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  21. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 5 APR 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  22. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  23. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDer's STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 8 APR 2006 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  24. ↑ "Saint Cecile wins her second NZ Bloodstock Breeders Stakes".
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