Thorndon Mile

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The Thorndon Mile (formally WRC George Adams Handicap) is a Group One (G1) Thoroughbred horse race contested at Trentham Racecourse by the Wellington Racing Club.

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The race is run on Wellington Cup day, traditionally the last Saturday of January.

Thorndon Mile
Group I race
LocationTrentham
Wellington, New Zealand
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website www.trentham.co.nz
Race information
Distance1,600 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationOpen
Purse$400,000 (2022)

This race was known as the WRC George Adams Handicap until 1983. It was also known as the Jarden Mile or Jarden Morgan Mile while sponsored by that organisation over the 1984-1991 period. Other sponsors have included Hutt Valley Cartage and Harcourts real estate.

Notable winners

The Thorndon Mile has been won by many of the best horses in New Zealand, such as:

Race results

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer(s)
Owner(s)
Time
Second place
Third
2024 [2] Puntura 57Craig GryllsRobbie Patterson, New PlymouthCarole & John Lynskey1:36.05 (soft)El Vencedor 56Lady Telena 53
2023 [3] He's A Doozy 57Kozzi AsanoLisa LattaM Schirnack, N & A Thompson, S Platt, J & S Dunnett, M McNeill, S Dais, P Shearer, L Purvis, K McHugh, D Masters, S Edgerton, E Tomlins & W Dixon1.39.73 (heavy)Sharp "N" Start 53.5Lightning Jack 55
2022 [4] The Chosen One 55Matthew Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanR L Bonnington, A G, C P, G, K J, Mrs P A & P R Dennis, Miss J L Dunlop, D G Forde, P M Jeffares, P Johnstone, G R Miller, G J Popham, Ravelston Stud Ltd, G R Redington, T V Rider & Mrs N C Robertson1:36.05 (good)Coventina Bay 55Mali Ston 57
2021 [5] Melody Belle 57 Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, MatamataFortuna Melody Belle Syndicate1:38.05 (good)Sinarahma 53.5Deerfield 55
2020 [6] The Mitigator 56Shaun McKay [7] Peter McKay, [8] MatamataRP Davis, TE Luke, N Butterfield, PT Fenwick, JP Hopkins1:35.47 (good)Wyndspelle 58Yearn 55
2019 [9] Shadows Cast [10] 58Jason WaddellMark Oulaghan, AwapuniRon Cunningham1:35.17Wyndspelle 55Watch This Space 55
2018 [11] Stolen Dance [12] 53Samantha Spratt Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeGA Shand1:36.48Watch This Space 55Hiflyer 57
2017 [13] Thee Auld Floozie [14] 53.5Rosie MyersStephen Marsh, CambridgeP D Craighead, L G Ford, S B Marsh, M C Roughead, Two Fat Cows Syndicate, J G & Mrs S K Young1:35.03Prince Of Passion 55Abidewithme 55
2016 [15] Kawi [16] 59Leith InnesAllan Sharrock, New PlymouthAA Baeyertz, JP Goodin, GA MacDonald, GH Phillips & Est late RW Sharrock1:35.16Stolen Dance 55Sports Illustrated 55
2015 [17] Puccini 57Danielle Johnson [18] Peter & Jacob McKay, MatamataMonovale Holdings1:34.11Soriano 56Mighty Solomon 55
2014A Touch Of Ruby [19] 52Craig GryllsStephen Autridge, MatamataThe Whitby Bloodstock Trust1:34.53Costume 52Sacred Star 53
2013Historian [20] 53Rosie MyersGary Alton, CambridgeNgai Chun-Hung1:34.51Lady Kipling 58.5Miss Pelear 53.5
2012Say No More [21] 52Rosie MyersPaul Duncan, CambridgeT N Boys, D B Capes, P G Harris, B G Hutchinson & R W Mackenzie1:37.69Postmans Daughter 56Jetset Lad 52
2011Booming [22] 57Masa TanakaJeff Lynds, AwapuniDR Frampton & GKV Holdings Limited1:34.96Dasoudi 51Eileen Dubh 52.5
2010Wall Street [23] 55Buddy LammasJeff Lynds, AwapuniG G Syndicate, Limited, G K V Holdings Limited & M A Head1:33.86Tavistock 56Mill Duckie 54.5
2009 Sir Slick 58 David Walsh Graeme Nicholson, Te ArohaBN Brown & GA Nicholson1:34.26Striker 51.5Culminate 56
2008Alamosa 57.5Paul TaylorPeter McKay, MatamataTE Luke, Mrs K & PN McKay1:35.18Dezigna 57.5Final Reality 54.5
2007 Sir Slick 57 Opie Bosson Graeme Nicholson, Te ArohaBN Brown & GA Nicholson1:34.20Pins ‘N’ Needles 53Bonjour 53
2006Macavelli Miss 54Mark Hills Roger James, CambridgeGR, KR & Mrs MJ Downey1:34.10O’Borio 53Penitentiary 54.5
2005Maroofity 52.5Lisa CroppMark Walker, MatamataTauranga Racing Syndicate1:34.73Zvezda 55.5Lashed 54.5
2004Sir Kinloch 53.5Lee Rutherford Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill, TakaniniHS, HS & SS Dyke1:36.84Sedecrem 57Elendil 50
2003Zvezda 55 Lance O'Sullivan Kay Lane, RuakakaKDH Lane1:35.69Rosina Lad 55Travellin’ Man 52
2002Giovana 56.5Peter JohnsonCarol Marshall, CambridgeCA Marshall1:33.92Cent Home 56 Hail 58
2001Tall Poppy 54 David Walsh Noel Eales, AwapuniGB & RS Fell1:35.20Giovana 54Volkaire 55
2000Pace Invader 51.5Paul TaylorAlvin Clark, TakaniniPR Dickinson, AR & EJ Johnson & CT Wintle1:34.34Skoozi 52Surface 56.5
1999Surface 52 Noel Harris Noel Eales, AwapuniND Eales & JD & Mrs PM Willis1:34.88Bluebird The Word 52Fatal 52
1998Fayreform 49.5 Opie Bosson Stephen Autridge, MatamataHaunui Farm Limited & GH Madill1:35.63Des's Dream 50Rough Legend 53
1997Winning Wave 48Lee RutherfordFrank & Craig Richie, TakaniniCR Edkins, RB Fickling, BW Freeman & RH Jensen1:34.29Jazzac 53Vialli 58.5
1996Happiness 51.5Bruce ComptonNoel Eales, AwapuniChantilly Lodge Syndicate1:34.77Avedon 52Chase A Fortune 52.5
1995Silver Chalice 49Stewart CampbellRichard Bothwell, StratfordJE & RJ Bothwell, Mrs JA & WJ Stewart1:35.19Endless Joy 48.5Frenetic 53.5
1994Z'Oro 49Jo WalshFrank & Shaune Richie, TakaniniTW Archer & JH Zolezzi1:33.41Mahoenui Lass 52.5Merry Maiden 51
1993Calm Harbour 52 Lance O'Sullivan Noel Eales, Awapuni Peter Thorburn 1:35.39Romanee Conti 53.5Moire 50.5
1992Just Tommy 52 Chris Johnson Michael Pitman, RiccartonWA Thomas1:36.36More Money 50.5Seamist 54.5
1991Fire Commander 49 Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataAA Blackwell, BJ Lindsay & DA Smith1:35.22Seamist 50.5Greenback 48.5
1990Fun On The Run 52 David Walsh Noel Eales, AwapuniA Dennison, Mrs J Lee, Miss M Short & T Taylor1:33.94Our High Noon 49Tricavaboy 50.5
1989Tricavaboy 51Kim ClappertonDavid Eagar, StratfordDW & Mrs EJ & RJ Eagar1:35.84Sirstaci 49.5 Bonecrusher 58
1988Golden King 51Phillip MercerGarth Ivil, AwapuniWG Ivil, BB O’Donnell & IAH Symes1:33.79Star Pride 49.5Infinite Secret 53
1987Jonny Alone 49Paul TaylorBT JonesMr and Mrs JT Aspinall1:37.88Knight Invader 49Crimesta 52
1986Pinson 54.5Jim CollettDon Couchman, HaweraJR Drought, JW Fraser, FA Long & JR Todd1:38.45Noble Note 54Tanalyse
1985Atrapar 54.5Maurice CampbellWJ Calder, LevinWJ Calder1:36.46Greatness 53Kingdom Bay 52.5
1984Shifnal Prince 50.5David PeakeJack Winder, CambridgeCR O’Grady & CW Reynolds1:35.08Manchu 49.5Camille 50.5
1983 McGinty 51.5 Jim Cassidy Colin Jillings, TakaniniKeith Haub & B J McCahill1:32.99Ringtrue 53Jon 54
1982Powley 52.5JD PankhurstHec Anderton, WingatuiHA Anderton1:34.75Hikotere 49Summer Haze 55
1981Speculation 54.5Maurice CampbellMaurice Campbell, AwapuniAW Fogden & J Willis1:35.25Daybreak 53Anderill 56
1980Raywood Lass 51.5Paul BelshamEddie Rayner, MartonCJB Norwood & EW Rayner1:37.00Bra Hest 50Arbre Chene 57
1979Polly Porter 52.5RB WeaverP Wright, WintonMrs P Wright1:34.50Heidelberg 50 Grey Way 60
1978Copper Belt 59Jim WalkerBrian Deacon, HaweraKevin and Mrs Kathleen Gray [24] 1:35.00 Grey Way 59Orchidra 50.5
1977 Grey Way 56.5 Bob Skelton EP Corby, WashdykePG South1:35.50Fraxy 54.5Caruba 51
1976Tiptoe 51Chris McNabEric Ropiha, WoodvilleAS Fell1:36.50Gold Ducat 51No Show 50
1975King's Romance 57 Bill Skelton Malcolm Smith, New PlymouthJ McKendrick1:33.00
1974An Illusion 50.5 Brent Thomson Kevin Thomson, WanganuiJP Norman1:35.50Kaukapakapa 50.5Sir Gallivant 51
1973Kaukapakapa Bob Skelton George Cameron, TakaniniGD Cameron1:35.00
1972Egmont Park Noel Harris Brian Deacon, HaweraIF McGuire1:39.00Dark KnowledgeNausori
1971Panzer ChiefGN McLieshJohn Revell, Te ArohaPD Moran1:35.00
1970Honey BelleDavid PeakeGeorge Cameron, TakinaniJ Sarten1:34.00
1969CarlsbergHerb RuahihiBill Aitken, BullsWL Aitken & WW Tatham1:34.50
1968BywonDavid PeakeGeorge Cameron, TakaniniGP Broun1:35.50
NausoriBrian AndrewsBill Hillis, TakaniniMrs UE Matthews & EB Reid1:35.50
1967Tara's PrideJohn GryllsArchie Tudor, StratfordCW Ansford1:34.25
1966ChantalGary WillettsJack Hayes, Te AwamutuMiss LE Jamieson1:36.00
1965EmpyreusRon TaylorBob Quinlivan, HastingsHN Phelan1:36.25
1964GymkhanaRon TaylorB J NicolED Martin1:36.25
1963RapidoJack MudfordBruce Priscott, Te AwamutuWB Priscott1:35.50
1962StarboroughGP HulmeNoel Eales, AwapuniH Cleland1:36.50

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References

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  2. ↑ "Race 8 HARCOURTS TEAM GROUP THORNDON MILE at WELLINGTON RC on 20 JAN 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  3. ↑ "Race 7 HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE at WELLINGTON RC on 28 JAN 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Race 7 HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE at WELLINGTON RC on 29 JAN 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  5. ↑ "Race 7 HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE at WELLINGTON RC on 30 JAN 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
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