New Zealand 2000 Guineas

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.

New Zealand 2000 Guineas
Group I race
LocationRiccarton Park
Christchurch, New Zealand
Inaugurated1973
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
WebsiteRiccarton Park
Race information
Distance1600m (1 mile)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
WeightSet-Weights
PurseNZ$550,000 (2022)

Christchurch New Zealand cup week

The New Zealand 2000 Guineas is held on the Saturday following the Melbourne Cup, the first day of Christchurch's famous New Zealand Cup Week.

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:

  • the New Zealand Galaxy - C5f 295m
  • the New Zealand Greyhound Cup - C5f 520m
  • the New Zealand Stayers Cup - C2df 732m

The week also features the Canterbury A&P Show

History

Until 1973, both the New Zealand Oaks and the New Zealand Derby were run at Riccarton. When those races were moved to Trentham Racecourse and Ellerslie Racecourse respectively, Riccarton was awarded two new classic races, the New Zealand 1000 Guineas and the New Zealand 2000 Guineas over 1600m. These races are based on the 1000 Guineas Stakes and 2000 Guineas Stakes, run at Newmarket in late April or early May.

Both races quickly established themselves on the New Zealand racing calendar.

Notable winners

Among the best recent winners of the 2000 Guineas are:

Jockey Opie Bosson has won the race a record eight times with:

  • Danske (1998).
  • Buzz Lightyear (1999).
  • King's Chapel (2003).
  • Katie Lee (2009).
  • Atlante (2013).
  • Turn Me Loose (2014).
  • Embellish (2017).
  • Noverre (2021).

Race results

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time Second
Third
2022 [1]PierMichael McNabDarryn & Briar Weatherley, MatamataB W P Wright, D R & Mrs L M Weatherley & Mr Aziz Kheir1:36.72 (good)Desert LightningProwess
2021 [2] Noverre Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, Matamata Te Akau 2020 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) 1:35.11 (good)MeritableField Of Gold
2020 [3] Aegon Leith Innes Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge A C Forsman & Zame Partnership 1:35.96 (good)BourbonaireMarine
2019 [4] Catalyst Troy Harris Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu D Karreman 1:36.07 (good)HarlechSherwood Forest
2018 [5] Madison County Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge China Horse Club 1:37.73 (heavy)Dawn PatrolSir Nate
2017 [6] Embellish Opie Bosson Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata Te Akau 2016 Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) 1:34.80 (good)Age Of FireEver Loyal
2016 [7] Ugo Foscolo Michael Coleman Stephen Marsh, Cambridge JML Bloodstock (Mgr: L Petagna), T Muollo, P W O'Rourke, Ms R Phillippo, T I Bawden & KJ Hickman 1:33.81 (good)Saville RowHeroic Valour
2015 [8] Xtravagant Matt Cameron Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata Te Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate 1:33.59 (good)Battle TimeSerena Miss
2014 [9] Turn Me Loose Opie Bosson Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge S Brown, L de Souza, T Hartley, J Lark, D Painter, J Robertson & P Vawdrey 1:35.00 (good)RockfastPrince Mambo
2013 [10] Atlante Opie Bosson Murray Baker, Cambridge Ms. R. Phillippo 1:36.47 (good)ChambordGobi Ranger
2012 [11] Sacred Falls Leith Innes Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge Raffles Dancers Ltd 1:34.95 (good)Oasis RoseWarhorse
2011 [12] Rock 'n' Pop Jamie Bullard Jason Bridgman, Matamata Te Akau Rock 'n' Pop Syndicate 1:35.62 (firm)AnabandanaDollario
2010 [13] Jimmy Choux Jonathan Riddell John Bary, Hastings Chouxmaani Investments Ltd. 1:39.46 (heavy)He’s RemarkableTwilight Savings
2009 [14] Katie Lee Opie Bosson Graeme & Debbie Rogerson Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan 1:34.91 (good)Military MoveClapton
2008 [15] Tell A Tale Troy Harris Mark Walker, Matamata Fortuna (No 5) Syndicate 1:34.28 (good)Il Quello VeloceMinstrel Court
2007 The Pooka Lisa Cropp John Wheeler, New Plymouth P Holland, Markwood Lodge, G D Rutherford, J R Wheeler 1:35.18 (good)AlamosaRios
2006 [16] Magic Cape Patrick Holmes Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge PC Alexandre Mrs C A & M H Arnott, G I Barnett, D F Emerson, W A Pellett, G G Peterson, Mrs A P Ritchie, Miss C M Webster & M G Wills 1:38.08 (soft)Jokers WildPrincess Coup
2005 Darci Brahma Michael Walker Mark Walker, Matamata Te Akau Stud 1:37.35 (good)Captain KurtCrusoe
2004 Clean Sweep Michael Coleman Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata MP Brown et al. 1:34.92 (good)Ambitious OwnerThe Raj
2003 King's Chapel Opie Bosson Mark Walker, Matamata Tauranga Syndicate 1:36.34 (firm)Sarah VeeKainui Belle
2002 Hustler Noel Harris Paul Harris, Rangiora PW Jolly & JP Reid 1:35.64 (soft)The JewelBois
2001 Master Belt Brian Hibberd Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge K & KA Gray 1:34.61 (good)San LuisLeica Guv
2000 Tit For Taat Hayden Tinsley Wayne & Anne Herbert RI & WS Scott 1:37.37 (soft)Sir CliveDanamite
1999 Buzz Lightyear Opie Bosson Robert Priscott, Te Awamutu TW, MT & CE Jarvis 1:35.09 (firm)Thee Old DragonAd Alta
1998 Danske Opie Bosson Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata January Syndicate 1:34.41 (good)So CasualPower And Fame
1997 Foxwood Bruce Herd Roger James, Cambridge Mrs HA & Mrs JM Hannan 1:34.24 (good)Tycoon LilTrust In Ben
1996 Hero Catherine Treymane Jim Campin, Cambridge JW Campin 1:34.79 (firm)BatavianBubble
1995 Be Boss Robert Vance Jenny Vance K W Lo & Mrs Jenny Vance 1:36.02 (good)Peer GyntMagic McGinty
1994 Avedon Darryl Bradley Patrick Campbell, Awapuni Mrs M H & R C Spotswood 1:36.71 (firm)AsahiVedodara
1993 Facing The Music Chris Johnson Mike Ingram Mike B Ingram 1:35.69 (firm)Makarpura StarShatin Heights
1992 Hulastrike Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata Futurity Bloodstock Ltd 1:34.14 (good)Mr RichfieldRhythm
1991 Veandercross Jim Walker Chris Turner, New Plymouth B & C B Turner 1:35.78 (soft)Captain CookMafioso
1990 Surfers Paradise[17] Darrel Lang Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata F Cheung, K Chong, G Fong & J D Smith 1:34.12 (good)Eagle EyeFull Time
1989 Finnegan Fox [18] Larry Cassidy Brian Hayter, Hawera B Hayter 1:36.20 (good)CentimeCastletown
1988 Krona Peter Tims Roger McGlade, Taupo H R & Mrs H McGlade 1:34.43 (good)TestamentStraight Order
1987 Weston Lea [19] Tony Allan Laurie Laxon, Cambridge Haunui Farm Ltd & E N Peacocke 1:35.54 (good)WestminsterSatisfy
1986 Steely Dan [20] Gary Grylls Tony Gillies W T Callahan, R L Kennedy, J C Parkes & A J J Parkinson 1:36.85 (soft)Mickey's TownArctic Wolf
1985 Random Chance [21][22] Shane Anderton Brian Anderton, Wingatui G W & Mrs L J McDonnell 1:35.48 (good)Field DancerBonecrusher
1984 Kingdom Bay Noel Harris Jack Taylor, Stratford D & Mrs D M Whittington 1:34.64 (fast)Governor's BayOur Buddy
1983 Gaffa Grant L Cooksley David Kerr, Riccarton D M Kerr 1:35.42 (firm)Lacka ReasonTanalyse
1982 Clansman A Robinson David Kerr, Riccarton G D Cameron 1:38.84 (firm)Our FlightFreewheeling
1981 Altitude Stephen Autridge Bill Ford, Matamata N B Hunt 1:36.05 (firm)Dig InRow Of Waves
1980 Sir Avon Bruce Compton JE & JW Winder, Cambridge J S Nuttall & J E Winder 1:41.69 (soft)AmylKing Kaka
1979 Little Brown Jug [23] Alberto L (Tito) Poblete Peter Jones, Riccarton Barney Ballin 1:41.56 (soft)Top CastleMighty King
1978 Teddy Doon R Franklin Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa I W Allen 1:38.7 (firm)LejanoHoly Toledo
1977 Uncle Remus Robert Vance Colin Jillings, Takanini K F Clotworthy & Mrs G M Donaldson 1:35.6 (firm)BralessGreek Magic
1976 Vice Regal G R Edge Jim Campin, Cambridge E W Cameron & J W Campin 1:36.6
1975 Balmerino Maurice Campbell Brian Smith, Cambridge Ralph K Stuart 1:37.4 (firm)March LegendNurlootpa
1974 Persuasian J R Dowling Kevin Old, Matamata N B Hunt 1:36.6
1973 Furys Order Des Harris Wally McEwan, Hawera L H Bridgeman 1:37 (firm)IechydPakistan Flight

See also

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