New Zealand Cup

The New Zealand Cup is a thoroughbred horse race run at the Riccarton Park Racecourse in Christchurch.

Chide, 1929 winner.

New Zealand Cup
Group III race
Nightmarch, 1930 winner
LocationRiccarton Park Racecourse
Christchurch, New Zealand
Inaugurated1865
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
Websitewww.riccartonpark.co.nz
Race information
Distance3200m (2 miles)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds and up
WeightHandicap
Purse$250,000 (2021)

New Zealand Cup week

The New Zealand Cup is raced on the final Saturday of Christchurch "Cup week" held each year in the second week of November.

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.

History of the New Zealand Cup

The New Zealand Cup is one of the oldest races in New Zealand having been run each year since 1865. It is a race for stayers, over 3200 metres, which is also the distance of the Auckland Cup, Wellington Cup as well as some major Australian races such as the Melbourne Cup.

Despite it dropping over time from a Group 1 race down to Group 3 status, it remains one of the most popular racing events in New Zealand with the 150th running in 2013.

Maree Lyndon was the first female jockey to win a Group I race in New Zealand when winning the 1982 Cup on Sirtain.

Notable winners include:

Group Status

  • 1865-1977 (Principal Race)
  • 1978-1990 (Group 1)
  • 1991-2008 (Group 2)
  • 2009- (Group 3)

Race results

Year
Horse
Sire
Dam
Jockey
Owner(s)
Trainer(s)
Time
Second
Third
2022 [3]Aljay 55Rock 'n' PopAlbacoraTina ComignaghiL J Gestro & K T MyersKevin Myers, Wanganui3:22.27 (soft)Inmyshadow 57Mauna Loa 54
2021 [4] Mondorani 54 Burgundy Del Mondo Sarah Macnab J N & Mrs K L Murdoch Kevin Myers, Wanganui 3:27.18 (soft) Beaudz Well 54.5 Leaderboard 54
2020 [5] Dragon Storm 53 [6] ShockingPrize Lady[7] Craig Grylls A C Consultant and Investment Ltd, C Y Chen, Karaka Mews Development Ltd & Pegasus Bloodstock Ltd Chris Gibbs 3:21.52 (soft) Lincoln King 54.5Hurry Cane 57
2019 [8] Dee And Gee 53 Darci BrahmaGabana Leah Hemi Terrill Charles & Peter Corbett Terrill Charles & Peter Corbett [9] 3:23.05 (dead) Kaharau (AUS) 58.5Gorbachev 55
2018 [10] Bizzwinkle 56.5 Rip Van WinkleBizz Sam Spratt G J Craig, S W Hawkings, D & P Hughes, A E Kaminski, E Kaye, C N & P A Kemp, Kilgravin Lodge, D S Kinnear, T Lee, C T P Middleton,G E Petersen Glenn Old 3:22.58 Duplicity 53Felaar 53
2017 Gobstopper 53.5[11] TavistockBagalollies Sam Spratt C D Allison, C V & J A Barnao, A R Campbell, T G Heptinstall, T M Pivac & D R Platt Andrew Campbell 3:23.79 Pentathlon 59Kaharau 59
2016 Pump Up The Volume 57.5 [12] SavabeelNat The Brat Kelly McCulloch A B Coombe & R R Manning Ralph Manning 3:23.43 Perfect Start 53Imperium 53
2015 Jimmy Mac 53 ZedGo Annie Go (by Racing Is Fun) Lisa Allpress G & L Andrew, P McGillicuddy, M Richardson & C White Gene Andrew 3:21.01 Good Southern Sav 53Benzini 59
2014 Mungo Jerry 54.5 Don EduardoGrovana (by Grosvenor) Kelly McCulloch Makaraka Bloodstock Ltd Adrian & Harry Bull, Hunterville 3:23.88 Good Esprit D’Or 54She's Insatiable 53.5
2013 Spring Cheer 53 Bachelor Duke (USA)Guardian Angel (by Groom Dancer, USA) Rosie Myers The Oaks Stud Kevin Myers, Wanganui 3:19.92 Good Go Joeli 53Guns At Five 59
2012 Blood Brotha 53 Danzighill (Aus)Laura Dee (by Personal Escort) Lisa Allpress M S & R M Connors Raymond M Connors, Wanganui 3:19.56 Good Single Minded 54.5Cottonwood Sky 53
2011 Blood Brotha[13] 53.5 Danzighill (Aus)Laura Dee (by Personal Escort) James McDonald M S & R M Connors Raymond M Connors, Wanganui 3:29.24 Heavy The Jungle Boy 53.5The Hand Of Faith 53.5
2010Showcause[14] (AUS) 52.5Giant's Causeway (USA)Showella (by Lord Ballina)Darryl BradleyShowcause SyndicateFrank Ritchie3:19.75 GoodTitch 55Zabene 54.5
2009My Scotsgrey 53Golan (Ire)My Chameleon (by Grosvenor)Leith InnesGG Syndicate Ltd, RM Reid, SF Ritchie, WM Schoonderwoerd, RJ Stroud, G Syminton, Mrs CB & MA ToddShaune Ritchie3:20.64 GoodZabene 53Smoking Chimneys 53
2008Hoorang 54.5ZerpourKay MareeKelly MyersIA ShawIan Shaw, Wanganui3:18.11 GoodYoung Centaur 56.5Vickezz chardonnay 51.5
2007Everswindell 55AlignHilarion LadyNoel HarrisThree Fillies SyndicateJohn Sargent, Matamata3:21.55 GoodBringbackthebiff 53.5Tedriffic 53
2006Pentathon 57Pentire (GB)Star Royal (by Grosvenor)Noel HarrisRS Baulcomb, MK RalstenJohn Wheeler3:22.71 DeadCluden Creek 55.5American Gothic (GB) 55
2005Trebla 52.5Yamanin VitalOtaki Princess (by Noble Bijou)Leith InnesJH & Mrs SD PattieDel Roberts[15]3:24.55 GoodNorthern Beau 57Live Arte Reality 54.5
2004Waltermitty 52GrosvenorDaria's FunBrian HibberdP Holland, V Matijasevich, ME Ralston & J WheelerJohn Wheeler, New Plymouth3:19.54 FirmNormandy Boy 50.5Empyreal 50
2003Torlesse[16] 57VolksraadSeamist (by Beaufort Sea)Terry MoseleyNgapuke Stables SyndicateMandy Brown3:20.80 FirmCabella 57Galway Lass 54
2002Mike 54MyocardRe Enact (by Kingsbridge)Noel HarrisHJ & Mrs MJ & MP Rutz3:24.51 DeadBaloney 54Torlesse 52
2001Soldier Blue 54[17]Sir SianVa Bene (by Sovereign Ruler)Gary GryllsAlistaire and Isabel Barker[18]Royce Dowling3:17.97Emayr 54On Call 52
2000Smiling Like 53[19]Star Way (GB)Eustaci (by Sir Tristram) Michael WalkerSir Patrick & Lady HoganGraeme Rogerson and Keith Hawtin3:24.90Count Cristo 53Java Siang 54
1999Wake Forest 51.5Cache Of GoldPrivate PoppyNoel HarrisMA Collinson, PG Maher & PJ WalkerGus Clutterbuck, Awapuni3:19.87 EasyPaddy Maloney 50Pentium Speed 52.5
1998Sapio 59Vice RegalSage (by Alligrit)Darryl BradleyPJ & Mrs SL KaySylvia Kay, Otaki[20]3:17.81 GoodBonsai Pipeline 59King D’Or 52.5
1997Laud Peregrine 49.5Laud EulogySome BirdLeanne RutherfordGS Oldbury & Estate A D Worth3:17.99 GoodI'm Excited 50Sopherim 51
1996Old ThymerImperial GuardStitch’N ThymeJan CameronMrs Isla M ThompsonKelly Thompson, Longbush3:17.47 FirmBonsai Pipeline 50.5Sir Ailahtan 54.5
1995Sapio 55.5Vice RegalSage (by Alligrit)Brian HibberdP J & Mrs SL KaySylvia Kay, Otaki3:20.40 GoodDozen Roses 56Windsor Prince 52
1994Double Take 54PhizamBlondieChris JohnsonJD AncellRoyce Dowling & Mrs Linda Laing, Cambridge3:17.88 FirmFriendly Henry 49.5Tui Akarana 52
1993Karaoke 52.5Happy MelodyBuzz OffBrian HibberdTudor Syndicates No. 1 & 2Bruce Marsh, Woodville3:24.99 FirmPrince Haze 54Castletown 59
1992Mercator 56Sea AnchorPretty MarindaChris JohnsonLM McKelvieRoyce & Linda Dowling, Cambridge3:20.07 FastGallant Prince 49Waiau Pal 53.5
1991Carlton King 55Sir FleetRae's ChoiceMatthew EnrightE S & Mrs L E M Aroa & R T BoyceMiss Diane Sergeant, Hastings3:19.12 FirmPrince Haze 55Cameron 52
1990Soundoration 50.75Sound ReasonEulogy MaidGrant DavisonSouthern No.1 SyndicateGarth Jackson, Riccarton3:17.22Our Caddy 53Red Fox 50.5
1989Exocet 53War Hawk IIGrand ZamBrian HibberdMA & MG PeacockAndrew Peacock, Hawke's Bay3:19.82Miss Stanima 49King Kenora 51
1988Gallipoli 54.5Palatable (USA)Quake (by Pictavia)Garry PhillipsJE Bowden & WM BurgessPatrick Busuttin, Foxton3:27.82Eye Full 53.5Shannon Lad 54
1987Empire Rose 52.5Sir Tristram (Ire)Summer Fleur (by Sovereign Edition)Tony AllanWhakanui Stud LtdLaurie Laxon, Cambridge3:20.20 GoodPrince Avila 53.5Blazing Voodoo 49
1986Oak Vue 51OakvilleSt TropezGrant CooksleyMrs S WyliesRalph Manning3:18.79Blyme 53.5Gold Zam 49
1985Samasaan 50ZamazaanDesert LoveChris JohnsonMike Bell, Ian H Harrison & Garth A JacksonGarth Jackson, Riccarton3:17.55Secured Deposit 57Stylish Dude 51.5
1984Our Boyfriend 53.5Roi LearCountry FlapperMark BarnsleyMr & Mrs NT, Mr & Mrs OA WyethMrs Marlene Todd, Hastings3:20.15Manchu 55.5Belfe 51
1983Payco 52Heir Apparent IIRibroyalBrian HibberdMesdames JP Brown & JE ChamberlainScott Hammersley, Woodville3:19.31 FastPrince Of Wales 53.5Gun For Fun 55
1982Sirtain 53Retained IISirenicMaree LyndonIM & Mrs NorthcottMax Northcott, New Plymouth3:21.36Goolay 50Double Trouble 51.5
1981Gold Bullion 50.5SucarylSterlingGarry PhillipsJL Swafford & EW SymesNoel Eales, Woodville3:18.20 FirmDespa 57Disraeli 52
1980Koiro Trelay 53TrelayCorrieann (by Kurdistan)Phillip SmithDG CanningEric Temperton, Awapuni3:20.22Schenley 53Tamaryn 52
1979Star Order 55Final OrdersLady Tyrone (by County Tyrone)Eddie LowJR & RK Dawson & Mrs MO McDonaldEddie Low, Riccarton3:24.63Denali 51Red Ensign 52
1978Royal Cadenza 57BucaroonCadenza (by Ayrshire Bard)Paul HillisBO Reed & JK RobbStuart Dromgool, Cambridge3:18.80Bahrain 54.5Hytest 50.75
1977Heidsieck 52Hermes (GB)Marise (by Blue Coral)Bob SkeltonGR & Mrs PollockFred Phillips, Matangi3:19.60Thomas Mellay 50.5Royal Dell 53.5
1976Andrew 50Paracourt (Ire)Abdication (by Belvedere)David WittingtonD L & Mrs DR RossLachie Ross, Hastings3:25.60Our Countess 51.5Wild Irish 57.5
1975Heidsieck 48.5HermesMarise (by Blue Coral)Bruce ComptonGR & Mrs PollockFred Phillips, Matangi3:23.00Andrew 48Our Countess 54
1974Fury's Order 57Indian Order (GB)Our FuryJim WalkerLH BridgemanWally McEwan, Hawera3:20.40Roaming 53Heckle’s Choice 51
1973Watallan 50BellboroughSwanky (by Beaumaris)Steve AllenWattie Latimer & J MathiesonBrian Anderton, Wingatui3:22.60His Bestone 49Pole Star 52
1972Kartika 7.13Fair's Fair (GB)Queen Hestia (by Precipitation)Jim WalkerC G & Mrs TaylorBrian Deacon, Hawera3:22.0Golden SamClassico
1971Princess Mellay[21] 8.12Mellay (GB)Princess ErmineBob SkeltonAlice AndertonHec Anderton, Wingatui3:21.8TrelayJosie Glow
1970Princess Mellay 7.12Mellay (GB)Princess ErmineJohn DowlingAlice AndertonHec Anderton, Wingatui3:28.0TrelayArrivederci

Previous winners

  • 1969 – Middy
  • 1968 – Noir Filou
  • 1967 – Laramie
  • 1966 – Royal Bid
  • 1965 – Fieldmaster
  • 1964 – Alaska
  • 1963 – Beauzami
  • 1962 – Stipulate
  • 1961 – Quite Able
  • 1960 – Oreka
  • 1959 – Foglia d'Oro
  • 1958 – Balfast
  • 1957 – Great Scot
  • 1956 – Jimmy Flash
  • 1955 – Poetical
  • 1954 – Dormant
  • 1953 – Gold Scheme
  • 1952 – Conclusion
  • 1951 – Jamell
  • 1950 – Calibrate
  • 1949 – Excellency
  • 1948 – Sir Garnish
  • 1947 – Beau Le Havre
  • 1946 – Catterick Bridge
  • 1945 – Golden Souvenir
  • 1944 – Kevin
  • 1943 – Classform [22]
  • 1942 – Royal Lancer
  • 1941 – Happy Ending
  • 1940 – Serenata
  • 1939 – Yours Truly
  • 1938 – Arctic King
  • 1937 – Cerne Abbas
  • 1936 – Ferson (AUS)
  • 1935 – Cuddle
  • 1934 – Steeton
  • 1933 – Palantua
  • 1932 – Fast Passage
  • 1931 – Spearful
  • 1930 – Nightmarch
  • 1929 – Chide
  • 1928 – Oratrix
  • 1927 – Rapier
  • 1926 – Count Cavour
  • 1925 – The Banker
  • 1924 – Sunart
  • 1923 – Rouen
  • 1922 – Scion
  • 1921 – Royal Star
  • 1920 – Oratress
  • 1919 – Vagabond
  • 1918 – Sasanof
  • 1917 – Menelaus
  • 1916 – Ardenvhor
  • 1915 – Tangihau
  • 1914 – Inigo
  • 1914 – Warstep
  • 1913 – Sinapis
  • 1912 – Midnight Sun
  • 1911 – Vice Admiral
  • 1910 – Bridge
  • 1909 – Lady Lucy
  • 1908 – Downfall
  • 1907 – Frisco
  • 1906 – Star Rose
  • 1905 – Noctuiform
  • 1904 – Grand Rapids
  • 1903 – Canteen
  • 1902 – Halberdier
  • 1901 – Tortulla
  • 1900 – Fulmen
  • 1900 – Ideal
  • 1899 – Seahorse
  • 1898 – Tirant d'Eau
  • 1897 – Waiuku
  • 1896 – Lady Zetland
  • 1895 – Euroclydon
  • 1894 – Impulse
  • 1893 – Rosefeldt
  • 1892 – St. Hippo
  • 1891 – British Lion
  • 1890 – Wolverine
  • 1889 – Tirailleur
  • 1888 – Manton
  • 1887 – Lochiel
  • 1886 – Spade Guinea
  • 1885 – Fusilade
  • 1884 – Vanguard
  • 1883 – Tasman (AUS)
  • 1882 – Welcome Jack
  • 1881 – Grip
  • 1880 – Le Loup
  • 1879 – Chancellor
  • 1878 – Maritana
  • 1877 – Mata
  • 1876 – Guy Fawkes
  • 1875 – Nectar
  • 1874 – Tambourini
  • 1873 – Kakapo
  • 1872 – Detractor
  • 1871 – Peeress
  • 1870 – Knottingley (Dec)
  • 1870 – Knottingley (Jan)
  • 1869 – Mainsail
  • 1868 – Flying Jib
  • 1867 – Magenta
  • 1866 – Nourmahal
  • 1865 – Rob Roy

See also

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