New Zealand 2000 Guineas
| Group I race | |
| Location | Riccarton Park Christchurch, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1973 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | Riccarton Park |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1600m (1 mile) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | Set-Weights |
| Purse | NZ$550,000 (2022) |
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.
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:
- the Coupland's Bakeries Mile on the Wednesday
- the New Zealand 1000 Guineas for 3 year old fillies on the final Saturday
- the Stewards Handicap sprint
- the New Zealand Cup
Christchurch Cup week includes premier standardbred meetings at Addington raceway including:
- the New Zealand Trotting Cup for pacers on the Tuesday
- the New Zealand Free For All for pacers on the Friday
- the Dominion Handicap for trotters on the Friday
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:
- Turn Me Loose, winner of the 2015 Crystal Mile, Seymour Cup & Emirates Stakes and 2016 Futurity Stakes.
- Jimmy Choux, winner of the 2011 New Zealand Derby, Rosehill Guineas, Windsor Park Plate and Spring Classic.
- Katie Lee, winner of the 2009 New Zealand 1000 Guineas.
- Darci Brahma, winner of the 2005 The T J Smith, Hawke's Bay Guineas & Otaki-Maori Weight for Age, 2007 Waikato Sprint & Telegraph Handicap.
- King's Chapel, winner of the 2004 Telegraph Handicap, Otaki-Maori Weight for Age & Gold Coast Guineas.
- Veandercross, winner of the 1992 Mackinnon Stakes & Canterbury Guineas and 1993 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Ranvet Stakes & Australian Cup.
- Sacred Falls, winner of the 2013 and 2014 Doncaster Handicap and the 2014 George Main Stakes.
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] | Pier | Michael McNab | Darryn & Briar Weatherley, Matamata | B W P Wright, D R & Mrs L M Weatherley & Mr Aziz Kheir | 1:36.72 (good) | Desert Lightning | Prowess |
| 2021 [2] | Noverre | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2020 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) | 1:35.11 (good) | Meritable | Field Of Gold |
| 2020 [3] | Aegon | Leith Innes | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | A C Forsman & Zame Partnership | 1:35.96 (good) | Bourbonaire | Marine |
| 2019 [4] | Catalyst | Troy Harris | Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu | D Karreman | 1:36.07 (good) | Harlech | Sherwood Forest |
| 2018 [5] | Madison County | Matt Cameron | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | China Horse Club | 1:37.73 (heavy) | Dawn Patrol | Sir 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 Fire | Ever 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 Row | Heroic Valour |
| 2015 [8] | Xtravagant | Matt Cameron | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate | 1:33.59 (good) | Battle Time | Serena 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) | Rockfast | Prince Mambo |
| 2013 [10] | Atlante | Opie Bosson | Murray Baker, Cambridge | Ms. R. Phillippo | 1:36.47 (good) | Chambord | Gobi Ranger |
| 2012 [11] | Sacred Falls | Leith Innes | Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge | Raffles Dancers Ltd | 1:34.95 (good) | Oasis Rose | Warhorse |
| 2011 [12] | Rock 'n' Pop | Jamie Bullard | Jason Bridgman, Matamata | Te Akau Rock 'n' Pop Syndicate | 1:35.62 (firm) | Anabandana | Dollario |
| 2010 [13] | Jimmy Choux | Jonathan Riddell | John Bary, Hastings | Chouxmaani Investments Ltd. | 1:39.46 (heavy) | He’s Remarkable | Twilight Savings |
| 2009 [14] | Katie Lee | Opie Bosson | Graeme & Debbie Rogerson | Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan | 1:34.91 (good) | Military Move | Clapton |
| 2008 [15] | Tell A Tale | Troy Harris | Mark Walker, Matamata | Fortuna (No 5) Syndicate | 1:34.28 (good) | Il Quello Veloce | Minstrel Court |
| 2007 | The Pooka | Lisa Cropp | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | P Holland, Markwood Lodge, G D Rutherford, J R Wheeler | 1:35.18 (good) | Alamosa | Rios |
| 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 Wild | Princess Coup |
| 2005 | Darci Brahma | Michael Walker | Mark Walker, Matamata | Te Akau Stud | 1:37.35 (good) | Captain Kurt | Crusoe |
| 2004 | Clean Sweep | Michael Coleman | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | MP Brown et al. | 1:34.92 (good) | Ambitious Owner | The Raj |
| 2003 | King's Chapel | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Syndicate | 1:36.34 (firm) | Sarah Vee | Kainui Belle |
| 2002 | Hustler | Noel Harris | Paul Harris, Rangiora | PW Jolly & JP Reid | 1:35.64 (soft) | The Jewel | Bois |
| 2001 | Master Belt | Brian Hibberd | Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge | K & KA Gray | 1:34.61 (good) | San Luis | Leica Guv |
| 2000 | Tit For Taat | Hayden Tinsley | Wayne & Anne Herbert | RI & WS Scott | 1:37.37 (soft) | Sir Clive | Danamite |
| 1999 | Buzz Lightyear | Opie Bosson | Robert Priscott, Te Awamutu | TW, MT & CE Jarvis | 1:35.09 (firm) | Thee Old Dragon | Ad Alta |
| 1998 | Danske | Opie Bosson | Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | January Syndicate | 1:34.41 (good) | So Casual | Power And Fame |
| 1997 | Foxwood | Bruce Herd | Roger James, Cambridge | Mrs HA & Mrs JM Hannan | 1:34.24 (good) | Tycoon Lil | Trust In Ben |
| 1996 | Hero | Catherine Treymane | Jim Campin, Cambridge | JW Campin | 1:34.79 (firm) | Batavian | Bubble |
| 1995 | Be Boss | Robert Vance | Jenny Vance | K W Lo & Mrs Jenny Vance | 1:36.02 (good) | Peer Gynt | Magic McGinty |
| 1994 | Avedon | Darryl Bradley | Patrick Campbell, Awapuni | Mrs M H & R C Spotswood | 1:36.71 (firm) | Asahi | Vedodara |
| 1993 | Facing The Music | Chris Johnson | Mike Ingram | Mike B Ingram | 1:35.69 (firm) | Makarpura Star | Shatin Heights |
| 1992 | Hulastrike | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Futurity Bloodstock Ltd | 1:34.14 (good) | Mr Richfield | Rhythm |
| 1991 | Veandercross | Jim Walker | Chris Turner, New Plymouth | B & C B Turner | 1:35.78 (soft) | Captain Cook | Mafioso |
| 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 Eye | Full Time |
| 1989 | Finnegan Fox [18] | Larry Cassidy | Brian Hayter, Hawera | B Hayter | 1:36.20 (good) | Centime | Castletown |
| 1988 | Krona | Peter Tims | Roger McGlade, Taupo | H R & Mrs H McGlade | 1:34.43 (good) | Testament | Straight Order |
| 1987 | Weston Lea [19] | Tony Allan | Laurie Laxon, Cambridge | Haunui Farm Ltd & E N Peacocke | 1:35.54 (good) | Westminster | Satisfy |
| 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 Town | Arctic Wolf |
| 1985 | Random Chance [21][22] | Shane Anderton | Brian Anderton, Wingatui | G W & Mrs L J McDonnell | 1:35.48 (good) | Field Dancer | Bonecrusher |
| 1984 | Kingdom Bay | Noel Harris | Jack Taylor, Stratford | D & Mrs D M Whittington | 1:34.64 (fast) | Governor's Bay | Our Buddy |
| 1983 | Gaffa | Grant L Cooksley | David Kerr, Riccarton | D M Kerr | 1:35.42 (firm) | Lacka Reason | Tanalyse |
| 1982 | Clansman | A Robinson | David Kerr, Riccarton | G D Cameron | 1:38.84 (firm) | Our Flight | Freewheeling |
| 1981 | Altitude | Stephen Autridge | Bill Ford, Matamata | N B Hunt | 1:36.05 (firm) | Dig In | Row Of Waves |
| 1980 | Sir Avon | Bruce Compton | JE & JW Winder, Cambridge | J S Nuttall & J E Winder | 1:41.69 (soft) | Amyl | King Kaka |
| 1979 | Little Brown Jug [23] | Alberto L (Tito) Poblete | Peter Jones, Riccarton | Barney Ballin | 1:41.56 (soft) | Top Castle | Mighty King |
| 1978 | Teddy Doon | R Franklin | Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa | I W Allen | 1:38.7 (firm) | Lejano | Holy Toledo |
| 1977 | Uncle Remus | Robert Vance | Colin Jillings, Takanini | K F Clotworthy & Mrs G M Donaldson | 1:35.6 (firm) | Braless | Greek 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 Legend | Nurlootpa |
| 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) | Iechyd | Pakistan Flight |
See also
References
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