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New Zealand 2000 Guineas

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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$650,000 (2024)

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

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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 ($40,000 stake)
  • the New Zealand Greyhound Cup - C5f 525m ($100,000)
  • the New Zealand Stayers Cup - C2df 732m ($40,000)

The week also features the Canterbury A&P Show

History

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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.

Horses who have won the Hawke's Bay Guineas that have gone on to win the New Zealand 2000 Guineas include:

Notable winners

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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

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Year
Winner
Breeding
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time Second
Third
2024[1] Savaglee Savabeel (Aus) - Glee Samantha Spratt Pam Gerard The Oaks Stud 1:33.86 (good) Love Poem Domain Ace
2023[2] Crocetti[3] Zacinto (GB) - Gracehill Warren Kennedy Danny Walker & Aaron Tata Daniel Nakhle 1:34.59 (good) Talisker To Catch A Thief
2022 [4] Pier Proisir (Aus) - La Vitesse 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 [5] Noverre Savabeel (Aus) - Magic Dancer 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 [6] Aegon Sacred Falls (NZ) - Toss Up Leith Innes Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge A C Forsman & Zame Partnership 1:35.96 (good) Bourbonaire Marine
2019 [7] Catalyst Darci Brahma - Evana Troy Harris Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu D Karreman 1:36.07 (good) Harlech Sherwood Forest
2018 [8] Madison County Pins (Aus) - Red Delicious Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge China Horse Club 1:37.73 (heavy) Dawn Patrol Sir Nate
2017 [9] Embellish Savabeel (Aus) - Bling 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 [10] Ugo Foscolo Zacinto (GB) - Bequests 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 [11] Xtravagant Pentire (GB) - Axiom Matt Cameron Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata Te Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate 1:33.59 (good) Battle Time Serena Miss
2014 [12] Turn Me Loose Iffraaj (GB) - Indomitable 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 [13] Atlante Fastnet Rock (Aus) - Readyforcatherine Opie Bosson Murray Baker, Cambridge Ms. R. Phillippo 1:36.47 (good) Chambord Gobi Ranger
2012 [14] Sacred Falls O'Reilly (NZ) - Iguazu's Girl Leith Innes Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge Raffles Dancers Ltd 1:34.95 (good) Oasis Rose Warhorse
2011 [15] Rock 'n' Pop Fastnet Rock (Aus) - Popsy Jamie Bullard Jason Bridgman, Matamata Te Akau Rock 'n' Pop Syndicate 1:35.62 (firm) Anabandana Dollario
2010 [16] Jimmy Choux Thorn Park (Aus) - Cierzo Jonathan Riddell John Bary, Hastings Chouxmaani Investments Ltd. 1:39.46 (heavy) He’s Remarkable Twilight Savings
2009 [17] Katie Lee Pins (Aus) - Miss Jessie Jay Opie Bosson Graeme & Debbie Rogerson Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan 1:34.91 (good) Military Move Clapton
2008 [18] Tell A Tale Tale Of The Cat (USA) - Cheeky Veronika Troy Harris Mark Walker, Matamata Fortuna (No 5) Syndicate 1:34.28 (good) Il Quello Veloce Minstrel Court
2007[19] The Pooka Tobougg (Ire) - The Banchee Lisa Cropp John Wheeler, New Plymouth P Holland, Markwood Lodge, G D Rutherford, J R Wheeler 1:35.18 (good) Alamosa Rios
2006 [20] Magic Cape Magic Albert (Aus) - Cape City 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[21] Danehill (USA) - Grand Echezeaux Michael Walker Mark Walker, Matamata Te Akau Stud 1:37.35 (good) Captain Kurt Crusoe
2004 Clean Sweep[22] End Sweep (USA) - Eidercrown (Can) Michael Coleman Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata MP Brown et al. 1:34.92 (good) Ambitious Owner The Raj
2003 King's Chapel[23] King Of Kings (Ire) - Lower Chapel (GB) Opie Bosson Mark Walker, Matamata Tauranga Syndicate 1:36.34 (firm) Sarah Vee Kainui Belle
2002 Hustler[24] Al Akbar (Aus) - Flush Noel Harris Paul Harris, Rangiora[25] PW Jolly & JP Reid 1:35.64 (soft) The Jewel Bois
2001 Master Belt[26] Masterclass (USA) - Lady Di Brian Hibberd Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge K & KA Gray 1:34.61 (good) San Luis Leica Guv
2000 Tit For Taat[27] Faltaat (USA) - Miss Kiwitea Hayden Tinsley Wayne & Anne Herbert RI & WS Scott 1:37.37 (soft) Sir Clive Danamite
1999 Buzz Lightyear[28] Gold Brose (Aus) - Excitable Kid (USA) Opie Bosson Robert Priscott, Te Awamutu TW, MT & CE Jarvis 1:35.09 (firm) Thee Old Dragon Ad Alta
1998 Danske[29] Danehill (USA) - Our Tristalight Opie Bosson Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata January Syndicate 1:34.41 (good) So Casual Power And Fame
1997 Foxwood[30] Centaine (Aus) - Delia's Choice Bruce Herd Roger James, Cambridge Mrs HA & Mrs JM Hannan 1:34.24 (good) Tycoon Lil Trust In Ben
1996 Hero[31] Deputy Governor (USA) - Domino Catherine Treymane Jim Campin, Cambridge JW Campin 1:34.79 (firm) Batavian Bubble
1995 Be Boss[32] Le Belvedere (USA) - Champagne On Ice Robert Vance Jenny Vance K W Lo & Mrs Jenny Vance 1:36.02 (good) Peer Gynt Magic McGinty
1994 Avedon[33] Famous Star (GB) - Harper's Bazaar Darryl Bradley Patrick Campbell, Awapuni Mrs M H & R C Spotswood 1:36.71 (firm) Asahi Vedodara
1993 Facing The Music[34] Sackford (USA) - Composing Chris Johnson Mike Ingram Mike B Ingram 1:35.69 (firm) Makarpura Star Shatin Heights
1992 Hulastrike[35] Straight Strike (USA) - She Might Hula (USA) Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata Futurity Bloodstock Ltd 1:34.14 (good) Mr Richfield Rhythm
1991 Veandercross[36] Crossways (GB) - Lavender (NZ) Jim Walker Chris Turner, New Plymouth B & C B Turner 1:35.78 (soft) Captain Cook Mafioso
1990 Surfers Paradise[37] Crested Wave (USA) - Lady Aythorpe 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 [38] Silver Blaze (USA) - Gold Shine Larry Cassidy Brian Hayter, Hawera B Hayter 1:36.20 (good) Centime Castletown
1988 Krona[39] Icelandic (Ire) - Daley's Point (Aus) Peter Tims Roger McGlade, Taupo H R & Mrs H McGlade 1:34.43 (good) Testament Straight Order
1987 Weston Lea [40] Sea Anchor (Ire) - Bruree Tony Allan Laurie Laxon, Cambridge Haunui Farm Ltd & E N Peacocke 1:35.54 (good) Westminster Satisfy
1986 Steely Dan [41] Standaan (Fra) - Miss Jubilee 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 [42][43] Three Legs (GB) - Libby Shane Anderton Brian Anderton, Wingatui G W & Mrs L J McDonnell 1:35.48 (good) Field Dancer Bonecrusher
1984 Kingdom Bay[44] Otehi Bay (Aus) - Golden Praise Noel Harris Jack Taylor, Stratford D & Mrs D M Whittington 1:34.64 (fast) Governor's Bay Our Buddy
1983 Gaffa[45] My Friend Paul (USA) - Kara Sea Grant L Cooksley David Kerr, Riccarton D M Kerr 1:35.42 (firm) Lacka Reason Tanalyse
1982 Clansman[46] Aythorpe (Ire) - Ruth's Beau Ally Robinson David Kerr, Riccarton G D Cameron 1:38.84 (firm) Our Flight Freewheeling
1981 Altitude[47] Magnesia (USA) - High Trick Stephen Autridge Bill Ford, Matamata N B Hunt 1:36.05 (firm) Dig In Row Of Waves
1980 Sir Avon[48] Avon Valley (GB) - Ballometes Bruce Compton JE & JW Winder, Cambridge J S Nuttall & J E Winder 1:41.69 (soft) Amyl King Kaka
1979 Little Brown Jug [49] Godavari (Ire) - Pease Alberto L (Tito) Poblete Peter Jones, Riccarton Barney Ballin 1:41.56 (soft) Top Castle Mighty King
1978 Teddy Doon[50] Rapier II (GB) - Smokey City R Franklin Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa I W Allen 1:38.7 (firm) Lejano Holy Toledo
1977 Uncle Remus[51] Bandmaster II (Ire) - Tusitana Robert Vance Colin Jillings, Takanini K F Clotworthy & Mrs G M Donaldson 1:35.6 (firm) Braless Greek Magic
1976 Vice Regal[52] Bismark II (GB) - Kind Regards Garry Edge Jim Campin, Cambridge E W Cameron & J W Campin 1:36.6
1975 Balmerino[53] Trictrac (Fra) - Dulcie Maurice Campbell Brian Smith, Cambridge Ralph K Stuart 1:37.4 (firm) March Legend Nurlootpa
1974 Persuasian My Heart J R Dowling Kevin Old, Matamata N B Hunt 1:36.6
1973 Furys Order[54] Indian Order (GB) - Our Fury Des Harris Wally McEwan, Hawera L H Bridgeman 1:37 (firm) Iechyd Pakistan Flight

See also

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References

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