Livamol Classic

The Livamol Classic is a weight-for-age Thoroughbred horse race run at Hastings Racecourse in Hawke's Bay and was at one stage New Zealand's richest horse race. It is run at a distance of . The race is run in October. The weather in the Hawke's Bay's means the track conditions are usually excellent.

The race is the part of the Triple Crown raced at Hastings Racecourse, along with: the Proisir Plate, which was previously known as the Tarzino Trophy, Makfi Challenge Stakes and Mudgway Stakes, and the Howden Insurance Mile (Horlicks Plate) which was previously known as the Windsor Park Plate, Stony Bridge Stakes and Arrowfield Stud Plate.

Many of New Zealand's best thoroughbred horses have raced in the various Triple Crown events. A number of horses managed to win two of the three races and some were beaten into second in the third leg. On 5 October 2019. Melody Belle was the first horse to win all three of the Hawkes Bay Triple Crown races.

History The race was originally known as the Ormond Memorial and took place on the second day of the autumn carnival until the 1985/86 season when it was moved to the Spring.

From 1991 to 2009 the race was sponsored by Kelt Capital Limited, and in particular the owner thereof Sam Kelt, a strong supporter of New Zealand and particularly Hawke's Bay racing.

1996 would see it gain Group 1 status and the distance changed from 2000m to 2040m.

The growth in prize money was substantial in the decade up to 2008. In 2000 it was worth $250,000; in 2002 it was the equal richest race in New Zealand at $500,000 and in 2004 it was New Zealand's first million-dollar race. The race was worth $2,000,000 in 2007 and 2008, but the stake had to be reduced to $1,200,000 in 2009 as that level was deemed unsustainable. In 2010 the stake was reduced to $250,000, below several major races in New Zealand but still slightly ahead in terms of weight-for-age races.

In 2010, after the cessation of the Kelt sponsorship, the Ormond Memorial name was modified in recognition of Lady Katherine (Kit) Acklin née Ormond who had recently died.

1960 racebook

Name Ormond Memorial (1955–1990) Kelt Capital Stakes (1991–2009) Kit Ormond Memorial (2010) NZB Insurance Spring Classic (2011–2012) The Turks Spring Classic (2013) Livamol Classic (2014–present)

Group status 1955-1978 (Stakes Race) 1979-1992 (Group 3) 1993-1995 (Group 2) 1996- (Group 1)

Notable winners

Balmerino (1977) NZ Horse of the Year (1976) and winner of the Rawson Stakes (1976) and the Brisbane Cup (1976) Castletown (1991) New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame stayer and three-time winner of the Wellington Cup (1991, 1992, 1994) also won the Auckland Cup (1992) and the Caulfield Stakes (1992) Jimmy Choux (2011) Champion 3 year old, 5 time group 1 winner and 2011 New Zealand Horse of the Year La Mer (1978, 1979) Champion mare and 1977 New Zealand Horse of the Year Lomondy (1986) Winner of the Adelaide Cup (1986), Brisbane Cup (1986) and the Caulfield Cup (1986) Melody Belle (2019, 2020) Champion mare with 14 group 1 races to her name. Two time New Zealand Horse of the Year (2019, 2020) Redcraze (1955) Who went to win the Caulfield Cup (1956) and the Cox Plate (1957) Solvit (1994) Winner of the Cox Plate (1994) Veandercross (1992) 8 time group 1 winner and 1993 Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Xcellent (2005) Champion 3 year old and two time New Zealand Horse of the Year (2005, 2006)

Results

Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time Second Third2025https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/54792/9/Race-Detail.aspx Waitak 59 Craig Grylls Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott 2:06.59 (good), Ellerslie El Vencedor 59Sharp 'N' Smart 592024Snazzytavi 57Warren KennedyGraham Richardson & Rogan Norvall, Matamata 2:06.58 (soft), Te Rapa Hi Yo Sass Bomb 57 No Compromise 592023Ladies Man 59Ryan ElliottAllan Sharrock, New Plymouth2:04.79 (good)Platinum Invador 59Pearl Of Alsace 572022Mustang Valley 55.5Michael McNab Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 2:13.83 (heavy)Justaskme 59 Defibrillate 592021Savy Yong Blonk 57Danielle JohnsonJamie Richards, Matamata2:04.50 (good) Harlech 59Prise De Fer 592020Melody Belle 57Troy HarrisJamie Richards, Matamata 2:10.12 (heavy) Avantage 57Vadavar 592019Melody Belle 57Opie BossonJamie Richards, Matamata2:05.45 (good)Peso 59 Crown Prosecutor 57.52018New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2018, 47th Edition, Dennis Ryan, Editor Racing Media LimitedSavvy Coup 55.5Chris JohnsonMichael & Matthew Pitman, Riccarton2:04.08 (good) Lizzie L'Amour 57Danzdanzdance 55.52017Wait a Sec 59Johnathan ParkesGuy Lowry & Grant Cullen, Hastings 2:05.59 (good) Gingernuts 57.5Endean Rose 572016Willie Cazals (IRE) 59Craig GryllsLance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott, Matamata 2:09.75 (heavy)Humidor 57.5 Hasselhoof 592015Addictive Habit 59Sam Spratt Lee Somervell, Cambridge 2:05.77 (good)Benzini 59Celebrity Miss 572014Costume 57 Michael Coleman Graeme & Debbie Rogerson, Tuhikaramea 2:02.66 (good)Shuka 59 Soriano 572013Ransomed 59 Johnathan Parkes Gary Vile, Awapuni2:04.21 (good) Nashville 59Survived 57.52012Shez Sinsational 57Opie BossonAllan Sharrock, New Plymouth2:04.89 (good) Guiseppina 57He's Remarkable 592011Jimmy Choux 57.5Jonathan RiddellJohn Bary, Hastings2:06.24 (good)Red Ruler 59 Hold It Harvey 592010Wall Street 59Michael ColemanJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:02.97 (good) Ginga Dude 59Keep The Peace 55.52009Vosne Romanee 59Buddy LammasJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:08.42 (soft)Ginga Dude 59 Miss Maren 572008Princess Coup 56.5Opie BossonMark Walker, Matamata2:04.58 (good) Red Ruler 57.5Nom Du Jeu 57.52007Princess Coup 55Noel HarrisMark Walker, Matamata2:04.16 (good)J'Adane 55Magic Cape 57.52006Legs 55Lisa CroppKevin Gray, Awapuni2:03.82 (soft)Kerry O'Reilly 59 Seachange 552005Xcellent 57 Michael Coleman Mike & Paul Moroney, Matamata2:03.21 (good)Distinctly Secret 59Waitoki Dream 592004Balmuse 59 Jamie BullardKevin Myers, Wanganui2:05.03 (soft)Starcraft 57Zafar 592003Distinctly Secret 59 Opie BossonMark Walker, Matamata2:03.64 (good)Hail 59Irish Rover 592002Prized Gem 56.5 Michael RoddMurray Baker, Cambridge2:04.10 (good)Distinctly Secret 57Hail 572001Cinder Bella 56 Lance O'SullivanKaren Zimmerman, Otaki2:03.31 (good) Trounced 56Hello Dolly 592000The Message 59 Linda BallantyneJohn Ralph, Te Rapa2:03.91 (soft)Integrate 56 Magic Winner 561999Cent Home 57 David WalkerJim Wallace, Opaki2:02.16 (good)Rebel 57 Batavian 591998Just Call Me Sir 47.5 Trudy CollettMoira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:04.06 (good) Batavian 48Fayreform 591997Moss Downs 59 Michael ColemanChris McNab, Hastings2:03.63 (soft)Vialli 59 Magnet Bay 591996Love Dance 56.5Gary GryllsBev & Ken Kelso, Matamata2:03.41 (soft) Marconee 56Lord Majestic 591995Italian Saint 59Tony AllanNoel Eales, Awapuni2:04.88 (soft) Solvit 59All In Fun 591994Solvit 59 David Walsh Moira Murdoch, Pukekohe2:00.16 (good) All In Fun 59A Gordon For Me 591993Calm Harbour 59 Lance O'SullivanNoel Eales, Awapuni 1:59.70 (good)Solvit 59 Castletown 591992Veandercross 57Jim WalkerChris Turner, Wanganui2:09.81 (soft)Conan 57 Castletown 591991Castletown 59Noel HarrisPaddy Busuttin, Foxton2:04.71 (good) Surfers Paradise 59 Megabucks 571990Timandra Steed 59David JohnsonJames Clement, Hawera2:00.03 (good) Street Hawk 59 Mickey's Town 591989Lomondy 59David Walsh Noel Eales, Awapuni2:12.01 (heavy) Gatcombe's Pride 59 Fairfield Lad 591988Classic Bay 59Ross ElliotMerv Andrews, Awapuni2:10.23 1987Secret Seal 59Noel HarrisJeff Lynds, Awapuni2:04.15 1986Lomondy 59Jim WalkerNoel Eales, Awapuni2:06.42 1985 (Spring)Always Summer 56.5David Walsh Don Grubb, Fielding2:04.20 1985 (Autumn)Deb's Mate 59Debbie HealeyH S Wadham, Pukekohe2:12.70 1984Commissionaire 58Jim CassidyNoel Eales, Awapuni2:02.57 1983Commissionaire 58Jim CassidyNoel Eales, Awapuni2:03.43 1982Ruanuku 58Stephen Autridge Miss L I Pratt, Cambridge 2:15.95 1981Serendiper 58David Walsh Mrs W L Sullivan, Te Rapa2:05.3 1980Harmanaire 53.5R Jenkins T Nightingale, Hastings2:04.04 1979La Mer 57Des Harris Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth 2:03 1978La Mer 56Des Harris Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth 2:08.4 1977Balmerino 57M Campbell B J Smith, Cambridge2:08.2 Fraxy1976Duty Free 58R Jenkins Mrs A Fogden, Manakau2:12 1975Curly Wave 58Bruce ComptonG O Mudgway, Te Rapa2:04.8 1974Guest Star 53.5R C FranklinI J & I R Tucker, Takanini2:19.8 1973Duty Free 9.2R J FergusMrs A Fogden, Manakau 1972Count 9.2Garry PhillipsMiss A Bowman, Fielding 1971Game 9.2Bruce MarshK H Quinlivan, Hastings 1970Game 9.2Bruce MarshK H Quinlivan, Hastings 1969Game 9.2Bruce MarshK H Quinlivan, Hastings 1968Dalvui 9.2Bill SkeltonD Jones, Hastings 1967Terrific 9.0G F HughesM & F Ritchie, Ellerslie 1966Palisade 9.2Bob SkeltonD P Wilson, Wingatui 1965Empyreus 8.6R W TaylorK H Quinlivan, Hastings 1964Tatua 9.0G R EdgeW J Pratt, Te Awamutu 1963Picaroon 9.2B J LangfordK H Quinlivan, Hastings 1962Moy 8.12K S CullenK Couper, Hastings 1961Picaroon 9.2J AndersonK H Quinlivan, Hastings 1960Picaroon 9.2J AndersonK H Quinlivan, Hastings 1959Supertax 9.0V J SellarsT C Alcock, Pukekohe 1958 (Dead Heat)Rover 8.6W L AitkenT B Mcneil, Hastings 1958 (Dead Heat)Savage 8.6V J SellarsE Temperton, Awapuni 1957Pinnacle Ridge 9.0Bill BroughtonV E Bryant, Foxton 1956Syntax 8.6N B HollandS Walker, Hamilton 1955Redcraze 9.0V J SellarsSyd Brown, Woodville

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