The New Zealand 1000 Guineas is a Group One set-weights Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies run over a distance of 1600 metres (1 mile) at Riccarton Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Christchurch New Zealand Cup week
In previous years the New Zealand 1000 Guineas was held on the final Saturday of Christchurch's famous Christchurch "Cup Week" held along with the New Zealand Cup. However, from 2025 it was swapped with the New Zealand 2000 Guineas and moved to the first Saturday, four days after the Melbourne Cup.
For thoroughbred horses the week features:
the New Zealand 2000 Guineas, as stated above, previously held on the first Saturday but moved to the second Saturday as from 2025 the TAB Mile (formerly the Coupland's Bakeries Mile) on the Wednesday the New Zealand Cup on the final Saturday the Stewards Handicap sprint on the final Saturday.
Christchurch Cup week includes premier standardbred meetings at Addington raceway including:
the New Zealand Trotting Cup for pacers on the Tuesday the Dominion Handicap for trotters which was previously held on the Friday, but moved to the Tuesday from 2024 the New Zealand Free For All for pacers 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 and Ellerslie respectively, Riccarton was awarded two new classic races, the 1000 and 2000 Guineas over 1600 metres (1 mile). These races are based on those of the same name in the United Kingdom, run at Newmarket in the first weekend in May.
Both races have quickly established themselves on the New Zealand calendar, and the 1000 Guineas routinely attracts all of the country's leading fillies and, as a crucial race in the Filly Of The Year series, is regularly taken out by the eventual winner of that title.
The 1000 Guineas has been run for a total stake of:
1975 - $20,000 1986 - $100,000 1994 - $100,000 2003 - $275,000 2007 - $325,000 2014 - $400,000 2019 - $300,000 2024 - $550,000
Notable winners
Among the best winners of the 1000 Guineas are: Katie Lee King's Rose (2010), winner of the 2010 Eulogy Stakes, 2011 NZB Royal Stakes, Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Memsie Stakes and W H Stocks Stakes Legarto Seachange Taatletail Tycoon Lil (1997), winner of the 1998 Cambridge Stud Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, New Zealand Oaks and Canterbury Guineas, runner up in the 1997 New Zealand 2000 Guineas and Rosehill Guineas and 3rd to Might and Power in the 1998 Cox Plate.
Recent results
Year Winner Jockey Trainer(s) Owner(s) Time Second Third2025Well WrittenMatt CartwrightStephen Marsh Yulong Investment NZ Ltd, 8 Mates Syndicate, et al1:35.09 (soft)LollapaloozaBelle Cheval2024 Captured By LoveJoshua Parr Mark Walker & Sam BergersonTe Akau 2023 Magic Fillies' Breeding Syndicate1.38.93 (soft)Alabama LassMovin Out2023 Molly Bloom Joe Doyle Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew ScottB Anderson, A R & C J Marshall, Forest Partnership, I Whitley, B Kwok, D Lye, K & L Morey, Kypu Syndicate, James Group Syndicate, B & D Verryt 1:35.76 (good) ImpendabelleTulsi2022 LegartoRyan Elliot Ken and Bev KelsoC J Brown & P H Brown et al. 1:37.67 (soft) Best SellerBlue Solitaire 2021 The Perfect PinkOpie BossonJamie Richards, MatamataA G, K J, M C & P R Dennis, G C Bennett, S P Christopher, C Lawrence & T V Rider 1:38.21 (soft)Shepherd's DelightBelle En Rouge2020 Kahma LassOpie BossonJamie Richards, MatamataBrendan Lindsay MNZM & Mrs Jo Lindsay 1:36.71 (soft) Miss Tycoon RoseCornflower Blue2019 Loire Michael McNabTony Pike, CambridgeBrent & Cherry Taylor & Kate Plaw1:36.33 (good) Jennifer EcclesTravelling Light2018 Media SensationMichael ColemanPeter & Dawn Williams, Byerley ParkBarneswood Farm Ltd (Sarah Green & Ger Beemsterboer)1:36.43 (good) ValalieXpression2017 Hasahalo Sam SprattStephen McKee, ArdmoreGo Racing Fright Night Breeding Partnership (Mgr Albert Bosma) 1:35.63 (good)Dijon BleuThe Lustre2016 La DiosaRacha CuneenMandy & Matt BrownCalder Bloodstock Ltd, G L Currie, Bruce Honeybone & Deborah Martin, M L Gibson, P B C Sipos & T W Archer Trust1:37.85 (good) Bella Gioia Sweepstake2015 RisqueMatthew CameronStephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, MatamataThe Oaks Stud 1:35.96 (good) Strada CavalloDezzies Dream2014Platinum WitnessDarryl BradleyLisa Latta, AwapuniLincoln Farms & N J McAlister 1:36.32 (good)Darci's Dream Belle Miraaj 2013 Costa VivaLeith InnesJason Bridgman, MatamataTe Akau Racing1:35.42 (good) Bounding Spellbinder2012 Rollout The CarpetMark Du PlessisJeff McVean & Emma Browne, CambridgeJ H, J R Cameron et al.1:37.90 (good) WaterfordFix2011 Planet RockHayden TinsleyDawn & Peter Williams, Byerley ParkBarneswood Farm (Sarah Green & Ger Beemsterboer) 1:40.09 (soft) Abeautifulred Capital Diamond2010 King's RoseOpie BossonJason Bridgman, MatamataG W Tsoi1.35.57 (good) Twilight Savings Smoulter2009 Katie LeeOpie BossonGraeme & Debbie RogersonSir Patrick & Lady Hogan 1:37.88 (good)Keep The Peace Our Ella Belle2008DaffodilHayden TinsleyKevin Gray, Copper Belt LodgeG J & M J Chittick1:34.39 (good) Juice Awesome Planet2007InsouciantMichael WalkerMark Walker, MatamataPeter Vela & Philip M Vela1:36.99 (good) Keepa Cruisin Lovetrista2006 DorabellaJamie BullardHowie & Lorraine Mathews, OtakiMrs NF & PE Izzett1:34.54 (good) Princess Coup Velvet And Satin2005 SeachangeGavin McKeonRalph Manning, CambridgeKarreman Bloodstock Ltd.1:35.13 (good) Everswindell Tsarina Belle2004Justa TadVinny ColganRudy Liefting, PukekoheRP Liefting 1:35.29 (good)La Sizeranne Julinsky Princess2003TaatletailMichael WalkerGraeme RogersonB J Foster, P C Glover, S R Just, D McLuckie, P L Meo & G Rogerson 1:37.64 (firm)Kainui Belle Unearthed2002The JewelJason LakingH & S AndertonA G, K J, M C & P R Dennis 1:35.69 (good) Chestpeak Volksini2001Final DestinationGary GryllsWayne & Vannessa Hillis, MatamataT Van Beurden 1:34.16 (good)Blackrock CollegeMoon Magic2000ElevensesMark SweeneyGraeme & Debbie Sanders, Te AwamutuElevenses Syndicate1:34.85 (good) SingalongFlint Star 1999Ad AltaLeith InnesTony Gillies, MatamataP A & Mrs P A Payne1:37.56 (soft) Ambitious Thee Old Dragon1998Pace InvaderDavid WalshAlvin ClarkP R Dickinson, A R & E J Johnson & C T Wintle 1:34.41 (good) Nahayan Mi Babe1997Tycoon LilChris JohnsonColin Jillings & Richard Yuill, TakaniniP J Walker1:35.52 (good) Alavana Basso1996EmeraldCatherine TreymaneJohn Gudopp, Cambridge Jim Campin1:38.04 (easy)Bubble Groundless Threats1995Clear RoseNoel HarrisLaurie Laxon, CambridgeL K Laxon, CL Leung, Peter Vela & Philip Vela 1:34.53 (good) Furama Nights San Goma1994Tartan TightsChris JohnsonEllis Winsloe, GoreG L Robertson1:35.32 (firm) Starcent Stardette1993SnapLance O'SullivanDave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata Mrs L M A O'Sullivan & Lord Tavistock 1:34.85 (firm) Thrilling Day Covered n' Grey1992NimueLance O'SullivanDave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataR R Cheak & Windsor Park Stud Ltd 1:36.69 (good)Clear Cut Rhythm1991Merry MaidenDavid WalshPatrick Campbell, AwapuniP R Beamish, H B N & Mrs P E Williams 1:38.09 (good) Normandy River Colours1990PlumeRoy McKayPatrick Busuttin, FoxtonP M Busuttin, Fairdale Stud Ltd, A M McRae & A C Wikeley 1:34.10 (good) Cool Rock'aMorning Rise1989Phillipa RushChris JohnsonJim Campin, CambridgeJim Campin1:35.62 (good)Seamist Fiesta Rose1988Olga's PalLance O'SullivanBob & Toby AutridgeHJ Fleming1:36.68 (good) Kate's Myth Imperialaire1987CandideRoss ElliotGeoff HaighM & SA Joseph, Trans Media Park Stud 1:36.81 (good) Serestrina Ultra Sound1986CureGrant Cooksley Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataE P & T R Lowry, Mrs P G Marie & Estate M A Pinckney 1:35.12 (good)Tidal Light Magdelaine1985Imperial AngelJim CollettMichael Moroney, MatamataJ S Sheffield 1:36.40 (good) Classic AceSierra Sand1984Canterbury BelleChris JohnsonDavid Kerr, RiccartonMr & Mrs N G Wigley1:35.82 (fast)Avana Sobay1983BurlettaJim CassidyPatrick Campbell, HastingsR A Buchanan, T G Mulcaster, R R Randle & R C Spotswood 1:36.2 (firm)Eastern Bay Silver Elm1982Our FlightMaurice CampbellErrol SkeltonJ W Rusher1:36.72 (good) Passakiss Queen's Pal1981Noble HeightsGarry Phillips Laurie Laxon & P M AtwoodPeter Vela & Philip Vela 1:36.94 (firm) JuliaSea Princess1980PowleyM Casey Hec Anderton, Wingatui H A Anderton1:36.12 (firm)Glamour Bay Full Of Grace1979OrbitDavid WalshGarth Ivil, Awapuni W F Downe 1:36.64 (firm)Pays AnneFirefly1978TangDes HarrisCharlie Cameron, HastingsD B & E J Callaghan, R M Miller1:36.35 (firm)Springtide Tui's Lass1977BralessD H SouthworthPeter GrieveD H, I D & Peter H Grieve 1:35.6 (firm) Tudor Quest Polly Porter1976PorshaNoel HarrisBill & Graeme Sanders, Te AwamutuE M & Mrs Yule 1:39.8 1975EnticeGarry PhillipsT L Jennings, Opaki B R Flanders, D P & Mrs Goer, W H Walker 1:37.8 (firm)Mop Kayenta1974Princess PatriceGarry PhillipsM C Conway, Avondale D A Hager, P S Wilson1:40 1973PrepakDes HarrisRay Verner, Takanini N H Amon1:38 (firm) Battle Eve Syalbi
1000 and 2000 Guineas
Katie Lee is the only horse to win both of these races, having done so in 2009 ridden by Opie Bosson and trained by Graeme & Debbie Rogerson for owners Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan.
In 1997 Tycoon Lil won the 1000 Guineas and 4 days later was 2nd in the 2000 Guineas behind Foxwood.
In 2014 Platinum Witness was 4th in the 2000 Guineas behind Turn Me Loose and then a week later won the 1000 Guineas.
1000 Guineas and New Zealand Oaks
Historically winners and placegetters in the New Zealand 1000 Guineas have performed strongly in the New Zealand Oaks, such as the following:
SeasonHorse1000 GuineasNZ Oaks 2019/20Jennifer Eccles 2nd 1st 2015/16 Strada Cavallo 2nd 3rd 2014/15 Platinum Witness 1st 2nd 2009/10 Keep The Peace 2nd 1st2006/07 Princess Coup 2nd 1st 2002/03 The Jewell 1st 2nd 2000/01 Singalong 2nd 2nd 1997/98Tycoon Lil 1st 1st1995/96San Goma 3rd3rd1994/95 Tartan Tights1st1st1993/94Snap1st1st1990/91Plume1st2nd1988/89Kate's Myth2nd2nd
See also Recent winners of major races for 3-year-old horses Desert Gold Stakes Hawke's Bay Guineas New Zealand Oaks Levin Classic New Zealand Derby Karaka Million
References
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