The Hawke's Bay Guineas is a major Thoroughbred horse race in New Zealand for three-year-old horses.

In 2003 the stake was boosted to $100,000 and the race was moved to the first Saturday in October, meaning that it was run on the same day as the Livamol Classic. In later years it has been on the same day as the Howden Insurance Mile.

Notable winners

The race serves as a guide to the New Zealand 2000 Guineas. In past years, winners of this race have also competed in major races across New Zealand and Australia, including: Alamosa, the 2008 Toorak Handicap winner. Balmerino, winner of the 1975 New Zealand 2000 Guineas & New Zealand Derby and 1976 Rawson Stakes, Tulloch Stakes, P J O'Shea Stakes & Brisbane Cup and 1977 Air New Zealand Stakes, Awapuni Gold Cup & Ormond Memorial. Also won the 1977 Valdoe Stakes. Darci Brahma, the winner of the 2005 T.J. Smith Stakes Jimmy Choux, the 2011 Rosehill Guineas winner and 2011 Cox Plate runner-up. Mr Tiz, winner of the 1989, 1990 & 1991 Railway Stakes, 1989 & 1990 Telegraph Handicap, 1991 Waikato Sprint and 1991 The Galaxy Sacred Falls, the winner of the 2013 and 2014 Doncaster Handicap and 2014 George Main Stakes. Turn Me Loose, winner of the 2015 Seymour Cup, Crystal Mile & Emirates Stakes and the 2016 Futurity Stakes. Veandercross, winner of the 1993 Ranvet Stakes and Australian Cup

In 2005, the race was run in the national record time for 1400 metres of 1:19.97 as Darci Brahma and Dr Green fought out the finish.

Race results

•• The distance changed from 1600m to 1400m in 1987

Year Winner Jockey Trainer(s) Time 2nd place 3rd place2026 (Hastings)Old Fashiioned 57Kelly MyersBill Thurlow 1:23.29 (soft)Asturia 55Raymond 572025 (at Te Rapa) Magic Carpet 57Jonathan Riddell Stephen Marsh 1:26.53 (heavy) Quondo 57Faultless 572024 (at Matamata) Savaglee 57 Samantha Spratt Pam Gerard1:23.08 Good So Naive 57Captured By Love 552023 Lantern Way 57Jonathan RiddellLisa Latta, Awapuni1:27.19 HeavySolidify 57Burn To Shine 572022 (at Matamata) Pier 57Michael McNabDarren & Briar Weatherley, Matamata1:24.42 SoftMr Mojo Risin' 57Channel Surfer 572021 Mana Nui 56.5Vinnie ColganChad Ormsby1:24.01 DeadWakari 56.5Drum Major 56.52020 Aegon 56.5 Leith InnesMurray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 1:22.94 GoodBourbonaire 56.5 Moana 54.52019 Catalyst 56.5Troy Harris Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu 1:22.65 FastCallsign Mav 56.5 Aotea Lad 56.52018 Madison County 56.5 Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 1:22.70 Dead Melt 54.5 King Louis 56.52017 Hard Merchandize 56.5 Cameron LammasGary Vile, Awapuni 1:25.17 DeadBostonian 56.5 Jimmy Lincoln 56.52016Mongolian Falcon 56.5 Leith InnesDonna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka 1:26.45 Soft Jon Snow 56.5 Heroic Valour 56.52015Amarula 56.5Shaun McKay (A) Peter & Jacob McKay, Matamata 1:22.01 Good Scrutinize 56.5Battle Time 56.52014Turn Me Loose 56.5Opie Bosson Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 1:21.31 Good Prince Mambo 56.5Longchamp 56.52013Sir Andrew 56.5 Mark Du Plessis Richard Otto, Te Awamutu 1:22.95 DeadAll Decked Out 56.5Fascination Street 54.52012Sacred Falls 56.5 Leith Innes Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge 1:22.13 Good Southern Lord 56.5Silverdale 56.52011Antonio Lombardo 54.5Samantha Spratt Peter McKay, Matamata1:22.65 Good Prestigious Me 54.5 Ginner Hart 562010Jimmy Choux 56Jonathan Riddell John Bary, Hastings 1:21.54 Good Icepin 56Maradona 562009Keyora 56 Hayden TinsleyJohn Wheeler, New Plymouth 1:23.38 Dead St Germaine 54.5Aspinal 552008Tell A Tale 56 Troy Harris Mark Walker, Matamata1:21.34 Good Fully Fledged 56 Altered Image 562007Alamosa 56 Hayden Tinsley Peter McKay, Matamata1:20.86 Good El Cuento 56 Fritzy Boy 562006Jokers Wild 56 Michael Coleman Mike Moroney & Dean Melton, Matamata 1:22.07 Dead Alberto 56Pinot Grigio 562005Darci Brahma 56 Michael Walker Mark Walker, Matamata 1:19.97 Good Dr Green 56Captain Kurt 562004Shastri 55.5 Lisa Cropp John Sargent, Matamata1:21.20 EasyKeeninsky 55.5 Manten 55.52003Stardane 56 Rhys McLeodBrian Jenkins, Cambridge 1:20.70 Firm Penitentiary 56Eftee One 562002Bunker 56 Michael WalkerStephen & Trevor McKee, Takanini 1:24.32 Jack The Stripper 56 Crown Control 562001 Vinaka 56 Leith InnesJim Gibbs, Matamata 1:24.10 Easy The Player 56Rocky Point 562000 Singalong 54Noel Harris Stephen Autridge, Matamata 1:22.50 Firm Fore Stay 54 Vulpix 561999 Buzz Lightyear 56Tony Allan Robert Prescott, Te Awamutu 1:26.08 SoftEmerald Dream 54 Galahad 561998 So Casual 55 Vinnie Colgan Ross Taylor, Tauranga 1:21.40 Firm Danske 55Mr Jif 551997 Quality Kingdom 55 Michael Coleman Grant Searle, Levin 1:23.13 Old Tawny 55Thriller 55 1996Batavian 55Peter Tims Graeme Rogerson & Keith Hawtin, Tuhikaramea 1:22.11 Easy Our Silver Prince 55The Red Express 551995 Petanque 55 Lee Rutherford Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini 1:24.34 Straight Clip 55Furama Nights 55 1994 Vedodara 53Bruce Herd John Sargent, Awapuni1:20.44 Firm Asahi 55Avedon 55 1993Al Akbar 55Gary Grylls Chris Wood, Cambridge1:21.06 Firm Ashalars Prince 55Sea Captain 55 1992Lady Madonna 53Phillip Mercer Grant Searle, Levin1:26.02 Firm Red Baron 53The Aged Rocker 55.51991Veandercross 55 Jim Walker Chris Turner, Wanganui 1:22.01 Overwhelmed 55Solvit 551990Tripita 55 David Walsh Jeff Lynds, Awapuni 1:22.00 Full Time 55Be Happy 551989Finnegan Fox 55 Larry Cassidy Bryan Hayter, Hawera 1:27.28 Heavy Red Arc 55Sheriff 551988Sir Jugular 55 Maurice Campbell Maurice Campbell, Wanganui 1:23.91 The Phantom 55Crown Symbol 551987••Mr Tiz 55 Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata 1:22.58 Festal 55Dalpic 551986Sir Zeus 55 Garry Phillips John Wheeler, New Plymouth 1:46:34 Slow Auto Air 55Tough Guy 551985Avon’s Lad 55 Brian York J W McGreal 1:36:98 Mystic Monarch 55Anteaus 551984Kingdom Bay 55.5 Peter Fearon Jack Taylor, Stratford 1:45:15 Heavy Great Chevalier 55.5Norfolk King 55.51983Beechcraft 55.5 Tony Williams Kevin Crampton, Takanini 1:36:51 Fine Offer 55.5McGettigan 55.51982Nicolove 55.5 Warwick Robinson Colin McColl 1:39:34 Captain Supreme 55.5Big Spender 55.51981Bisette 55.5 Gary Phillips Trevor McKee, Takanini 1:37:32 Good Moments Of Glory 55.5Loughanure 55.51980Prince Majestic 55.5 David Peake Ray Verner, Takanini 1:37:39 Good Whittaker 55.5Sir Bart 55.51979Tallifer 55.5 Garry Phillips John Mason, Tokoroa 1:37:48 Mighty King 55.5Coober’s Queen 531978Koiro Trelay 55.5 M Gillies Eric Temperton, Awapuni 1:40.0 Holy Toledo 55.5Fearless 55.51977Crest Star 55.5 K Reggett I J Tucker, Takanini1:46.2 SlowDisraeli 55.5Top Quality 55.51976Zermatt 55.5 Warwick Robinson Mrs M Bull, Cambridge 1:38.4 Mayo Mellay 55.5Stringbarg 55.51975Balmerino 55.5 Maurice Campbell Brian J Smith, Cambridge 1:37.6 March Legend 55.5Nippy Jim 55.51974 (Awapuni)Flash Affair 55.5 Bruce A Compton K B Simmons, Te Aroha 1:43 1973Oopik 55.5 Peter D Johnson Dave O'Sullivan, Matamata 1972Black Rod Des Harris C A Bowry, Otaki 1971Master JohnBill Skelton M Bartz 1970Dare Devil G D Alexander I Alton, Cambridge 1969Piko Garry Edge I Robinson, Matangi 1968Royal Tudor Bruce Marsh J Paul, Hastings 1967BompaBill Skelton W G Ivil, Tauherenikau 1966Game Bruce Marsh K H Quinlivan, Hastings 1965Devastation A T Jones K Thomson, Otaki 1964Rio A T Jones K Couper, Hastings

See also Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand Desert Gold Stakes Karaka Million Levin Classic New Zealand 1000 Guineas New Zealand 2000 Guineas New Zealand Derby New Zealand Oaks Proisir Plate

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