New Zealand Trotting Cup
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The New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One
(G1) harness
race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch
, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a pacing event in the world. Previously the prize was$1.2 million race, reduced to $1 million in 2009 and to the value in 2010.
It is held during Show Week on the second Tuesday in November, three days before the Show Day public holiday. The New Zealand Free For All
is held on Show Day. The public holiday in Christchurch is the observance of the Canterbury Anniversary Holiday (16 December in reality). The race meeting, along with the New Zealand Cup
for thoroughbreds and greyhounds, forms part of Canterbury's carnival week, along with the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show. Until 1999, the A&P show was held at showgrounds adjacent to Addington Raceway. The New Zealand Trotting cup is considered as Canterbury's biggest day on its social calendar. Most flock to Addington for the glitz and glamour of the event.
and False Step
. False Step later went to the United States where he beat the acknowledged American champion of the time, Adios Butler
. A number of horses have won the race twice including Harold Logan
and Highland Fling
who both won their second cups off the very large handicap of 60 yards.
In 2007 a crowd of 25,000 people packed the race track. This Tuesday is also known for having remarkable weather, it had not rained at the New Zealand Trotting Cup since 1962, the year that mudlark Lordship
beat the hot favorite Cardigan Bay
. It did rain in 2007, but only after the New Zealand Trotting Cup had already been run.
Cardigan Bay, the beaten favorite in 1962, did eventually win the race the next year in 1963, and also won the Inter Dominion
in Australia in 1963. Cardigan Bay, in association with New Jersey
master reinsman Stanley Dancer
went on to become the first million dollar winner in the sport's history.
The 2008 running of the race was won by Changeover, driven by David Butcher and trained by Geoff Small, in race/world record time (1.58.8 mile rate). The race was delayed by over 6 minutes due to fractious horses and a damaged wheel to one of the favoured runners. After being slow away, Butcher moved forward to lead, and soon after took a trail behind one of the other favourites, Baileys Dream. In an exciting finish, Butcher used the passing lane to pass Baileys Dream, with Report for Duty third for Anthony Butt (who was trying for 3 wins in a row in the NZ Cup). It was another dream result for the ATC Trotting Syndicate, who own the horse.
The last horse home, favoured runner Monkey King, was credited with a time of 3.58.7, which was fast enough to have won every NZ Cup, except the 2007 running, won by Flashing Red
.
Most wins by a driver:
(*) means won the New Zealand Free For All
same year.
Group One
Group One or Group 1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. Group One races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply. Races may be also restricted to age groups or a...
(G1) harness
Harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...
, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a pacing event in the world. Previously the prize was$1.2 million race, reduced to $1 million in 2009 and to the value in 2010.
It is held during Show Week on the second Tuesday in November, three days before the Show Day public holiday. The New Zealand Free For All
New Zealand Free For All
The New Zealand Pacing Free For All is a major New Zealand harness race. It is notable as it is a Group One championship sprint race and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand. It was valued at $300,000, but was reduced to $200,000 due to economic pressures...
is held on Show Day. The public holiday in Christchurch is the observance of the Canterbury Anniversary Holiday (16 December in reality). The race meeting, along with the New Zealand Cup
New Zealand Cup
The New Zealand Cup is a thoroughbred horse race held at Riccarton Park racecourse in Christchurch, held on the final Saturday of New Zealand Cup week in November. The week also features the New Zealand 1000 and 2000 Guineas, with the New Zealand Trotting Cup on the Tuesday at Addington being the...
for thoroughbreds and greyhounds, forms part of Canterbury's carnival week, along with the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show. Until 1999, the A&P show was held at showgrounds adjacent to Addington Raceway. The New Zealand Trotting cup is considered as Canterbury's biggest day on its social calendar. Most flock to Addington for the glitz and glamour of the event.
Cup history
The cup has been won by three times by two horses, IndianapolisIndianapolis (horse)
Indianapolis was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Indianapolis was one of two horses to win the NZ Trotting Cup three times, the other being...
and False Step
False Step
False Step was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cupraces, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...
. False Step later went to the United States where he beat the acknowledged American champion of the time, Adios Butler
Adios Butler
The horse Adios Butler, also known as "The Butler" , was a North American harness racing champion.Sired by the great Standardbred Adios with an obscure broodmare named Debby Hanover, Adios Butler was trained and driven by Clint Hodgins...
. A number of horses have won the race twice including Harold Logan
Harold Logan
Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:...
and Highland Fling
Highland Fling (horse)
Highland Fling was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Highland Fling was a leading performer in the years 1947 and 1948...
who both won their second cups off the very large handicap of 60 yards.
In 2007 a crowd of 25,000 people packed the race track. This Tuesday is also known for having remarkable weather, it had not rained at the New Zealand Trotting Cup since 1962, the year that mudlark Lordship
Lordship (horse)
Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...
beat the hot favorite Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay (horse)
Cardigan Bay was a New Zealand Harness racing horse foaled 1 September 1956. Affectionately known as "Cardy", he was the first Standardbred to win US$1 million in prize money in North America. He was the ninth horse worldwide to win one million dollars,...
. It did rain in 2007, but only after the New Zealand Trotting Cup had already been run.
Cardigan Bay, the beaten favorite in 1962, did eventually win the race the next year in 1963, and also won the Inter Dominion
Inter Dominion
The Inter Dominion is a harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand. The host of the series is rotated between the six harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand...
in Australia in 1963. Cardigan Bay, in association with New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
master reinsman Stanley Dancer
Stanley Dancer
Stanley Franklin Dancer was an American harness racing driver and trainer. He was the only horsemen to drive and train three Triple Crowns in horse racing. In total, he drove 23 Triple Crown winners. He was the first trainer to campaign a horse to $1 million in a career, Cardigan Bay in 1968 and...
went on to become the first million dollar winner in the sport's history.
The 2008 running of the race was won by Changeover, driven by David Butcher and trained by Geoff Small, in race/world record time (1.58.8 mile rate). The race was delayed by over 6 minutes due to fractious horses and a damaged wheel to one of the favoured runners. After being slow away, Butcher moved forward to lead, and soon after took a trail behind one of the other favourites, Baileys Dream. In an exciting finish, Butcher used the passing lane to pass Baileys Dream, with Report for Duty third for Anthony Butt (who was trying for 3 wins in a row in the NZ Cup). It was another dream result for the ATC Trotting Syndicate, who own the horse.
The last horse home, favoured runner Monkey King, was credited with a time of 3.58.7, which was fast enough to have won every NZ Cup, except the 2007 running, won by Flashing Red
Flashing Red
Flashing Red is a brown Australian bred Standardbred racehorse that was foaled in 1997. He is notable in that he won both the Auckland Trotting Cup and two New Zealand Trotting Cups. These races are the richest harness races in New Zealand...
.
Records
Most wins:- 3 - False StepFalse StepFalse Step was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cupraces, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand...
(1958, 1959, 1960) - 3 - IndianapolisIndianapolis (horse)Indianapolis was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Indianapolis was one of two horses to win the NZ Trotting Cup three times, the other being...
(1934, 1935, 1936)
Most wins by a driver:
- 6 - C C Devine (1951, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1979)
- 5 - Ricky May (1989, 1997, 2005, 2009, 2010)
- 4 - J Bryce (1916, 1925, 1926, 1933)
- 4 - Todd Michell (1999, 2002, 2003, 2004)
- 4 - P T Wolfenden (1963, 1965, 1970, 1977)
Winners list
| Year |
Horse |
Age |
Hcp |
Owner |
Driver |
Time |
| 2011 | Terror To Love | 4 h | fr | Terry McDonald | Jim Curtin | 4:02.0 |
| 2010 | Monkey King Monkey King (horse) Monkey King is a leading New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is most noted for winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup and New Zealand Free-For-All double in two consecutive years, in 2009 and 2010, the first time this has ever been achieved. He also won the Miracle Mile and the Auckland Trotting... * |
8 g | fr | Cavalla Bloodstock Limited | Ricky May | 4:00.7 |
| 2009 | Monkey King Monkey King (horse) Monkey King is a leading New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is most noted for winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup and New Zealand Free-For-All double in two consecutive years, in 2009 and 2010, the first time this has ever been achieved. He also won the Miracle Mile and the Auckland Trotting... * |
7 g | fr | Cavalla Bloodstock Limited | Ricky May | 3:57.3 |
| 2008 | Changeover Changeover (horse) Changeover is a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is most noted for winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup in 2008, where he posted a race record time of 3:56.4. His other achievements include winning the Great Northern and New Zealand Derbies, the 3YO Emerald and 4YO Emerald at the Harness... |
5 h | fr | A.T.C. Trot 2006 Syndicate | David Butcher | 3:56.4 |
| 2007 | Flashing Red Flashing Red Flashing Red is a brown Australian bred Standardbred racehorse that was foaled in 1997. He is notable in that he won both the Auckland Trotting Cup and two New Zealand Trotting Cups. These races are the richest harness races in New Zealand... |
10 h | 15 m | Ravelyn Pty Ltd, Jenkscraft Pty Ltd | Anthony Butt Anthony Butt Anthony Butt is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with champions trotters Lyell Creek and Take A Moment, who, along with many other of his best drives, were trained by his brother Tim. He has won the Dominion Handicap eight times. He has also been inducted into... |
3:57.8 |
| 2006 | Flashing Red Flashing Red Flashing Red is a brown Australian bred Standardbred racehorse that was foaled in 1997. He is notable in that he won both the Auckland Trotting Cup and two New Zealand Trotting Cups. These races are the richest harness races in New Zealand... |
9 h | fr | Ravelyn Pty Ltd, Jenkscraft Pty Ltd | Anthony Butt Anthony Butt Anthony Butt is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with champions trotters Lyell Creek and Take A Moment, who, along with many other of his best drives, were trained by his brother Tim. He has won the Dominion Handicap eight times. He has also been inducted into... |
4:00.3 |
| 2005 | Mainland Banner | 4 m | fr | I D Dobson, S J Dobson, Lynne Umar | Ricky May | 4:04.0 |
| 2004 | Just An Excuse * | 6 g | 10 m | O Haines, Mrs I K Haines | Todd Mitchell | 4:01.2 |
| 2003 | Just An Excuse | 5 g | fr | O Haines, Mrs I K Haines | Todd Mitchell | 4:05.7 |
| 2002 | Gracious Knight | 6 g | fr | Happy Valley Syndicate | Todd Mitchell | 4:05.1 |
| 2001 | Kym's Girl | 7 m | fr | G J Trist, D B Miller, W G Marra | Colin De Filippi | 4:05.4 |
| 2000 | Yulestar | 6 g | 10 m | Mrs J L Nolan, R P Nolan | Tony Shaw | 3:59.1 |
| 1999 | Homin Hosed | 5 g | fr | Mrs M A Macey, B L Macey | Todd Mitchell | 4:04.3 |
| 1998 | Christian Cullen Christian Cullen (horse) Christian Cullen is a Standardbred stallion and was one of New Zealand's best pacers. Named after the New Zealand international rugby union player, Christian Cullen, he won 22 of his 31 starts, and $NZ1,249,150 in prize money. He is notable in that he won both the Auckland Trotting Cup and New... * |
4 h | fr | I D Dobson, Mrs D A Dobson, B A O'Meara | Danny Campbell | 4:00.4 |
| 1997 | Iraklis | 5 h | fr | R M Cameron, Kypros Kotzikas | Ricky May | 4:00.9 |
| 1996 | Il Vicolo Il Vicolo Il Vicolo was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand.... |
5 h | 10 m | J H Seaton, M Purdon | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
4:02.3 |
| 1995 | Il Vicolo Il Vicolo Il Vicolo was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand.... * |
4 h | fr | J H Seaton, M Purdon | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
4:00.4 |
| 1994 | Bee Bee Cee * | 5 h | fr | C J Calvert, Mrs J M Calvert | Jim Curtin | 4:01.5 |
| 1993 | Chokin Chokin Chokin is a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse who was notable in winning the New Zealand Trotting Cup, which is New Zealand's most prestigious horse race... * |
5 g | fr | Pacers Australia/M Joyce/J Loughnan/B De Boer | Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:... |
4:04.7 |
| 1992 | Blossom Lady * | 8 m | fr | Polly Syndicate | Anthony Butt | 4:05.0 |
| 1991 | Christopher Vance * | 5 g | fr | R R Reid, Lorna Reid Syndicate, Mrs J C Reid | Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:... |
4:05.3 |
| 1990 | Neroship | 5 h | 10 m | G J & Mrs. H J Webber, J W Langdon | John Langdon | 4:04.1 |
| 1989 | Inky Lord | 4 h | fr | G M Saunders | Ricky May | 4:02.2 |
| 1988 | Luxury Liner | 7 g | 10M | R R Reid, Lorna Reid Synd, Mrs J C Reid | Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:... |
4:00.4 |
| 1987 | Lightning Blue | 5 h | fr | N Conidi, A T Hunter, A Prochilo | Jim O'Sullivan | 4:05.1 |
| 1986 | Master Mood * | 5 h | fr | K L & Mrs B A Williams, S F & F B Wong | Kevin Williams | 4:05.5 |
| 1985 | Borana | 6 h | Fr | J G Murray, Mrs D M Murray | Peter Jones | 4:11.1 |
| 1984 | Camelot | fr | Dr H G Crofts | R D Butt | 4:06.4 | |
| 1983 | Steel Jaw | fr | S Everett & O Marr | N J Lang | 4:05.3 | |
| 1982 | Bonnie's Chance | fr | Mesdames K A Grice & V B McGarry | R J Brosnan | 4:09 | |
| 1981 | Armalight * | fr | H B Smith | R H Negus | 4:08.7 | |
| 1980 | Hands Down * | fr | W H & Mrs M F McAughtrie | P N Jones | 4:07.2 | |
| 1979 | Lord Module Lord Module Lord Module was a champion New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse who raced during the 1970s.He is notable in that he won the NZ Trotting Cup, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand.... * |
5 h | fr | C C Devine | C C Devine | 4:09 |
| 1978 | Trusty Scot * | fr | A M & J H Hunter | J H Hunter | 4:12.8 | |
| 1977 | Sole Command | fr | B J & Mrs M I Walker & R C Purdon | P T Wolfenden | 4:11.4 | |
| 1976 | Stanley Rio | fr | W J Francis, G B & J B Noble | J B Noble | 4:11.5 | |
| 1975 | Lunar Chance | fr | K N Lawlor | K N Lawlor | 4:08.6 | |
| 1974 | Robalan Robalan Robalan was a champion New Zealand pacer Standardbred horse, known as "Robbers". He is notable in that he won two NZ Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race in New Zealand, for his epic contests with champion pacer Young Quinn who he more than often beat and is particularly well remembered for... * |
7 g | fr | A T Devery, P N Hope & D D Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 4:09 |
| 1973 | Arapaho | fr | L Forde | J W Smolenski | 4:08.6 | |
| 1972 | Globe Bay | fr | S J Wheatley | J A Carmichael | 4:11.6 | |
| 1971 | True Averil | fr | C L Rhodes | D J Townley | 4:11 | |
| 1970 | James | fr | J A Donaldson | P T Wolfenden | 4:11.2 | |
| 1969 | Spry * | fr | Mrs & C A Winter | P G O'Reilly | 4.15.2 | |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 6 yds | Mrs & W E Lowe | W E Lowe | 4.16 | |
| 1967 | Great Adios | fr | Mrs P M Norton | R P Norton | 4.10.4 | |
| 1966 | Lordship Lordship (horse) Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand... |
8 h | 42 yds | Mrs D G Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 4.19 |
| 1965 | Garry Dillon | fr | E B S Grey & J H Shaw | P T Wolfenden | 4.22.4 | |
| 1964 | Cairnbrae | fr | W E Lowe | C S Donald | 4.12.6 | |
| 1963 | Cardigan Bay Cardigan Bay (horse) Cardigan Bay was a New Zealand Harness racing horse foaled 1 September 1956. Affectionately known as "Cardy", he was the first Standardbred to win US$1 million in prize money in North America. He was the ninth horse worldwide to win one million dollars,... * |
7 g | 54 yds | Mrs A D Deans | P T Wolfenden | 4.11.2 |
| 1962 | Lordship Lordship (horse) Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand... * |
4 h | fr | Mrs D G Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 4.24 |
| 1961 | Invicta | fr | L Duff | S D Edge | 4.14.4 | |
| 1960 | False Step False Step False Step was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cupraces, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand... * |
8 h | 48 yds | J Smyth | C C Devine | 4.09 |
| 1959 | False Step False Step False Step was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cupraces, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand... |
7 h | 24 yds | J Smyth | C C Devine | 4.12.8 |
| 1958 | False Step False Step False Step was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cupraces, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand... |
6 h | fr | J Smyth | C C Devine | 4.18.6 |
| 1957 | Lookaway * | fr | C L Rhodes | M F Holmes | 4.14.8 | |
| 1956 | Thunder | fr | E & Est G L Rutherford | C C Devine | 4.21.8 | |
| 1955 | Our Roger | 12 yds | W A Newton | D C Watts | 4.12.2 | |
| 1954 | Johnny Globe Johnny Globe Johnny Globe was an outstanding New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that held four world records. He is notable in that he won the NZ Trotting Cup, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Johnny Globe is also notable in winning 15 free for all pacing events,... * |
7 h | 48 yds | D G Nyhan | D G Nyhan | 4.07.6 |
| 1953 | Adorian | 12 yds | F G Holmes | F G Holmes | 4.13.8 | |
| 1952 | Mobile Globe | 12 yds | J Findlay & C Smith | N L Berkett | 4.26.4 | |
| 1951 | Van Dieman | fr | C C Devine | C C Devine | 4.19.8 | |
| 1950 | Chamfer | fr | D McFarlane | M F Holmes | 4.17 | |
| 1949 | Loyal Nurse | 36 yds | T S Harrison | C R Berkett | 4.12.2 | |
| 1948 | Highland Fling Highland Fling (horse) Highland Fling was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Highland Fling was a leading performer in the years 1947 and 1948... * |
6 h | 60 yds | A T Kemble | L F Berkett | 4.10.6 |
| 1947 | Highland Fling Highland Fling (horse) Highland Fling was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Highland Fling was a leading performer in the years 1947 and 1948... |
5 h | 12 yds | A T Kemble | C R Berkett | 4.18.4 |
| 1946 | Integrity | 12 yds | V Leeming | D C Watts | 4.21.4 | |
| 1945 | Gold Bar | fr | A B Holmes | A B Holmes | 4.16.2 | |
| 1944 | Bronze Eagle | 24 yds | W J Suttie | G B Noble | 4.27.8 | |
| 1943 | Haughty | 36 yds | B Grice | O E Hooper | 4.13.6 | |
| 1942 | Haughty | fr | B Grice | O E Hooper | 4.13.8 | |
| 1941 | Josedale Grattan * | fr | M G Pezaro & E G Bridgens | F J Smith | 4.15 | |
| 1940 | Marlene | fr | C S Donald | R Donald | 4.18.6 | |
| 1939 | Lucky Jack | 24 yds | W T Lowe | R B Berry | 4.16.2 | |
| 1938 | Morello | fr | A J Lawrence | M C McTigue | 4.19.8 | |
| 1937 | Lucky Jack | fr | W T Lowe | R B Berry | 4.21.4 | |
| 1936 | Indianapolis Indianapolis (horse) Indianapolis was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Indianapolis was one of two horses to win the NZ Trotting Cup three times, the other being... |
7 h | 48 yds | G J Barton | J Fraser jnr | 4.30.6 |
| 1935 | Indianapolis Indianapolis (horse) Indianapolis was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Indianapolis was one of two horses to win the NZ Trotting Cup three times, the other being... * |
6 h | 48 yds | G J Barton | J Fraser jnr | 4.44 |
| 1934 | Indianapolis Indianapolis (horse) Indianapolis was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Indianapolis was one of two horses to win the NZ Trotting Cup three times, the other being... |
5 h | 12 yds | G J Barton | E C McDermott | 4.15.8 |
| 1933 | Red Shadow * | 24 yds | Mrs M Harrall | J Bryce | 4.24.2 | |
| 1932 | Harold Logan Harold Logan Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:... * |
10 g | 60 yds | Miss E Hinds | A B Holmes | 4.16.4 |
| 1931 | Harold Logan Harold Logan Harold Logan was a New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that won two New Zealand Trotting Cups. He was a leading performer in 1931 and 1932. In 1932, he won the New Zealand Trotting Cup with a handicap of 60 yards.-Pedigree:... * |
9 g | 48 yds | Miss E Hinds | R J Humphreys | 4.18.4 |
| 1930 | Wrackler | 12 yds | H F Nicoll | M F Holmes | 4.24.2 | |
| 1929 | Peter Bingen | 36 yds | W Johnstone | J J Kennerley | 4.18.8 | |
| 1928 | Peter Bingen * | 12 yds | J J Kennerley | J J Kennerley | 4.22.2 | |
| 1927 | Kohara | 24 yds | J L Webb | A Bryce | 4.46.6 | |
| 1926 | Ahuriri | 24 yds | R M Morten | J Bryce | 4.25 | |
| 1925 | Ahuriri | 12 yds | R M Morten | J Bryce | 4.28.2 | |
| 1924 | Sheik | 36 yds | P Riddle | P Riddle | 4.25.8 | |
| 1923 | Great Hope | 12 yds | J Trengrove | J Bryce jnr | 4.31.4 | |
| 1922 | Agathos | 12 yds | C Shanning | A Butterfield | 4.33.4 | |
| 1921 | Reta Peter (T) | 7 secs | F H Robson | A G Wilson | 4.29 | |
| 1920 | Reta Peter (T) | 9 secs | F H Robson | A G Wilson | 4.30.4 | |
| 1919 | Trix Pointer | 6 secs | W H Norton | F Holmes | 4.30 | |
| 1918 | Author Dillon * | 3 secs | B Jarden | B Jarden | 4.26.4 | |
| 1917 | Adelaide Direct | 7 secs | M E Edwards | M E Edwards | 4.27.8 | |
| 1916 | Cathedral Chimes | 36 yds | J B Thomson | J Bryce | 4.31.2 | |
| 1915 | Country Belle | scr | W J Morland | A Hendricksen | 4.35.6 | |
| 1914 | Win Soon | 6 secs | Mr. Stevenson, Mr. McMath | A Pringle | 4.31 | |
| 1913 | Ravenschild | 6 secs | J McCutcheon | N L Price | 4.35.4 | |
| 1912 | Albert H | 8 secs | M Maher | A Hendricksen | 4.48.8 | |
| 1911 | Lady Clare | 4 secs | W F Clinton | J Brankin | 4.38 | |
| 1910 | Wildwood Junior | scr | W Kerr | W Kerr | 4.33 | |
| 1909 | Wildwood Junior | 5 secs | W Kerr | W Kerr | 4.39 | |
| 1908 | Durbar | scr | H F Nicoll | A Pringle | 4.36 | |
| 1907 | Marian | 9 secs | S E Tasker | J Tasker | 5.16.4 | |
| 1906 | Belmont M | 4 secs | J Mills | A G Milsom | 4.46 | |
| 1905 | Birchmark | 7 secs | Allendale Stock Farm Co. | D J Price | 5.17.6 | |
| 1904 | Monte Carlo (T) | 7 secs | T Yarr | B Edwards | 4.44.4 |
(*) means won the New Zealand Free For All
New Zealand Free For All
The New Zealand Pacing Free For All is a major New Zealand harness race. It is notable as it is a Group One championship sprint race and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand. It was valued at $300,000, but was reduced to $200,000 due to economic pressures...
same year.
See also
- Harness racingHarness racingHarness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
- Harness racing in New ZealandHarness racing in New ZealandHarness racing in New Zealand is more often called trotting in the "old school" rather than the more fashionable name of "harness racing". The sport is long standing with events being held as early as 1864...
- Auckland Trotting CupAuckland Trotting CupThe Auckland Trotting Cup or Auckland Cup is a race held at Alexandra Park in March in Auckland, New Zealand for Standardbred horses. It is one of two major harness races, along with the New Zealand Cup, held in New Zealand each year. It is notable as it is a Group 1 championship race over...
- New Zealand Free For AllNew Zealand Free For AllThe New Zealand Pacing Free For All is a major New Zealand harness race. It is notable as it is a Group One championship sprint race and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand. It was valued at $300,000, but was reduced to $200,000 due to economic pressures...
- Great Northern DerbyGreat Northern DerbyThe Great Northern Derby is a harness racing event for 3 year old standardbreds. It is a major event for 3 year old colts and geldings in New Zealand. It is run at Alexandra Park in Auckland, on the same night as the Auckland Cup in early March...
- New Zealand Trotting DerbyNew Zealand Trotting DerbyThe New Zealand Derby is a classic event in New Zealand for 3 year old harness horses, run at Addington during the autumn.-History:Formerly called New Brighton Derby Stakes from 1914 to 1925, the race was conducted by the New Brighton Trotting Cub and decided in the Autumn. In 1925, it was taken...
- Inter DominionInter DominionThe Inter Dominion is a harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand. The host of the series is rotated between the six harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand...
- Dominion HandicapDominion HandicapThe Dominion is a race held at the Addington Raceway each year in Christchurch, New Zealand for standardbred horses. It was worth $300,000, but in line with the economic conditions, it was cut back to $200,000 in 2010. The race is run in November over a distance of 3200 m on the Friday...
- Rowe CupRowe CupThe Rowe Cup is a race held annually in May at Alexandra Park, Auckland, New Zealand for standardbred horses. Worth $300,000 and run over a distance of 3200 m, it is one of the major harness races for trotters rather than pacers.-Other major races:...
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- Inter Dominion Pacing ChampionshipInter Dominion Pacing ChampionshipThe Inter Dominion is a harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand. The host of the series is rotated between the six harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The rotation of the Championships is fixed...
- Inter Dominion Trotting ChampionshipInter Dominion Trotting ChampionshipThe Inter Dominion Trotting Championship Grand Final is a race for trotters within the overall Inter Dominion series. The series is held each year, and is a harness racing competition for both trotters and pacers that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand...
- Miracle MileMiracle Mile (race)The Miracle Mile is an Australian harness racing event that was held at Harold Park Racetrack each November up until 2008 when the race was switched to Menangle Park. Prizemoney has long been among that of Australia’s leading harness races and has often included bonuses for speed...
External references
- http://www.nzcupandshow.co.nz/2006/ChristchurchCasinoNewZealandTrottingCupDay.asp
- http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/holidays_act_2003/dates/2006_9.html