New Zealand Group 1 Horse Racing

Like its neighbour Australia, horse racing is a popular pastime in New Zealand. Since early colonial times, the sport has become deep rooted in society. Today nearly every town in New Zealand had a race course. Today the largest group 1 is New Zealand Derby, worth over $1 million and ran at Ellerslie Racecourse .

List of New Zealand Group 1 Horse Races

  • Karaka Million – $712,809, 1200m, Ellerslie Racecourse, January, 2yo
  • Karaka Million 3YO Classic – $712,809, 1600m, Ellerslie Racecourse, January, 3yo
  • Spring Classic – $213,842, 2040m, Hastings Racecourse, October, Weight for Age
  • New Zealand 1000 Guineas – $213,842, 1600m, Riccarton Racecourse, November, 3yo fillies
  • New Zealand 2000 Guineas – $285,123, 1600m, Riccarton Racecourse, November, 3yo
  • New Zealand Cup – $160382, 3200m, Riccarton Racecourse, November, Open
  • Telegraph Handicap – $178,202, 1200m, Trentham Racecourse, January, Open
  • Wellington Cup – $142,561, 2400m, Trentham Racecourse, January, Open
  • Thorndon Mile – $142,561,1600m, Trentham Racecourse, January, Open
  • Auckland Cup – $356,404, 3200m, Ellerslie Racecourse, March, Open
  • New Zealand Derby – $712,809.181 2400m, Ellerslie Racecourse, March, 3yo
  • New Zealand Oaks – $213,842, 2400m, Trentham Racecourse, March, 3yo fillies