The Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes is a Group One horse race held for Thoroughbred two-year-olds at Awapuni Racecourse in Palmerston North, New Zealand run over 1400 metres in late March or early April.
Group I race | |
Location | Awapuni Racecourse Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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Inaugurated | 1908 |
Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
Website | Awapuni Racecourse |
Race information | |
Distance | 1,400 metres (7 furlongs) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Two-year-olds |
Weight | Set-Weights |
Purse | $245,000 (2022) |
The race was first run in 1908 over 1200 metres with the current distance being adopted in 1926.[1]
It and the Ellerslie Sires Produce Stakes currently known as the Sistema Stakes (1200m), are regarded as New Zealand's best two-year-old races.
It is currently raced on the same day as the:
- Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup over 2000m for open class horses.
- Group 3 Manawatu Classic over 2000m for 3YO horses.
- Listed Flying Handicap over 1400m for Open Handicap runners.
Notable winners include:
- Avantage (2018), winner of 9 Group 1 races.
- Daryl's Joy (1969), winner of the 1969 Victoria Derby and Cox Plate as well as 6 races in the United States including the Del Mar Handicap.
- Desert Gold (1915), winner of 36 races.
- La Mer (1976), winner of 24 races.
- Melody Belle (2017), winner of 14 Group 1 races.
Desert Gold and La Mer both won the Awapuni Gold Cup.
Results Since 1969
editYear |
Winner |
Sex |
Sire |
Dam |
Jockey |
Trainer(s) |
Owner(s) |
Time |
Second |
Third |
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2024 [2] (Trentham) | Move To Strike 57 | C | I Am Invincible | No Evidence Needed | Wiremu Pinn | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, Matamata | Te Akau 2023 Stallion Breeding Syndicate | 1:23.69 (soft) | Red Sea 57 | Captured By Love 55 |
2023 [3] | Pignan 55 | F | Staphanos | Hirondelle | Joe Doyle | Lisa Latta, Awapuni | Andy Rennie, Christian Cullen, David Monnery | 1:23.93 (soft) | Aprilia 55 | To Catch A Thief 57 |
2022[4] | Maven Belle 55.5 | F | Burgundy (NZ) | Doyenne, by Kilimanjaro (GB) | Sam Weatherley | Mark Walker, Matamata | Te Akau Maven Belle Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) | 1:23.27 | Wolverine 55.5 | Waitak 57.5 |
2021 [5] | On The Bubbles 56.5 | G | Brazen Beau (Aus) | More Bubbles (Aus) | Johnathan Parkes | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Splash of Dom Racing Partnership | 1:25.98 | I Wish I Win 56.5 | Bonny Lass 54.5 |
2020 | Race not run | |||||||||
2019 [6] | Yourdeel 56.5 [7] | G | Dundeel | Miss Zapper | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | C A Rutten, C J B Norwood & R N Preston | 1:22.98 | Aretha 54.5 | Bella Mente 54.5 |
2018[8][9] | Avantage 54.5 [10] | F | Fastnet Rock (Aus) | Asavant | Danielle Johnson | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Avantage Syndicate | 1:23.43 | Melt 54.5 | Sir Nate 56.5 |
2017[11][12] | Melody Belle 54.5 [13] | F | Commands (Aus) | Meleka Belle | Michael McNab | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate | 1:25.54 | Belle du Nord, 54.5 | Joyfilly 54.5 |
2016[14][15] | Luna Rossa 54.5 [16] | F | Written Tycoon (Aus) | Wild Promises (Aus) | Lisa Allpress | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd | 1:29.13 | Sicario 57.0 | Saracino 56.5 |
2015[17][18] | Marky Mark 56.5[19] | G | Makfi (GB) | My My Maree (Aus) | Leith Innes | Moira Murdoch | B J & J E A Lindsay | 1:22.74 | Rocanto 56.5 | Reminisce 54.5 |
2014[20][21] | O'Marilyn 54.5 | F | O’Reilly | Monroe Magic | Samantha Spratt | Stephen McKee, Ardmore[22] | T J McKee & B E Rissetto | 1:24.46 | Prince Mambo 56.5 | Artic Wolf 56.5 |
2013[23][24] | Recite 54.5 [25] | F | Darci Brahma | Chant | Mark Du Plessis | John Bary, Hastings | The Oaks Stud | 1:23.25 | Al Strada 56.5 | Constellation 54.5 |
2012[26][27] | Choice Bro 56.5 | G | Choisir (Aus) | Ladidi (Aus) | Jonathan Riddell | John Sargent | G T Burgess, R W Edwards et al. | 1:22.87 | Magic Shaft (Aus) 56.5 | Warhorse 56.5 |
2011[28][29] | Anabandana 54.5 [30] | F | Anabaa (USA) | Great Notice (USA) | Opie Bosson | Don Sellwood, Cambridge | C J Grace | 1:22.80 | Antonio Lombardo 56 | Dowager Queen 54.5 |
2010[31][32] | Nacho Man 56 [33] | G | Mr. Nancho (ARG) | El Coriero | Craig Grylls | Michael & Paul Moroney, Matamata | M J Clements, C J Grace et al. | 1:23.00 | Cellarmaster, 56 | Jimmy Choux 56 |
2009[34] | The Heckler 56 | G | Lucky Owners | Comedy Cafe (Aus) | Michael Coleman | Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge | Patrick Hogan, A J Sutherland et al. | 1:22.53 | St Fevre | St Germaine |
2008[35] | Il Quello Veloce 54.5 | F | Captain Rio (GB) | Nishaani | Noel Harris | John Sargent | Flying Fillies Syndicate | 1:22.88 | Captain Fantastic | San Bernardino |
2007[36] | Nightlign 56 | C | Align (Aus) | Indian Squaw | Michael Coleman | Keith Hawtin | C H Lo | 1:23.05 | Fleur De’Here | Alamosa |
2006[37] | Jokers Wild 55.5 | C | Black Minnaloushe (USA) | Miss Rory (Aus) | Jim Collett | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | N Cater et al. | 1:22.77 | Never Look Back | Habana |
2005[38] | Kindacross 55.5 | G | Capecross (Ire) | Kindness | Hayden Tinsley | Mark Walker, Matamata | S Alexander et al. | 1:23.98 | Wahid | Howmuchyacharging |
2004[39] | Keeninsky 55.5 | C | Stravinsky (USA) | So Keen | Allan Peard | Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge | D & J Carter, Hall & Rogerson | 1:23.37 | Manten | Egyptian Ra |
2003[40] | Maroofity 55.5 | G | Maroof (US) | Howkudai | Lance O'Sullivan | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Racing Syndicate | 1:24.37 | Katana | Quite Astute |
2002[41] | Grout 55.5 | G | Gold Brose (Aus) | Kaapstad Glamour | Michael Walker | Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth | Ron & Noel Stanley | 1:24.81 | Danroad | Pulitzer |
2001[42] | San Luis 55 | C | Flying Spur (Aus) | Star Style Girl (Aus) | Noel Harris | Chris McNab, Cambridge | November Syndicate | 1:22.42 | Vinaka | Kapiston |
2000[43] | Little Jamie 55 | G | St. Jude (Aus) | Little Carey | Lance O'Sullivan | Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Watson Bloodstock Ltd et al. | 1:24.83 | Trinity College | Spring Rain |
1999 | One Under 54 | F | Volksraad (GB) | Reg’s Lady | Vincent Colgan | Roger James, Cambridge | D F & Mrs P D & Mrs Bodle, CJ & Mrs Davison | 1:24.63 | Tristachine | High Grove |
1998 | Happyanunoit 53.5 | F | Yachtie (Aus) | Easter Queen (Aus) | Reece Jones | Michael Moroney, Matamata | Mrs A & P A Moroney | 1:23.54 | So Casual | Seasquill |
1997 | Kilmore Quay 53.5 | F | Yachtie (Aus) | Startrix | Tony Allan | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | J G & Mrs T A Donovan, J R & Mrs L J Wheeler | 1:28.74 | Dandy Dancer | Petrov |
1996 | Love To Dance 53.5 | F | Citidancer (IRE) | Peerage | Phillip Mercer | Richard Bothwell, Stratford | P L McKenzie, T Shahabuddin, Mrs J & R E T Teo | 1:28.19 | Genuine Strike | The Red Express |
1995 | Ballroom Babe 54 | F | Citidancer (IRE) | Taimian | Noel Harris | Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | B D Old, K W Pennell & G K Sanders | 1:27.54 | Robin’s Law | Captive |
1994 | Moonshine 53.5 | F | Sound Reason (CAN) | Sister Moonshine | Shane Udy | Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini | T J McKee | 1:25.54 | Asahi | Critical Point |
1993 | Snap 53.5 | F | Kingdom Bay | Crackle | Jim Collett | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Mrs L M A O’Sullivan & Lord Tavistock | 1:23.09 | Seascay | Romar |
1992 | Roy’s Boy 55 | G | Blue Eyed Boy (IRE) | Gammon | Eddie Wilkinson | David Eagar, Stratford | D W, E J & R J Eagar | 1:24.07 | Hulastrike | Show Prince |
1991 | Konig 55 | G | Truly Vain (Aus) | Janice | Matthew Enright | David Enright, Foxton | L H N & Y M Wilson | 1:23.83 | Rua Rukuna | Grand Jette |
1990 | Lycra 53.5 | F | Tights (USA) | Katie Louise (Aus) | Ross Elliot | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | A L Gallagher & G Rutherford | 1:24.91 | Indian Kingdom | Milton Magic |
1989 | Cordero 55 | G | Centaine (Aus) | Neon Lass | Linda Ballantyne | Robert & Bruce Priscott, Te Awamutu | Karaka Heights Partnership Syndicate | 1:23.94 | Centime | Super Fiesta |
1988 | Pompeii Pearl 53.5 | F | Pompeii Court (USA) | Pearl Harbour | David Walsh | Nigel Auret, Wanganui | J H, Mrs DA Auret | 1:23.83 | Straight Order | Come Racing |
1987 | Satisfy 55 | C | Top Quality | Gold Flake | Jim Walker | Nicola Nicoloff | N & P Nicoloff | 1:25.23 | Glorious Way (Aus) | Open Terrain |
1986 | Precocious Lad 55 | C | Otehi Bay (Aus) | Javan’s (Aus) | Earl Harrison | Alan Jones, Cambridge | D E David | 1:23.62 | Pace Setter | Rieker |
1985 | Star board 55 | C | Star Way (USA) | Lieder | Jim Walker | B Peatley, Waikanae | B Petley & A D P Williams | 1:23.5 | Honour Bright | Lisa Bay |
1984 | Vin d’Amour 56 | F | Adios II (GB) | Gliterem | Jim Cassidy | Jeff Lynds | J A Higg | 1:24.6 | Kingdom Bay | Shumanshu |
1983 | Nordic Seal 51.5 | F | Imperial Seal (GB) | Nordia | Garry Phillips | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | J R & J L Wheeler | 1:24.3 | Tangent | Tanalyse |
1982 | Andretti 55.5 | C | Shifnal (Aus) | Hi Fujin | Earl Harrison | John Thurston, Cambridge | R F Marsh & J L Thurston | 1:23 | Romantic Bay | Long Range |
1981 | Scotch Reel 55.5 | C | Blarney Kiss (USA) | Floral Show | Bruce Compton | Colin Stuart, Cambridge | C R & Mrs R K Stuart | 1:28.8 | Loughanure | Shylock |
1980 | Summer Haze 56 | F | Princely Note (GB) | Karinda | Greg Childs | Richard Bothwell, Stratford | Mrs G M Bryant | 1:30.8 | Yir Tiz | Glamour Bay |
1979 | Young Shaun 53.5 | C | Kirrama | Double Game | S G Royal | S Munro, Matamata | Mrs M J Wilson | 1:31.3 | Judena | Tiger Jones |
1978 | Teddy Doon 52.5 | C | Rapier II (GB) | Smokey City | Wawrick Robinson | Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa | I W Allan | 1:24.2 | Avenger | Tang |
1977 | Lunar Probe 55.5 | C | Ring Round The Moon | Major Effort | Chris McNab | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | K M & Mrs Davis | 1:25 | Sly Wink | Heidelberg |
1976 | La Mer 50 | F | Copenhagen II (GB) | La Balsa | Des Harris | Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth | Est L A Alexander | 1:23 | Elton | Vice Regal |
1975 | March Legend 55.5 | C | Idomeneo (GB) | Gretel | John Riordan | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | D R Nash | 1:24.8 | Shy Princess | Dive Bomber |
1974 | Black Willow 51 | F | Sobig | Kathleigh | Bill Skelton | Eric Temperton, Awapuni | P G Aldridge, G D Finlay & R Newmans | 1:28.4 | Jealous Lover | Drawn n Show |
1973 | Prince Shifnal 8.4 | G | Shifnal (Aus) | Our Vixen | Bob Skelton | Bill Winder, Cambridge | G R Martin | 1:23.2 | ||
1972 | Longfella 8.10 | C | Shy Boy (GB) | Longhill | Roger Lang | Miss Margaret Bull | Miss MJ Bull & Mrs H Stokes | 1:24.2 | ||
1971 | Gold Braid 8.3 | C | Battle-Waggon (GB) | Bonny Fair, by Fair's Fair (GB) | Keith Opie | Rory McGovern, Matamata | A S & D S Allen | 1:24.4 | ||
1970 | Rich Return 8.9 | F | Rich Gift (GB) | Grand Return | Bruce Marsh | Brian Hayter, Hawera | B Hayter | 1:28.2 | ||
1969 | Daryl's Joy 8.12 | C | Stunning (GB) | Rutha | Bruce Marsh | Syd Brown, Woodville | R K C Goh | 1:24.8 |
Earlier Winners
edit- 1968 - Mayo Gold
- 1967 - Mannix
- 1966 - Raidan
- 1965 - Jetmate
- 1964 - Rio
- 1963 - Gold Chat
- 1962 - Blyton
- 1961 - Cabriere
- 1960 - Marengo
- 1959 - Gayfair
- 1958 - Up and Coming
- 1957 - Miss Able
- 1956 - Passive
- 1955 - Romanos
- 1954 - Royal Applause
- 1953 - Timanah
- 1952 - Flying Queen
- 1951 - Taringaroa
- 1950 - The Unicorn
- 1949 - Gold Script
- 1948 - Joyful Lady
- 1947 - Great Trek
- 1946 - Robin's Reward
- 1945 - Royal Raider
- 1944 - Subdued
- 1943 - Virtuoso
- 1942 - Nizam
- 1941 - Premature
- 1940 - Phaleron
- 1939 - Submission
- 1938 - Defaulter
- 1937 - Smoke Screen
- 1936 - Custos
- 1935 - Legatee
- 1934 - Burnish
- 1933 - Golden Hair
- 1932 - Midinette
- 1931 - High Comedy
- 1930 - Gesture
- 1929 - Gay Ballerina
- 1928 - Episode
- 1927 - Thaw
- 1926 - Limerick
- 1925 - Lady Cavendish
- 1924 - Motley
- 1923 - Tukia
- 1922 - The Dunce
- 1921 - Absurdum
- 1920 - Little River
- 1919 - Warplane
- 1918 - Finmark
- 1917 - Estland
- 1916 - Hyttus
- 1915 - Desert Gold
- 1914 - Charmilla
- 1913 - Rinaldo
- 1912 - Ermengarde
- 1911 - Peirene
- 1910 - no race
- 1909 - Polymorphous
- 1908 - Maori King
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes Winners".
- ^ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 6 APR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 30 MAR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Yourdeel (NZ) 2016 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2018 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 31 MAR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Avantage (AUS) 2015 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2017 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Melody Belle (NZ) 2014 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Racing: Luna Rossa storms to victory". The New Zealand Herald. 2 April 2016 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
- ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Luna Rossa (NZ) 2013 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2015 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 28 MAR 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Marky Mark (AUS) 2012 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2014 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 29 MAR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Great day for McKee family".
- ^ "2013 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 30 MAR 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Recite (NZ) 2010 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2012 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 31 MAR 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2011 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD STALLIONS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Anabandana (AUS) 2008 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2010 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Race 7 CENTRAL REGION FORD DEALERS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "Nacho Man (NZ) 2007 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
- ^ "2009 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "2008 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "2007 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "2006 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "2005 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "2004 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "2003 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "Racing: Dream realised as gutsy Grout scores in Sires". The New Zealand Herald. 24 March 2002 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
- ^ "2001 result". Racing Post.
- ^ "2000 result". Racing Post.