Auckland Cup
The Auckland Cup is an annual race held by the Auckland Racing Club (ARC). It is an Open Handicap for thoroughbred racehorses competed on the flat turf over 3200 metres (two miles) at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland, New Zealand. The race is graded as a Group One (G1) and was first contested in 1874.
| Group I race | |
 Beau Vite,1940 winner | |
| Location | Ellerslie Racecourse Auckland, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1874 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 3200m (2 miles) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds and up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | NZ$500,000 |
History
The first meeting of the [Auckland Racing] Club was in May 1874. One of the events, run over a distance of 1+1⁄2 miles, was named the Auckland Cup. This race was won by Mr. J Watt's three-year-old Batter. At the Summer Meeting of 1874 the Auckland Cup was run on Boxing Day over a distance of two miles and in subsequent published records of the club this race is shown as being the first official, recognised Auckland Cup contest.[1]
This race was won by Templeton who must have been an impressive horse as to inspire Thomas Bracken (composer of 'God Defend New Zealand')[2] to write a requiem of sorts to his fading prowess called Old Templeton. The day was reviewed positively in the 28 December issue of the New Zealand Herald,[3] and was found to be absent of ‘sheanannaking’ and ‘hanky-panky’ and that everything was ‘above-board’ and ‘up hill and down straight’.[4]
The race was run on Boxing Day from in its inception until 1958 and from then until 2006 it was on New Year's Day. Since 2006, the race has been contested on the second Saturday of Auckland Cup Week at the beginning of March. The 2021 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup was run on Saturday 13 March at approximately 5.30pm. It is typically the second-to-last race run on the final day of Auckland Cup Week.
For many years the Auckland Cup was the richest horse race in New Zealand. However, it has been surpassed in recent years by the New Zealand Derby and Karaka Million two year old and three year old races.
Notable Winners
The Auckland Cup has been won by such notable horses as:
- Beau Vite (1940) who won the 1940 and 1941 Cox Plate.
- Beaumaris (1950).
- Castletown (1992) who also won the Wellington Cup three times.
- Cuddle (1935 and 1936) who also won the Doncaster Handicap and All Aged Stakes.
- Froth (1959).
- Il Tempo (1969 and 1970) who also won the Wellington Cup in world record time of 3:16.2 for the two miles.
- Jezabeel (1998) who also won the 1998 Melbourne Cup.
- Kindergarten (1942) who was one of five inaugural inductees into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
- Nelson (1885-87), an Australian champion who greeted the judge at the head of the field three times.
- Yeman (1956).
Auckland Cup and Avondale Cup double
In recent years the following Auckland Cup winners have also won the Avondale Cup:
- Glory Days, 2019
- El Soldado, 2016 Auckland Cup and 2017 Avondale Cup
- Who Shot Thebarman, 2014
- Sangster, 2013
- Spin Around, 2009 Auckland Cup and 2007 Avondale and Counties Cups
Race results since 1970
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Sire |
Dam |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Time |
Second place | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ocean Billy 56 | 5 g | Ocean Park | Cool Storm | Johnathan Parkes | Bill Pomare | Bill & Suzi Pomare & Peter Ludgate | 3:21.00 | Charles Road 55 | Sound 57 |
| 2020 | Roger That 55[5] | 7 | Shinko King | Heather Lyn | Samantha Collett | Antony Fuller | PG Allan, SB Cunningham, Mrs SH Fuller & C Squires | 3:19.96 | Sound 55 | Platinum Invador 56 |
| 2019 | Glory Days 53.5[6] | 6 | Red Giant | Bilancia | Samantha Collett | Bill Thurlow | G D & P A Thurlow, B J & S A McAree | 3:32.00 | Five to Midnight 56 | Blue Breeze 55 |
| 2018 | Ladies First 54[7] | 5 | Dylan Thomas | Just Polite | Johnathan Parkes | Allan Sharrock | FJ & HT O'Leary | 3:22.17 | Five To Midnight 56.5 | Wildflower 53.5 |
| 2017 | Chenille 53.5 | 5 | Pentire | Charmed | Leith Innes | Tony Pike | V T W Breeding Company Ltd, G & J Capes | 3:22.90 | El Pistola 53 | Jacksstar 56 |
| 2016 | El Soldado 55 | 9 | Colombia | Zo'Al | Darryl Bradley | Phillip Devcich | Philip Devcich, B & C Higginson | 3:21.70 | Rose Of Virginia 53 | Sacred Master 55 |
| 2015 | Rock Diva 52 | 4 | Lucky Unicorn | Bohemian Blues | Mark Du Plessis | Tony Pike | Raffles Racing | 3:21.74 | King Kamada 53 | Pondarosa Miss 55.5 |
| 2014 | Who Shot Thebarman 52.5 | 5 | Yamanin Vital | Ears Carol | Matt Cameron | Mark Oulaghan | O'Leary Brothers | 3:25.28 | Celtic Prince 52.8 | More Than Sacred 52 |
| 2013 | Sangster 54.5 | 4 | Savabeel | Quinta Special | Opie Bosson | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | M Bradley, M Fenwick, K Greenlees et al. | 3:23.23 | El Soldado 52.5 | Chaparrone 52 |
| 2012 | Shez Sinsational 55 | 4 | Ekraar | Original Sin | James McDonald | Allan Sharrock | A Baeyertz, J Goodin, G MacDonald et al. | 3:25.35 | Spiro 57.5 | Six O’Clock News 59 |
| 2011 | Titch 54.5 | 6 | Lord Ballina | Our Sophie | Opie Bosson | Kevin Myers | J N Wallace | 3:17.02 | Showcause 53 | Castle Heights 52 |
| 2010 | Zavite 57.5 | 7 | Zabeel | Miss Vita | Damien Oliver | Anthony Cummings | N Falconer et al. | 3:18.96 | Booming 51 | Tin Goose 51 |
| 2009 | Spin Around 55.5 | 8 | Spinning World | Be Yourself | Vinnie Colgan | Steven Cooper | Brookby Stables | 3:23.61 | Mr Tipsy 52 | Mandela 57.5 |
| 2008 | Prize Lady 52.5[8] | 6 | Prized | Pen Bal Lady | Mark Sweeney | Graeme Sanders & Debbie Sweeney | J C Wallis | 3:35.09[9] | Gallions Reach 53 | Resolution 52 |
| 2007 | Prize Lady | 5 | Prized | Pen Bal Lady | Mark Du Plessis | Graeme Sanders & Debbie Sweeney | J C Wallis | 3:23.63 | Pentane | Luckshan |
| 2006 | Pentane | 4 | Pentire | Tuff One | Michael Walker | Lance O'Sullivan | M G & P A Fraher | 3:21.52 | Zabeat | Zarius |
| 2005 | Bazelle 52 | 5 | Zabeel | Show Games | Mark Du Plessis | Paul Jenkins | M Glennan, B Hewitt et al. | 3:29.45 | Bondy 53.5 | Zabeat 53.5 |
| 2004 | Upsetthym | 5 | Rhythm | Set Up | Gemma Sliz | Karen Fursdon | Pepsi Syndicate | 3:23.61 | Galway Lass | My Governess |
| 2003 | Bodie | 5 | Stark South | Ballina Wave | Noel Harris | Neil Connors | C & E M Connor | 3:20.03 | Oarsman | Ebony Honor |
| 2002 | Maguire | 5 | Casual Lies | Dragon Pearl | Scott Seamer | K Collins | Watson Bloodstock | 3:21.74 | Cyclades | Ebony Honor |
| 2001 | Our Unicorn | 6 | Zabeel | Regal Mal | Michael Coleman | C Alderson | K L & K K Yam | 3:26.91 | Ebony Honor | Nikisha |
| 2000 | Able Master 53.5 | 4 | Zabeel | Enhancer | Grant Cooksley | Bruce Wallace | Able International Syndicate | 3:22.34 | Second Coming 54.5 | In My Time 52.5 |
| 1999 | Irish Chance | 5 | Sir Tristram | The Dimple | Noel Harris | Colin Jillings & R Yuill | Sir Michael Fay & Sir Patrick Hogan | 3:21.91 | Shans Beau | Mulqueen |
| 1998 | Jezabeel | 5 | Zabeel | Passefleur | Opie Bosson | Brian Jenkins | A Burr & B Jenkins & P Tatham | 3:19.97 | Aerosmith | North Lady |
| 1997 | Yobro (Aus) 52.25 | 6 | Gypsy Kingdom | Liase | Grant Cooksley | Kirk W Roberts, Rosehill | Ross M Nichols | 3:23.02 | Interval 51.5 | Regal Chief 53.5 |
| 1996 | Senator | 5g | Sound Reason | Platinum Lass | Mark Sweeney | Jack Tims | Jack Tims[10] | 3:19.4 | Maxam | Wigan Prince |
| 1995 | Royal Tiara | 5m | Blanco | Maganyos | Sarah Campbell | SJ & Trevor McKee, Takanini | J A Wells | 3:21.24 | Popsy | All In Fun |
| 1994 | Miltak | 4 | McGinty | Encore | Lance O'Sullivan | David & Paul O’Sullivan | Miltak Syndicate | 3:18.80 | Discard | Tethys |
| 1993 | Ligeiro 49 | 4 | Lanfranco | Janeiro | Lance O'Sullivan | J D Georgetti | Mrs D, JD, LD & Mrs SJ Georgetti | 3:18.18 | Prince Haze 51.5 | Ultimate Aim 50 |
| 1992 | Castletown 57 | 5 | One Pound Sterling | Mona Curragh | Noel Harris | P M Busuttin | PM Busuttin, B J McCahill & KP Morris | 3:24.10 | Lurestina 50 | Cool Reception 49 |
| 1991 | Star Harvest 50 | 7 | Harrisand | Avon Star | Jim Collett | Bernard J Dyke | A Phil & Doug J & Paul F Gollan & Ernie W C Morgan | 3:22.70 | Shugar 50.5 | Coconut Ice 51 |
| 1990 | Miss Stanima 48.5 | 5 | Islero | Mayella | Maree Lyndon | Murray Baker | Larry W Dallimore & Kevin J Picone | 3:23.10 | Flying Luskin 50.25 | All Nighter 49.25 |
| 1989 | Spyglass 50.8 | 4 | Sir Sian | Pharoona | G L Cooksley | D G S & G S & J C S Bayley | 3:27.36 | Plume d’Or Veille 51.3 | Dark Moments | |
| 1988 | Sea Swift 51.3 | 6 | Auk (USA) | Gay Dinah | Chris Johnson | R I Agnew, D M Williams & the Estate of J B Thomson | 3:15.66 | Daria's Fun 50.5 | Shannon Lad 49 | |
| 1987 | Kotare Chief 50.5 | 8 | Exceptionnel (Ire) | Kotare Lass | R W (Jock) Caddigan | Harold & Peter Ryan, Waharoa | Sir Richard Bolt & Harold Ryan | 3:16.63 | Twelve Gauge 51.5 | Threesome 51.25 |
| 1986 | Kerry Lane 51 | 6 | Super Gray (USA) | Tipperary Gold | Gary J Grylls | D N Couchman | Barry G & Mrs Dierdre G Neville-White & Peter J and Mrs Sharon G Walker | 3:23.87 | Duanette’s Girl 52.5 | Final Advance 47 |
| 1985 | Secured Deposit 53.5 | 5 | Kirrama | Touch Money | Neil J Hain | Neville G Atkins, Waiuku | Neville G Atkins, Eileen M Mackley & Dale J Ralph | 3:17.18 | Kotare Chief 48.5 | Otakiri Maid 52 |
| 1984 | Stylish Dude 52.5 | 6 | Lonesome Dude (USA) | Taraleah | Greg Childs | H Roger McGlade, Taupo | Ross A Parker, John S Sheffield, David J Taylor & Mrs Sue I McKenzie | 3:21.06 | Gun For Fun 51 | Fountaincourt 57 |
| 1983 | Fountaincourt 50.5 | 4 | Pass The Bottle (USA) | Promahos | Phillip Smith | Cyril Pfefferie, Trentham | Graham A Hodson, Peter J Madden and Ash N Paul | 3:20.59 | Maurita 49 | Daisy 53.5 |
| 1982 | Chimbu 50 | 5 | Head Hunter (GB) | Topaz | Philip R Alderman | Lance R Douglas & Alan L Jones, Cambridge | Mr J R H (Bob) and Mrs Lynsey Nolan | 3:23.44 | The Twinkle 53.5 | Ruanuku 51.5 |
| 1981 | Drum 57.5 | 5 | War Hawk II (GB) | Nevertheless | Chris P McNab | Don Sellwood, Hastings | G Pat Donnelly, Ken H and Wayne K Pike and D G Sellwood | 3:21.80 | Decibel 49 | Northfleet 52 |
| 1980 | Blue Denim 51 | 4 | A Chara (GB) | Blue Carlyle | Robert Vance | Dave O’Sullivan, Matamata | Phil H P Bayley and V Trevor Bennett | 3:25.70 | Magistrate 54.5 | Reading 49 |
| 1979 | Tamboura 52.5 | 5 | Papillion | Rodella | Robert Vance | Brian Cameron, Tokoroa | Brian B and Mrs N J Cameron and Herb E Pearce | 3:22.00 | Happy Union 58 | Optica 52 |
| 1978 | Stylemaster 51 | 5 | All A’Light | Pekapekarau | Chris P McNab | E Bill Weal, Te Awamutu | E Bill Weal | 3:20.50 | Harp 52 | Good Lord 59 |
| 1977 | Royal Cadenza | 4 | Bucaroon (USA) | Cadenza | Bob Skelton | B O Reed & J K Robb | 3:25.32 | |||
| 1976 | Perhaps 49.5 | 4 | Stunning | Perfect Image | Brent P Thomson | Colin Jillings | George A Jordan, Warren J Sandman and the Estate of Eric J H Shorter | 3:21.14 | Oopik 56 | Tom’s Mate 50 |
| 1975 | Kia Maia | 5 | Shy Boy (GB) | Kia U | John F Grylls | Tom B Mathieson | 3:25 | |||
| 1974 | Rose Mellay 49 | 4 | Mellay | Rosetti | Bob Skelton | R Wallace (Takanini) | Mrs Maureen Madsen | 3:17.6 | Battle Heights | Valiant Warrior |
| 1973 | Apollo Eleven | 5 | Cyrus (Ire) | Lady Rizzio | Brian F Andrews | Merv Ritchie | J D Foote | 3:20 | ||
| 1972 | Sailing Home | 6 | John P Riordan | Joyce Edgar Jones | Joyce Edgar Jones | 3:27 | Fort Street | Monty | ||
| 1971 | Artifice | 4 | Midge Didham | Jim Didham | G H & Mrs S A Murdoch | 3:20 | ||||
| 1970 | Il Tempo | 7 | Neil D Riordan | W Bruce Priscott | 3:19 | Sailing Home | ||||
Previous winners
The following are earlier winners of the Auckland Cup.[11]
- 1969 – Il Tempo
- 1968 – Bright Chief
- 1967 – Royal Sheen
- 1966 – Apa
- 1965 – Lucky Son
- 1964 – Senor
- 1963 – Stipulate
- 1962 – Floutulla
- 1961 – Ruato
- 1960 – Marie Brizard
- 1959 – Froth
- 1958 – Red Eagle
- 1957 – NOT HELD
- 1956 – Yeman
- 1955 – Tesla
- 1954 – Arawa
- 1953 – Coaltown
- 1952 – Rev
- 1951 – Classowa
- 1950 – Beaumaris
- 1949 – Swanee
- 1948 – Frances
- 1947 – Balgowan
- 1946 – Sylis
- 1945 – Expanse
- 1944 – Foxwyn
- 1943 – Lord Chancellor
- 1942 – Kindergarten
- 1941 – Piastre (AUS)
- 1940 – Beau Vite
- 1939 – Cheval De Volee
- 1938 – Cheval De Volee
- 1937 – The Buzzer
- 1936 – Cuddle
- 1935 – Cuddle
- 1934 – Gold Trail
- 1933 – Minerval
- 1932 – Fast Passage
- 1931 – Admiral Drake
- 1930 – Motere
- 1929 – Concentrate
- 1928 – Corinax (AUS)
- 1927 – Rapier
- 1926 – Tanadees (AUS)
- 1925 – Rapine
- 1924 – Te Kara
- 1923 – Muraahi/Te Kara
- 1922 – Scion
- 1921 – Malaga
- 1920 – Starland
- 1919 – Karo
- 1918 – Mascot
- 1917 – Fiery Cross
- 1916 – Depredation
- 1915 – Balboa
- 1914 – Warstep
- 1913 – Sir Solo
- 1912 – Bobrikoff
- 1911 – Santa Rosa
- 1910 – Waimangu
- 1909 – All Red
- 1908 – All Red
- 1907 – Zimmerman
- 1906 – Master Delaval
- 1905 – Putty
- 1904 – Mahutonga
- 1903 – Wairiki
- 1902 – Siege Gun
- 1901 – St. Michael
- 1900 – Blue Jacket
- 1899 – Blue Jacket
- 1898 – Uhlan
- 1897 – Antares
- 1896 – Nestor
- 1895 – Anita
- 1894 – Lottie
- 1893 – Pegasus
- 1892 – St. Hippo
- 1891 – Pinfire
- 1890 – Crackshot
- 1889 – Leopold
- 1888 – Lochiel
- 1887 – Nelson (AUS)
- 1886 – Nelson (AUS)
- 1885 – Nelson (AUS)
- 1884 – The Poet
- 1883 – Salvage
- 1882 – Welcome Jack
- 1881 – King Quail
- 1880 – Foul Play
- 1879 – Ariel
- 1878 – Ariel
- 1877 – Lara
- 1876 – Ariel
- 1875 – Kingfisher
- 1874 – Templeton
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See also
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