Auckland Trotting Cup
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The Auckland Trotting Cup or Auckland Cup is a race held at Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park, Auckland
Alexandra Park is the home of the Auckland Trotting Club in Epsom, Auckland. The park consists of the Alexandra Park Raceway trotting track, conference centre and restaurants. It is also home to many feature harness races, including the Auckland Trotting Cup and the Rowe Cup.It is also the home of...

 in March in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...

, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...

 for Standardbred horses. It is one of two major harness races, along with the New Zealand Cup
New Zealand Trotting Cup
The New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One 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...

, held in New Zealand each year. It is notable as it is a Group 1
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...

 championship race over distance of 2700 m, and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand. The race is currently run over 2,700 metres from a mobile start. Prior to that, it was a 3,200 metres handicap race. It forms part of Auckland Cup Week
Auckland Cup Week
Auckland Cup Week is one of New Zealand's major racing carnivals. Held in Auckland in the first week of March, the carnival includes Thoroughbred, Harness, and Greyhound racing. The carnival was first run in 2006. The main features are the Auckland Cups for each code, with the thoroughbred version...

, a carnival which also includes feature Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...

 and greyhound racing.

It is currently valued at $600,000. Horses which have won it included Hall of Fame
New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame
The New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame is an organization created to recognise and honour those whose achievements have enriched the New Zealand Harness racing industry. The Hall of Fame's first group of honorees were inducted in 1998...

 inductees and champions like 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,...

 and Caduceus
Caduceus (horse)
Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd...

 who later succeeded in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

.

Records

Most wins by a driver:
  • 8 - 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:...

     (1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2008)
  • 6 - P T Wolfenden (1960, 1961, 1963, 1978, 1983, 1984)
  • 4 - J (James) Bryce jnr (1943, 1945, 1948, 1949)


Most wins by an owner:
  • 4 - R A McKenzie (1957, 1959, 1971, 1985)

Winners list

AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP (2700 metres, mobile barrier, $400,000) Run annually in March at Alexander Park
Alexandra Park, Auckland
Alexandra Park is the home of the Auckland Trotting Club in Epsom, Auckland. The park consists of the Alexandra Park Raceway trotting track, conference centre and restaurants. It is also home to many feature harness races, including the Auckland Trotting Cup and the Rowe Cup.It is also the home of...

 Raceway
Year
Month
Distance
Horse
Hcap
Owner
Driver
Time
2011 Mar 2,700 m Themightyquinn Mrs B Richardson,G L Moore,G Ralston,M Congerton Gary Hall
Gary Hall
Gary Hall may refer to:* Gary Hall, Sr. , American Olympian in 1968, 1972 and 1976* Gary Hall, Jr. , his son, American Olympian in 1996, 2000 and 2004* Gary Hall , Forward on Syracuse University's 2003 championship team...

3-16.72
2010 Mar 2,700 m Monkey King Cavalla Bloodstock Limited Ricky May 3-21.0
2009 Mar 2,700 m Auckland Reactor
Auckland Reactor
Auckland Reactor is a New Zealand standardbred racehorse bred by Dr. Tony & Anne Parker. Currently a 6-year-old, he has won 25 of his 34 starts. He has been crowned New Zealand Horse of the Year in the last two seasons...

Auckland Reactor Ltd 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...

3-18.5
2008 Mar 2,700 m Gotta Go Cullen I D Dobson 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:...

3-20.0
2007 Mar 2,700 m 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...

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...

3-17.2
2006 Mar 3,200 m Mi Muchacho Fr R C Anderson, Ms P C Larsen Peter Ferguson 4-05.7
2005 Dec 3200 m Howard Bromac Fr Michelle Larsen, L Philpott, D Hardie Kirk Larsen 4-03.0
2004 Dec 3200 m Elsu
Elsu
Elsu is a black New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer who won the Australasian Pacers Grand Circuit Champion and was twice the New Zealand Horse of the Year.He was sired by Falcon Seelster out of Interchange by New York Motoring.-Racing record:...

10 m J Walters/Double Up Synd/Est D Hudson/P Small David Butcher
David Butcher
David John Butcher is a former New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.He represented the electorate of Hastings in Parliament from 1978 to 1990, when he was defeated by Jeff Whitaker: one of a number of losses contributing to the fall of the Fourth Labour Government...

4-05.1
2003 Dec 3200 m Elsu
Elsu
Elsu is a black New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer who won the Australasian Pacers Grand Circuit Champion and was twice the New Zealand Horse of the Year.He was sired by Falcon Seelster out of Interchange by New York Motoring.-Racing record:...

Fr J Walters/Double Up Synd/Est D Hudson/P Small David Butcher 4-00.5
2002 Dec 3200 m Young Rufus Fr Manolitsis/V, T & W Lynch/G Carey/K Hyslop Mark Purdon 4-00.6
2001 Dec 3200 m Holmes D G Fr Second Five Syndicate Barry Purdon 4-03.4
2000 Dec 3200 m Flight South Fr J Yardley, K J McNamara, A P Neal Andrew Neal 4-02.6
1999 Dec 3200 m Happy Asset Fr J J O'Donnell, M K Rodgers, D J MacDonald 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...

4-01.8
1998 Dec 3200 m 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...

10 m I D Dobson, D A Dobson, B A O'Meara Danny Campbell 3-59.7
1997 Dec 3200 m Kate's First Fr G H Beirne, P R Bielby Peter Ferguson 4-01.2
1996 Dec 3200 m Sharp and Telford Fr A J Parker, P R A Parker, N I Gillanders 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:...

4-02.2
1995 Dec 3200 m Burlington Bertie Fr P D Bagrie, A G Bagrie, A Spark, S Spark Colin De Filippi 4-02.1
1994 Dec 3200 m 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...

15 m Pacers Australia/M Joyce/J Loughlan/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:...

4-02.6
1993 Dec 3200 m 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...

10 m Pacers Australia/M Joyce/J Loughlan/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:...

3-59.5
1992 Dec 3200 m Master Musician Fr R J Dunn, K L McDonald, E C Storck Robert Dunn
Robert Dunn
Robert Dunn is the author of four musical novels, Pink Cadillac , Cutting Time , Soul Cavalcade , Meet the Annas , and Look at Flower . The novels are published under Dunn's own independent publishing company, Coral Press, located in New York City...

4-03.2
1991 Dec 3200 m Christopher Vance 10 m R R Reid, Lorna Reid Syndicate, 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:...

4-04.2
1990 Dec 3200 m The Bru Czar Fr G A West, J G West Gary Hillier 4-02.4
1989 Dec 3200 m Neroship Fr G J Webber, N W Webber John Langdon
John Langdon
John Langdon was a politician from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and one of the first two United States senators from that state. Langdon was an early supporter of the Revolutionary War and later served in the Continental Congress...

4-10.0
1988 Dec 3200 m Luxury Liner 15 m R Reid, Lorna Reid Syndicate, 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:...

4-03.8
1987 Dec 3200 m Luxury Liner Fr R Reid, Est L F Reid, 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
1987 Jan 2700 m Master Mood K L & B A Williams, S F & F B Wong Kevin Williams 3-24.4
1986 Feb 2700 m Comedy Lad M L Harvey 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:...

3-22.4
1985 Feb 2700 m Roydon Glen R A McKenzie W F (Fred) Fletcher 3.25.8
1984 Feb 2700 m Enterprise P D & C T Heffernan P T (Peter) Wolfenden 3.27.4
1983 Feb 2700 m Armalight H B Smith P T (Peter) Wolfenden 3.20.7
1982 Feb 2700 m Gammalite
Gammalite
Gammalite was an Australian bred Standardbred racehorse who was the first Standardbred to win A$1 million in Australia. He was regarded as one of Australia's most successful pacers with 16 Group one wins....

L F O'Connor W B (Bruce) Clarke 3.24.6
1981 Feb 2700 m Delightful Lady
Delightful Lady
Delightful Lady was a New Zealand Standardbred racemare. She is notable in that she won two Auckland Trotting Cup races, one of the richest harness races in New Zealand. She won many races in the early 1980s including the Auckland Trotting Cup. She holds the record for the most wins in harness...

A & P Grant M J (Mike) Stormont 3.22.9
1980 Feb 2700 m Delightful Lady
Delightful Lady
Delightful Lady was a New Zealand Standardbred racemare. She is notable in that she won two Auckland Trotting Cup races, one of the richest harness races in New Zealand. She won many races in the early 1980s including the Auckland Trotting Cup. She holds the record for the most wins in harness...

A & P Grant M J (Mike) Stormont 3.25.1
1979 Feb 2700 m Sapling G C and G M Cruickshank & L Given H W (Henry) Skinner 3.30.5
1978 Feb 2700 m Sole Command B J & M I Walker & R C Purdon P T (Peter) Wolfenden 3.26.4
1976 Dec 3200 m Bolton Byrd Fr J S Dalgety R J (Robert) Dunn 4.13.7
1975 Dec 3200 m Captain Harcourt Fr E J Bennett T H (Tommy) Knowles 4.10.2
1974 Dec 3200 m Young Quinn
Young Quinn
Young Quinn a New Zealand standardbred racehorse was successful in period where his competition in the sport of trotting was particularly strong. Foaled in 1969, he was by Young Charles out of Loyal Trick by Hal Tryax . Named after Brian "Snow" Quinn a champion New Zealand sheep shearer, he was...

10 m D J & R O Baynes C S (Charlie) Hunter 4.16
1973 Dec 3200 m Arapoho 20 m L Forde J W (Jack) Smolenski 4.11.2
1972 Dec 2 mi Royal Ascot Fr C J McLaughlin & F E Newfield F E (Felix) Newfield 4.14-8
1971 Dec 2 mi Garcon Roux Fr R A McKenzie J B (John) Noble 4.22.4
1970 Dec 2 mi Stella Frost Fr L H Tilson D J (Doody) Townley 4.11.8
1969 Dec 2 mi Leading Light Fr H S Kruse, T Lock & J G Power D G (Derek) Jones 4.27
1968 Dec 2 mi Cardinal Garrison Fr R C Nelmes & P G Trigg T H (Tommy) Knowles 4.09.2
1967 Dec 2 mi Allakasam Fr C J McLaughlin A M (Alan) Harrison 4.14.4
1966 Dec 2 mi Waitaki Hanover 24 yd J & F Smith D J (Doody) Townley 4.13.6
1965 Dec 2 mi Robin Dundee 12 yd J W Hewitt M F (Maurice) Holmes 4.13
1964 Dec 2 mi 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...

36 yd D G Nyhan D D (Denis) Nyhan 4.11.4
1963 Dec 2 mi 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,...

78 yd A D Dean P T (Peter) Wolfenden 4.11.2
1962 Dec 2 mi Dandy Briar Fr J Steel C S (Ces) Donald 4.21.8
1961 Dec 2 mi 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,...

Fr A D Dean P T (Peter) Wolfenden 4.18
1960 Dec 2 mi Damian 24 yd L J R Barrett P T (Peter) Wolfenden 4.23
1959 Dec 2 mi Scottish Command
Scottish Command
-History:The Command was established in 1905 at Edinburgh Castle but moved to Craigiehall in the early 1950s.Since 1936 the General Officer Commanding Scottish Command has also always been appointed Governor of Edinburgh Castle....

60 yd R A McKenzie I W (Ian) Hunter 4.17
1958 Dec 2 mi Macklin Fr J H, R H & M T Butterick J H (John) Butterick 4.25
1957 Dec 2 mi Highland Air 12 yd R A McKenzie G B (George) Noble 4.24.4
1956 Dec 2 mi Unite 12 yd V Leeming D C (Doug) Watts 4.26.6
1955 Dec 2 mi Prince Polka Fr G Carmichael N L (Noel Berkett) 4.20.6
1954 Dec 2 mi Caduceus
Caduceus (horse)
Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd...

Fr D D & D R Moore J D (Jack) Litten 4.19
1953 Dec 2 mi Thelma Globe 12 yd A C & A S Sandston J B (Jack) Pringle 4.16.6
1952 Dec 2 mi Soangetaha 36 yd M A Ryland D G (Derek) Jones 4.12
1951 Dec 2 mi Soangetaha Fr M A Ryland D G (Derek) Jones 4.19
1950 Dec 2 mi Victory Globe Fr E L McKeon R (Bob) Young 4.14
1949 Dec 2 mi Captain Sandy
Captain Sandy
Captain Sandy was a New Zealand-bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two Inter Dominion Pacing Championship races and two Auckland Cups...

36 yd J M Bain J (James) Bryce jnr 4.21.4
1948 Dec 2 mi Captain Sandy
Captain Sandy
Captain Sandy was a New Zealand-bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two Inter Dominion Pacing Championship races and two Auckland Cups...

Fr J M Bain J (James) Bryce jnr 4.18
1947 Dec 2 mi Single Direct 12 yd M R & Bruce Elliott E N (Edgar) Kennerley 4.24.8
1946 Dec 2 mi Loyal Nurse 12 yd C V May C V (Clarry) May 4.22.4
1945 Dec 2 mi Sea Born 12 yd C Johnston J (James) Bryce jnr 4.27.2
1944 Dec 2 mi Betty Boop 12 yd P Reid D (Denny) McKendry 4.21
1943 Dec 2 mi Loyal Friend 24 yd A J Wilson W J (Bill) Doyle 4.24.4
1943 Jan 2 mi Shadow Maid 24 yd G Chesmar J (James) Bryce jnr 4.22
1941 Dec 2 mi Uenuku 12 yd R A McMillan R A (Alan) McMillan 4.28
1940 Dec 2 mi Ned Worthy Fr H Hunter W J (Bill) Doyle 4.26
1939 Dec 2 mi Marlene Fr C S Donald C S (Ces) Donald 4.22.4
1938 Dec 2 mi Navy Blue Fr Messrs Gough & Sanders M Stewart 4.28
1937 Dec 2 mi Willow Wave Fr D Windle & W McDonald O E (Ossie) Hooper 4.20.4
1936 Dec 2 mi King's Warrior Fr B C Lincoln F J Smith 4.20.8
1935 Dec 2 mi Graham Direct 12 yd J Westerman F (Free) Holmes 4.26.4
1934 Dec 2 mi Roi L'Or 48 yd P Brown F (Free) Holmes 4.15.4
1933 Dec 2 mi 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...

Fr G J Barton W J (Bill) Tomkinson 4.26.4
1932 Dec 2 mi Great Parrish Fr J T Paul J T (Jim) Paul 4.26.8
1931 Dec 2 mi Royal Silk Fr M Harrall J S (Jack) Shaw 4.29.4
1930 Dec 2 mi Carmel Fr J W Murphy C S (Ces) Donald 4.25.6
1929 Dec 2 mi Gold Jacket 48 yd E J Parker A (Andrew) Bryce 4.33.4
1928 Dec 2 mi Gold Jacket 12 yd E J Parker A (Andrew) Bryce 4.30.2
1927 Dec 2 mi Ahuriri 36 yd R M Morten J (Scotty) Bryce 4.25.6
1926 Dec 2 mi Talaro 12 yd C E Lindsay M F (Maurice) Holmes 4.31
1925 Dec 2 mi Nelson Derby Fr G J Barton W J (Bill) Tomkinson 4.29.4
1924 Dec 2 mi Locanda Mac Fr N Gunn A Fleming 4.36.6
1923 Dec 2 mi Blue Mountain King 12 yd McKendrick Bros G A (George) McKendrick 4.30.4
1922 Dec 2 mi Minton Derby Fr C W Griffin P (Peter) Riddle 4.32.2
1921 Dec 2 mi Man O'War 96 yd J R Corrigan A (Andrew) Bryce 4.31
1920 Dec 2 mi Man O'War 84 yd J Corrigan J (Scotty) Bryce 4.29.4
1919 Dec 2 mi Norah Creina 12 yd W Orange W (Bill) Orange 4.33.4
1918 Dec 2 mi Harold Junior 24 yd A Brown A Brown 4.38
1917 Dec 2 mi Steel Bell 96 yd T Roe J (James) Lynch 4.33.8
1916 Dec 2 mi Admiral Wood 144 yd A M Seymour A Julian 4.52.4
1915 Dec 2 mi Cathedral Chimes 9 sec J B Thomson J (Scotty) Bryce 4.40.2
1914 Dec 2 mi Steel Bell 7 sec T Roe J (James) Lynch 4.38.4
1913 Dec 2 mi Jewel Chinese 14 sec J D Piper D (Dan) Nyhan 4.39.6
1912 Dec 2 mi Mandarene scr J G Lecky W C Hird 4.40.4
1911 Dec 2 mi Bingana 11 sec F Porangi J West 4.44.8
1910 Dec 2 mi Floranz 8 sec Preece & Hamilton S Hamilton 4.53.8
1909 Dec 2 mi Havoc 17 sec D Nyhan D (Dan) Nyhan 4.58.2
1908 Dec 2 mi Scotia 5 sec J Parsons W (Bill) Orange 4.57.4
1907 Dec 2 mi All Night 15 sec W A Scott W A Scott 5.15.2
1906 Dec 2 mi Typewriter 14 sec C Baker Baker snr 4.54.2
1905 Dec 2 mi Le Rosier 15 sec W C Watt S Hamilton 5.7.4
1904 Dec 2 mi Rebel Boy 7 sec T Penny W C Hird 5.03
1903 Dec 2 mi Plain G 10 sec L Robertson L (Lou) Robertson 5.07
1902 Dec 2 mi Van Dieman 20 sec J Pettie E McCann 5.06
1901 Dec 2 mi Thorndean 26 sec H Grant A (Andy) Pringle 5.14.6
1900 Dec 2 mi Cob 34 sec W Singleton E Murfitt 5.31.2
1899 Dec 2 mi Billy Wilson 32 sec W C Hird W C Hird 5.22.2
1898 Dec 2 mi Duke C scr R McBride H Chatteris 5.9.2
1897 Dec 2 mi Awahuri 38 sec C C Miles E Murfitt 5.32
1896 Dec 3 mi Fibre 50 sec J Gage G Clarke 8.37
1895 Dec 2 mi Old Judge 28 sec E G Sandall E G (Ted) Sandall 5.31
1894 Dec 3 mi Tom Hicks 75 sec E G Sandall E G (Ted) Sandall 8.48
1893 Dec 3 mi Sandfly 64 sec B Tanner S (Sam) Tanner 8.50.2
1892 Dec 3 mi Little Ben 53 sec H Lowe L Goodwin 8.36
1891 Dec 3 mi Rarus 25 sec A E Green W Stevenson 8.49.6
1890 Dec 3 mi Commodore 40 sec S Heaney D (Dinny) Hartford 10.06.6

See also

  • Harness racing
    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:...

  • Harness racing in New Zealand
    Harness racing in New Zealand
    Harness 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...

  • New Zealand Trotting Cup
    New Zealand Trotting Cup
    The New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One 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...

  • 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...

  • Great Northern Derby
    Great Northern Derby
    The 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...

  • Dominion Handicap
    Dominion Handicap
    The 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 Cup
    Rowe Cup
    The 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:...

  • Inter Dominion Pacing Championship
    Inter Dominion Pacing Championship
    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. The rotation of the Championships is fixed...

  • Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
    Inter Dominion Trotting Championship
    The 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 Mile
    Miracle 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...

  • Noel J Taylor Mile
  • New Zealand Messenger
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