New Zealand Free For All
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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. Horses which have won the Free-for-all include hall of famers
and champions who later shone in the United States and Canada
like Cardigan Bay
and Caduceus
. The latter who won the Free For All three times. The race has also been won three times by Robalan
, Harold Logan
, Lordship
and Author Dillon.
The race is contested at Addington Raceway
on the Show Day public holiday on the Friday of New Zealand Cup
week in mid-November. With the New Zealand Trotting Cup
run on the Tuesday of that week, the Free For All attracts most of the same horses as the Cup, and is often won in the same year by the same horse. Unlike the Cup, it is run over a sprint distance and from a mobile start. The 2008 race was won in record time (1.54 mile rate) by Auckland Reactor
.
Most wins by a driver:
|(*) means won the New Zealand Trotting Cup
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...
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. Horses which have won the Free-for-all include hall of famers
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...
and champions who later shone in the United States and Canada
Canada
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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...
. The latter who won the Free For All three times. The race has also been won three times by 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...
, 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:...
, 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...
and Author Dillon.
The race is contested at Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway or The Met is the home of the Metropolitan Trotting Club in Addington, Christchurch in New Zealand. The venue consists of a trotting track, a greyhound track conference centre and restaurants...
on the Show Day public holiday on the Friday of 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...
week in mid-November. With the 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...
run on the Tuesday of that week, the Free For All attracts most of the same horses as the Cup, and is often won in the same year by the same horse. Unlike the Cup, it is run over a sprint distance and from a mobile start. The 2008 race was won in record time (1.54 mile rate) by 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...
.
Records
Most wins:- 3 - Arthur Dillon (1918, 1919, 1920)
- 3 - CaduceusCaduceus (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...
(1956, 1958, 1959) - 3 - Harold LoganHarold LoganHarold 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:...
(1931, 1934, 1936) - 3 - LordshipLordship (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...
(1962, 1964, 1967) - 3 - RobalanRobalanRobalan 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...
(1972, 1973, 1974)
Most wins by a driver:
- 6 - Tony HerlihyTony HerlihyTony 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:...
(1987, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2006) - 5 - D D Nyhan (1962, 1964, 1972, 1973, 1974)
- 4 - Mark PurdonMark PurdonMark 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...
(1988, 1995, 2003, 2008) - 4 - M F Holmes (1934, 1952, 1957, 1965)
Winners list
| Year |
Horse |
Owner |
Driver |
Time |
| 2011 | Smoken Up | A P Kay, P G Gadsby, A B Bonney, M J Van Rens, R J Kay, V MacDonald & L D Locastro | Lance Justice | 2:25.3 |
| 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... * |
Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd | Ricky May | 2:23.7 |
| 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... * |
Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd | Ricky May | 2:22.4 |
| 2008 | 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... |
2:21.8 |
| 2007 | Waipawa Lad | R K Bennett, F C Bennett | Mark Jones | 2:22.0 |
| 2006 | Sly Flyin | G W Brodie | 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:... |
2:25.0 |
| 2005 | Howard Bromac | Michelle Larsen, Mrs L Philpott, D Hardie | Kirk Larsen | 2:23.3 |
| 2004 | Just An Excuse * | O Haines, Mrs I K Haines | Todd Mitchell | 2:24.9 |
| 2003 | Jack Cade | 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... |
2:24.9 |
| 2002 | Yulestar | Mrs J L Nolan, R P Nolan | Peter Jones | 2:22.9 |
| 2001 | Young Rufus | H Manolitsis, V, T & W Lynch, G J Carey, K R Hyslop | 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... |
2:25.8 |
| 2000 | Agua Caliente | Est D S & Mrs D E J Short/Mrs D E Woods/Miss S M Short | Glen Wolfenden | 2:24.7 |
| 1999 | Holmes D G | Second Five Syndicate | Barry Purdon | 2:28.6 |
| 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... * |
I D & D A Dobson, B A O'Meara | Danny Campbell | 2:26.0 |
| 1997 | Brabham | Runvs Syndicate | 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:... |
2:25.3 |
| 1996 | Iraklis | R M Cameron, Kypros Kotzikas | Ricky May | 2:24.4 |
| 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.... * |
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... |
2:25.1 |
| 1994 | Bee Bee Cee * | C J Calvert, Mrs J M Calvert | Jim Curtin | 2:26.6 |
| 1993 | Chokin * | 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:... |
2:25.9 |
| 1992 | Blossom Lady * | Polly Syndicate | 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... |
2:25.5 |
| 1991 | Christopher Vance * | 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:... |
2:26.8 |
| 1990 | Tight Connection | R Ellis/R Weavers/Horseplayers Syn/Club Connection Syn | 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:... |
2:26.0 |
| 1989 | Dillon Dean | D P Dwyer, Mrs H M C Burley | Colin De Filippi | 2:27.3 |
| 1988 | Tax Credit | C J Harvey, Mrs P A Harvey | Mark Purdon | 2:25.7 |
| 1987 | Luxury Liner | R R Reid, Est L F Reid, 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:... |
2:26.3 |
| 1986 | Master Mood * | K L Williams, Mrs B A Williams, S F Wong, F B Wong | Kevin Williams | 2:28.1 |
| 1985 | Preux Chevalier | K J Lavin, Mrs W M Lavin | Barry Perkins | 2:25.7 |
| 1984 | Dillon Dale | K C Burley | D P E Dwyer | 2.28.1 |
| 1983 | Camelot | D H G Crofts | R D Butt | 2.27.2 |
| 1982 | Bonnie's Chance | Mesdames K A Grice & V B McGarry | R J Brosnan | 2.28.5 |
| 1981 | Armalight * | H B Smith | R H Negus | 2.23.5 |
| 1980 | Hands Down * | W H & Mrs M F McAughtrie | P N Jones | 2.29.3 |
| 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.... * |
C C Devine | C C Devine | 2.26.7 |
| 1978 | Trusty Scot * | A M & J H Hunter | J H Hunter | 2.29.1 |
| 1977 | Balgove | W H & J P Roberts | R M Cameron | 2.28.9 |
| 1976 | Master Dean | N W Borlase | M R De Filippi | 2.30.3 |
| 1975 | Lunar Chance | K N Lawlor | K N Lawlor | 2.28.2 |
| 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... * |
A T Devery, P N Hope & D D Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 2.26.6 |
| 1973 | 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... |
A T Devery, P N Hope & D D Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 2.34.4 |
| 1972 | 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... |
A T Devery, P N Hope & D D Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 2.33.6 |
| 1971 | Bay Foyle | N R Johnstone | C J Parsons | 2.34.4 |
| 1970 | Stella Frost | L H Tilson | D J Townley | 2.36 |
| 1969 | Chief Command | P H C Van der Looy | R P Nyhan | 2.37 |
| 1968 | Great Adios | Mrs P M Norton | B J Anderson | 2.36.4 |
| 1967 | 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... |
Mrs D G Nyhan | D G Nyhan | 2.40.4 |
| 1966 | Waitaki Hanover | Mrs J & F Smith | D J Townley | 2.35 |
| 1965 | Robin Dundee | J W Hewitt | M F Holmes | 2.37 |
| 1964 | 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... |
Mrs D G Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 2.34.6 |
| 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,... * |
Mrs A D Dean | P T Wolfenden | 2.34.6 |
| 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... * |
Mrs D G Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 2.27.6 |
| 1961 | 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,... |
Mrs A D Dean | P T Wolfenden | 2.39 |
| 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... * |
J Smyth | C C Devine | 2.35.2 |
| 1959 | 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... |
D D & D R Moore | J D Litten | 2.36 |
| 1958 | 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... |
D D & D R Moore | J D Litten | 2.34.8 |
| 1957 | Lookaway * | C L Rhodes | M F Holmes | 2.35.8 |
| 1956 | 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... |
D D & D R Moore | J D Litten | 2.39.4 |
| 1955 | Tactician | M C McTigue | M C McTigue | 2.36.8 |
| 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,... * |
D G Nyhan | D G Nyhan | 2.33.6 |
| 1953 | 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,... |
D G Nyhan | D G Nyhan | 2.35.4 |
| 1952 | Vedette | C Johnston & M Jenkins | M F Holmes | 2.41.8 |
| 1951 | Maori Home | B Rushton & J W Duncan | W P Ireland | 2.39.8 |
| 1950 | Parawa Derby | L T Padget | J B Pringle | 2.38 |
| 1949 | Single Direct | Mrs M R & Bruce Elliott | E N Kennerley | 2.37.2 |
| 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... * |
A T Kemble | L F Berkett | 2.37.4 |
| 1947 | Sir Michael | C Tasker | R Young | 2.39 |
| 1946 | Haughty | B Grice | G McKendry | 2.41.4 |
| 1946 | Turco | A V Prenderville & J X Ferguson | G S Smith | 2.41.4 |
| 1945 | Happy Man | J C South | C King | 2.36.4 |
| 1944 | Pacing Power | G Lancaster | R B Berry | 2.38.4 |
| 1943 | Springfield Globe | R B Berry | R B Berry | 2.39 |
| 1942 | Gold Bar | A B Holmes | D C Watts | 2.35 |
| 1941 | Josedale Grattan * | Dr M G Pezaro & E G Bridgens | F J Smith | 2.42.2 |
| 1940 | Plutus | W J Gudsell | J Bryce jnr | 2.46.6 |
| 1939 | Icevus | H Rudd | R Young | 2.41.8 |
| 1938 | Logan Derby | H Barnes | J A Stamford | 2.39.4 |
| 1937 | Supertax | D Rodgers | G Mouritz | 2.40 |
| 1936 | 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:... |
E F C Hinds | R Townley jnr | 2.39 |
| 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... |
G J Barton | J Fraser jnr | 2.39.4 |
| 1934 | 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:... |
E F C Hinds | M F Holmes | 2.38.4 |
| 1933 | Red Shadow | Mrs M Harrall | J Bryce | 2.41.4 |
| 1932 | Roi L'Or | P Brown | F Holmes | 2.38.2 |
| 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:... * |
Miss E Hinds | R J Humphreys | 2.40 |
| 1930 | King Pointer | W McDonald | O E Hooper | 2.39.8 |
| 1929 | Padlock | J A Mitchell | W Hughes | 2.42.6 |
| 1928 | Peter Bingen * | J J Kennerley | J J Kennerley | 2.38.8 |
| 1927 | Native Chief | J Duffy | F G Holmes | 2.11.2 |
| 1926 | Great Bingen | J R McKenzie | D Withers | 2.09 |
| 1925 | Acron | J R McKenzie | A Butterfield | 2.04.6 |
| 1924 | Acron | J R McKenzie | A Butterfield | 2.03.6 |
| 1923 | Logan Chief | J Duffy | J J Kennerley | 2.07.6 |
| 1922 | Trix Pointer | W H Norton | F Holmes | 2.09.4 |
| 1921 | Albert Cling | M J Hannon | J McLennan | 2.09.6 |
| 1920 | Author Dillon | Executors J Knight | B Jarden | 2.11.6 |
| 1919 | Author Dillon | Executors J Knight | B Jarden | 2.44.4 |
| 1918 | Author Dillon * | B Jarden | B Jarden | 2.45.8 |
| 1917 | Cathedral Chimes | J Bryce | J Bryce | 2.42.6 |
| 1916 | Admiral Wood | Mrs A M Seymour | J Bryce | 2.45 |
| 1915 | Our Thorpe | J Fleming | A Fleming | 2.41.4 |
| 1914 | Eccentric | R T Reid | J Brankin | 2.48.8 |
|(*) means won the 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...
same year.
See also
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- New Zealand Trotting CupNew Zealand Trotting CupThe 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...
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