# New Zealand 2000 Guineas

The 2000 Guineas is a Group One set-weight Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses run over a distance of 1600 metres at Riccarton Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.

## Christchurch New Zealand cup week

The New Zealand 2000 Guineas is held on the Saturday following the Melbourne Cup, the first day of Christchurch's famous New Zealand Cup Week.
For thoroughbred horses the week also features:
* the Coupland's Bakeries Mile on the Wednesday
* the New Zealand 1000 Guineas for 3 year old fillies on the final Saturday
* the Stewards Handicap sprint
* the New Zealand Cup
Christchurch Cup week includes premier standardbred meetings at Addington raceway including:
* the New Zealand Trotting Cup for pacers on the Tuesday
* the New Zealand Free For All for pacers on the Friday
* the Dominion Handicap for trotters on the Friday
There is also greyhound racing on the Thursday, including the following Group 1 races:
* the New Zealand Galaxy - C5f 295m ($40,000 stake)
* the New Zealand Greyhound Cup - C5f 525m ($100,000)
* the New Zealand Stayers Cup - C2df 732m ($40,000)
The week also features the Canterbury A&P Show

## History

Until 1973, both the New Zealand Oaks and the New Zealand Derby were run at Riccarton. When those races were moved to Trentham Racecourse and Ellerslie Racecourse respectively, Riccarton was awarded two new classic races, the New Zealand 1000 Guineas and the New Zealand 2000 Guineas over 1600m. These races are based on the 1000 Guineas Stakes and 2000 Guineas Stakes, run at Newmarket in late April or early May.
Both races quickly established themselves on the New Zealand racing calendar.
Horses who have won the Hawke's Bay Guineas that have gone on to win the New Zealand 2000 Guineas include:
* Pier (2022)
* Aegon (2020)
* Catalyst (2019)
* Madison County (2018)
* Turn Me Loose (2014)
* Sacred Falls (2012)

## Notable winners

Among the best recent winners of the 2000 Guineas are:
* Turn Me Loose, winner of the 2015 Crystal Mile, Seymour Cup & Emirates Stakes and 2016 Futurity Stakes.
* Jimmy Choux, winner of the 2011 New Zealand Derby, Rosehill Guineas, Windsor Park Plate and Spring Classic.
* Katie Lee, winner of the 2009 New Zealand 1000 Guineas.
* Darci Brahma, winner of the 2005 The T J Smith, Hawke's Bay Guineas & Otaki-Maori Weight for Age, 2007 Waikato Sprint & Telegraph Handicap.
* King's Chapel, winner of the 2004 Telegraph Handicap, Otaki-Maori Weight for Age & Gold Coast Guineas.
* Veandercross, winner of the 1992 Mackinnon Stakes & Canterbury Guineas and 1993 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Ranvet Stakes & Australian Cup.
* Sacred Falls, winner of the 2013 and 2014 Doncaster Handicap and the 2014 George Main Stakes.
Jockey Opie Bosson has won the race a record eight times with:
* Danske (1998).
* Buzz Lightyear (1999).
* King's Chapel (2003).
* Katie Lee (2009).
* Atlante (2013).
* Turn Me Loose (2014).
* Embellish (2017).
* Noverre (2021).

## Race results

| Year | Winner | Breeding | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Savaglee | Savabeel (Aus) - Glee | Samantha Spratt | Pam Gerard | The Oaks Stud | 1:33.86 (good) | Love Poem | Domain Ace |
| 2023 | Crocetti | Zacinto (GB) - Gracehill | Warren Kennedy | Danny Walker & Aaron Tata | Daniel Nakhle | 1:34.59 (good) | Talisker | To Catch A Thief |
| 2022 | Pier | Proisir (Aus) - La Vitesse | Michael McNab | Darryn & Briar Weatherley, Matamata | B W P Wright, D R & Mrs L M Weatherley & Mr Aziz Kheir | 1:36.72 (good) | Desert Lightning | Prowess |
| 2021 | Noverre | Savabeel (Aus) - Magic Dancer | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2020 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) | 1:35.11 (good) | Meritable | Field Of Gold |
| 2020 | Aegon | Sacred Falls (NZ) - Toss Up | Leith Innes | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | A C Forsman & Zame Partnership | 1:35.96 (good) | Bourbonaire | Marine |
| 2019 | Catalyst | Darci Brahma - Evana | Troy Harris | Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu | D Karreman | 1:36.07 (good) | Harlech | Sherwood Forest |
| 2018 | Madison County | Pins (Aus) - Red Delicious | Matt Cameron | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | China Horse Club | 1:37.73 (heavy) | Dawn Patrol | Sir Nate |
| 2017 | Embellish | Savabeel (Aus) - Bling | Opie Bosson | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2016 Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) | 1:34.80 (good) | Age Of Fire | Ever Loyal |
| 2016 | Ugo Foscolo | Zacinto (GB) - Bequests | Michael Coleman | Stephen Marsh, Cambridge | JML Bloodstock (Mgr: L Petagna), T Muollo, P W O'Rourke, Ms R Phillippo, T I Bawden & KJ Hickman | 1:33.81 (good) | Saville Row | Heroic Valour |
| 2015 | Xtravagant | Pentire (GB) - Axiom | Matt Cameron | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate | 1:33.59 (good) | Battle Time | Serena Miss |
| 2014 | Turn Me Loose | Iffraaj (GB) - Indomitable | Opie Bosson | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | S Brown, L de Souza, T Hartley, J Lark, D Painter, J Robertson & P Vawdrey | 1:35.00 (good) | Rockfast | Prince Mambo |
| 2013 | Atlante | Fastnet Rock (Aus) - Readyforcatherine | Opie Bosson | Murray Baker, Cambridge | Ms. R. Phillippo | 1:36.47 (good) | Chambord | Gobi Ranger |
| 2012 | Sacred Falls | O'Reilly (NZ) - Iguazu's Girl | Leith Innes | Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge | Raffles Dancers Ltd | 1:34.95 (good) | Oasis Rose | Warhorse |
| 2011 | Rock 'n' Pop | Fastnet Rock (Aus) - Popsy | Jamie Bullard | Jason Bridgman, Matamata | Te Akau Rock 'n' Pop Syndicate | 1:35.62 (firm) | Anabandana | Dollario |
| 2010 | Jimmy Choux | Thorn Park (Aus) - Cierzo | Jonathan Riddell | John Bary, Hastings | Chouxmaani Investments Ltd. | 1:39.46 (heavy) | He’s Remarkable | Twilight Savings |
| 2009 | Katie Lee | Pins (Aus) - Miss Jessie Jay | Opie Bosson | Graeme & Debbie Rogerson | Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan | 1:34.91 (good) | Military Move | Clapton |
| 2008 | Tell A Tale | Tale Of The Cat (USA) - Cheeky Veronika | Troy Harris | Mark Walker, Matamata | Fortuna (No 5) Syndicate | 1:34.28 (good) | Il Quello Veloce | Minstrel Court |
| 2007 | The Pooka | Tobougg (Ire) - The Banchee | Lisa Cropp | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | P Holland, Markwood Lodge, G D Rutherford, J R Wheeler | 1:35.18 (good) | Alamosa | Rios |
| 2006 | Magic Cape | Magic Albert (Aus) - Cape City | Patrick Holmes | Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge | PC Alexandre Mrs C A & M H Arnott, G I Barnett, D F Emerson, W A Pellett, G G Peterson, Mrs A P Ritchie, Miss C M Webster & M G Wills | 1:38.08 (soft) | Jokers Wild | Princess Coup |
| 2005 | Darci Brahma | Danehill (USA) - Grand Echezeaux | Michael Walker | Mark Walker, Matamata | Te Akau Stud | 1:37.35 (good) | Captain Kurt | Crusoe |
| 2004 | Clean Sweep | End Sweep (USA) - Eidercrown (Can) | Michael Coleman | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | MP Brown et al. | 1:34.92 (good) | Ambitious Owner | The Raj |
| 2003 | King's Chapel | King Of Kings (Ire) - Lower Chapel (GB) | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Syndicate | 1:36.34 (firm) | Sarah Vee | Kainui Belle |
| 2002 | Hustler | Al Akbar (Aus) - Flush | Noel Harris | Paul Harris, Rangiora | PW Jolly & JP Reid | 1:35.64 (soft) | The Jewel | Bois |
| 2001 | Master Belt | Masterclass (USA) - Lady Di | Brian Hibberd | Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge | K & KA Gray | 1:34.61 (good) | San Luis | Leica Guv |
| 2000 | Tit For Taat | Faltaat (USA) - Miss Kiwitea | Hayden Tinsley | Wayne & Anne Herbert | RI & WS Scott | 1:37.37 (soft) | Sir Clive | Danamite |
| 1999 | Buzz Lightyear | Gold Brose (Aus) - Excitable Kid (USA) | Opie Bosson | Robert Priscott, Te Awamutu | TW, MT & CE Jarvis | 1:35.09 (firm) | Thee Old Dragon | Ad Alta |
| 1998 | Danske | Danehill (USA) - Our Tristalight | Opie Bosson | Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | January Syndicate | 1:34.41 (good) | So Casual | Power And Fame |
| 1997 | Foxwood | Centaine (Aus) - Delia's Choice | Bruce Herd | Roger James, Cambridge | Mrs HA & Mrs JM Hannan | 1:34.24 (good) | Tycoon Lil | Trust In Ben |
| 1996 | Hero | Deputy Governor (USA) - Domino | Catherine Treymane | Jim Campin, Cambridge | JW Campin | 1:34.79 (firm) | Batavian | Bubble |
| 1995 | Be Boss | Le Belvedere (USA) - Champagne On Ice | Robert Vance | Jenny Vance | K W Lo & Mrs Jenny Vance | 1:36.02 (good) | Peer Gynt | Magic McGinty |
| 1994 | Avedon | Famous Star (GB) - Harper's Bazaar | Darryl Bradley | Patrick Campbell, Awapuni | Mrs M H & R C Spotswood | 1:36.71 (firm) | Asahi | Vedodara |
| 1993 | Facing The Music | Sackford (USA) - Composing | Chris Johnson | Mike Ingram | Mike B Ingram | 1:35.69 (firm) | Makarpura Star | Shatin Heights |
| 1992 | Hulastrike | Straight Strike (USA) - She Might Hula (USA) | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Futurity Bloodstock Ltd | 1:34.14 (good) | Mr Richfield | Rhythm |
| 1991 | Veandercross | Crossways (GB) - Lavender (NZ) | Jim Walker | Chris Turner, New Plymouth | B & C B Turner | 1:35.78 (soft) | Captain Cook | Mafioso |
| 1990 | Surfers Paradise | Crested Wave (USA) - Lady Aythorpe | Darrel Lang | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | F Cheung, K Chong, G Fong & J D Smith | 1:34.12 (good) | Eagle Eye | Full Time |
| 1989 | Finnegan Fox | Silver Blaze (USA) - Gold Shine | Larry Cassidy | Brian Hayter, Hawera | B Hayter | 1:36.20 (good) | Centime | Castletown |
| 1988 | Krona | Icelandic (Ire) - Daley's Point (Aus) | Peter Tims | Roger McGlade, Taupo | H R & Mrs H McGlade | 1:34.43 (good) | Testament | Straight Order |
| 1987 | Weston Lea | Sea Anchor (Ire) - Bruree | Tony Allan | Laurie Laxon, Cambridge | Haunui Farm Ltd & E N Peacocke | 1:35.54 (good) | Westminster | Satisfy |
| 1986 | Steely Dan | Standaan (Fra) - Miss Jubilee | Gary Grylls | Tony Gillies | W T Callahan, R L Kennedy, J C Parkes & A J J Parkinson | 1:36.85 (soft) | Mickey's Town | Arctic Wolf |
| 1985 | Random Chance | Three Legs (GB) - Libby | Shane Anderton | Brian Anderton, Wingatui | G W & Mrs L J McDonnell | 1:35.48 (good) | Field Dancer | Bonecrusher |
| 1984 | Kingdom Bay | Otehi Bay (Aus) - Golden Praise | Noel Harris | Jack Taylor, Stratford | D & Mrs D M Whittington | 1:34.64 (fast) | Governor's Bay | Our Buddy |
| 1983 | Gaffa | My Friend Paul (USA) - Kara Sea | Grant L Cooksley | David Kerr, Riccarton | D M Kerr | 1:35.42 (firm) | Lacka Reason | Tanalyse |
| 1982 | Clansman | Aythorpe (Ire) - Ruth's Beau | Ally Robinson | David Kerr, Riccarton | G D Cameron | 1:38.84 (firm) | Our Flight | Freewheeling |
| 1981 | Altitude | Magnesia (USA) - High Trick | Stephen Autridge | Bill Ford, Matamata | N B Hunt | 1:36.05 (firm) | Dig In | Row Of Waves |
| 1980 | Sir Avon | Avon Valley (GB) - Ballometes | Bruce Compton | JE & JW Winder, Cambridge | J S Nuttall & J E Winder | 1:41.69 (soft) | Amyl | King Kaka |
| 1979 | Little Brown Jug | Godavari (Ire) - Pease | Alberto L (Tito) Poblete | Peter Jones, Riccarton | Barney Ballin | 1:41.56 (soft) | Top Castle | Mighty King |
| 1978 | Teddy Doon | Rapier II (GB) - Smokey City | R Franklin | Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa | I W Allen | 1:38.7 (firm) | Lejano | Holy Toledo |
| 1977 | Uncle Remus | Bandmaster II (Ire) - Tusitana | Robert Vance | Colin Jillings, Takanini | K F Clotworthy & Mrs G M Donaldson | 1:35.6 (firm) | Braless | Greek Magic |
| 1976 | Vice Regal | Bismark II (GB) - Kind Regards | Garry Edge | Jim Campin, Cambridge | E W Cameron & J W Campin | 1:36.6 | | |
| 1975 | Balmerino | Trictrac (Fra) - Dulcie | Maurice Campbell | Brian Smith, Cambridge | Ralph K Stuart | 1:37.4 (firm) | March Legend | Nurlootpa |
| 1974 | Persuasian | My Heart | J R Dowling | Kevin Old, Matamata | N B Hunt | 1:36.6 | | |
| 1973 | Furys Order | Indian Order (GB) - Our Fury | Des Harris | Wally McEwan, Hawera | L H Bridgeman | 1:37 (firm) | Iechyd | Pakistan Flight |