Awapuni Gold Cup
The Awapuni Gold Cup is held annually in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is a set weight and penalties race over 2,000 metres for a total stake of $100,000. History. First held in 1915, the race has been won by many of New Zealand's most famous racehorses including: Desert Gold and Sir Slick have won the race three times. Recent winners. Associated races. The Awapuni Gold Cup is currently raced in late March or early April on the same day as the: Awapuni Racecourse is also the venue for the: Sources. https://awapuniracing.co.nz/awapuni-gold-cup-winners Awapuni Gold Cup