The 2025 Livamol Classic ran on Saturday, October 18, at Ellerslie Racecourse and was won in a five-length romp home by Waitak ($3.80)!
| 2. Waitak (3) J: Craig Grylls 59kg 11X01T: Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott | ||
| 1. El Vencedor (7) J: Wiremu Pinn 59kg 10X57T: Stephen Marsh | ||
| 4. Sharp 'N' Smart (5) J: George Rooke 59kg 9X748T: Team Rogerson | ||
| 6. Aftermath (1) J: Joe Doyle 59kg 0X442T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy | ||
| 5. Khan Hunter (4) J: Samantha Collett 59kg 25346T: Antony Fuller | ||
| 7. Solidify (8) J: Masa Hashizume 59kg 22463T: Team Rogerson | ||
| 10. Quintessa (9) J: Opie Bosson 57kg 389X1T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | ||
| 8. Spanish Lad (2) J: Darren Danis 59kg 11207T: John Bell | ||
| 3. Ladies Man (6) J: Matt Cartwright 59kg 4X353T: Allan Sharrock |
Livamol Classic Info
- 2025 Livamol Classic Date: Saturday the 18th of October 2025
- Track Location: Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New Zealand
- Distance: 2,040m
- Conditions: Weight-For-Age; 3YOs & Upwards
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (NZ) : $550,000
- First Run: 1955
- Reigning Livamol Classic Winner: Waitak (2025)
Looking for the latest Livamol Classic betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Ellerslie Group 1 race this October? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Livamol Classic race this spring!
The Livamol Classic is an important Group 1 race held at Ellerslie over 2040m – the same as Australia’s famous Cox Plate race – and it attracts elite weight-for-age performers.
Formerly known as the Kelt Capital Stakes and Ormond Memorial, the Livamol Classic is the final leg of the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown and is traditionally run in early to mid-October.
It is considered one of New Zealand’s premier weight-for-age races and attracts some of the best gallopers in the country with NZ$550,000 in prize money.
To improve your chances of predicting the next Livamol Classic winner, access the latest Livamol Classic odds and tips online at the TAB NZ.
TAB NZ provides in-depth analysis, form guides, and betting insights to help you navigate the competitive field of spring contenders.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in New Zealand and Australia, our comprehensive Livamol Classic coverage has everything you need.
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Livamol Classic Fast Facts
- Last mare to win the Livamol Classic: Snazzytavi (2024)
- Last favourite to win the Livamol Classic: Snazzytavi ($3.20 in 2024)
- Last dual Livamol Classic winner: Melody Belle (2019-2020)
- Notable Fact: Melody Belle is history’s sole Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown winner from 2019!
Livamol Classic betting takes place on the popular New Zealand race which is held at Ellerslie Racecourse on a Saturday in mid to late October annually.
Livamol Classic odds are offered on the esteemed Group 1 WFA event, and the field attracts a host of quality gallopers many of which are coming off eyeing other Group 1 spring majors both in New Zealand and across the Tasman in Sydney and Melbourne.
With its prime position on the New Zealand spring racing calendar, fair weight-for-age conditions, and the guarantee of reliable dry tracks, this race consistently attracts an elite field, serving as the perfect launchpad for gallopers aiming for lucrative Australian Spring Carnival targets.
The Livamol Classic, formerly New Zealand’s richest horse race, is one of Auckland’s most bet on horse races and has been run and won since 1955 when Redcraze – a subsequent Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate hero down under – won the then Ormond Memorial.
After being inaugurated as the Ormond Memorial, the event has undergone a host of name changes throughout its history:
- Ormond Memorial (1955–1990)
- Kelt Capital Stakes (1991–2009)
- Kit Ormond Memorial (2010)
- NZB Insurance Spring Classic (2011–2012)
- The Turks Spring Classic (2013)
- Livamol Classic (2014–present)
Originally held during the autumn carnival, this prestigious race found its true calling in the Spring of 1985/86. Its evolution continued, gaining coveted Group 1 status in 1996, the same year its distance was adjusted from 2000m to 2040m.
For nearly two decades, from 1991 to 2009, it was famously sponsored by Kelt Capital Limited, thanks to the unwavering support of its owner, Sam Kelt, a passionate advocate for New Zealand and Hawke’s Bay racing.
It has been a key event on New Zealand’s racing calendar for over half a century and continues to attract the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and Australia.
The Livamol Classic has been won by some of the most iconic horses in New Zealand racing history including a number of subsequent Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup champions.
The event has a rich history of showcasing elite middle-distance talent. Among its most iconic winners is Melody Belle, who made history by winning the race in both 2019 and 2020, completing the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown in the process—an unprecedented feat. Princess Coup also etched her name into the record books with back-to-back victories in 2007 and 2008. Jimmy Choux, a five-time Group 1 winner, claimed the title in 2011, further cementing his legacy as one of New Zealand’s greats.
Earlier champions like Balmerino (1977), a New Zealand Horse of the Year, and Castletown (1991), a legendary stayer, also highlight the race’s prestige. More recently, Ladies Man took out the 2023 edition, continuing the tradition of excellence. The Livamol Classic remains a cornerstone of New Zealand’s racing calendar and a true test of class and stamina.
Winning the Livamol Classic is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in Australia.
It is the third and final leg of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown, which includes:
- Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) – 1400m (Group 1): Saturday, 6 September 2025
- Arrowfield Stud Plate (run in 2025 as the Howden Insurance Mile) – 1600m (Group 1): Saturday, 27 September 2025
- Livamol Classic (Spring Classic) – 2040m (Group 1): Saturday, 18 October 2025
Melody Belle (2019) was the first and to date the only horse to complete the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown.
This carnival is one of the highlights of the New Zealand racing calendar, attracting top-class horses, trainers, and punters from across the country and Australia.
The Livamol Classic was elevated to Group 1 status in 1996, the year Love Dance won.
Livamol Classic Day
Livamol Classic Day 2025 runs on Saturday the 18th of October 2025 on the same date Australia hosts the Group 1 Caulfield Cup in Melbourne and Group 1 $20 million The Everest in Sydney.
📅 Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
📍 Venue: Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New Zealand
🏆 Feature Race: Livamol Classic (Group 1, 2040m, WFA)
💰 Prize Pool: NZ$550,000
🎉 Event Series: 3rd Leg of the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown
Livamol Classic Day is one of the premier events on the New Zealand racing calendar, currently held at Ellerslie Racecourse. It is the final leg of the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown, following the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) and Arrowfield Stud Plate (Howden Insurance Mile).
The day is not just about elite racing — it’s a festival of fashion, entertainment, and hospitality, attracting racing fans, punters, and socialites alike. As part of The Grand Tour, the event blends top-tier racing with live music, food, and vibrant on-course experiences aimed at a younger, style-conscious crowd.
Get the best Livamol Classic Day racing odds for Ellerslie, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the meeting’s feature Group 1 race now at the TAB NZ!
Expert Tips on the 2025 Livamol Classic
Stay tuned for our expert tips and Livamol Classic betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Ellerslie.
To Win: No. 10 Quintessa ($5 at time of publish) – BET NOW
QUINTESSA (9) is a last start winner of the Group 1 Proisir Plate when Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson’s smart Shamus Award mare came from last on the turn for home to blitz her rivals late making up all the ground and then some to put 1.5 lengths on La Crique over the 1400m. She was held back to get cover from a wide alley that day and had plenty fresh to get the job done. Up to the 2040m now second-up with 42 days passing since that. While yet to win over this distance, the ease of her resuming run has to be respected and she’s classy enough to get make it a Group 1 double now at a track she’s proven at. Opie Bosson coming aboard is a plus, she’ll be settling back and doesn’t map particularly well, but if things unfold for her the price is good and so is she.
Livamol Classic Tips
Livamol Classic tips on which horse will win the next edition of Ellerslie’s 2040m feature flood in as the countdown to the important race heats up.
Livamol Classic race tips on what horse will win the event this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at the Livamol Classic race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Livamol Classic field are proven over the 2,040m distance?
- Who the key Livamol Classic trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the field this year?
- Livamol Classic barrier statistics and where your betting selections are drawn.
- Livamol Classic horses that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Livamol Classic race tip? The event itself takes just over 2 minutes for the competing horses to run the 2,040m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Livamol Classic winner and winning Livamol Classic trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish result.
Who holds the Livamol Classic race record? Cent Home holds the current 2040m Livamol Classic race record winning in 1999 in 2 minutes 02.16 seconds.
What are the best Livamol Classic lead-up races to look at when placing a Livamol Classic bet?
Key potential lead-up races for runners in the race include the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) in early September and renamed in 2025 as the Proisir Plate and the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) which is now known as the Howden Insurance Mile and run in 2025 for the first time at Te Rapa.
Melody Belle (2019) was the last horse to complete the Tarzino Trophy – Livamol Classic double. She also won that year’s Arrowfield Stud Plate to become the inaugural Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown champion.
Waitak (2025) was the last horse to complete the Howden Insurance Mile – Livamol Classic double.
New Zealand Bred Horses in the Livamol Classic
Betting on the New Zealand-bred horses in the field is popular with Kiwi punters, and the race results show an absolutely dominant record of New Zealand foaled Livamol Classic winners in recent history.
Since 2000 there has been just three Livamol Classic winners foaled outside of New Zealand with Princess Coup (AUS) in 2007 and 2008, and Willie Cazals (IRE) in 2016.
Livamol Classic Tips for a Trifecta
Livamol Classic tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Livamol Classic results.
The horse to finish on top of the Livamol Classic trifecta is your Livamol Classic winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Livamol Classic trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.
A Livamol Classic trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Livamol Classic to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite in your Livamol Classic trifecta bets is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate running in the money.
Key Livamol Classic Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Livamol Classic by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Livamol Classic. Our Livamol Classic betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
- Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Livamol Classic race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from a wide range of barriers have won the race making other stats including track and distance records of more importance in Livamol Classic tipping.
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Past Livamol Classic Results
Recent Livamol Classic winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2005 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAITAK (NZ) 6G PROISIR (AUS) – REPO BAY (NZ) SHOCKING (AUS) |
CRAIG GRYLLS | 59.0 | LANCE O’SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT | 3 | |
| SNAZZYTAVI (NZ) 5M TAVISTOCK (NZ) – RITZY LADY (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ) |
WARREN KENNEDY | 57.0 | GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL | 15 | |
| LADIES MAN (NZ) 6G ZED (NZ) – JUST POLITE (AUS) DEHERE (USA) |
RYAN ELLIOT | 59.0 | A SHARROCK | 7 | |
| MUSTANG VALLEY (NZ) 4M VANBRUGH (AUS) – CREAM OF THE CROP (AUS) NEW APPROACH (IRE) |
M MCNAB | 55.5 | ANDREW FORSMAN | 5 | |
| SAVY YONG BLONK (NZ) 6M SAVABEEL (AUS) – AMPIN (NZ) PINS (AUS) |
DANIELLE JOHNSON | 57.0 | JAMIE RICHARDS | 6 | |
| MELODY BELLE (NZ) 6M COMMANDS (AUS) – MELEKA BELLE (NZ) IFFRAAJ (GB) |
T N HARRIS | 57.0 | JAMIE RICHARDS | 12 | |
| MELODY BELLE (NZ) 5M COMMANDS (AUS) – MELEKA BELLE (NZ) IFFRAAJ (GB) |
O P BOSSON | 57.0 | JAMIE RICHARDS | 2 | |
| SAVVY COUP (NZ) 4M SAVABEEL (AUS) – EUDORA (NZ) PINS (AUS) |
C W JOHNSON | 55.5 | MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN | 7 | |
| WAIT A SEC (NZ) 7G POSTPONED (USA) – SECURITY (NZ) GROSVENOR (NZ) |
J PARKES | 59.0 | GUY LOWRY & GRANT CULLEN | 6 | |
| WILLIE CAZALS (IRE) 8H AUSSIE RULES (USA) – SECRETE MARINA (IRE) MUJADIL (USA) |
C J GRYLLS | 59.0 | LANCE O’SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT | 10 | |
| ADDICTIVE HABIT (NZ) 6G COLOMBIA (NZ) – CHASING THE HABIT (NZ) SKY CHASE (NZ) |
S C SPRATT | 59.0 | LEE SOMERVELL | 12 | |
| COSTUME (NZ) 5M SAVABEEL (AUS) – DISGUISED (NZ) O’REILLY (NZ) |
M T COLEMAN | 57.0 | GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON | 4 | |
| RANSOMED (NZ) 6G HANDSOME RANSOM (AUS) – SKI QUEEN (NZ) SKY FILOU (NZ) |
J PARKES | 59.0 | G VILE | 12 | |
| SHEZ SINSATIONAL (NZ) 5M EKRAAR (USA) – ORIGINAL SIN (NZ) SHINKO KING (IRE) |
O P BOSSON | 57.0 | A SHARROCK | 14 | |
| JIMMY CHOUX (NZ) 4H THORN PARK (AUS) – CIERZO (NZ) CENTAINE (AUS) |
J K RIDDELL | 57.5 | JOHN BARY | 2 | |
| WALL STREET (NZ) 6G MONTJEU (IRE) – VILLA WANDA (GB) GRAND LODGE (USA) |
M T COLEMAN | 59.0 | JEFF LYNDS | 14 | |
| VOSNE ROMANEE (NZ) 7G ELECTRONIC ZONE (USA) – MADISON AVENUE (NZ) MORCON (GB) |
B R LAMMAS | 59.0 | JEFF LYNDS | 5 | |
| PRINCESS COUP (AUS) 5M ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) – STONEYFELL ROAD (AUS) SOVEREIGN RED (NZ) |
O P BOSSON | 56.5 | MARK WALKER | 7 | |
| PRINCESS COUP (AUS) 4M ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) – STONEYFELL ROAD (AUS) SOVEREIGN RED (NZ) |
N G HARRIS | 55.0 | MARK WALKER | 12 | |
| LEGS (NZ) 4M PINS (AUS) – RIVER CENTURY (NZ) CENTAINE (AUS) |
L CROPP | 55.0 | KEVIN GRAY | 1 | |
| XCELLENT (NZ) 4G PENTIRE (GB) – EXCELO (NZ) CENTRO (NZ) |
M T COLEMAN | 57.0 | M MORONEY & A SCOTT | 13 |
Livamol Classic Betting Info
Livamol Classic betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Ellerslie, spring weight-for-age race at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Livamol Classic betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Livamol Classic odds online.
All-In Livamol Classic betting markets are then available following the official Livamol Classic nominations which close in late July.
Betting on the Livamol Classic field is available following final acceptances on the Wednesday of race week.
Betting on the Livamol Classic favours the locally trained champions from the best New Zealand horse racing stables.
Livamol Classic race betting traditionally focuses on any past Group 1 winners who have an outstanding record in the event and the female gallopers in the race who have a dominant recent record in the spring showdown over their male counterparts.
Livamol Classic race tips centre on the standout WFA champion thoroughbreds in New Zealand and Australia that have good lead-up form in similar grade events from the winter or early spring, horses with previous experience at the track and the runners from the key stables who have dominated Livamol Classic race results.
The Livamol Classic is a weight-for-age event open to runners three and above.
2025 Livamol Classic Field
Nominations: 29 July 2025 4:00PM.
Withdrawals: 12 September 2025 10:00AM.
Riders: 15 October 2025 1:00PM.
Where can you bet on the Livamol Classic?
The best place to bet on this year’s Livamol Classic race is through the TAB NZ online.
Livamol Classic Odds
Livamol Classic odds and online betting tips on the Livamol Classic horse race in New Zealand are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the locally trained middle-distance gallopers in the race and backing the female runners in the mix who have a strong recent record over their male counterparts in the event.
Where can I find the Livamol Classic odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Livamol Classic, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.
How to Place a Bet on the Livamol Classic
Want to know how to make a bet on the Livamol Classic? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Livamol Classic betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Livamol Classic online.
You can place a Livamol Classic bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Livamol Classic.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Livamol Classic is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Livamol Classic race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of spring racing, the Livamol Classic has it all!
This important spring race showcases New Zealand’s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country and in Australia as one of the best events in the season!
How to Bet on the Livamol Classic this year?
1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.
2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.
3. Check out the Livamol Classic betting guide, Livamol Classic form guide and our expert Livamol Classic tips.
4. Choose a Livamol Classic bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or Livamol Classic Trifecta. There are many more Livamol Classic betting options available so make sure to check out our Livamol Classic betting markets.
5. Select the Livamol Classic horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Livamol Classic nominations or Livamol Classic field.
What are the popular betting markets for the Livamol Classic?
When it comes to betting on the Livamol Classic, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.
Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.
Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.
Livamol Classic Prize Money
The Livamol Classic prize money is set at NZ$550,000 in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place.
How much does the Livamol Classic winner get?
The winning Livamol Classic horse receives a total of NZ$316,250 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of Livamol Classic prizes on offer from the Livamol Classic winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Livamol Classic results.
First: NZ$316,250
Second: NZ$101,750
Third: NZ$49,500
Fourth: NZ$27,500
Fifth: NZ$13,750
Sixth – Tenth: NZ$8,250
How many horses have won the Livamol Classic twice?
horses have won multiple editions of the Livamol Classic, most recently Melody Belle (2019 & 2020).
Multiple Livamol Classic winners: Picaroon (1960, 1961, 1963); Game (1969, 1970, 1971); Duty Free (1973 & 1976); Le Mer (1978 & 1979); Commissionaire (1983 & 1985); Lomondy (1986 & 1989); Princess Coup (2007 & 2008); and Melody Belle (2019 & 2020).
What makes betting on the Livamol Classic so popular?
The fact that the Livamol Classic is one of the key Group 1 races run during the spring in New Zealand and one of the leading October horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.
Third Group 1 of the Season: It marks the continuation of Group 1 racing season in New Zealand, generating immense anticipation as top horses move further into their campaigns, following on from the Tarzino Trophy (renamed in 2025 as the Proisir Plate) and the Arrowfield Stud Plate (renamed in 2025 as the Howden Insurance Mile).
Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown Leg: The race is the third leg of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown adding a narrative of championship pursuit that captivates racing enthusiasts. In 2025 however the races ran at Ellerslie at Te Rapa having temporarily been relocated from Hawke’s Bay.
Elite Weight-for-Age Conditions: Run under weight-for-age conditions, it attracts the highest caliber of gallopers, including many targeting lucrative Australian spring campaigns, ensuring a strong and competitive field.
Strategic Timing: Its late October slot in the spring carnival, coupled with reliably dry weather in the region, provides an ideal campaign continuation for horses aiming for the season’s biggest races, both domestically and across the Tasman.
Substantial Prize Money: With a prize purse of NZ$550,000, it’s a significant incentive for connections, further ensuring a quality lineup.
For the best online betting on the Livamol Classic, consider tipping a horse to win both the Livamol Classic and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring race double!
The race’s competitive nature and the presence of high-profile horses provide numerous betting opportunities, from win/place bets to exotic bets like trifectas and quinellas.
How many mares have won the Livamol Classic?
Since the year 2000, 13 editions of the Livamol Classic have been won by the mares, most recently Snazzytavi (2024).
What age group has the best recent the Livamol Classic record?
Five-year-olds and six-year-olds have dominated the Livamol Classic results in recent years with eight saluting from each age group between 2000 and 2025, most recently Snazzytavi (5YO in 2024) and Waitak (6YO in 2025).
The youngest recent Livamol Classic winner was Mustang Valley who became the latest four-year-old to win in 2022.
The oldest recent Livamol Classic winner was Willie Cazals who saluted as an eight-year-old in 2016.
Between 2000 and 2025 the breakdown of Livamol Classic winners by age is as follows:
3YOs – 0
4YOs – 6 (latest Mustang Valley in 2022)
5YOs – 8 (latest Snazzytavi in 2024)
6YOs – 8 (latest Waitak in 2025)
7YOs – 3 (latest Wait A Sec in 2017)
8YOs – 1 (latest Willie Cazals in 2016)
What races will runners out of the Livamol Classic target next?
Many runners out of the Livamol Classic will race on and targeting the upcoming summer features including December’s Group 1 Mufhasa TAB Classic (1600m) at Trentham and the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Boxing Day.
Snazzytavi (2024) was the last horse to complete the Livamol Classic – Zabeel Classic double.
Livamol Classic Barriers
The Livamol Classic barrier draw and allocated starting gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
What is the most successful recent Livamol Classic barrier draw?
Barriers 6 and 12 have both produced four Livamol Classic winners between 2000 and 2025, most recently Savy Yong Blonk (Barrier 6 in 2021) and Melody Belle (Barrier 12 in 2020).
Barrier 15 is the widest gate to produce a Livamol Classic winner between 2000 and 2025, most recently Snazzytavi in 2024.
Barrier 3 is the latest Livamol Classic winning barrier with Waitak in 2025.
Breakdown of winning Livamol Classic barriers between 2000-25:
Barrier 1 – 1 (latest Legs in 2006)
Barrier 2 – 3 (latest Melody Belle in 2019)
Barrier 3 – 1 (latest Waitak in 2025)
Barrier 4 – 1 (latest Costume in 2014)
Barrier 5 – 2 (latest Mustang Valley in 2022)
Barrier 6 – 4 (latest Savy Yong Blonk in 2021)
Barrier 7 – 3 (latest Ladies Man in 2023)
Barrier 8 – 0
Barrier 9 – 1 (latest The Message in 2000)
Barrier 10 – 1 (latest Willie Cazals in 2016)
Barrier 11 – 1 (latest Cinder Bella in 2001)
Barrier 12 – 4 (latest Melody Belle in 2020)
Barrier 13 – 1 (latest Xcellent in 2005)
Barrier 14 – 2 (latest Shez Sinsational in 2012)
Barrier 15 – 1 (latest Snazzytavi in 2024)
Livamol Classic Form
We offer a complete Livamol Classic form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Livamol Classic field in addition to insider Livamol Classic racing tips and betting odds.
Our Livamol Classic form guides include:
- Livamol Classic race preview and predictions
- Racing analysis on the event and runners
- Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
- Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
- Runner commentary
Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in the Livamol Classic or you are an expert Livamol Classic tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Livamol Classic.
How to Read the Livamol Classic Form Guide
Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s Livamol Classic form guide:
Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Recent Performances: Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.
Track and Distance Records: Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.
Jockey and Trainer Stats: Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the Livamol Classic race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Livamol Classic as this can impact performance.
Livamol Classic Results
Livamol Classic results are known when the event takes place in October annually.
You can bet on the Livamol Classic race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Livamol Classic markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Livamol Classic results entails picking the Livamol Classic winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Livamol Classic field with our Livamol Classic tips and form guide.
Other Livamol Classic race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Livamol Classic finishing order shows what position every horse in the field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Livamol Classic results!
Livamol Classic exotic results show how all the exotic Livamol Classic bet types resulted like the Livamol Classic Quinella, Livamol Classic Exacta, Livamol Classic Trifecta, and Livamol Classic First Four.
Livamol Classic Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Livamol Classic field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around New Zealand and Australia. Winning this important spring race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia’s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy during the carnival.
What jockeys are riding in the Livamol Classic field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official the Livamol Classic jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Craig Grylls is the latest Livamol Classic winning jockey having ridden Waitak to victory in 2025.
Opie Bosson, who has won the race four times since the year 2000, is the most successful recent Livamol Classic winning jockey with victories aboard Princess Coup (2008), Legs (2006), Balmuse (2004), and Melody Belle (2019).
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Livamol Classic horses this summer.
Livamol Classic Trainers
KH Quinlivan it the most successful Livamol Classic winning trainer in history with seven victories followed by Noel Eales with six.
Jamie Richards is the latest back-to-back Livamol Classic winning trainer with three wins on the trot with dual champion Melody Belle (2019-20) and Savy Yong Blonk (2021).
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are the latest Livamol Classic winning trainers having prepared Waitak in 2025.
Livamol Classic Winners
Notable Livamol Classic winners throughout history include:
Balmerino (1977): Balmerino was a champion New Zealand stayer who won the race when it was still known as the Ormond Memorial. He was crowned New Zealand Horse of the Year in 1976 and later finished second in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in France. His Livamol win was part of a career that made him a global ambassador for Kiwi racing.
Castletown (1991): Castletown was a legendary stayer, best known for winning the Wellington Cup three times. His Livamol Classic win added a middle-distance Group 1 to his résumé, showcasing his versatility. He was later inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
Xcellent (2005): Xcellent’s win in the Livamol Classic was part of a brilliant but brief career. He was named New Zealand Horse of the Year and famously finished third in the 2005 Melbourne Cup. His turn of foot and elegance made him one of the most exciting horses of the 2000s.
Princess Coup (2007 & 2008): Princess Coup was a dominant mare who won the Livamol Classic back-to-back, a rare feat. Trained by Mark Walker, she also placed in the Caulfield Cup and was a multiple Group 1 winner, earning a reputation as one of the best mares of her era.
Vosne Romanee (2009): Vosne Romanee was a surprise winner of the 2009 Livamol Classic, but he went on to win the Zabeel Classic and the New Zealand Stakes, earning New Zealand Horse of the Year honours. His rise from obscurity to stardom was one of the feel-good stories of the decade.
Wall Street (2010): Wall Street’s win in the Livamol Classic capped a season in which he also won the Spring Classic and the Emirates Stakes in Australia. A late bloomer, he became a Group 1 winner on both sides of the Tasman and was known for his powerful finishes.
Jimmy Choux (2011): Jimmy Choux was a superstar colt who won the New Zealand Derby and then the Livamol Classic before finishing second in the Cox Plate. His versatility and fighting spirit made him a fan favourite and a successful sire.
Shez Sinsational (2012): Shez Sinsational was a tough and consistent mare who won multiple Group 1 races. Her Livamol Classic win was a highlight in a career that included victories in the Zabeel Classic and International Stakes.
Costume (2014): Costume’s win in the Livamol Classic was a breakthrough Group 1 victory. She was a consistent performer in elite company and later added the Herbie Dyke Stakes to her record, proving her class over middle distances.
Melody Belle (2019 & 2020): Melody Belle made history by winning the Livamol Classic in consecutive years, in 2019 and 2020. Her 2019 victory was the final leg of her historic Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown sweep, making her the first horse ever to win all three legs (Tarzino Trophy, Arrowfield Stud Plate, and Livamol Classic) in the same season. She returned in 2020 to defend her title with another dominant performance. Trained by Jamie Richards and ridden by Opie Bosson, Melody Belle retired with a record 14 Group 1 wins, the most by any New Zealand-trained horse, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest mares in Australasian racing history.
Savvy Yong Blonk (2021): Trained by Jamie Richards, Savvy Yong Blonk produced a sustained sprint to win the Livamol Classic, giving Richards his third consecutive win in the race. Her victory was a testament to her stamina and the skill of her connections.
Mustang Valley (2022): Mustang Valley thrived in heavy conditions to win the 2022 Livamol Classic. Trained by Andrew Forsman, she showed grit and staying power, confirming her status as one of New Zealand’s top mares.
Ladies Man (2023): Ladies Man delivered a strong staying performance to win the 2023 edition. Trained by Allan Sharrock and ridden by Ryan Elliott, his win was a career highlight and a reward for consistent form in top company.
Waitak (2025): Waitak was a class above in the 2025 Livamol Classic, storming home at Ellerslie to claim his second Group 1 of the spring after an upset the run prior in the Howden Insurance Mile and cement his status as one of New Zealand’s elite weight-for-age performers with a five length victory.
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