The 2026 Proisir Plate (formerly the Tarzino Trophy) runs Saturday, September 5, at Ellerslie Racecourse and the TAB NZ have all the best Proisir Plate betting tips and odds right here!

Looking for the latest Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Group 1 race this September? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Tarzino Trophy race this spring!

The Proisir Plate (formerly known as the Tarzino Trophy, Challenge Stakes, Mudgway Stakes and Makfi Challenge Stakes) is a prestigious Group 1 race held over 1400m, and it often attracts elite weight-for-age performers.

In 2025 the race was renamed as the Proisir Plate and will took place at Auckland’s Ellerslie Racecourse for the first time where it remains for the 2026 edition on September 5.

It is the opening race of the Spring Carnival in New Zealand. It is also the first Group 1 race of the New Zealand racing season, typically held in early September.

It is considered one of New Zealand’s leading weight-for-age races and attracts some of the best gallopers in the country with NZ$400,000 in prize money.

To improve your chances of predicting the next Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) winner, access the latest Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) coverage has everything you need.

Kickoff spring racing in New Zealand with a bang! Bet on your favourite in the newly renamed Proisir Plate this season with TAB NZ!

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Fast Facts

• Last mare to win the Tarzino Trophy: Quintessa (2025)
• Last favourite to win the Tarzino Trophy: Callsign Mav ($3.40 in 2021)
• Last dual Tarzino Trophy winner: Callsign Mav (2020-21)
• Notable Fact: In 2019, Melody Belle became the first horse in history to win the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown!

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Expert Tips on the 2026 Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate)

Stay tuned for our expert tips and Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature run at Auckland’s Ellerslie Racecourse in 2025.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Tips

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) tips on which horse will win the next edition of the 1400m feature flood in as the countdown to the important spring race heats up.

Tarzino Trophy 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 Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) race tips it is important to consider factors including:

• What horses in the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) field are proven over the 1,400m distance?
• Who the key Tarzino Trophy trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the field this year?
• Tarzino Trophy barrier statistics and where your betting selections are drawn.
• Tarzino Trophy horses that have a good past record at the track.

How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Tarzino Trophy race tip? The event itself takes around 1 minute and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 1,400m trip depending on track conditions.

The official Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) winner and winning Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish result.

Who holds the Tarzino Trophy race record? Snap holds the 1400m race record for the event winning in 1994 in a time of 1 minute 20.32 seconds.

What are the best Tarzino Trophy lead-up races to look at when placing a Tarzino Trophy bet?

The majority of horses in the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) field are kicking off their new season campaigns and racing in the event first-up. If not resuming, the key potential lead-up race for runners in the race is the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa in late August.

New Zealand Bred Horses in the Tarzino Trophy

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 Tarzino Trophy winners in recent history.

Since 2000 there has been just one Tarzino Trophy winner foaled outside of New Zealand with Miss Potential (AUS) in 2003.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Tips for a Trifecta

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) results.

The horse to finish on top of the Tarzino Trophy trifecta is your Tarzino Trophy winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.

Placing a Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy 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 Tarzino Trophy to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.

Avoiding the favourite in your Tarzino Trophy trifecta bets is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor recent strike-rate with a host of double-figure winners in the past five years.

Key Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Statistics and Insights

Place an informed bet on this year’s Tarzino Trophy – run as the Proisir Plate – by considering the following key statistics and insights:

• Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Tarzino Trophy. Our Tarzino Trophy 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. Tarzino Trophy 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 Tarzino Trophy tipping. 

Proisir Plate (Tarzino Trophy) Betting Info

Proisir Plate betting is open months ahead of the Group 1, spring weight-for-age race formerly known as the Tarzino Trophy at the TAB NZ.

We offer pre-nomination Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) odds online.

All-In Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) betting markets are then available following the official Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) nominations which close in late July.

Betting on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) field is available following final acceptances on the Wednesday of race week.

Betting on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) favours the locally trained champions from the best New Zealand horse racing stables.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 early spring showdown over their male counterparts.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy race results.

The Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) is a weight-for-age event open to runners three and above.

2026 Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Field

Nominations: 01 September 2026, 12:00PM.
Withdrawals: 02 September 2026, 10:00AM.
Riders: 02 September 2026, 1:00PM.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) betting takes place on the popular New Zealand race which in 2026 is run at Ellerslie Racecourse for the second time following its relocation in 2025 on a Saturday in early September to get Group 1 racing underway for the new season!

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 or eyeing other Group 1 spring majors both in New Zealand and across the Tasman in Sydney and Melbourne.

The race’s ideal position in the calendar, combined with weight-for-age terms and the region’s dependable dry weather, guarantees a top-tier field each season, making it a popular starting point for gallopers targeting Australian riches later in the year.

The Tarzino Trophy – now known as the Proisir Plate – is one of New Zealand’s most popular horse races and has been run and won since 1976 when Grey Way won.

It has been a key event on New Zealand’s racing calendar for nearly 50 years and continues to attract the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and Australia.

The Tarzino Trophy has been won by some of the most iconic horses in New Zealand racing history including a number of subsequent Cox Plate champions.

Among the best Tarzino Trophy winners is Melody Belle, who claimed back-to-back victories in 2018 and 2019 and went on to win a record 14 Group 1 races, becoming a two-time New Zealand Horse of the Year. Mufhasa, another standout, won the race in 2011 and amassed 10 Group 1 victories, also earning dual Horse of the Year titles. Ocean Park used his 2012 win as a springboard to Cox Plate glory, while Kawi dominated with consecutive wins in 2015 and 2016, part of his seven Group 1 triumphs. Earlier legends like Rough Habit, Poetic Prince, and Seachange also left their mark, each contributing to the race’s rich legacy as a launchpad for greatness.

Winning the Tarzino Trophy 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 first leg of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown, which includes:

1. Tarzino Trophy – 1400m (Group 1): Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Ellerslie
2. Arrowfield Stud Plate (run in 2026 as the Howden Insurance Mile) – 1600m (Group 1): Saturday, 26 September 2026 at Hastings
3. Livamol Classic (Spring Classic) – 2040m (Group 1): Saturday, 10 October 2026 at Hastings

This carnival is traditionally held at Hastings Racecourse, but kicks off with the opening leg at Ellerslie in 2026, and is one of the highlights of the New Zealand racing calendar, attracting top-class horses, trainers, and punters from across the country and Australia.

Starting as a Group 3 event in the 1978/79 season when New Zealand implemented its group grading system, the then Challenge Stakes underwent a notable change in 1985, relocating from autumn to spring and, for a period, being reclassified as a Listed event. It ultimately reclaimed its group status by the 1991/92 racing season.

The Tarzino Trophy was elevated to Group 1 status in 2003, the year champion mare Miss Potential won.

The event has been run under many different names:

• Hawkes Bay Challenge Stakes (1976-1989)
• Byerley Thoroughbred Stakes (1990)
• Russell’s Toshiba TV Stakes (1991-1992)
• Russell’s Akai Television Stakes (1993)
• Enerco Stakes (1994-1997)
• Mudgway Stakes (1998-2010)
• Makfi Challenge Stakes (2011-2016)
• Tarzino Trophy (2017–2024)
• Proisir Plate (2025-onwards)

In 2017, the race was officially renamed the Tarzino Trophy, a tribute to the accomplished racehorse Tarzino. This champion claimed both the 2015 Victoria Derby and the 2016 Rosehill Guineas before embarking on a successful career as a sire at Westbury Stud.

It was again renamed ahead of the 2025 edition to the Proisir Plate, with Rich Hill Stud given naming rights as the event’s new sponsor, following its temporary relocation from Hawke’s Bay.

The event is now named in honour of star stallion Proisir who has sired six Group One winners in the last two seasons and was Australasia’s leading Group One sire of 2022/23.

Proisir’s son Dark Destroyer won the Tarzino Trophy in 2022 adding even more significance to the new race name.

The race is now featured on the newly designated Proisir Plate Day.

Proisir Plate Day

Proisir Plate Day 2026 is the opening day of the NZ Spring Racing Carnival, and it’s scheduled for Saturday, 5 September 2026, at Auckland’s Ellerslie Racecourse, New Zealand.

What to Expect on Proisir Plate Day:

🏇Feature Race:

• Proisir Plate (Group 1) – 1400m, Weight-for-Age, formerly the Tarzino Trophy
• Prize Pool: NZ$400,000

🎪 Event Atmosphere:

• Live music and entertainment
• Fashion competitions (e.g., Fashions in the Field)
• Food trucks, wine tastings, and hospitality marquees
• Family-friendly zones and activities

🧑‍🎤 Special Guests: Often includes appearances by top jockeys, trainers, and racing personalities.

🕐 Gates Open: Usually around 10:30 AM

• First Race: Around 12:00 PM
• Main Race (Tarzino Trophy): Typically mid-to-late afternoon

Get the best Proisir Plate 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!

Where can you bet on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate)?

The best place to bet on this year’s Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) race is through the TAB NZ online.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Odds

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) odds and online betting tips on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) horse race in New Zealand are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the locally trained stayers in the race and backing the runners in the mix drawn a mid-field gate who have a strong recent record in the event.

Where can I find the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) odds?

For the latest odds and updates on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate), 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 Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate)

Want to know how to make a bet on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate)? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) betting odds and options.

It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) online.

You can place a Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) bet online anytime markets are live.

There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate).

From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) is a race for everyone.

Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of spring racing, the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy betting guide, Tarzino Trophy form guide and our expert Tarzino Trophy tips.

4. Choose a Tarzino Trophy bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or Tarzino Trophy Trifecta. There are many more Tarzino Trophy betting options available so make sure to check out our Tarzino Trophy betting markets.

5. Select the Tarzino Trophy horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Tarzino Trophy nominations or Tarzino Trophy field.

What are the popular betting markets for the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate)?

When it comes to betting on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate), 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.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Prize Money

The Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) prize money is set at NZ$400,000 in total stakes allocated between first to tenth place. 

How much does the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) winner get?

The winning Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) horse receives a total of NZ$230,000 in prize money.

See below for the official breakdown of Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) prizes on offer from the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) winner to the tenth horse to cross the finish line in the official Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) results. 

First: NZ$230,000

Second: NZ$74,000

Third: NZ$36,000

Fourth: NZ$20,000

Fifth: NZ$10,000

Sixth – Tenth: NZ$6,000

How many horses have won the Tarzino Trophy twice?

Four horses have won multiple editions of the Tarzino Trophy, most recently Callsign Mav in 2020 and 2021.

Multiple Tarzino Trophy winners: Seachange (2006-07), Kawi (2015-16), Melody Belle (2018-19), and Callsign Mav (2020-21).

What makes betting on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) so popular?

The fact that the Tarzino Trophy – renamed the Proisir Plate in 2025 – is the opening Group 1 race run during the spring in New Zealand and one of the key September horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.

First Group 1 of the Season: It marks the official start of the Group 1 racing season in New Zealand, generating immense anticipation as top horses return to action after the winter break.

Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown Leg: The Tarzino Trophy is the first leg of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown (followed by the Arrowfield Stud Plate which is run in 2026 as the Howden Insurance Mile and Livamol Classic), adding a narrative of championship pursuit that captivates racing enthusiasts. In 2026, as was the case in 2025, the races will be run at Ellerslie.

Elite Weight-for-Age Conditions: Run under weight-for-age conditions over 1400m, it attracts the highest caliber of gallopers, including many targeting lucrative Australian spring campaigns, ensuring a strong and competitive field.

Historical Significance & Champion Winners: Formerly known as the Challenge Stakes and currently run as the Proisir Plate, the race has a rich history dating back to 1976 and boasts an honour roll featuring legendary New Zealand horses like Sunline (whose 2002 win significantly boosted the race’s popularity and led to its Group 1 upgrade), Starcraft, Xcellent, Seachange, Mufhasa, Ocean Park, and Melody Belle.

Strategic Timing: Its early September slot in the spring carnival, coupled with reliably dry weather in the region, provides an ideal launching pad for horses aiming for bigger targets later in the spring, both domestically and across the Tasman.

Substantial Prize Money: With a prize purse of NZ$400,000, it’s a significant incentive for connections, further ensuring a quality lineup.

Punter Interest: For punters, it’s an exciting opportunity to see the stars of the turf return, assess their form, and get an early read on potential spring champions, making it a key betting event.

For the best online betting on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate), consider tipping a horse to win both the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy?

Since the year 2000, eleven editions of the Tarzino Trophy have been won by the mares, most recently Skew Wiff (2023), Grail Seeker (2024) and Quintessa (2025) making it three on the trot for the girls.

What age group has the best recent the Tarzino Trophy record?

Four-year-olds have dominated the Tarzino Trophy results in recent years with 13 saluting between 2000 and 2025, most recently Grail Seeker in 2024.

The youngest recent Tarzino Trophy winner was Calm Harbour who became the latest three-year-old to win in 1993.

The oldest recent Tarzino Trophy winner was Close Up who won as an eight-year-old in 2017.

Between 2000 and 2025 the breakdown of Tarzino Trophy winners by age is as follows:

3YOs – 0

4YOs – 13 (latest Grail Seeker in 2024)

5YOs – 7 (latest Quintessa in 2025)

6YOs – 1 (latest Kawi in 2016)

7YOs – 4 (latest I Do in 2014)

8YOs – 1 (latest Close Up in 2017)

What races will runners out of the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) target next?

Many runners out of the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) will race on and target other Spring Racing Carnival features including the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) which runs in 2026 as the Howden Insurance Mile in late September and the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) held in early October.

Callsign Mav (2021) was the last horse to complete the Tarzino Trophy – Arrowfield Stud Plate double.

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.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Barriers

The Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy barrier draw?

Barrier 4 has produced four Tarzino Trophy winners between 2000 and 2025, most recently Skew Wiff in 2023.

Barrier 15 is the widest gate to produce a Tarzino Trophy winner between 2000 and 2025, most recently Quintessa in 2025.

Barrier 15 is the latest Tarzino Trophy winning barrier with Quintessa in 2025.

Breakdown of winning Tarzino Trophy barriers between 2000-25:

Barrier 1 – 2 (latest Keep The Peace in 2010)

Barrier 2 – 3 (latest Close Up in 2017)

Barrier 3 – 0

Barrier 4 – 4 (latest Skew Wiff in 2023)

Barrier 5 – 1 (latest Grail Seeker in 2024)

Barrier 6 – 1 (latest I Do in 2014)

Barrier 7 – 2 (latest Melody Belle in 2018)

Barrier 8 – 3 (latest Dark Destroyer in 2022)

Barrier 9 – 2 (latest Seachange in 2007)

Barrier 10 – 1 (latest Callsign Mav in 2021)

Barrier 11 – 0

Barrier 12 – 2 (latest Kawi in 2015)

Barrier 13 – 2 (latest Lord Tavistock in 2009)

Barrier 14 – 1 (latest Kawi in 2016)

Barrier 15 – 2 (latest Quintessa in 2025)

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Form

We offer a complete Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) field in addition to insider Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) racing tips and betting odds.

Our Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) form guides include:

• Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy or you are an expert Tarzino Trophy tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Tarzino Trophy run this year as the Proisir Plate.

How to Read the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy race.

Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Tarzino Trophy as this can impact performance.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Results

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) results are known when the event takes place in September annually.

You can bet on the Tarzino Trophy race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) markets here at the TAB NZ.

Betting on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) results entails picking the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) field with our Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) tips and form guide.

Other Tarzino Trophy race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.

The complete Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) 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 Tarzino Trophy results!

Tarzino Trophy exotic results show how all the exotic Tarzino Trophy bet types resulted like the Tarzino Trophy Quinella, Tarzino Trophy Exacta, Tarzino Trophy Trifecta, and Tarzino Trophy First Four.

Tarzino Trophy Jockeys

Securing a ride in the Tarzino Trophy 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 Tarzino Trophy field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official the Tarzino Trophy jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.

Matt Cartwright is the latest Tarzino Trophy winning jockey having ridden Grail Seeker to victory in 2024.

Jonathan Riddell on Callsign Mav (2020-21) is the last back-to-back Tarzino Trophy winning jockey.

Since 2000, two jockeys have both won three editions of the Tarzino Trophy: Opie Bosson on Survived (2013), I Do (2014), and Skew Wiff (2023); and Leith Innes on Starcraft (2004), and Kawi (2015-16).

Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Tarzino Trophy horses this summer.

Tarzino Trophy Trainers

Since the year 2000, three trainers have prepared three Tarzino Trophy winners with Andrew Scott, John Bary and Allan Sharrock.

John Bary is the latest back-to-back Tarzino Trophy winning trainer with dual champion Callsign Mav (2020-21).

Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson are the latest Tarzino Trophy winning trainers having prepared Quintessa for her 2025 upset.

Tarzino Trophy (Proisir Plate) Winners

Notable Tarzino Trophy winners throughout history include:

Grey Way (1976): Grey Way, the inaugural winner of the race, is a New Zealand racing legend. Known as the “Washdyke Wonder,” he won an astonishing 51 races during his career. His victory in the first edition of the Challenge Stakes (now Tarzino Trophy) set the tone for the race’s future as a showcase for champions. Grey Way was later inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.

Poetic Prince (1988): Poetic Prince was a classy galloper who used his win in the Challenge Stakes as a springboard to claim the W.S. Cox Plate later that year. His versatility and ability to compete against the best in both New Zealand and Australia earned him the title of New Zealand Horse of the Year in 1989.

Rough Habit (1992): Rough Habit, a fan favourite on both sides of the Tasman, won the race during a dominant stretch in the early 1990s. With 11 Group 1 wins across Australasia, his Tarzino Trophy victory was part of a glittering résumé that earned him a place in the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.

Starcraft (2004): Starcraft was an Australian visitor who won the race before going on to international glory. He later captured the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in the UK and the Prix du Moulin in France, becoming a rare Southern Hemisphere horse to succeed at the highest level in Europe.

Seachange (2006 & 2007): Seachange was a dominant mare who won the race in back-to-back years. Her brilliance over sprint and mile distances made her a two-time New Zealand Horse of the Year. She was a consistent Group 1 performer and a symbol of excellence in New Zealand racing.

Mufhasa (2009): Mufhasa was a dual New Zealand Horse of the Year (2009, 2012) and a 10-time Group 1 winner. His win in the Tarzino Trophy was one of many top-level victories that showcased his toughness and consistency over several seasons.

Jimmy Choux (2011): Jimmy Choux was a crowd favourite who won the Tarzino Trophy before finishing second in the Cox Plate. A New Zealand Derby winner, he was known for his versatility and fighting spirit, and he later stood at stud in New Zealand.

Ocean Park (2012): Ocean Park used the Tarzino Trophy as a launching pad for his Cox Plate-winning campaign. His ability to win first-up over 1400m and then stretch out to 2040m at Group 1 level highlighted his class. He was named New Zealand Horse of the Year in 2013.

Kawi (2015 & 2016): Kawi was a dominant force in New Zealand racing, winning seven Group 1 races. His back-to-back wins in the Tarzino Trophy demonstrated his affinity for the Hastings track and his consistency at the elite level.

Melody Belle (2019 & 2020): Melody Belle is arguably the greatest Tarzino Trophy winner, having won the race twice as part of her record 14 Group 1 victories. A two-time New Zealand Horse of the Year, she swept the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown in 2019, a feat never before achieved.

Bet on the next Proisir Plate winner with our comprehensive Proisir Plate form guide and expert Proisir Plate tips at the TAB NZ! 

Past Tarzino Trophy / Proisir Plate Results

Recent Tarzino Trophy winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2005 are detailed in the below table.

In 2025 the race was renamed the Proisir Plate.

Year	Winner – Age/Gender Breeding	Jockey	Weight (kgs)	Trainer/s	Barrier
2026	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
2025	QUINTESSA (NZ) 5M SHAMUS AWARD (AUS) – CHAQUINTA (NZ) HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE)	RORY HUTCHINGS	57	MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON	15
2024	GRAIL SEEKER (NZ) 4M IFFRAAJ (GB) – STARWISH (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS)	MATT CARTWRIGHT	56.5	LANCE O’SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT	5
2023	SKEW WIFF (NZ) 4M SAVABEEL (AUS) – STARVOIA (AUS) STARCRAFT (NZ)	O P BOSSON	57.0	MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON	4
2022	DARK DESTROYER (NZ) 4G PROISIR (AUS) – ALL CAN PARTY (AUS) ALL AMERICAN (AUS)	L J ALLPRESS	58.5	LANCE O’SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT	8
2021	CALLSIGN MAV (NZ) 5G ATLANTE (AUS) – RAADISI (NZ) VOLKSRAAD (GB)	J K RIDDELL	59.0	JOHN BARY	10
2020	CALLSIGN MAV (NZ) 4G ATLANTE (AUS) – RAADISI (NZ) VOLKSRAAD (GB)	J K RIDDELL	58.5	JOHN BARY	8
2019	MELODY BELLE (NZ) 5M COMMANDS (AUS) – MELEKA BELLE (NZ) IFFRAAJ (GB)	M MCNAB	57.0	JAMIE RICHARDS	15
2018	MELODY BELLE (NZ) 4M COMMANDS (AUS) – MELEKA BELLE (NZ) IFFRAAJ (GB)	SHARIF RUSOF	56.5	JAMIE RICHARDS	7
2017	CLOSE UP (NZ) 8G SHINKO KING (IRE) – REGELLE (NZ) EXPLODING PROSPECT (USA)	G COOKSLEY	59.0	S HALE	2
2016	KAWI (NZ) 6G SAVABEEL (AUS) – MAGIC TIME (NZ) VOLKSRAAD (GB)	L G INNES	59.0	A SHARROCK	14
2015	KAWI (NZ) 5G SAVABEEL (AUS) – MAGIC TIME (NZ) VOLKSRAAD (GB)	L G INNES	59.0	A SHARROCK	12
2014	I DO (NZ) 7M NO EXCUSE NEEDED (GB) – FREEQUENCE (NZ) O’REILLY (NZ)	O P BOSSON	57.0	A SHARROCK	6
2013	SURVIVED (NZ) 4G ZED (NZ) – LIBERAL (NZ) GENEROUS (IRE)	O P BOSSON	58.5	JOHN BARY	7
2012	OCEAN PARK (NZ) 4H THORN PARK (AUS) – SAYYIDA (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ)	L J ALLPRESS	58.5	G HENNESSY	4
2011	MUFHASA (NZ) 7G PENTIRE (GB) – SHEILA CHEVAL (NZ) MI PREFERIDO (USA)	S C SPRATT	59.0	STEPHEN MCKEE	8
2010	KEEP THE PEACE (NZ) 4M KEEPER (AUS) – PEACE OF MIND (NZ) WILD RAMPAGE (AUS)	JAMES MCDONALD	56.5	SHAUNE RITCHIE	1
2009	LORD TAVISTOCK (NZ) 4H MONTJEU (IRE) – UPSTAGE (GB) QUEST FOR FAME (GB)	J L WADDELL	58.5	ANDREW R CAMPBELL	13
2008	FRITZY BOY (NZ) 4G BRILLIANCE (USA) – FRITZY GIRL (NZ) CACHE OF GOLD (USA)	N G HARRIS	58.5	A MACGREGOR	1
2007	SEACHANGE (NZ) 5M CAPE CROSS (IRE) – JUST CRUISING (AUS) BROAD REACH (NZ)	G MCKEON	56.5	R R MANNING	9
2006	SEACHANGE (NZ) 4M CAPE CROSS (IRE) – JUST CRUISING (AUS) BROAD REACH (NZ)	G MCKEON	56.0	R R MANNING	4
2005	XCELLENT (NZ) 4G PENTIRE (GB) – EXCELO (NZ) CENTRO (NZ)	M T COLEMAN	57.0	M MORONEY & A SCOTT	13

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