The 2026 Thorndon Mile ran on Saturday January 17 at Trentham Racecourse, Wellington, and was won by the in-form Doctor Askar in a double-figure upset!
| 11. Doctor Askar (8) J: Joe Doyle 53kg 09852T: Joanne Moss | ||
| 4. Marotiri Molly (11) J: Kate Hercock 53.5kg 35162T: Matt Dixon | ||
| 10. Belles Beau (1) J: Craig Grylls 53kg 0X153T: Robbie Patterson | ||
| 1. Legarto (2) J: Ryan Elliot 58kg X6543T: Ken & Bev Kelso | ||
| 7. Queen Zou (12) J: Matt Cartwright 53kg 42121T: Stephen Marsh | ||
| 12. Omega Boy (9) J: Matthew Cameron 53kg X2215T: Peter and Trent Didham | ||
| 3. Mystic Park (4) J: Daniel Stackhouse (+0.5) 54kg 34127T: Michael & Matthew Pitman | ||
| 6. Sir Albert (6) J: Leah Hemi 53kg 21122T: Terri Rae | ||
| 5. Hi Yo Sass Bomb (5) J: Chris Dell 53kg 0X711T: Kim Reid | ||
| 2. Spencer (10) J: Masa Hashizume 54.5kg 16160T: Peter & Shaun McKay | ||
| 9. Our Echo (3) J: Samantha Collett 53kg 0X970T: Danny Frye | ||
| 8. The Scunner (7) J: Kelly Myers 53kg X1210T: Ashley Meadows |
Thorndon Mile Info
- Next Thorndon Mile Date: Saturday the 17th of January 2026
- Track Location: Trentham Racecourse, Wellington, New Zealand
- Distance: 1,600m
- Conditions: Set Weights Plus Penalties - 3YOs & Upwards
- Status: Group 2 (since 2026)
- Prize Money (NZ): $500,000
- First Run: 1962
- Reigning Thorndon Mile Winner: Doctor Askar (2026)
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The Group 2 Thorndon Mile is a crucial test for New Zealand’s top middle-distance racehorses. It is one of the most popular Kiwi races held each summer and the second elite level of the calendar year traditionally run at Wellington’s Trentham Racecourse on the second Saturday of January during the hugely popular Wellington Cup Carnival.
It follows on from the prestigious Telegraph Handicap the Saturday prior which, along with the Railway over the same distance at Ellerslie at the end of January, is one of the two most popular New Zealand thoroughbred sprint races.
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Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in New Zealand, our comprehensive Thorndon Mile coverage has everything you need.
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Thorndon Mile Fast Facts
- Last mare to win the Thorndon Mile: Provence (2025)
- Last multiple Thorndon Mile winner: Sir Slick (2007 & 2009)
- Notable Fact: Melody Belle won the Thorndon Mile in 2021 and is the only horse to take out the New Zealand Triple Crown
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Thorndon Mile Betting Info
Thorndon Mile betting is open months ahead of the Group 2 Trentham, summer race at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Thorndon Mile betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Thorndon Mile odds online.
All-In Thorndon Mile betting markets are then available following the official Thorndon Mile nominations.
Betting on the Thorndon Mile field is available following final acceptances.
Betting on the Thorndon Mile favours the locally trained champions from the best New Zealand horse racing stables.
Thorndon Mile race betting traditionally focuses on the proven Group winning horses who have an outstanding record in the event and those proven over the mile races in New Zealand.
Thorndon Mile race tips centre on proven stars that have good lead-up form in similar grade spring/summer events, horses with previous experience at the Trentham track and the five / six-year-old runners who have dominated recent Thorndon Mile race results.
The Thorndon Mile is a set weights plus penalties event.
The highest-rated horse in the Thorndon Mile field dons the number one saddlecloth.
Expert Tips on the 2026 Thorndon Mile
Stay tuned for our expert tips and Thorndon Mile betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 2 feature at Wellington.
LEGARTO (2) is the well-drawn favourite set to get a dream run from gate two and bounce back to winning form.
It’s been a little while between drinks from this topliner for Ken & Bev Kelso with the bonny daughter of Proisir chasing her first victory since mid-Feb last year.
Yes, she gives the weight away carrying the 58kg on Saturday, but she oozes class and ticks plenty of boxes to improve on her third last start behind Kingswood in the Zabeel Classic over 2000m on Boxing Day.
Kept fresh since and I like her back to a mile which she’s got a lovely record over (9:4-1-1).
Has been far from disgraced and is fit third-up ready to fire.
Ryan Elliot knows her well, gets conditions to suit and looks right in this up to her ears.
| 1. Legarto (2) J: Ryan Elliot 58kg X6543T: Ken & Bev Kelso |
Thorndon Mile Tips
Thorndon Mile tips on which horse will win the next edition of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Trentham 1600m race heats up.
Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Thorndon Mile field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key Thorndon Mile trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Thorndon Mile field this year?
- Thorndon Mile barrier statistics and where your Thorndon Mile betting selections are drawn.
- Thorndon Mile horses that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Thorndon Mile race tip? The event itself takes just over one and a half minutes for the competing horses to run the 1,600m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Thorndon Mile winner and winning Thorndon Mile trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Thorndon Mile result.
Thorndon Mile betting takes place on the popular Thorndon Mile race which is held at Wellington’s Trentham Racecourse on a Saturday in mid-January annually.
Thorndon Mile odds are offered on the esteemed Thorndon Mile meeting Group 2 event, and the field attracts a host of quality thoroughbreds.
The Group 2 Thorndon Mile is one of New Zealand’s most popular horse races and has been run and won since 1962 when Starborough became the inaugural champion of the event.
The race was originally known as the WRC George Adams Handicap up until 1983. It has been renamed a number of times due to sponsorship purposes including from 1984-1991 when run as the Jarden Mile or Jarden Morgan Mile.
The Thorndon Mile is currently sponsored by Harcourts real estate.
It has been a key event in New Zealand’s racing calendar for decades and attracts some of the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country.
The race has seen many notable winners including New Zealand Triple Crown champion Melody Belle (2021).
Winning the Thorndon Mile is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in Australia.
Taking place at Wellington’s iconic Trentham Racecourse, the Thorndon Mile is a 1600m event.
The Thorndon Mile is run at set weights plus penalties, and higher-weighted horses have a strong recent record with the likes of Shadows Cast (58kg in 2019), Melody Belle (57kg in 2021), He’s A Doozy (57kg in 2023), and Puntura (57kg in 2024) all carrying plenty of weight to victory.
The event held Group 1 status from 1973 – 2025 before being downgraded to a Group 2 ahead of the 2026 event.
Some past Thorndon Mile winners in recent years have also enjoyed success in Australia including Alamosa (2008) who also claimed Melbourne’s Toorak Handicap down under.
Wellington Cup Carnival
The Wellington Cup Carnival is one of New Zealand’s leading horse racing events, held annually at Trentham Racecourse in Wellington. This exciting carnival spans multiple race days in January and features some of the country’s top thoroughbred races.
Key highlights of the carnival include:
- The Telegraph Day: Held on January 3 it is the opening meeting of January’s big racing month, offering elite racing action, an electric atmosphere for punters and racegoers, and unforgettable moments as some of the country’s best horse races are won and run headlined by the Group 1 Telegraph Handicap (1200m).
- Thorndon Mile Day: Held on January 17, 2026, this day features the prestigious Group 2 Thorndon Mile (1600m) and the Group 2 Levin Classic (1400m).
- Wellington Cup Day: Scheduled for January 31, 2026, this is the main event of the carnival, headlined by the Group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m) run over the same two-mile distance as November’s New Zealand Cup, and the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m). The day also includes entertainment, fashion, and hospitality, making it a vibrant and festive occasion.
Get the best Wellington Cup Carnival odds, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the Thorndon Mile now at the TAB NZ!
What are the best Thorndon Mile lead-up races to look at when placing a Thorndon Mile bet?
There are a number of earlier summer races in New Zealand, including those held on New Year’s Day, that serve as a good guide to the Thorndon Mile including the Group 1 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie.
Earlier, the Group 2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) in December is a key lead-up to the Thorndon Mile with Puntura (2023/24) the latest to do the double.
New Zealand-Bred Horses in the Thorndon Mile
Betting on the New Zealand-bred horses in the field is key with the race results dominated by locally foaled stayers.
Looking back over the Thorndon Mile history and statistics shows that the only two horses bred outside of New Zealand have won the Thorndon Mile since the year 2000 with Macavelli Miss (2006) and The Mitigator (2020).
Thorndon Mile Tips for a Trifecta
Thorndon Mile tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Thorndon Mile results.
The horse to finish on top of the Thorndon Mile trifecta is your Thorndon Mile winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your Thorndon Mile trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate running in the money.
Key Thorndon Mile Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Thorndon Mile by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Thorndon Mile. Our Thorndon Mile 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. Thorndon Mile tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 1 have historically shown a higher success rate in the Thorndon Mile.
Where can you bet on the Thorndon Mile?
The best place to bet on this year’s Thorndon Mile race is through the TAB NZ online.
Thorndon Mile Odds
Thorndon Mile odds and online betting tips on the Thorndon Mile are dominated by proven Group horses, the locally bred runners in the race and horses aged five and over who have a great record in the event.
Where can I find the latest Thorndon Mile odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Thorndon Mile, 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 Thorndon Mile Race
Want to know how to make a bet on the Thordon Mile? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Thorndon Mile betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Thorndon Mile online.
You can place a Thorndon Mile bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Thorndon Mile.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Thorndon Mile is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Thorndon Mile race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the summer Wellington racing, the Thorndon Mile has it all!
This important summer race showcases New Zealand’s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as one of the biggest races of the year!
How to Bet on the Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile betting guide, Thorndon Mile form guide and our expert Thorndon Mile tips.
4. Choose a Thorndon Mile bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Thorndon Mile Trifecta. There are many more Thorndon Mile betting options available so make sure to check out our Thorndon Mile betting markets.
5. Select the Thorndon Mile horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Thorndon Mile nominations or Thorndon Mile field.
What makes betting on the Thorndon Mile so popular?
The fact that the Thorndon Mile is one of the leading Group races run during the Wellington Cup Carnival and one of the key January horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.
The Thorndon Mile is a great race that has produced a host of subsequent Group 1 winning horses.
The Thorndon Mile is one of the most prestigious and lucrative thoroughbred horse races in New Zealand.
For the best online betting on the Thorndon Mile, consider tipping a horse to win both the Thorndon Mile and another Group race over the carnival in a summer race double!
What makes the Thorndon Mile so special?
The Thorndon Mile serves as a great guide historically to other important New Zealand Group status races so using the Thorndon Mile winners’ list for upcoming Group events is popular with punters.
It is a highly competitive and prestigious race that grows in popularity each summer.
New Zealand and international racing fans, including those in Australia, tune into the thrilling 1600m summer mile event every season to see if their bets on the Thorndon Mile race won!
The Thorndon Mile currently offers NZD$500,000 in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the list of Thorndon Mile champions.
What are the popular betting markets for the Thorndon Mile?
When it comes to betting on the Thorndon Mile, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
- 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.
- 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.
How many mares have won the Thorndon Mile in recent years?
Since the year 2000 there have been ten Thorndon Mile winning mares with: Pace Invader (2000), Tall Poppy (2001), Giovana (2002), Macavelli Miss (2006), Say No More (2012), A Touch Of Ruby (2014), Thee Auld Floozie (2017), Stolen Dance (2018), Melody Belle (2021), and most recently Provence (2025).
What age group has the best Thorndon Mile record?
Five-year-olds have dominated the Thorndon Mile results in recent years with 11 saluting between 2000 and 2026, most recently Doctor Askar in 2026.
The oldest recent Thorndon Mile winner was Sir Slick who saluted as a seven-year-old in 2009.
The youngest recent Thorndon Mile winner was Alamosa who won as a three-year-old in 2008.
Between 2000 and 2026 the breakdown of Thorndon Mile winners by age is as follows:
3YOs – 1 (latest Alamosa in 2008)
4YOs – 6 (latest Puccini in 2015)
5YOs – 11 (latest Doctor Askar in 2026)
6YOs – 8 (latest Puntura in 2004)
7YOs – 1 (latest Sir Slick in 2009)
What races will runners out of the Thorndon Mile target next?
Following a run in the Thorndon Mile many horses will target upcoming summer features including the Group 1 Otaki Maori WFA Classic (1600m) run at Ellerslie in February.
Some of the other key races horses out of the Thorndon Mile might aim for include:
- Herbie Dyke Stakes: Held in February at Te Rapa Racecourse, this Group 2 race over 2000 meters is a common next step for middle-distance runners.
- New Zealand Stakes: A Group 1 race, held in March at Ellerslie Racecourse over 2000 meters, is a popular target.
- Doncaster Mile: Held in April at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia, this Group 1 race over 1600 meters is a prestigious event that attracts top milers from New Zealand.
- Easter Handicap: A Group 2 race held in April at Pukekohe Park over 1600 meters, it is another potential target for Thorndon Mile participants.
Thorndon Mile Barriers
The Thorndon Mile barrier draw and allocated Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile barrier draw?
Barrier 1 has produced four Thorndon Mile winners between 2000 and 2026 most recently Provence in 2025.
Barrier 18 is the widest gate to produce a Thorndon Mile winner between 2000 and 2026 with Macavelli Miss in 2006.
Barrier 4 was the last gate to produce back-to-back Thorndon Mile winners with Puccini (2015) and Kawi (2016).
Barrier 8 is the latest Thorndon Mile winning barrier with Doctor Askar in 2026.
Breakdown of winning Thorndon Mile barriers between 2000-26:
Barrier 1 – 4 (latest Provence in 2025)
Barrier 2 – 2 (latest Sir Slick in 2009)
Barrier 3 – 3 (latest The Chosen One in 2022)
Barrier 4 – 2 (latest Kawi in 2016)
Barrier 5 – 0
Barrier 6 – 2 (latest Say No More in 2012)
Barrier 7 – 2 (latest Puntura in 2024)
Barrier 8 – 1 (latest Doctor Askar in 2026)
Barrier 9 – 1 (latest Giovana in 2002)
Barrier 10 – 1 (latest Zvezda in 2003)
Barrier 11 – 2 (latest Stolen Dance in 2018)
Barrier 12 – 1 (latest A Touch Of Ruby in 2014)
Barrier 13 – 1 (latest Wall Street in 2010)
Barrier 14 – 0
Barrier 15 – 0
Barrier 16 – 3 (latest Shadows Cast in 2019)
Barrier 17 – 1 (latest Pace Invacer in 2000)
Barrier 18 – 1 (latest Macavelli Miss in 2006)
Thorndon Mile Form
We offer a complete Thorndon Mile form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Thorndon Mile field in addition to insider Thorndon Mile racing tips and betting odds.
Our Thorndon Mile form guides include:
- Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile or you are an expert Thorndon Mile tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Thorndon Mile.
How to Read the Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile form guide:
- 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 Thorndon Mile race.
- Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Thorndon Mile, as this can impact performance.
- Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Thorndon Mile Results
The Thorndon Mile results are known when the event takes place in early January annually.
You can bet on the Thorndon Mile race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Thorndon Mile markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Thorndon Mile results entails picking the Thorndon Mile winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Thorndon Mile field with our Thorndon Mile tips and form guide.
Other Thorndon Mile race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Thorndon Mile 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 Thorndon Mile results!
Thorndon Mile exotic results show how all the exotic Thorndon Mile bet types resulted like the Thorndon Mile Quinella, Thorndon Mile Exacta, Thorndon Mile Trifecta, and Thorndon Mile First Four.
Thorndon Mile Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Thorndon Mile field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around New Zealand and Australia. Winning this important summer race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia’s top riders looking to secure a Group race trophy during the carnival.
What jockeys are riding in the Thorndon Mile field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Thorndon Mile jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Joe Doyle is the latest Thorndon Mile winning jockey having ridden Doctor Askar to victory in 2026.
The most successful Thorndon Mile jockeys with three victories each are David Walsh, Lance O’Sullivan, Opie Bosson, and Rosie Myers who won aboard Say No More (2012), Historian (2013), and Thee Auld Floozie (2017).
Rosie Myers is also the last back-to-back Thordon Mile winning jockey having ridden Say No More (2012) and Historian (2013).
Sam Spratt was the last female Thorndon Mile winning jockey aboard Provence (2025) and Stolen Dance (2018).
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Thorndon Mile horses this summer.
Thorndon Mile Trainers
The most successful trainer in the history of the Thorndon Mile is Noel Eales who trained five Thorndon Mile winners between 1990 and 2001 with: Fun On The Run (1990), Calm Harbour (1993), Happiness (1996), Surface (1999), and Tall Poppy (2001).
Joanne Moss is the latest Thorndon Mile winning trainer having prepared Doctor Askar in 2026.
Thorndon Mile Winners
Notable Thorndon Mile winners throughout history include:
Giovana (2002): Giovana also won the New Zealand Oaks and the Waikato International Stakes.
Sir Slick (2007, 2008): The latest dual Thorndon Mile champion, Sir Slick was a prolific racehorse with multiple Group 1 wins, including the Zabeel Classic and the New Zealand Stakes.
Alamosa (2008): The most recent three-year-old to claim the Thorndon Mile over the older horses, Alamosa also won the Otaki-Maori Weight for Age Classic and the Toorak Handicap in Australia. He also sired Kirramosa, the winner of the 2013 VRC Oaks in Melbourne!
Wall Street (2010): Wall Street also won the Windsor Park Plate, Spring Classic, and Emirates Stakes in Australia.
Kawi (2016): Kawi won a total of seven Group 1 races, including the Makfi Challenge Stakes and the Captain Cook Stakes.
Melody Belle (2021): Melody Belle, winner of the 2017 Karaka Millions 2YO as a juvenile, is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated racehorses, with a total of 14 Group 1 wins, including the New Zealand Stakes, Livamol Classic, and Empire Rose Stakes.
Bet on the next Thorndon Mile winner with our comprehensive Thorndon Mile form guide and expert Thorndon Mile tips at the TAB NZ!
Past Thorndon Mile Results
Recent Thorndon Mile winners, jockeys, trainers, times, weights carried to victory, and placegetters dating back to the year 1962 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner (Weight) | Jockey | Trainer(s) | Owner(s) | Time (track rating) | Second place | Third |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Doctor Askar (53kg) | Joe Doyle | Joanne Moss | Joanne & Mrs R Jill Moss | 1:36.50 (soft) | Marotiri Molly | Belles Beau |
| 2025 | Provence (53kg) | Sam Spratt | Stephen Marsh, Cambridge | T V Rider & Social Racing Ellerslie Winners Circle Syndicate (Mgr: B Cooper) | 1:36.40 (soft) | Qali Al Farrasha | Town Cryer |
| 2024 | Puntura (57kg) | Craig Grylls | Robbie Patterson, New Plymouth | Carole & John Lynskey | 1:36.05 (soft) | El Vencedor | Lady Telena |
| 2023 | He’s A Doozy (57kg) | Kozzi Asano | Lisa Latta | M Schirnack, N & A Thompson, S Platt, J & S Dunnett, M McNeill, S Dais, P Shearer, L Purvis, K McHugh, D Masters, S Edgerton, E Tomlins & W Dixon | 1.39.73 (heavy) | Sharp ‘N’ Start | Lightning Jack |
| 2022 | The Chosen One (55kg) | Matthew Cameron | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman | R L Bonnington, A G, C P, G, K J, Mrs P A & P R Dennis, Miss J L Dunlop, D G Forde, P M Jeffares, P Johnstone, G R Miller, G J Popham, Ravelston Stud Ltd, G R Redington, T V Rider & Mrs N C Robertson | 1:36.05 (good) | Coventina Bay | Mali Ston |
| 2021 | Melody Belle (57kg) | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate | 1:38.05 (good) | Sinarahma | Deerfield |
| 2020 | The Mitigator (56kg) | Shaun McKay | Peter McKay, Matamata | RP Davis, TE Luke, N Butterfield, PT Fenwick, JP Hopkins | 1:35.47 (good) | Wyndspelle | Yearn |
| 2019 | Shadows Cast (58kg) | Jason Waddell | Mark Oulaghan, Awapuni | Ron Cunningham | 1:35.17 | Wyndspelle | Watch This Space |
| 2018 | Stolen Dance (53kg) | Samantha Spratt | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | GA Shand | 1:36.48 | Watch This Space | Hiflyer |
| 2017 | Thee Auld Floozie (53.5kg) | Rosie Myers | Stephen Marsh, Cambridge | P D Craighead, L G Ford, S B Marsh, M C Roughead, Two Fat Cows Syndicate, J G & Mrs S K Young | 1:35.03 | Prince Of Passion | Abidewithme |
| 2016 | Kawi (59kg) | Leith Innes | Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth | AA Baeyertz, JP Goodin, GA MacDonald, GH Phillips & Est late RW Sharrock | 1:35.16 | Stolen Dance | Sports Illustrated |
| 2015 | Puccini (57kg) | Danielle Johnson | Peter & Jacob McKay, Matamata | Monovale Holdings | 1:34.11 | Soriano | Mighty Solomon |
| 2014 | A Touch Of Ruby (52kg) | Craig Grylls | Stephen Autridge, Matamata | The Whitby Bloodstock Trust | 1:34.53 | Costume | Sacred Star |
| 2013 | Historian (53kg) | Rosie Myers | Gary Alton, Cambridge | Ngai Chun-Hung | 1:34.51 | Lady Kipling | Miss Pelear |
| 2012 | Say No More (52kg) | Rosie Myers | Paul Duncan, Cambridge | T N Boys, D B Capes, P G Harris, B G Hutchinson & R W Mackenzie | 1:37.69 | Postmans Daughter | Jetset Lad |
| 2011 | Booming (57kg) | Masa Tanaka | Jeff Lynds, Awapuni | DR Frampton & GKV Holdings Limited | 1:34.96 | Dasoudi | Eileen Dubh |
| 2010 | Wall Street (55kg) | Buddy Lammas | Jeff Lynds, Awapuni | G G Syndicate, Limited, G K V Holdings Limited & M A Head | 1:33.86 | Tavistock | Mill Duckie |
| 2009 | Sir Slick (58kg) | David Walsh | Graeme Nicholson, Te Aroha | BN Brown & GA Nicholson | 1:34.26 | Striker | Culminate |
| 2008 | Alamosa (57.5kg) | Paul Taylor | Peter McKay, Matamata | TE Luke, Mrs K & PN McKay | 1:35.18 | Dezigna | Final Reality |
| 2007 | Sir Slick (57kg) | Opie Bosson | Graeme Nicholson, Te Aroha | BN Brown & GA Nicholson | 1:34.20 | Pins ‘N’ Needles | Bonjour |
| 2006 | Macavelli Miss (54kg) | Mark Hills | Roger James, Cambridge | GR, KR & Mrs MJ Downey | 1:34.10 | O’Borio | Penitentiary |
| 2005 | Maroofity (52.5kg) | Lisa Cropp | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Racing Syndicate | 1:34.73 | Zvezda | Lashed |
| 2004 | Sir Kinloch (53.5kg) | Lee Rutherford | Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill, Takanini | HS, HS & SS Dyke | 1:36.84 | Sedecrem | Elendil |
| 2003 | Zvezda (55kg) | Lance O’Sullivan | Kay Lane, Ruakaka | KDH Lane | 1:35.69 | Rosina Lad | Travellin’ Man |
| 2002 | Giovana (56.5kg) | Peter Johnson | Carol Marshall, Cambridge | CA Marshall | 1:33.92 | Cent Home | Hail |
| 2001 | Tall Poppy (54kg) | David Walsh | Noel Eales, Awapuni | GB & RS Fell | 1:35.20 | Giovana | Volkaire |
| 2000 | Pace Invader (51.5kg) | Paul Taylor | Alvin Clark, Takanini | PR Dickinson, AR & EJ Johnson & CT Wintle | 1:34.34 | Skoozi | Surface |
| 1999 | Surface (52kg) | Noel Harris | Noel Eales, Awapuni | ND Eales & JD & Mrs PM Willis | 1:34.88 | Bluebird The Word | Fatal |
| 1998 | Fayreform (49.5kg) | Opie Bosson | Stephen Autridge, Matamata | Haunui Farm Limited & GH Madill | 1:35.63 | Des’s Dream | Rough Legend |
| 1997 | Winning Wave (48kg) | Lee Rutherford | Frank & Craig Richie, Takanini | CR Edkins, RB Fickling, BW Freeman & RH Jensen | 1:34.29 | Jazzac | Vialli |
| 1996 | Happiness (51.5kg) | Bruce Compton | Noel Eales, Awapuni | Chantilly Lodge Syndicate | 1:34.77 | Avedon | Chase A Fortune |
| 1995 | Silver Chalice (49kg) | Stewart Campbell | Richard Bothwell, Stratford | JE & RJ Bothwell, Mrs JA & WJ Stewart | 1:35.19 | Endless Joy | Frenetic |
| 1994 | Z’Oro (49kg) | Jo Walsh | Frank & Shaune Richie, Takanini | TW Archer & JH Zolezzi | 1:33.41 | Mahoenui Lass | Merry Maiden |
| 1993 | Calm Harbour (52kg) | Lance O’Sullivan | Noel Eales, Awapuni | Peter Thorburn | 1:35.39 | Romanee Conti | Moire |
| 1992 | Just Tommy (52kg) | Chris Johnson | Michael Pitman, Riccarton | WA Thomas | 1:36.36 | More Money | Seamist |
| 1991 | Fire Commander (49kg) | Lance O’Sullivan | Dave & Paul O’Sullivan, Matamata | AA Blackwell, BJ Lindsay & DA Smith | 1:35.22 | Seamist | Greenback |
| 1990 | Fun On The Run (52kg) | David Walsh | Noel Eales, Awapuni | A Dennison, Mrs J Lee, Miss M Short & T Taylor | 1:33.94 | Our High Noon | Tricavaboy |
| 1989 | Tricavaboy (51kg) | Kim Clapperton | David Eagar, Stratford | DW & Mrs EJ & RJ Eagar | 1:35.84 | Sirstaci | Bonecrusher |
| 1988 | Golden King (51kg) | Phillip Mercer | Garth Ivil, Awapuni | WG Ivil, BB O’Donnell & IAH Symes | 1:33.79 | Star Pride | Infinite Secret |
| 1987 | Jonny Alone (49kg) | Paul Taylor | BT Jones | Mr and Mrs JT Aspinall | 1:37.88 | Knight Invader | Crimesta |
| 1986 | Pinson (54.5kg) | Jim Collett | Don Couchman, Hawera | JR Drought, JW Fraser, FA Long & JR Todd | 1:38.45 | Noble Note | Tanalyse |
| 1985 | Atrapar (54.5kg) | Maurice Campbell | WJ Calder, Levin | WJ Calder | 1:36.46 | Greatness | Kingdom Bay |
| 1984 | Shifnal Prince (50.5kg) | David Peake | Jack Winder, Cambridge | CR O’Grady & CW Reynolds | 1:35.08 | Manchu | Camille |
| 1983 | McGinty (51.5kg) | Jim Cassidy | Colin Jillings, Takanini | Keith Haub & B J McCahill | 1:32.99 | Ringtrue | Jon |
| 1982 | Powley (52.5kg) | JD Pankhurst | Hec Anderton, Wingatui | HA Anderton | 1:34.75 | Hikotere | Summer Haze |
| 1981 | Speculation (54.5kg) | Maurice Campbell | Maurice Campbell, Awapuni | AW Fogden & J Willis | 1:35.25 | Daybreak | Anderill |
| 1980 | Raywood Lass (51.5kg) | Paul Belsham | Eddie Rayner, Marton | CJB Norwood & EW Rayner | 1:37.00 | Bra Hest | Arbre Chene |
| 1979 | Polly Porter (52.5kg) | RB Weaver | P Wright, Winton | Mrs P Wright | 1:34.50 | Heidelberg | Grey Way |
| 1978 | Copper Belt (59kg) | Jim Walker | Brian Deacon, Hawera | Kevin and Mrs Kathleen Gray [24] | 1:35.00 | Grey Way | Orchidra |
| 1977 | Grey Way (56.5kg) | Bob Skelton | EP Corby, Washdyke | PG South | 1:35.50 | Fraxy | Caruba |
| 1976 | Tiptoe (51kg) | Chris McNab | Eric Ropiha, Woodville | AS Fell | 1:36.50 | Gold Ducat | No Show |
| 1975 | King’s Romance (57kg) | Bill Skelton | Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth | J McKendrick | 1:33.00 | ||
| 1974 | An Illusion (50.5kg) | Brent Thomson | Kevin Thomson, Wanganui | JP Norman | 1:35.50 | Kaukapakapa | Sir Gallivant |
| 1973 | Kaukapakapa | Bob Skelton | George Cameron, Takanini | GD Cameron | 1:35.00 | ||
| 1972 | Egmont Park | Noel Harris | Brian Deacon, Hawera | IF McGuire | 1:39.00 | Dark Knowledge | Nausori |
| 1971 | Panzer Chief | GN McLiesh | John Revell, Te Aroha | PD Moran | 1:35.00 | ||
| 1970 | Honey Belle | David Peake | George Cameron, Takinani | J Sarten | 1:34.00 | ||
| 1969 | Carlsberg | Herb Ruahihi | Bill Aitken, Bulls | WL Aitken & WW Tatham | 1:34.50 | ||
| 1968 | Bywon | David Peake | George Cameron, Takanini | GP Broun | 1:35.50 | ||
| Nausori | Brian Andrews | Bill Hillis, Takanini | Mrs UE Matthews & EB Reid | 1:35.50 | |||
| 1967 | Tara’s Pride | John Grylls | Archie Tudor, Stratford | CW Ansford | 1:34.25 | ||
| 1966 | Chantal | Gary Willetts | Jack Hayes, Te Awamutu | Miss LE Jamieson | 1:36.00 | ||
| 1965 | Empyreus | Ron Taylor | Bob Quinlivan, Hastings | HN Phelan | 1:36.25 | ||
| 1964 | Gymkhana | Ron Taylor | B J Nicol | ED Martin | 1:36.25 | ||
| 1963 | Rapido | Jack Mudford | Bruce Priscott, Te Awamutu | WB Priscott | 1:35.50 | ||
| 1962 | Starborough | GP Hulme | Noel Eales, Awapuni | H Cleland | 1:36.50 |
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