The 2026 Wellington Cup ran on Saturday January 31 at Trentham Racecourse, Wellington, and was won in a huge upset by $86 outsider Manzor Blue!
Wellington Cup 2026 Results
| 16. Manzor Blue (16) J: Kate Hercock 53kg 22046 T: Lisa Latta | ||
| 8. Crouch (2) J: Tina Comignaghi 53kg 96550 T: Mike Breslin | ||
| 14. Be Real (15) J: Kelly Myers 53kg 75845 T: Lisa Latta | ||
| 5. Rosso (7) J: Daniel Stackhouse 53kg 41411 T: Michael & Matthew Pitman | ||
| 10. Trav (6) J: Masa Hashizume 53kg 09009 T: Raymond Connors | ||
| 11. I'm A Dirty Rascal (8) J: Bruno Queiroz 53kg 05167 T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | ||
| 7. Santa Catalina (4) J: Joe Doyle 53kg 21515 T: Peter & Shaun McKay | ||
| 3. Interpretation (13) J: Matt Cartwright 55kg 70503 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. Mayor Of Norwood (1) J: Corey Campbell 56.5kg X5511 T: Brian & Shane Anderton | ||
| 9. Prince Alby (5) J: Leah Hemi 53kg 01400 T: Kelvin Tyler | ||
| 4. Tshiebwe (11) J: Samantha Collett 54kg X1312 T: Allan Sharrock | ||
| 18. Vickezzmargaux (12) J: Jim Chung 53kg 53102 T: John Bary | ||
| 13. Star Ballot (3) J: Amber Riddell 53kg 50264 T: Michael & Matthew Pitman | ||
| 1. One Bold Cat (14) J: Craig Grylls 59kg 84513 T: Robbie Patterson | ||
| 6. Royal Flower (17) J: Mereana Hudson 53kg 51742 T: Gail Temperton | ||
| 15. Call A Friend (10) J: Toni Davies 53kg 81410 T: Mike Breslin | ||
| 12. Nest Egg (9) J: Courtney Barnes 53kg 49648 T: Stephen Marsh |
Wellington Cup Info
- 2026 Wellington Cup Date: Saturday the 31st of January 2026
- Track Location: Trentham Racecourse, Wellington, New Zealand
- Distance: 3,200m
- Conditions: Handicap - 3YOs & Upwards
- Status: Group 3
- Prize Money (NZ): $400,000
- First Run: 1874
- Reigning Wellington Cup Winner: Manzor Blue (2026)
Looking for the latest Wellington Cup betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Wellington Cup Group 3 race this January? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the Wellington Cup race this summer!
The Group 3 Wellington Cup is a crucial test for New Zealand’s top staying racehorses. It is one of the most popular Kiwi races held each summer and Wellington’s Trentham Racecourse on the third Saturday of January as the marquee event at the hugely popular Wellington Cup Carnival.
It is one of New Zealand’s three traditional two-mile cup races holding Black-Type status along with the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) in mid-November at Canterbury and the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie in early March.
It is also contested over the same distance as Australia’s iconic Melbourne Cup race at Flemington on the first Tuesday of November.
To improve your chances of predicting the next Wellington Cup winner, access the latest Wellington Cup 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 summer contenders.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in New Zealand, our comprehensive Wellington Cup coverage has everything you need.
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Wellington Cup Fast Facts
- Last mare to win the Wellington Cup: Manzor Blue (2026)
- Last multiple Wellington Cup winner: Ed (1995 & 1997)
- Notable Fact: Queen Elizabeth II attended Wellington Cup Day in 1970
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Wellington Cup Betting Info
Wellington Cup betting is open weeks ahead of the Group 3 Trentham, summer staying race at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Wellington Cup betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Wellington Cup odds online.
All-In Wellington Cup betting markets are then available following the official Wellington Cup nominations.
Betting on the Wellington Cup field is available following final acceptances.
Betting on the Wellington Cup favours the locally trained champions from the best New Zealand horse racing stables.
Wellington Cup race betting traditionally focuses on the proven Group winning horses who have an outstanding record in the event and those proven over the two-mile races in New Zealand like the iconic New Zealand Cup held in November at Christchurch.
Wellington Cup 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 older runners who have dominated recent Wellington Cup race results.
The Wellington Cup is a handicap race.
The highest-rated horse in the Wellington Cup field dons the number one saddlecloth.
Expert Tips on the 2026 Wellington Cup
Stay tuned for our expert tips and Wellington Cup betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 3 staying feature at Wellington.
| 5. Rosso (7) J: Daniel Stackhouse 53kg 41411 T: Michael & Matthew Pitman |
| 3. Interpretation (13) J: Matt Cartwright 55kg 70503 T: Ciaron Maher |
| 2. Mayor Of Norwood (1) J: Corey Campbell 56.5kg X5511 T: Brian & Shane Anderton |
Wellington Cup Tips
Wellington Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Trentham 3200m race heats up.
Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Wellington Cup field are proven over the 3200m distance?
- Who the key Wellington Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Wellington Cup field this year?
- Wellington Cup barrier statistics and where your Wellington Cup betting selections are drawn.
- Wellington Cup horses that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Wellington Cup race tip? The event itself takes just three minutes for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Wellington Cup winner and winning Wellington Cup trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Wellington Cup result.
What are the best Wellington Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Wellington Cup bet?
There are a number of earlier summer races in New Zealand that serve as a good guide to the Wellington Cup including the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth ll Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day.
Earlier, December’s Group 3 Manawatu Cup (2300m) at the Trentham track is also a nice Wellington Cup lead-up race.
New Zealand-Bred Horses in the Wellington Cup
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 Wellington Cup history and statistics shows that the only five horses bred outside of New Zealand have won the Wellington Cup since the year 2000 most recently the American bred Leaderboard (2023).
Wellington Cup Tips for a Trifecta
Wellington Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Wellington Cup results.
The horse to finish on top of the Wellington Cup trifecta is your Wellington Cup winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your Wellington Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate running in the money.
Key Wellington Cup Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Wellington Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Wellington Cup. Our Wellington Cup 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. Wellington Cup tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 8 – 10 have historically shown higher success rates in the Wellington Cup.
Wellington Cup betting takes place on the popular Wellington Cup race which is held at Wellington’s Trentham Racecourse on a Saturday in mid to late January annually.
Wellington Cup odds are offered on the esteemed Wellington Cup meeting Group 3 event, and the field attracts a host of quality thoroughbreds.
The Group 3 Wellington Cup is one of New Zealand’s most popular horse races and has been run and won since 1867 when Policy became the inaugural champion of the event.
Two earlier editions of the Wellington Cup ran in 1867 and 1868, but these were unofficial races conducted by the first Wellington Jockey Club and not recognised by the NZ Turf Register.
The Wellington Cup distance has changed a number of times throughout the event’s long history but has consistently been run over the 3200m since 2016.
It has been a key event in New Zealand’s racing calendar for over 150 years and attracts some of the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country.
The race has seen many notable winners including the Jimmy Cassidy ridden Kiwi in 1983. Kiwi and Cassidy made history going on to win that year’s Melbourne Cup down under.
Winning the Wellington Cup is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in Australia.
Wellington Cup Day is also internationally acclaimed drawing celebrities trackside from around the world including event Queen Elizabeth II in 1970!
Other famous Wellington Cup Day attendees over the years include Rachel Hunter and Rod Stewart in 1994, Sir Edmund Hillary who presented the trophy to the aptly named 1995 Wellington Cup winner Ed, Jonah Lomu in 1996, and Miss World winner Jacqueline Aguilera in 1997.
The Wellington Cup is a handicap race open to horses aged three-years-old and above.
The Wellington Cup was a Group 1 race until 2008 when it was downgraded, much to the disappointment of racing fans and the racing community around Australasia.
Many past Wellington Cup winners have also enjoyed success in Australia including the aforementioned 1983 Wellington Cup – Melbourne Cup double champ Kiwi and three-time Wellington Cup winner Castletown (1991, 1992, 1994) whose Australian successes included the 1992 Brisbane Cup in Queensland.
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 1 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.
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Where can you bet on the Wellington Cup?
The best place to bet on this year’s Wellington Cup race is through the TAB NZ online.
Wellington Cup Odds
Wellington Cup odds and online betting tips on the Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Wellington Cup, 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 Wellington Cup Race
Want to know how to make a bet on the Wellington Cup? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Wellington Cup betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Wellington Cup online.
You can place a Wellington Cup bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Wellington Cup.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Wellington Cup is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Wellington Cup race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the summer Trentham racing, the Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup betting guide, Wellington Cup form guide and our expert Wellington Cup tips.
4. Choose a Wellington Cup bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Wellington Cup Trifecta. There are many more Wellington Cup betting options available so make sure to check out our Wellington Cup betting markets.
5. Select the Wellington Cup horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Wellington Cup nominations or Wellington Cup field.
What makes betting on the Wellington Cup so popular?
The fact that the Wellington Cup is one of the leading staying races run each year in New Zealand and one of the key January horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.
The Wellington Cup is a great race that has produced a host of subsequent Group 1 winning horses.
The Wellington Cup is one of the most longest running and lucrative thoroughbred horse races in New Zealand despite only currently holding Group 3 status.
For the best online betting on the Wellington Cup, consider tipping a horse to win both the Wellington Cup and another Group race over the carnival in a summer race double!
What makes the Wellington Cup so special?
The Wellington Cup serves as a great guide historically to other important New Zealand Group status races so using the Wellington Cup 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 3200m summer two-mile classic every season to see if their bets on the Wellington Cup race won!
The Wellington Cup currently offers NZD$400,000 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 Wellington Cup champions.
What are the popular betting markets for the Wellington Cup?
When it comes to betting on the Wellington Cup, 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.
What races will runners out of the Wellington Cup target next?
Following a run in the Wellington Cup many horses will target upcoming summer staying features including the Group 3 Avondale Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie in late February and the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie in early March.
Which horses have won the most Wellington Cups?
Three horses have won the Wellington Cup on three occasions with:
- Cynisca (1890, 1891, 1892);
- Great Sensation (1961, 1962, 1963); and
- Castletown (1991, 1992, 1994).
How many mares have won the Wellington Mile in recent years?
Since the year 2000 there have been six Wellington Cup winning mares with: Smiling Like (2001), Megapins (2009), Savaria (2017), Soleseifei (2020), Mary Louise (2024), and most recently Manzor Blue (2026).
What age group has the best Wellington Cup record?
Five-year-olds have dominated the Wellington Cup results in recent years with 15 saluting between 2000 and 2026, most recently Manzor Blue (2026).
The oldest recent Wellington Cup winner was Leaderboard who saluted as an eight-year-old in 2023.
The youngest recent Wellington Cup winner was Maygrove who won as a four-year-old in 2015.
Between 2000 and 2026 the breakdown of Wellington Cup winners by age is as follows:
4YOs – 1 (latest Maygrove in 2015)
5YOs – 15 (latest Manzor Blue in 2026)
6YOs – 4 (latest Wolfgang in 2025)
7YOs – 5 (latest Lincoln King in 2002)
8YOs – 1 (latest Leaderboard in 2023)
Wellington Cup Barriers
The Wellington Cup barrier draw and allocated Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup barrier draw?
Barrier 9 has produced four Wellington Cup winners between 2000 and 2026 most recently Mary Lousie in 2024.
Barrier 17 is the widest gate to produce a Wellington Cup winner between 2000 and 2026 with Envoy in 2006.
Barrier 14 is the latest Wellington Cup winning barrier with Wolfgang in 2025.
Breakdown of winning Wellington Cup barriers between 2000-26:
Barrier 1 – 2 (latest Gorbachev in 2019)
Barrier 2 – 1 (latest Cyclades in 2002)
Barrier 3 – 2 (latest Waisake in 2021)
Barrier 4 – 1 (latest Zabeat in 2005)
Barrier 5 – 2 (latest Maygrove in 2015)
Barrier 6 – 2 (latest Mister Impatience in 2016)
Barrier 7 – 1 (latest Lincoln King in 2002)
Barrier 8 – 3 (latest Leaderboard in 2023)
Barrier 9 – 4 (latest Mary Louise in 2024)
Barrier 10 – 3 (latest Soleseifei in 2020)
Barrier 11 – 0
Barrier 12 – 1 (latest Cluden Creek in 2004)
Barrier 13 – 0
Barrier 14 – 2 (latest Wolfgang in 2025)
Barrier 15 – 1 (latest Megapins in 2009)
Barrier 16 – 1 (latest Manzor Blue in 2026)
Barrier 17 – 1 (latest Envoy in 2006)
Wellington Cup Form
We offer a complete Wellington Cup form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Wellington Cup field in addition to insider Wellington Cup racing tips and betting odds.
Our Wellington Cup form guides include:
- Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup or you are an expert Wellington Cup tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Wellington Cup.
How to Read the Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup race.
- Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Wellington Cup, as this can impact performance.
- Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Wellington Cup Results
The Wellington Cup results are known when the event takes place in mid to late January annually.
You can bet on the Wellington Cup race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Wellington Cup markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Wellington Cup results entails picking the Wellington Cup winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Wellington Cup field with our Wellington Cup tips and form guide.
Other Wellington Cup race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Wellington Cup 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 Wellington Cup results!
Wellington Cup exotic results show how all the exotic Wellington Cup bet types resulted like the Wellington Cup Quinella, Wellington Cup Exacta, Wellington Cup Trifecta, and Wellington Cup First Four.
Wellington Cup Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Wellington Cup 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 trophy during the carnival.
What jockeys are riding in the Wellington Cup field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Wellington Cup jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Kate Hercock is the latest Wellington Cup winning jockey having ridden Manzor Blue to victory in 2026.
The most successful Wellington Cup jockeys throughout history with six victories each are Bob Derrett (1880, 1881, 1885, 1892, 1894, 1898) and Roy Reed (1919, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1928, 1932).
Craig Grylls has also enjoyed plenty of success with four victories aboard Oarsman (2003), Graphic (2014), Lincoln King (2022), and Mary Louise (2024).
Kate Hercock is the latest female Wellington Cup winning jockey aboard Manzor Blue in 2026.
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Wellington Cup horses this summer.
Wellington Cup Trainers
The most successful trainer in the history of the Wellington Cup is Michael Moroney who trained four Wellington Cup winners between 1996 and 2016 with: Yes Indeed (1996), Second Coming (2000), Graphic (2014), and most recently Mister Impatience (2016).
Lisa Latta is the latest Wellington Cup winning trainer having prepared Manzor Blue in 2026.
Wellington Cup Winners
Notable Wellington Cup winners throughout history include:
Great Sensation (1961, 1962, 1963): Great Sensation’s three consecutive Wellington Cup wins are a testament to his endurance and consistency.
Kiwi (1983): Trained by Snow Lupton and ridden by the great Jimmy Cassidy, Kiwi famously won the Wellington Cup as well as that year’s Melbourne Cup, making him one of the most celebrated horses in New Zealand racing history.
Castletown (1991, 1992, 1994): Frank Ritche’s champion stayer Castletown also won the Brisbane Cup in 1992 and had multiple other Group race victories to add to his Wellington Cup three-peat.
Samson (2007): Trained by Kevin Myers and ridden to his Wellington Cup win by David Walker, Samson also won the Queen Elizabeth II Cup in the same year, showcasing his versatility and stamina.
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Past Wellington Cup Results
Recent Wellington Cup winners, jockeys, trainers, times, weights carried to victory, and placegetters dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Weight (kgs) | Age / Gender | Breeding | Jockey | Trainer/s | Owner/s | Time | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Manzor Blue | 53 | 5m | Almanzor (FR) – Turquoise Coast (NZ) Zabeel (NZ) | Kate Hercock | Lisa Latta | Go Racing Amalfi Syndicate | 3:19.74 (soft) | Crouch | Be Real |
| 2025 | Wolfgang | 55 | 6g | Puccini (NZ) – Navy Beach (NZ) Darci Brahma (NZ) | Joe Doyle | Peter & Shaun McKay, Matamata | Simms Davison, Kim & Peter McKay | 3:20.68 (good) | Crouch | Nest Egg |
| 2024 | Mary Louise | 56 | 5m | The Bold One – Daisy Louise by Catbird (AUS) | Craig Grylls | Robbie Patterson, New Plymouth | E M & N A Bourke & A R Piercy | 3:23.65 (soft) | Fierce Flight | Canheroc |
| 2023 | Leaderboard | 53 | 8g | Street Cry (IRE) – Flower Fairy (USA) by Dynaformer (USA) | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker | Fortuna Leaderboard Syndicate (Mgr: John Galvin) | 3.33.01 (heavy) | Contemplation | Dionysus |
| 2022 | Lincoln King | 56 | 7g | Shocking (AUS) – Shi Kin Fly by Shinko King (IRE) | Craig Grylls | Stephen Marsh | Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, Wellfield Holdings Ltd, Exempt Bloodstock Ltd, Stephen Marsh & Peter Gillespie | 3:23.21 (good) | Starrybeel | He No Opilio |
| 2021 | Waisake | 53 | 6g | Zed – Kincia by Kinjite | Samantha Collett | Alan Sharrock, New Plymouth | LR Butler, JM & KA Horner, A & NJ Macdonald, B & E Menzies, PV Mullen, BC & MC Schumacher & SA Sharrock | 3:22.85 (good) | Bluey’s Chance | Justamaiz |
| 2020 | Soleseifei | 53 | 7m | Shocking (AUS) – Evaline by Van Nistelrooy (USA) | Trudy Thornton | Jaimee-Lee Lupton, Waverley | L Ridge & Ms M Slagter | 3:20.03 (good) | The Good Fight | Toms |
| 2019 | Gorbachev | 53 | 5g | Gorky Park – Gimmeawink (AUS) by Carnegie (IRE) | Ryan Elliot | Bryce Newman, Bulls | P Bardell, F J P Huwyler, B K O’Dea & K T O’Donnell | 3:22.49 (good) | Dee And Gee | Prince Jabeel |
| 2018 | Magic Chai | 53 | 5g | Magic Albert (AUS) – Chai (AUS) by Viscount (AUS) | Michael McNab | Tony Pike, Cambridge | MA & Mrs SL Treweek | 3:25.19 (good) | Sampson | Alinko Prince |
| 2017 | Savaria | 56.5 | 5m | Savabeel – Amathea by O’Reilly | Hayden Tinsley | Roydon Bergerson, Awapuni | DP & Mrs KC Fleming | 3:21.90 (good) | Jackstar | Perfect Start |
| 2016 | Mister Impatience | 52.5 | 6g | Hernando (FRA) – Katy Nowaitee (GB) by Komaite | Samantha Spratt | Michael Moroney & Chad Ormsby, Matamata | R Legh, GG Syndicate Ltd, K Millar, G Sharp, A Locantro, H Hansen, J O’Neill, G Van Ameyden, P Merton & L Neradovsky | 3:21.60 (good) | Pentathon | Sampson |
| 2015 | Maygrove | 52.5 | 5g | Authorized (IRE) – Lady Zhivago by Zabeel | Matthew Cameron | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | JML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr L Petagna) & PW O’Rourke | 2:26.65 (2400m, good) | Perfect Start | She’s Insatiable |
| 2014 | Graphic | 52 | 5g | Volksraad (GB) – Taitanium by Kingdom Bay | Craig Grylls | Michael Moroney & Chad Ormsby, Matamata | Christopher R & Susanna Grace | 2:29.30 (2400m, good) | Skysoblue | Guns At Five |
| 2013 | Blood Brotha | 54 | 7g | Danzigill (AUS) – Laura Dee (NZ) by Personal Escort (USA) | Lisa Allpress | Raymond Connors, Bulls | M S & R M Connors | 2:31.32 (2400m) | Annie Higgins | Dolmabache |
| 2012 | Six O’Clock News | 56 | 7g | Zabeel (NZ) – Maurine (NZ) by Harbor Prince (USA) | Leith Innes | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young, Cambridge | Six O’Clock News Syndicate | 2:31.33 (2400m) | Spiro | The Jungle Boy |
| 2011 | Spiro | 53 | 5g | Pyrus (USA) – Radio Rocket (NZ) by Blues Traveller (IRE) | Kane Smith | Sylvia Kay, Levin | P J & Mrs S L Kay, Mrs A J, B T, J E & R L Maetzig | 2:28.82 (2400m) | Six O’Clock News | Loose Change |
| 2010 | Red Ruler | 57 | 5g | Viking Ruler (AUS) – Ransom Bay (USA) by Red Ransom (USA) | Mark Du Plessis | John Sargent, Matamata | R J Arculli, A R Meehan & G B Sargent | 2:27.42 (2400m) | Awesome Planet | Manonamission |
| 2009 | Megapins | 52.5 | 5m | Pins (AUS) – Instant Divorce (NZ) by Fiesta Star (AUS) | Trudy Thornton | John & Karen Parsons, Balcairn | W R Campbell et al. | 2.28.32 (2400m) | Borninthestates | Young Centaur |
| 2008 | Young Centaur | 53.5 | 5g | Jeune (GB) – Centafit (NZ) by Galopede (NZ) | Michael Walker | John Sargent, Matamata | J G Sargent & A Soon Shiong | 3.22.15 | Resolution | Mirkola Lass |
| 2007 | Willy Smith | 55 | 5g | Volksraad (GB) – Sound Lear (NZ) by Sound Reason (CAN) | Matthew Cameron | Mark Todd, Cambridge | Mrs M K Hain & M McPhail | 3.22.11 | Mirkola Lass | Everswindell |
| 2006 | Envoy | 57.5 | 7g | Personal Escort (USA) – Sovereign Command by Bold Venture (NZ) | Grant Cooksley | Ken Kelso, Matamata | K & B Kelso, R & J White | 3:22.38 | Viz Vitae | Kajema |
| 2005 | Zabeat | 53.5 | 5g | Rhythm (USA) – Zabest by Zabeel | Peter Johnson | Donna & Dean Logan, Ruakaka | A.M. Goodwin & Mrs. D.M. Logan | 3:20.73 | Gorgeous George | From Heaven |
| 2004 | Cluden Creek | 51.5 | 5g | Yamanin Vital – Fort Girl by Beaufort Sea (USA) | Andrew Calder | John Boon, Waverley | B Barber, W Purvis & A MacDonald | 3:26.49 | Bel Air | Ebony Honour |
| 2003 | Oarsman | 52.5 | 5g | The Son – Virginia Lake by Royal Loch (IRE) | Gary Grylls | Paul Duncan | B E & R W Punch | 3:19.53 | Wolf Creek | Mojo |
| 2002 | Cyclades | 54.5 | 6g | Alleged Dash (USA) – Iris La Bonga (AUS) by Inviting (IRE) | Lance O’Sullivan | Cydne Evans, Waverley | D N & W E Pye | 3:20.20 | Ebony Honor | Blanchard |
| 2001 | Smiling Like | 52 | 6m | Star Way (GB) – Eustaci by Sir Tristram (IRE) | Michael Walker | Graeme Rogerson | Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan | 3:22.04 | Ebony Honor | Starina |
| 2000 | Second Coming | 55 | 5m | Oak Ridge (FR) – Superior Miss by Bassenthwaite (GB) | Michael Coleman | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | A J Burton, P S Lindberg, Paul Moroney & G G Peterson. | 3.20.93 | McDa Knife | The Gifted Shifta |
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