{"id":9471,"date":"2024-12-10T14:19:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T01:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&#038;p=9471"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T02:24:08","slug":"zabeel-classic","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/zabeel-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Zabeel Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic betting <\/strong>takes place on the popular Zabeel Classic race which is held at Auckland&#8217;s Ellerslie Racecourse on Boxing Day in late-December annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic odds<\/strong> are offered on the esteemed Zabeel Classic Meeting Group 1 event, and the field attracts a host of quality thoroughbreds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Group 1 Zabeel Classic is one of New Zealand&#8217;s most popular horse races and has been run and won since 1985 when Our Boyfriend became the inaugural champion of the event then known as the Auckland Classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been known under a number of different race names over the years including the <strong>Auckland Classic<\/strong>, <strong>Oaks Stud Classic<\/strong> and the <strong>Japan Racing Association Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zabeel Classic race history shows that its current Boxing Day timeslot ensures it is one of the country&#8217;s most esteemed and bet on horse racing events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabeel Classic holds a special place in racing history due a host of local greats having won the race during their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking place at Auckland&#8217;s iconic Ellerslie Racecourse, the Zabeel Classic is a 2000m event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabeel Classic is a weight-for-age event meaning it is run over the same distance and conditions as Australia&#8217;s famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/cox-plate\/\"><strong>Cox Plate<\/strong><\/a> race in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event has held Group 1 status since 1987.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The race is named in honor of Zabeel, a champion sire in New Zealand, and it attracts a large crowd of 20,000 or more racegoers, making it a significant event in the New Zealand racing calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 Zabeel Classic Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for our expert tips and Zabeel Classic betting predictions ahead of this year&#8217;s Auckland Boxing Day feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Ellerslie 2000m race heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic tips on what horse will win the Zabeel Classic this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking at Zabeel Classic race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What horses in the Zabeel Classic field are proven over the distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who the key Zabeel Classic trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Zabeel Classic field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zabeel Classic barrier statistics and where your Zabeel Classic betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zabeel Classic horses that have a good past record at the track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Zabeel Classic race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes just over two minutes for the competing horses to run the 2,000m trip depending on track conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The official<\/strong> <strong>Zabeel Classic winner and winning Zabeel Classic trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Zabeel Classic result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the best Zabeel Classic lead-up races to look at when placing a Zabeel Classic bet?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Key lead-up races to the Zabeel Classic often include several important events that help horses prepare for the 2000 metre challenge. Some of these races are the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Captain Cook Stakes<\/strong>: A Group 1 race over 1600 meters held at Trentham Racecourse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counties Cup<\/strong>: A Group 3 race over 2100 meters at Pukekohe Park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cal Isuzu Stakes<\/strong>: A Group 2 race over 1600 meters at Te Rapa Racecourse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avondale Cup<\/strong>: A Group 2 race over 2400 meters at Ellerslie Racecourse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These races provide a good mix of distance and competition, helping horses build form and fitness ahead of the Zabeel Classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campionessa (2023) and Snazzytavi (2024) are the latest runners to complete the <strong>Isuzu Stakes &#8211; Zabeel Classic race double<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand-Bred Horses in the Zabeel Classic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the New Zealand-bred horses<\/strong> in the field is key with the race results dominated by locally foaled stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back over the <strong>Zabeel Classic history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the only horses bred outside of New Zealand to win the Zabeel Classic in the past 20 years were Danzdanzdance (AUS) in 2018 and Lashed (AUS) in 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zabeel Classic tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Zabeel Classic results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The horse to finish on top of the Zabeel Classic trifecta is your Zabeel Classic winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing a Zabeel Classic trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Zabeel Classic trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to <strong>box their trifecta bets on the Zabeel Classic<\/strong>&nbsp;to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding the favourite into your Zabeel Classic trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate running in the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zabeel Classic Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Zabeel Classic Day several other exciting <strong>New Zealand Boxing Day races<\/strong> take place alongside the Zabeel Classic including the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Great Northern Auckland Guineas<\/strong>: A Group 2 race for three-year-olds over 1600 meters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hallmark Stud Handicap<\/strong>: A Listed race over 1200 meters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eight Carat Classic<\/strong>: A Group 2 race for three-year-old fillies over 1600 meters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Royal Stakes<\/strong>: A Group 2 race for three-year-old fillies over 2000 meters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the Zabeel Classic on Boxing Day, other upcoming <strong>summer feature horse races in New Zealand<\/strong> include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/telegraph-handicap\/\"><strong>Telegraph Handicap<\/strong> <\/a>(1200m),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/thorndon-mile\/\"><strong>Thorndon Mile<\/strong><\/a> (1600m), and the<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 3 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/wellington-cup\/\">Wellington Cup<\/a><\/strong> (3200m).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Betting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic betting<\/strong> is open months ahead of the Group 1 Auckland, summer race at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer <strong>pre-nomination Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/futures\">futures Zabeel Classic odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-In Zabeel Classic betting markets are then available following the official Zabeel Classic nominations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on the Zabeel Classic field is available following final acceptances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Zabeel Classic<\/strong> often favours the older runners who have a great strike-rate and mares who have more than held their own against the boys in the middle-distance feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the proven Group winning horses who have an outstanding record in the event and those proven over the 2000m distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic race tips<\/strong> centre on proven stars that have good lead-up form in similar grade spring\/summer events, horses with previous experience at the Ellerslie track and the veteran runners who have dominated recent Zabeel Classic race results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>is a weight-for-age race<\/strong> meaning the older a horse is the more weight they will carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest-rated horse in the Zabeel Classic field dons the number one saddlecloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>odds and online betting tips on the Zabeel Classic <\/strong>are dominated by proven Group horses, the locally bred runners in the race and horses aged six and over who have a great record in the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes betting on the Zabeel Classic so popular?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that the Zabeel Classic is one of the leading Group 1 races run during the Auckland summer racing festival and one of the <strong>key Boxing Day races in Australasia <\/strong>make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabeel Classic is a great race that has produced a host of subsequent <strong>Group 1<\/strong> <strong>winning horses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabeel Classic is one of the most prestigious and lucrative thoroughbred horse races in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>best online betting on the Zabeel Classic<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both the Zabeel Classic and another Group race over the carnival in a summer race double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes the Zabeel Classic so special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabeel Classic serves as a great guide historically to other important New Zealand Group 1 races so using the Zabeel Classic winners&#8217; list for upcoming Group events is popular with punters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabeel Classic holds a special place in New Zealand racing history and grows in prestige each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand and international racing fans, including those in Australia, tune into the thrilling 2000m summer event every season to see if their <strong>bets on the Zabeel Classic race<\/strong> won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabeel Classic currently offers around NZD$450,000 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 <strong>list of Zabeel Classic champions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many mares have won the Zabeel Classic in recent years?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the year 2005 (when there were two edition of the event) there have been eight Zabeel Classic winning mares with: Bazelle (December 2005), Shez Sinsational (2011), Soriano (2014), Consensus (2016), Danzdanzdance (2018), Concert Hall (2020), Campionessa (2023), and most recently Snazzytavi (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What age group has the best Zabeel Classic record?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Six-year-olds have dominated the Zabeel Classic results in recent years with ten saluting between 2000 and 2024, most recently Campionessa in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>oldest recent Zabeel Classic winner<\/strong> was Defibrillate who saluted as an eight-year-old in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> youngest recent Zabeel Classic winner<\/strong> was Danzdanzdance who won as a four-year-old mare in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 2000 and 2024 the breakdown of Zabeel Classic winners by age is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4YOs \u2013 3<\/strong> (latest Danzdanzdance in 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5YOs \u2013 8 <\/strong>(latest Snazzytavi in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6YOs \u2013 10 <\/strong>(latest Campionessa in 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7YOs \u2013 0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8YOs &#8211; 3 <\/strong>(latest Defibrilliate in 2022)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can you bet on the Zabeel Classic?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to bet on this year\u2019s Zabeel Classic race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What races will runners out of the Zabeel Classic target next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a run in the Zabeel Classic many horses will target upcoming summer features including the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) in late January and the Group 1 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/herbie-dyke-stakes\/\">Herbie Dyke Stakes <\/a><\/strong>(2000m) in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Place a Bet on the Zabeel Classic Race<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to know how to make a bet on the Zabeel Classic?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Zabeel Classic betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Zabeel Classic online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place a Zabeel Classic bet online anytime markets are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Zabeel Classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Zabeel Classic is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re diving deep into the latest Zabeel Classic race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the summer Auckland racing, the Zabeel Classic has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This important summer race showcases New Zealand&#8217;s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as one of the biggest races of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Bet on the Zabeel Classic in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Check out the Zabeel Classic betting guide, Zabeel Classic form guide and our expert Zabeel Classic tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose a Zabeel Classic bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Zabeel Classic Trifecta. There are many more Zabeel Classic betting options available so make sure to check out our Zabeel Classic betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Select the Zabeel Classic horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Zabeel Classic nominations or Zabeel Classic field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Barriers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Zabeel Classic barrier draw<\/strong> and allocated Zabeel Classic starting gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the most successful recent Zabeel Classic barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barriers 2 and 7 produced four Zabeel Classic winners each between 2000 and 2024 most recently Shez Sinstational (barrier 2 in 2011) and Defibrillate (barrier 7 in 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 12 is the widest gate to produce a Zabeel Classic winner between 2000 and 2024 with Bazelle the latest in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 3 is the latest Zabeel Classic winning barrier with Snazzytavi in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakdown of winning Zabeel Classic barriers between 2000-24:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Barrier 1 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Veryon in 2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 2 \u2013 <\/strong>4 (latest Shez Sinsational in 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 3 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Snazzytavi in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 4 \u2013 <\/strong>4 (latest Campionessa in 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 5 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest St Reims in January 2005)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 6 \u2013 <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 7 \u2013 <\/strong>4 (latest Defibrillate in 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 8 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Soriana in 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 9 \u2013<\/strong> 3 (latest Concert Hall in 2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 10<\/strong> &#8211; 0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 11<\/strong> &#8211; 2 (latest Kawi in 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 12<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Bazelle in 2005)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Defibrillate_Race_Images_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Zabeel Classic winner Defibrillate\" class=\"wp-image-9527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Defibrillate_Race_Images_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Defibrillate_Race_Images_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Defibrillate_Race_Images_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Defibrillate_Race_Images_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2022 Zabeel Classic winner Defibrillate. Photo Credit: Race Images NZ. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a complete Zabeel Classic form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Zabeel Classic field in addition to insider Zabeel Classic racing tips and betting odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Zabeel Classic form guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zabeel Classic race preview and predictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Racing analysis on the event and runners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner commentary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are just starting out <strong>tipping horses in the Zabeel Classic <\/strong>or you are an <strong>expert Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>tipster<\/strong>, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a <strong>smart bet on the Zabeel Classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Zabeel Classic results<\/strong> are known when the event takes place on Boxing Day on December 26 annually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>bet on the Zabeel Classic race results<\/strong> weeks ahead of race day with our futures Zabeel Classic markets here at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>results <\/strong>entails picking the <strong>Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>winning horse<\/strong> and we can help you <strong>place an informed bet on the Zabeel Classic field<\/strong> with our Zabeel Classic tips and form guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Zabeel Classic race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete <strong>Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>finishing order<\/strong> shows what position every horse in the field ran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some punters even like to place bets on <strong>what horse will finish last in the Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>results<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>exotic results<\/strong> show how all the <strong>exotic Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>bet types<\/strong> resulted like the <strong>Zabeel Classic Quinella<\/strong>, <strong>Zabeel Classic Exacta<\/strong>, <strong>Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>Trifecta<\/strong>, and <strong>Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>First Four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Jockeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing a ride in the Zabeel Classic 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\u2019s top riders looking to secure a Group trophy during the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What jockeys are riding in the Zabeel Classic<\/strong> <strong>field<\/strong> is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and <strong>official Zabeel Classic jockey announcements<\/strong> are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warren Kennedy is the latest Zabeel Classic winning jockey<\/strong> having ridden Snazzytavi to victory in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opie Bosson is the <strong>most successful Zabeel Classic jockey <\/strong>with four victories aboard: Campionessa\u00a0in 2023,\u00a0Danzdanzdance\u00a0in 2018,\u00a0Lashed\u00a0in 2004, and\u00a0Mikki Street\u00a0in 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bruce Herd is the last back-to-back Zabeel Classic winning jockey <\/strong>having ridden&nbsp;Mikki Steet (2006) and Sir Slick (2007) to victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alysha Collett was the <strong>last female Zabeel Classic winning jockey<\/strong> aboard Consensus in 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Zabeel Classic horses this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zabeel Classic Trainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Murray Baker<\/strong> is the <strong>most successful Zabeel Classic winning trainer<\/strong> with five victories with: True Enough (2019), Veyron (2012), Harris Tweed (2010), Prized Gem (2002), and The Phantom (1990). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graham Richardson &amp; 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