MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES · NEW ZEALAND
Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes prize money
The Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes is worth £242,495 for the 2026 running . That makes it the 283rd richest of the 997 races on this site and the 10th richest in New Zealand.
The race announces its purse as NZ$550,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £242,495
AS PUBLISHED NZ$550,000
WORLD RANK 283rd
RUNNINGS HELD 57
FIRST RUN 1908
What the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes is
Group I · 1,400 metres (7 furlongs) · Turf · Awapuni Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Awapuni Racecourse
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grade
- Group I
- Distance
- 1,400 metres (7 furlongs)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Two-year-olds
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1908
- As published
- NZ$550,000
We hold the total fund for the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:24.09 in 2026, the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes pays £2,884 for every second of the race, which is 189th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 8th in New Zealand.
Every Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes winner
57 runnings, 1969 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Seize The Day 571:24.09 (soft) | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | Te Akau 2025 Magic Colts Breeding Syndicate |
| 2025 | La Dorada 551:22.64 (soft) | Michael McNab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, Matamata | Te Akau Solid Gold Racing Partnership |
| 2024 | Move To Strike 571:23.69 (soft) | Wiremu Pinn | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, Matamata | Te Akau 2023 Stallion Breeding Syndicate |
| 2023 | Pignan 551:23.93 (soft) | Joe Doyle | Lisa Latta, Awapuni | Andy Rennie, Christian Cullen, David Monnery |
| 2022 | Maven Belle 55.51:23.27 (good) | Sam Weatherley | Mark Walker, Matamata | Te Akau Maven Belle Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) |
| 2021 | On The Bubbles 56.51:25.98 (heavy) | Johnathan Parkes | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Splash of Dom Racing Partnership |
| 2019 | Yourdeel 56.51:22.98 (good) | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | C A Rutten, C J B Norwood & R N Preston |
| 2018 | Avantage 54.51:23.43 (soft) | Danielle Johnson | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Avantage Syndicate |
| 2017 | Melody Belle 54.51:25.54 (heavy) | Michael McNab | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate |
| 2016 | Luna Rossa 54.51:29.13 (heavy) | Lisa Allpress | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd |
| 2015 | Marky Mark 56.51:22.74 | Leith Innes | Moira Murdoch | B J & J E A Lindsay |
| 2014 | O'Marilyn 54.51:24.46 | Samantha Spratt | Stephen McKee, Ardmore | T J McKee & B E Rissetto |
| 2013 | Recite 54.51:23.25 | Mark Du Plessis | John Bary, Hastings | The Oaks Stud |
| 2012 | Choice Bro 56.51:22.87 | Jonathan Riddell | John Sargent | G T Burgess, R W Edwards et al. |
| 2011 | Anabandana 54.51:22.80 | Opie Bosson | Don Sellwood, Cambridge | C J Grace |
| 2010 | Nacho Man 561:23.00 | Craig Grylls | Michael & Paul Moroney, Matamata | M J Clements, C J Grace et al. |
| 2009 | The Heckler 561:22.53 | Michael Coleman | Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge | Patrick Hogan, A J Sutherland et al. |
| 2008 | Il Quello Veloce 54.51:22.88 | Noel Harris | John Sargent | Flying Fillies Syndicate |
| 2007 | Nightlign 561:23.05 | Michael Coleman | Keith Hawtin | C H Lo |
| 2006 | Jokers Wild 55.51:22.77 | Jim Collett | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | N Cater et al. |
| 2005 | Kindacross 55.51:23.98 | Hayden Tinsley | Mark Walker, Matamata | S Alexander et al. |
| 2004 | Keeninsky 55.51:23.37 | Allan Peard | Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge | D & J Carter, Hall & Rogerson |
| 2003 | Maroofity 55.51:24.37 | Lance O'Sullivan | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Racing Syndicate |
| 2002 | Grout 55.51:24.81 | Michael Walker | Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth | Ron & Noel Stanley |
| 2001 | San Luis 551:22.42 | Noel Harris | Chris McNab, Cambridge | November Syndicate |
| 2000 | Little Jamie 551:24.83 | Lance O'Sullivan | Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Watson Bloodstock Ltd et al. |
| 1999 | One Under 541:24.63 | Vincent Colgan | Roger James, Cambridge | D F & Mrs P D & Mrs Bodle, CJ & Mrs Davison |
| 1998 | Happyanunoit 53.51:23.54 | Reece Jones | Michael Moroney, Matamata | Mrs A & P A Moroney |
| 1997 | Kilmore Quay 53.51:28.74 | Tony Allan | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | J G & Mrs T A Donovan, J R & Mrs L J Wheeler |
| 1996 | Love To Dance 53.51:28.19 | Phillip Mercer | Richard Bothwell, Stratford | P L McKenzie, T Shahabuddin, Mrs J & R E T Teo |
| 1995 | Ballroom Babe 541:27.54 | Noel Harris | Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | B D Old, K W Pennell & G K Sanders |
| 1994 | Moonshine 53.51:25.54 | Shane Udy | Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini | T J McKee |
| 1993 | Snap 53.51:23.09 | Jim Collett | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Mrs L M A O’Sullivan & Lord Tavistock |
| 1992 | Roy's Boy 551:24.07 | Eddie Wilkinson | David Eagar, Stratford | D W, E J & R J Eagar |
| 1991 | Konig 551:23.83 | Matthew Enright | David Enright, Foxton | L H N & Y M Wilson |
| 1990 | Lycra 53.51:24.91 | Ross Elliot | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | A L Gallagher & G Rutherford |
| 1989 | Cordero 551:23.94 | Linda Ballantyne | Robert & Bruce Priscott, Te Awamutu | Karaka Heights Partnership Syndicate |
| 1988 | Pompeii Pearl 53.51:23.83 | David Walsh | Nigel Auret, Wanganui | J H, Mrs DA Auret |
| 1987 | Satisfy 551:25.23 | Jim Walker | Nicola Nicoloff | N & P Nicoloff |
| 1986 | Precocious Lad 551:23.62 | Earl Harrison | Alan Jones, Cambridge | D E David |
| 1985 | Star board 551:23.5 | Jim Walker | B Peatley, Waikanae | B Petley & A D P Williams |
| 1984 | Vin d’Amour 561:24.6 | Jim Cassidy | Jeff Lynds | J A Higg |
| 1983 | Nordic Seal 51.51:24.3 | Garry Phillips | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | J R & J L Wheeler |
| 1982 | Andretti 55.51:23 | Earl Harrison | John Thurston, Cambridge | R F Marsh & J L Thurston |
| 1981 | Scotch Reel 55.51:28.8 | Bruce Compton | Colin Stuart, Cambridge | C R & Mrs R K Stuart |
| 1980 | Summer Haze 561:30.8 | Greg Childs | Richard Bothwell, Stratford | Mrs G M Bryant |
| 1979 | Young Shaun 53.51:31.3 | S G Royal | S Munro, Matamata | Mrs M J Wilson |
| 1978 | Teddy Doon 52.51:24.2 | Wawrick Robinson | Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa | I W Allan |
| 1977 | Lunar Probe 55.51:25 | Chris McNab | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | K M & Mrs Davis |
| 1976 | La Mer 501:23 | Des Harris | Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth | Est L A Alexander |
| 1975 | March Legend 55.51:24.8 | John Riordan | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | D R Nash |
| 1974 | Black Willow 511:28.4 | Bill Skelton | Eric Temperton, Awapuni | P G Aldridge, G D Finlay & R Newmans |
| 1973 | Prince Shifnal 8.41:23.2 | Bob Skelton | Bill Winder, Cambridge | G R Martin |
| 1972 | Longfella 8.101:24.2 | Roger Lang | Miss Margaret Bull | Miss MJ Bull & Mrs H Stokes |
| 1971 | Gold Braid 8.31:24.4 | Keith Opie | Rory McGovern, Matamata | A S & D S Allen |
| 1970 | Rich Return 8.91:28.2 | Bruce Marsh | Brian Hayter, Hawera | B Hayter |
| 1969 | Daryl's Joy 8.121:24.8 | Bruce Marsh | Syd Brown, Woodville | R K C Goh |
57 of the 57 runnings name the rider, 57 name the trainer and 57 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
No horse has won the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes twice in the 57 runnings on this page.
Most wins by a jockey
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | King Edward VII StakesAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,500 | £250,500 |
| 274 | Aintree BowlAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 275 | Aintree HurdleAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 276 | Coral Gold CupNewbury Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 277 | Great Voltigeur StakesYork Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 278 | King George VI ChaseKempton Park, | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 279 | Liverpool HurdleAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 280 | Melling ChaseAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 281 | Oaks d'ItaliaSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £243,590 | €285,000 |
| 282 | Livamol ClassicHastings Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 284 | Telegraph HandicapTrentham Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 285 | Gran CriteriumSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 286 | Gran Premio del Jockey ClubSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 287 | Premio Lydia TesioCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 288 | Premio Vittorio di CapuaSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 289 | Singapore DerbySingapore Turf Club | Singapore | £232,560 | S$400,000 |
| 290 | American OaksSanta Anita Park | United States | £225,564 | $300,000 |
| 291 | American Pharoah StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £225,564 | $300,000 |
| 292 | Clásico del CaribeVariable | £225,564 | $300,000 | |
| 293 | Del Mar Debutante StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | £225,564 | $300,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in New Zealand
35 races, 10th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Stakes | Ellerslie Racecourse | Group I | £308,630 |
| New Zealand 1000 Guineas | Riccarton Park | Group I | £264,540 |
| New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes | Trentham, Ellerslie, Te Aroha or Te Rapa | Group I | £264,540 |
| Livamol Classic | Hastings Racecourse | Group I | £242,495 |
| Telegraph Handicap | Trentham Racecourse | Group I | £242,495 |
| Thorndon Mile | Trentham | Group II | £220,450 |
| Zabeel Classic | Ellerslie Racecourse | Group I | £220,450 |
| New Zealand Cup | Riccarton Park Racecourse | Group III | £198,405 |
Every race in New Zealand we hold a purse for is on the New Zealand prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes prize money?
£242,495, for the 2026 running. The race announces it as NZ$550,000.
Where does the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
283rd of 997. 282 races pay more, the nearest of them King Edward VII Stakes. In New Zealand it is 10th of 35.
Which jockey has won the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes most often?
Opie Bosson, with 3 wins between 2011 and 2026.
When was the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes first run?
1908. This page holds 57 runnings, from 1969 to 2026.
How far is the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes?
1,400 metres (7 furlongs), on turf, at Awapuni Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money