MUFHASA CLASSIC · NEW ZEALAND
Mufhasa Classic prize money
The Mufhasa Classic is worth £176,360 for the 2024 running . That makes it the 362nd richest of the 997 races on this site and the 18th richest in New Zealand.
The race announces its purse as NZ$400,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £176,360
AS PUBLISHED NZ$400,000
WORLD RANK 362nd
RUNNINGS HELD 49
What the Mufhasa Classic is
Group I · 1,600 metres · Turf · Trentham Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Trentham Racecourse
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grade
- Group I
- Distance
- 1,600 metres
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred - Flat racing
- Open to
- Open
- Direction
- Left-handed
- As published
- NZ$400,000
We hold the total fund for the Mufhasa Classic 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 1:36.09 in 2025, the Mufhasa Classic pays £1,835 for every second of the race, which is 244th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 17th in New Zealand.
Every Mufhasa Classic winner
49 runnings, 1977 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Provence 571:36.09 | George Rooke | Stephen Marsh | T V Rider & Social Racing Winners Circle Syndicate |
| 2024 | Ladies Man1:35.04 | Opie Bosson | Allan Sharrock | FJ, HT, LL & MJ O'Leary, SA Sharrock, Mrs KM, NH, RT & Mrs SL Stanley |
| 2023 | Desert Lightning1:35.05 | Vincent Colgan | Peter & Dawn Williams | Barneswood Farm Ltd for S C Green & G C Beemsterboer |
| 2022 | Prise De Fer1:38.14 | Michael McNab | Mark Walker | Te Akau En Garde Syndicate |
| 2021 | Two Illicit1:34.39 | Danielle Johnson | Roger James & Robert Wellwood, Cambridge | Brent & Cherry Taylor, Faith Taylor, Jane Taylor & Scott Malcolm |
| 2020 | Rock On Wood1:39.66 | Ryan Elliot | Leanne Elliot, Levin | L E Elliot, J Ker & Y J Ker |
| 2019 | Wyndspelle1:34.66 | Jason Waddell | Johno Benner & Hollie Wynyard, Otaki | J Frew, S Hanna, Jen Campin Bloodstock Ltd & NP Randles |
| 2018 | Danzdanzdance1:36.58 | Opie Bosson | Chris Gibbs & Michelle Bradley, Ruakaka | BAX Bloodstock Achieving Xcellence Ltd, S Barnao, M Hawes, J Loose, R J Stern, R Tierney & L Wotton |
| 2017 | Kawi1:36.28 (dead) | Jason Waddell | Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth | AA Baeyertz, JP Goodin, T Kemp, GA Macdonald, GH Phillips, BR & SA Sharrock |
| 2016 | Aide Memoire1:35.87 (dead) | Robert Hannam | Fraser Auret, Marton | MJ Askew, MI Deans, D Garraway, CJ Gerbs, A Groves & DE Tuffery |
| 2015 | Julinsky Prince1:38.73 | Johnathan Parkes | Fraser Auret, Marton | Bromley Bloodstock Ltd |
| 2014 | Shuka1:37.53 | Danielle Johnson | Peter & Dawn Williams, Byerley Park | Parr Bloodstock Ltd |
| 2013 | Shuka1:35.42 | Danielle Johnson | Peter & Dawn Williams, Byerley Park | Parr Bloodstock Ltd |
| 2012 | Final Touch1:35.91 | Chris Johnson | John & Karen Parsons, Balciarn | Mrs K G Parsons |
| 2011 | Mufhasa1:36.40 (good) | Samantha Spratt | Stephen McKee, Ardmore | D L, Ms N N & S C Archer & Mrs D J Wright |
| 2010 | We Can Say It Now1:34.04 | Lisa Allpress | Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge | Paulyn Investments Pty Ltd |
| 2009 | Ekstreme1:36.32 | Opie Bosson | Bryce Revell, New Plymouth | Waimea Racing Syndicate |
| 2008 | Dezigna1:44.65 (heavy 11) | Troy Harris | Vanessa & Wayne Hillis, Matamata | Mrs M.E.A. Evans |
| 2007 | Dorabella1:34.50 | Hayden Tinsley | Howie & Lorraine Matthews, Otaki | D Ha |
| 2006 | Jurys Out1:35.42 | Michael Coleman | David & Sarah Haworth, Foxton | D Mck & KM Duncan & DR Haworth |
| 2005 | Hurrah1:35.81 | Hayden Tinsley | Shane Kennedy & Ricky Carston, Riccarton | GF Kirkpatrick, PB McLaughlin, TJ O'Shannessey, KJ Smith, MR Spinks, PW Timbs & BJ Vieceli |
| 2004 | Rodin1:36.95 | Darryl Bradley | Karen Zimmerman, Otaki | Victory Park Syndicate & Ywurree Syndicate |
| 2003 | Penny Gem1:34.57 | Michael Coleman | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | AF & Mrs CI Abel, AK Bell, CW Cherrie, PA Moroney & BA Schroder |
| 2002 | Elevenses1:38.33 | Leith Innes | Debbie & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | Elevenses Syndicate |
| 2002 | Tit For Taat1:38.33 | Michael Walker | W Herbert, Riwa Park | RI & Est Late WD Scott |
| 2001 | Hello Dolly1:42.3 (Heavy) | Bruce Herd | Bill Wills, Cambridge | W G Wills |
| 2000 | Cinder Bella1:25.47 (1400m) | Lance O'Sullivan | Karen Zimmerman, Otaki | Messrs BM Hancock & CJG McFarlane |
| 1999 | Cent Home 571:34.75 | Lance O'Sullivan | Jim Wallace, Opaki | Jim Wallace |
| 1998 | Foxwood1:33.75 | Vincent Colgan | Roger James, Cambridge | Mrs HA & JM Hannan |
| 1997 | Ballroom Babe 55.51:36.81 | Gary Grylls | Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | BD Old, KW Pennell & GK Sanders |
| 1996 | |Marquise1:35.31 | Jim Collett | Laurie Laxon, Cambridge | Messrs MK Glenn & MH Oram |
| 1995 | Allegro1:33.60 | Gary Grylls | Chris & Colleen Wood, Cambridge | Henry & Pamela Ward |
| 1994 | Lord Tridan1:34.93 | Gary Grylls | Michael Moroney & Graeme Richardson, Matamata | Mrs DM, JF & Mrs MM Connelly |
| 1993 | Calm Harbour1:35.17 Dead | Damon Smith | Noel Eales, Awapuni | Peter Thorburn |
| 1992 | Rough Habit1:35.54 | Chris Johnson | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | JA Battiston, Mrs RE Burns, C Rackley & DW Smith |
| 1991 | Mickey's Town1:35.09 | Michael Coleman | Jim Gibbs, Matamata | BJ McCahill Senior |
| 1989 | |Straight Order1:33.81 | Greg Childs | Patrick Campbell, Awapuni | H A & R P Davey |
| 1988 | |Steely Dan1:38.94 | Lance O'Sullivan | Tony Gillies, Matamata | WT Callaghan, RL Kennedy, JC Parkes & AJJ Parkinson |
| 1987 | |Magnitude1:34.89 | Garry Phillips | Magaret Bull, Hunterville | Miss MJ Bull |
| 1986 | |Solveig1:36.48 | David Peake | Colin Curnow and Trevor McKee, Takanini | R E & R W E Moore |
| 1985 | |So Dandy1:39.98 | Brian York | Keith Opie, Te Aroha | JL & LGN Erickson |
| 1984 | Idaho's Gift1:38.49 | Earl Harrison | Brian Coleman, New Plymouth | BG Coleman |
| 1983 | |Clear Gold1:35.7 | Grant Cooksley | IP Morton, Whakatane | Mr & Mrs IP Morton & Mr & Mrs HB Tapper |
| 1982 | Hikotere1:37.25 | Gary Grylls | TJ Mora, Te Aroha | AJ, Mrs DJ, GD & HJ Prout |
| 1981 | The Twinkle1:36.25 | Ally Robinson | Dennis Brothers, Woodlands | |
| 1980 | Mellseur1:40.75 | NJ Harnett | Ellis Winsloe, Gore | FC Anscombe & EJ Smart |
| 1979 | Brutus1:39.5 | Chris McNab | Ray Harris, Tuahiwi | RT Harris, GE Pilkington, RM Smith & Mrs LS Weaver |
| 1978 | |March Legend1:35.75 | Alwin Tweedie | Don Nash, Takanini | D R Nash |
| 1977 | Copper Belt1:36.6 | Garry Phillips | Brian Deacon, Hawera |
49 of the 49 runnings name the rider, 49 name the trainer and 47 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Mufhasa Classic more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Shuka has won it 2 times, which is more than any other horse.
1 horse has won it more than once across 49 runnings.
Most wins by a jockey
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Shuka | 2 | 2013, 2014 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Mufhasa Classic in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | Withers StakesAqueduct Racetrack | United States | £187,970 | $250,000 |
| 353 | Adelaide CupMorphettville Racecourse, South Australia | Australia | £185,185 | AU$350,000 |
| 354 | Australia StakesMoonee Valley Racecourse | Australia | £185,185 | AU$350,000 |
| 355 | Blue Diamond Prelude C&GCaulfield Racecourse, Sandown Racecourse | Australia | £185,185 | AU$350,000 |
| 356 | Blue Diamond Prelude FilliesCaulfield Racecourse, Sandown Racecourse | Australia | £185,185 | AU$350,000 |
| 357 | Queensland GuineasEagle Farm Racecourse | Australia | £185,185 | AU$350,000 |
| 358 | Sky High StakesRosehill Gardens Racecourse | Australia | £185,185 | AU$350,000 |
| 359 | Dominion (harness race)Addington Raceway | New Zealand | £176,360 | NZ$400,000 |
| 360 | Howden Insurance MileHastings Racecourse | New Zealand | £176,360 | NZ$400,000 |
| 361 | Levin ClassicTrentham Racecourse, Wellington, (2014-) | New Zealand | £176,360 | NZ$400,000 |
| 363 | Proisir PlateEllerslie Racecourse, Auckland. Formerly Hastings Racecourse | New Zealand | £176,360 | NZ$400,000 |
| 364 | Wellington CupTrentham Racecourse | New Zealand | £176,360 | NZ$400,000 |
| 365 | Bet365 Gold CupSandown Park | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 366 | Celebration ChaseSandown Park | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 367 | Tingle Creek ChaseSandown Park Racecourse | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 368 | Grand Prix de DeauvilleDeauville Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 369 | Prix ChaudenayLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 370 | Prix Daniel WildensteinLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 371 | Prix DollarLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 372 | Prix LupinLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Mufhasa Classic 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, 18th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Cup | Riccarton Park Racecourse | Group III | £198,405 |
| Dominion (harness race) | Addington Raceway | Group I | £176,360 |
| Howden Insurance Mile | Hastings Racecourse | Group I | £176,360 |
| Levin Classic | Trentham Racecourse, Wellington, (2014-) | Group 1, Group 2 (2025-) | £176,360 |
| Proisir Plate | Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland. Formerly Hastings Racecourse | Group I | £176,360 |
| Wellington Cup | Trentham Racecourse | Group 3 | £176,360 |
| New Zealand Trotting Derby | Addington Raceway | Group I | £132,270 |
| Auckland Pacing Cup | Alexandra Park | Group I | £110,225 |
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 Mufhasa Classic prize money?
£176,360, for the 2024 running. The race announces it as NZ$400,000.
Where does the Mufhasa Classic rank among the richest races in the world?
362nd of 997. 361 races pay more, the nearest of them Withers Stakes. In New Zealand it is 18th of 35.
Which horse has won the Mufhasa Classic most often?
Shuka, 2 times, in 2013, 2014.
Which jockey has won the Mufhasa Classic most often?
Gary Grylls, with 4 wins between 1982 and 1997.
When was the Mufhasa Classic first run?
This page holds 49 runnings, from 1977 to 2025.
How far is the Mufhasa Classic?
1,600 metres, on turf, at Trentham Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money