NEW ZEALAND 1000 GUINEAS · NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand 1000 Guineas prize money
The New Zealand 1000 Guineas is worth £264,540 for the 2025 running . That makes it the 265th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 7th richest in New Zealand.
The race announces its purse as NZ$600,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £264,540
AS PUBLISHED NZ$600,000
WORLD RANK 265th
RUNNINGS HELD 61
FIRST RUN 1973
What the New Zealand 1000 Guineas is
Group I · 1600 metres (1 mile) · Turf · Riccarton Park
- Racecourse
- Riccarton Park
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grade
- Group I
- Distance
- 1600 metres (1 mile)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred - Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-old fillies
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1973
- As published
- NZ$600,000
We hold the total fund for the New Zealand 1000 Guineas 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 1:35.09 in 2025, the New Zealand 1000 Guineas pays £2,782 for every second of the race, which is 195th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 10th in New Zealand.
Every New Zealand 1000 Guineas winner
61 runnings, 1973 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Well Written1:35.09 (soft) | Matt Cartwright | Stephen Marsh | Yulong Investment NZ Ltd, 8 Mates Syndicate, et al |
| 2024 | Captured By Love1.38.93 (soft) | Joshua Parr | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | Te Akau 2023 Magic Fillies' Breeding Syndicate |
| 2023 | Molly Bloom1:35.76 (good) | Joe Doyle | Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott | B Anderson, A R & C J Marshall, Forest Partnership, I Whitley, B Kwok, D Lye, K & L Morey, Kypu Syndicate, James Group Syndicate, B & D Verryt |
| 2022 | Legarto1:37.67 (soft) | Ryan Elliot | Ken and Bev Kelso | C J Brown & P H Brown et al. |
| 2021 | The Perfect Pink1:38.21 (soft) | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | A G, K J, M C & P R Dennis, G C Bennett, S P Christopher, C Lawrence & T V Rider |
| 2020 | Kahma Lass1:36.71 (soft) | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Brendan Lindsay MNZM & Mrs Jo Lindsay |
| 2019 | Loire1:36.33 (good) | Michael McNab | Tony Pike, Cambridge | Brent & Cherry Taylor & Kate Plaw |
| 2019 | Jennifer Eccles | |||
| 2018 | Media Sensation1:36.43 (good) | Michael Coleman | Peter & Dawn Williams, Byerley Park | Barneswood Farm Ltd (Sarah Green & Ger Beemsterboer) |
| 2017 | Hasahalo1:35.63 (good) | Sam Spratt | Stephen McKee, Ardmore | Go Racing Fright Night Breeding Partnership (Mgr Albert Bosma) |
| 2016 | La Diosa1:37.85 (good) | Racha Cuneen | Mandy & Matt Brown | Calder Bloodstock Ltd, G L Currie, Bruce Honeybone & Deborah Martin, M L Gibson, P B C Sipos & T W Archer Trust |
| 2015 | Risque1:35.96 (good) | Matthew Cameron | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | The Oaks Stud |
| 2015 | Strada Cavallo | |||
| 2014 | Platinum Witness1:36.32 (good) | Darryl Bradley | Lisa Latta, Awapuni | Lincoln Farms & N J McAlister |
| 2013 | Costa Viva1:35.42 (good) | Leith Innes | Jason Bridgman, Matamata | Te Akau Racing |
| 2012 | Rollout The Carpet1:37.90 (good) | Mark Du Plessis | Jeff McVean & Emma Browne, Cambridge | J H, J R Cameron et al. |
| 2011 | Planet Rock1:40.09 (soft) | Hayden Tinsley | Dawn & Peter Williams, Byerley Park | Barneswood Farm (Sarah Green & Ger Beemsterboer) |
| 2010 | King's Rose1.35.57 (good) | Opie Bosson | Jason Bridgman, Matamata | G W Tsoi |
| 2009 | Katie Lee1:37.88 (good) | Opie Bosson | Graeme & Debbie Rogerson | Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan |
| 2009 | Keep The Peace | |||
| 2008 | Daffodil1:34.39 (good) | Hayden Tinsley | Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge | G J & M J Chittick |
| 2007 | Insouciant1:36.99 (good) | Michael Walker | Mark Walker, Matamata | Peter Vela & Philip M Vela |
| 2006 | Dorabella1:34.54 (good) | Jamie Bullard | Howie & Lorraine Mathews, Otaki | Mrs NF & PE Izzett |
| 2006 | Princess Coup | |||
| 2005 | Seachange1:35.13 (good) | Gavin McKeon | Ralph Manning, Cambridge | Karreman Bloodstock Ltd. |
| 2004 | Justa Tad1:35.29 (good) | Vinny Colgan | Rudy Liefting, Pukekohe | RP Liefting |
| 2003 | Taatletail1:37.64 (firm) | Michael Walker | Graeme Rogerson | B J Foster, P C Glover, S R Just, D McLuckie, P L Meo & G Rogerson |
| 2002 | The Jewel1:35.69 (good) | Jason Laking | H & S Anderton | A G, K J, M C & P R Dennis |
| 2002 | The Jewell | |||
| 2001 | Final Destination1:34.16 (good) | Gary Grylls | Wayne & Vannessa Hillis, Matamata | T Van Beurden |
| 2000 | Elevenses1:34.85 (good) | Mark Sweeney | Graeme & Debbie Sanders, Te Awamutu | Elevenses Syndicate |
| 2000 | Singalong | |||
| 1999 | Ad Alta1:37.56 (soft) | Leith Innes | Tony Gillies, Matamata | P A & Mrs P A Payne |
| 1998 | Pace Invader1:34.41 (good) | David Walsh | Alvin Clark | P R Dickinson, A R & E J Johnson & C T Wintle |
| 1997 | Tycoon Lil1:35.52 (good) | Chris Johnson | Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill, Takanini | P J Walker |
| 1996 | Emerald1:38.04 (easy) | Catherine Treymane | John Gudopp, Cambridge | Jim Campin |
| 1995 | Clear Rose1:34.53 (good) | Noel Harris | Laurie Laxon, Cambridge | L K Laxon, CL Leung, Peter Vela & Philip Vela |
| 1995 | San Goma | |||
| 1994 | Tartan Tights1:35.32 (firm) | Chris Johnson | Ellis Winsloe, Gore | G L Robertson |
| 1993 | Snap1:34.85 (firm) | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Mrs L M A O'Sullivan & Lord Tavistock |
| 1992 | Nimue1:36.69 (good) | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | R R Cheak & Windsor Park Stud Ltd |
| 1991 | Merry Maiden1:38.09 (good) | David Walsh | Patrick Campbell, Awapuni | P R Beamish, H B N & Mrs P E Williams |
| 1990 | Plume1:34.10 (good) | Roy McKay | Patrick Busuttin, Foxton | P M Busuttin, Fairdale Stud Ltd, A M McRae & A C Wikeley |
| 1989 | Phillipa Rush1:35.62 (good) | Chris Johnson | Jim Campin, Cambridge | Jim Campin |
| 1988 | Olga's Pal1:36.68 (good) | Lance O'Sullivan | Bob & Toby Autridge | HJ Fleming |
| 1988 | Kate's Myth | |||
| 1987 | Candide1:36.81 (good) | Ross Elliot | Geoff Haigh | M & SA Joseph,Trans Media Park Stud |
| 1986 | Cure1:35.12 (good) | Grant Cooksley | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | E P & T R Lowry, Mrs P G Marie & Estate M A Pinckney |
| 1985 | Imperial Angel1:36.40 (good) | Jim Collett | Michael Moroney, Matamata | J S Sheffield |
| 1984 | Canterbury Belle1:35.82 (fast) | Chris Johnson | David Kerr, Riccarton | Mr & Mrs N G Wigley |
| 1983 | Burletta1:36.2 (firm) | Jim Cassidy | Patrick Campbell, Hastings | R A Buchanan, T G Mulcaster, R R Randle & R C Spotswood |
| 1982 | Our Flight1:36.72 (good) | Maurice Campbell | Errol Skelton | J W Rusher |
| 1981 | Noble Heights1:36.94 (firm) | Garry Phillips | Laurie Laxon & P M Atwood | Peter Vela & Philip Vela |
| 1980 | Powley1:36.12 (firm) | M Casey | Hec Anderton, Wingatui | H A Anderton |
| 1979 | Orbit1:36.64 (firm) | David Walsh | Garth Ivil, Awapuni | W F Downe |
| 1978 | Tang1:36.35 (firm) | Des Harris | Charlie Cameron, Hastings | D B & E J Callaghan, R M Miller |
| 1977 | Braless1:35.6 (firm) | D H Southworth | Peter Grieve | D H, I D & Peter H Grieve |
| 1976 | Porsha1:39.8 | Noel Harris | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | E M & Mrs Yule |
| 1975 | Entice1:37.8 (firm) | Garry Phillips | T L Jennings, Opaki | B R Flanders, D P & Mrs Goer, W H Walker |
| 1974 | Princess Patrice1:40 | Garry Phillips | M C Conway, Avondale | D A Hager, P S Wilson |
| 1973 | Prepak1:38 (firm) | Des Harris | Ray Verner, Takanini | N H Amon |
53 of the 61 runnings name the rider, 53 name the trainer and 53 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the New Zealand 1000 Guineas more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
No horse has won the New Zealand 1000 Guineas twice in the 61 runnings on this page.
Most wins by a jockey
Races worth about the same
Either side of the New Zealand 1000 Guineas in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | Carbine Club StakesFlemington Racecourse | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 256 | Challenge StakesRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 257 | Geelong CupGeelong Racecourse, Geelong, Australia | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 258 | Gloaming StakesRosehill Racecourse | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 259 | John F. Feehan StakesMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 260 | Karrakatta PlateAscot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 261 | Peter Young StakesCaulfield Racecourse | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 262 | The Bart CummingsFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 263 | The Damien OliverFlemington Racecourse | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 264 | WA GuineasAscot Racecourse | Australia | £264,550 | AU$500,000 |
| 266 | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders StakesTrentham, Ellerslie, Te Aroha or Te Rapa | New Zealand | £264,540 | NZ$600,000 |
| 267 | Perryville StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | £263,158 | $350,000 |
| 268 | Queen's VaseAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 269 | Prix de RoyallieuLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 270 | Prix du CadranLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 271 | Prix GanayLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 272 | Prix RothschildDeauville Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 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 |
The 20 races closest to the New Zealand 1000 Guineas 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, 7th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Oaks | Ellerslie, Auckland | Group I | £440,900 |
| New Zealand Trotting Cup | Addington Raceway | Group I | £440,900 |
| New Zealand 2000 Guineas | Riccarton Park | Group I | £308,630 |
| Railway Stakes | Ellerslie Racecourse | Group I | £308,630 |
| New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes | Trentham, Ellerslie, Te Aroha or Te Rapa | Group I | £264,540 |
| Livamol Classic | Hastings Racecourse | Group I | £242,495 |
| Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes | Awapuni Racecourse | Group I | £242,495 |
| Telegraph Handicap | Trentham Racecourse | Group I | £242,495 |
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 New Zealand 1000 Guineas prize money?
£264,540, for the 2025 running. The race announces it as NZ$600,000.
Where does the New Zealand 1000 Guineas rank among the richest races in the world?
265th of 997. 264 races pay more, the nearest of them Carbine Club Stakes. In New Zealand it is 7th of 35.
Which jockey has won the New Zealand 1000 Guineas most often?
Opie Bosson, with 4 wins between 2009 and 2021.
When was the New Zealand 1000 Guineas first run?
1973. This page holds 61 runnings, from 1973 to 2025.
How far is the New Zealand 1000 Guineas?
1600 metres (1 mile), on turf, at Riccarton Park.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money