NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS · NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand 2000 Guineas prize money
The New Zealand 2000 Guineas is worth £308,630 for the 2025 running . That makes it the 224th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 5th richest in New Zealand.
The race announces its purse as NZ$700,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £308,630
AS PUBLISHED NZ$700,000
WORLD RANK 224th
RUNNINGS HELD 53
FIRST RUN 1973
What the New Zealand 2000 Guineas is
Group I · 1600m (1 mile) · Turf · Riccarton Park
- Racecourse
- Riccarton Park
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grade
- Group I
- Distance
- 1600m (1 mile)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-olds
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1973
- As published
- NZ$700,000
We hold the total fund for the New Zealand 2000 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 1:40.38 in 2025, the New Zealand 2000 Guineas pays £3,075 for every second of the race, which is 180th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 6th in New Zealand.
Every New Zealand 2000 Guineas winner
53 runnings, 1973 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Romanoff1:40.38 (heavy) | Bruno Queiroz | Pam Gerard | Wally Campbell, Adrian Mathieson, Natalie Walker et al |
| 2024 | Savaglee1:33.86 (good) | Samantha Spratt | Pam Gerard | The Oaks Stud |
| 2023 | Crocetti1:34.59 (good) | Warren Kennedy | Danny Walker & Aaron Tata | Daniel Nakhle |
| 2022 | Pier1:36.72 (good) | Michael McNab | Darryn & Briar Weatherley, Matamata | B W P Wright, D R & Mrs L M Weatherley & Mr Aziz Kheir |
| 2021 | Noverre1:35.11 (good) | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2020 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) |
| 2020 | Aegon1:35.96 (good) | Leith Innes | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | A C Forsman & Zame Partnership |
| 2019 | Catalyst1:36.07 (good) | Troy Harris | Clayton Chipperfield, Te Awamutu | D Karreman |
| 2018 | Madison County1:37.73 (heavy) | Matt Cameron | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | China Horse Club |
| 2017 | Embellish1:34.80 (good) | Opie Bosson | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2016 Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) |
| 2016 | Ugo Foscolo1:33.81 (good) | Michael Coleman | Stephen Marsh, Cambridge | JML Bloodstock (Mgr: L Petagna), T Muollo, P W O'Rourke, Ms R Phillippo, T I Bawden & KJ Hickman |
| 2015 | Xtravagant1:33.59 (good) | Matt Cameron | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate |
| 2014 | Turn Me Loose1:35.00 (good) | Opie Bosson | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | S Brown, L de Souza, T Hartley, J Lark, D Painter, J Robertson & P Vawdrey |
| 2013 | Atlante1:36.47 (good) | Opie Bosson | Murray Baker, Cambridge | Ms. R. Phillippo |
| 2012 | Sacred Falls1:34.95 (good) | Leith Innes | Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge | Raffles Dancers Ltd |
| 2011 | Rock 'n' Pop1:35.62 (firm) | Jamie Bullard | Jason Bridgman, Matamata | Te Akau Rock 'n' Pop Syndicate |
| 2010 | Jimmy Choux1:39.46 (heavy) | Jonathan Riddell | John Bary, Hastings | Chouxmaani Investments Ltd. |
| 2009 | Katie Lee1:34.91 (good) | Opie Bosson | Graeme & Debbie Rogerson | Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan |
| 2008 | Tell A Tale1:34.28 (good) | Troy Harris | Mark Walker, Matamata | Fortuna (No 5) Syndicate |
| 2007 | The Pooka1:35.18 (good) | Lisa Cropp | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | P Holland, Markwood Lodge, G D Rutherford, J R Wheeler |
| 2006 | Magic Cape1:38.08 (soft) | Patrick Holmes | Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge | PC Alexandre Mrs C A & M H Arnott, G I Barnett, D F Emerson, W A Pellett, G G Peterson, Mrs A P Ritchie, Miss C M Webster & M G Wills |
| 2005 | Darci Brahma1:37.35 (good) | Michael Walker | Mark Walker, Matamata | Te Akau Stud |
| 2004 | Clean Sweep1:34.92 (good) | Michael Coleman | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | MP Brown et al. |
| 2003 | King's Chapel1:36.34 (firm) | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Syndicate |
| 2002 | Hustler1:35.64 (soft) | Noel Harris | Paul Harris, Rangiora | PW Jolly & JP Reid |
| 2001 | Master Belt1:34.61 (good) | Brian Hibberd | Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge | K & KA Gray |
| 2000 | Tit For Taat1:37.37 (soft) | Hayden Tinsley | Wayne & Anne Herbert | RI & WS Scott |
| 1999 | Buzz Lightyear1:35.09 (firm) | Opie Bosson | Robert Priscott, Te Awamutu | TW, MT & CE Jarvis |
| 1998 | Danske1:34.41 (good) | Opie Bosson | Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | January Syndicate |
| 1997 | Foxwood1:34.24 (good) | Bruce Herd | Roger James, Cambridge | Mrs HA & Mrs JM Hannan |
| 1996 | Hero1:34.79 (firm) | Catherine Treymane | Jim Campin, Cambridge | JW Campin |
| 1995 | Be Boss1:36.02 (good) | Robert Vance | Jenny Vance | K W Lo & Mrs Jenny Vance |
| 1994 | Avedon1:36.71 (firm) | Darryl Bradley | Patrick Campbell, Awapuni | Mrs M H & R C Spotswood |
| 1993 | Facing The Music1:35.69 (firm) | Chris Johnson | Mike Ingram | Mike B Ingram |
| 1992 | Hulastrike1:34.14 (good) | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Futurity Bloodstock Ltd |
| 1991 | Veandercross1:35.78 (soft) | Jim Walker | Chris Turner, New Plymouth | B & C B Turner |
| 1990 | Surfers Paradise1:34.12 (good) | Darrel Lang | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | F Cheung, K Chong, G Fong & J D Smith |
| 1989 | Finnegan Fox1:36.20 (good) | Larry Cassidy | Brian Hayter, Hawera | B Hayter |
| 1988 | Krona1:34.43 (good) | Peter Tims | Roger McGlade, Taupo | H R & Mrs H McGlade |
| 1987 | Weston Lea1:35.54 (good) | Tony Allan | Laurie Laxon, Cambridge | Haunui Farm Ltd & E N Peacocke |
| 1986 | Steely Dan1:36.85 (soft) | Gary Grylls | Tony Gillies | W T Callahan, R L Kennedy, J C Parkes & A J J Parkinson |
| 1985 | Random Chance1:35.48 (good) | Shane Anderton | Brian Anderton, Wingatui | G W & Mrs L J McDonnell |
| 1984 | Kingdom Bay1:34.64 (fast) | Noel Harris | Jack Taylor, Stratford | D & Mrs D M Whittington |
| 1983 | Gaffa1:35.42 (firm) | Grant L Cooksley | David Kerr, Riccarton | D M Kerr |
| 1982 | Clansman1:38.84 (firm) | Ally Robinson | David Kerr, Riccarton | G D Cameron |
| 1981 | Altitude1:36.05 (firm) | Stephen Autridge | Bill Ford, Matamata | N B Hunt |
| 1980 | Sir Avon1:41.69 (soft) | Bruce Compton | JE & JW Winder, Cambridge | J S Nuttall & J E Winder |
| 1979 | Little Brown Jug1:41.56 (soft) | Alberto L (Tito) Poblete | Peter Jones, Riccarton | Barney Ballin |
| 1978 | Teddy Doon1:38.7 (firm) | R Franklin | Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa | I W Allen |
| 1977 | Uncle Remus1:35.6 (firm) | Robert Vance | Colin Jillings, Takanini | K F Clotworthy & Mrs G M Donaldson |
| 1976 | Vice Regal1:36.6 | Garry Edge | Jim Campin, Cambridge | E W Cameron & J W Campin |
| 1975 | Balmerino1:37.4 (firm) | Maurice Campbell | Brian Smith, Cambridge | Ralph K Stuart |
| 1974 | Persuasian1:36.6 | J R Dowling | Kevin Old, Matamata | N B Hunt |
| 1973 | Furys Order1:37 (firm) | Des Harris | Wally McEwan, Hawera | L H Bridgeman |
53 of the 53 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 2000 Guineas more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
No horse has won the New Zealand 2000 Guineas twice in the 53 runnings on this page.
Most wins by a trainer
Races worth about the same
Either side of the New Zealand 2000 Guineas in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | Grosser Preis von BadenIffezheim Racecourse | Germany | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 215 | Prix Guillaume d'OrnanoDeauville Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 216 | Prix Jean PratDeauville Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 217 | Prix Jean-Luc LagardèreLongchamp Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 218 | Prix Marcel BoussacLongchamp Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 219 | Prix Vicomtesse VigierLongchamp Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 220 | Stayers' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 221 | Prix Maurice de GheestDeauville Racecourse | France | £324,786 | €380,000 |
| 222 | Celebration CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £308,750 | HK$3,250,000 |
| 223 | Lion Rock TrophySha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £308,750 | HK$3,250,000 |
| 225 | Railway StakesEllerslie Racecourse | New Zealand | £308,630 | NZ$700,000 |
| 226 | Bing Crosby StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 227 | Clement L. Hirsch StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 228 | Fountain of Youth StakesGulfstream Park | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 229 | Frizette StakesBelmont Park | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 230 | Gallant Bob StakesParx Casino and Racing | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 231 | Gamely StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 232 | Hollywood DerbyDel Mar racetrack | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 233 | Lafayette StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 234 | Lexington Stakes (Keeneland)Keeneland Race Course | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
The 20 races closest to the New Zealand 2000 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, 5th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Derby | Ellerslie Racecourse | Group I | £551,125 |
| Karaka Million | Ellerslie Racecourse | Restricted Listed | £440,900 |
| New Zealand Oaks | Ellerslie, Auckland | Group I | £440,900 |
| New Zealand Trotting Cup | Addington Raceway | Group I | £440,900 |
| 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 |
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 2000 Guineas prize money?
£308,630, for the 2025 running. The race announces it as NZ$700,000.
Where does the New Zealand 2000 Guineas rank among the richest races in the world?
224th of 997. 223 races pay more, the nearest of them Grosser Preis von Baden. In New Zealand it is 5th of 35.
Which jockey has won the New Zealand 2000 Guineas most often?
Opie Bosson, with 8 wins between 1998 and 2021.
When was the New Zealand 2000 Guineas first run?
1973. This page holds 53 runnings, from 1973 to 2025.
How far is the New Zealand 2000 Guineas?
1600m (1 mile), on turf, at Riccarton Park.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money