NEW ZEALAND OAKS · NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Oaks prize money
The New Zealand Oaks is worth £440,900 for the 2026 running . That makes it the 164th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 3rd richest in New Zealand.
The race announces its purse as NZ$1,000,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £440,900
AS PUBLISHED NZ$1,000,000
WORLD RANK 164th
RUNNINGS HELD 57
What the New Zealand Oaks is
Group I · 2400 m (12 furlongs) · Turf · Ellerslie, Auckland
- Racecourse
- Ellerslie, Auckland
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grade
- Group I
- Distance
- 2400 m (12 furlongs)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred - Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-old fillies
- Direction
- Right-handed (Ellerslie), Left-handed (Trentham)
- As published
- NZ$1,000,000
We hold the total fund for the New Zealand Oaks 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 2:31.17 in 2026, the New Zealand Oaks pays £2,917 for every second of the race, which is 185th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 7th in New Zealand.
Every New Zealand Oaks winner
57 runnings, 1969 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ohope Wins2:31.17 (soft) | Joe Doyle | Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott | Yu Long Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| 2025 | Leica Lucy2:29.41 (soft) | Craig Grylls | Robbie Patterson, New Plymouth | Aziz Kheir, Peter & Heather Crofskey |
| 2024 | Pulchritudinous2:29.67 (soft) | Warren Kennedy | Chad Ormsby | C Grace, J Walker, Riverrock Farm, D Roach & M J Moroney |
| 2023 | Pennyweka2.31.18 (soft) | Ryan Elliott | Jim Wallace | The Galloping Wekas Jazweka Syndicate |
| 2022 | Belle En Rouge2:31.07 (dead) | Jason Laking | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Beautiful In Red Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) |
| 2021 | Amarelinha2:29.65 | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Hopskip'n'jump Syndicate |
| 2020 | Jennifer Eccles2:30.74 | Jason Waddell | Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge | Challenge No.10 Syndicate (Adrian Clark) |
| 2019 | Sentimental Miss2:35.08 | Lisa Allpress | Lisa Latta, Awapuni | Go Racing Yesteryear Syndicate |
| 2018 | Savvy Coup2:29.03 | Chris Johnson | Michael & Matthew Pitman, Riccarton | AM, AR, CJ, FH & JF Bruford, JD, LR & RA Coupland |
| 2017 | Bonneval2:31.99 | Matthew Cameron | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | T W Jarvis, A R Lawrence & J A Rattray |
| 2016 | Fanatic2:29.47 | Mark Hills | Graeme Sanders & Debbie Sweeney, Te Awamutu | SP Kiernan |
| 2015 | Savaria2:29.67 | Hayden Tinsley | Roydon Bergerson, Awapuni | D P & Mrs K C Fleming |
| 2014 | Miss Mossman2:27.78 | Johnathan Parkes | John Sargent & Hayden Allen | RBC Racing |
| 2013 | More Than Sacred2:30.46 | Leith Innes | Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue, Cambridge | Raffles Dancers (NZ) Pty Ltd |
| 2012 | Artistic2:28.39 | Michael Coleman | Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge | The Oaks Stud |
| 2011 | Midnight Oil2:30.04 | Rosie Myers | Paul Duncan, Cambridge | Nineteenth Syndicate |
| 2010 | Keep The Peace2:28.49 | Opie Bosson | Shaune Ritchie, Cambridge | P E Bellingham, L R & L R D Dittman |
| 2009 | Jungle Rocket2:30.07 | James McDonald | Jeff McVean, Cambridge | C & Mrs L Betts, Mrs C & D Pleasance |
| 2008 | Boundless2:28.74 | Hayden Tinsley | Stephen McKee, Ardmore | P A Dallimore, Trevor McKee ONZM, P N Miller & Mrs C N Taylor |
| 2007 | Princess Coup2:32.94 | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker, Matamata | Bromley Bloodstock Ltd & Ray Coupland |
| 2006 | Legs2:29.42 | David Walker | Kevin Gray, Copper Belt Lodge | Waikato Stud 2001 Ltd. |
| 2005 | Justa Tad2:29.52 | Vincent Colgan | Rudy Liefting, Takanini | R P Liefting |
| 2004 | Wharite Princess2:26.88 | Bruce Herd | Lisa Latta, Awapuni | NM Cantwell, MR Curd, TA Robinson, KJ Tod, KR Williams & RJ Wong |
| 2003 | Bramble Rose2:27.71 | Opie Bosson | Sir Mark Todd, Cambridge | Rivermonte Racing Syndicate |
| 2002 | Vapour Trail2:30.88 | Scott Seamer | Donna & Dean Logan, Ruakaka | P J & P M Vela Ltd |
| 2001 | Tapildo2:28.05 | Mark Du Plessis | Sheila Laxon | Ian M & Sydney T Taplin |
| 2000 | She's Country2:29.80 | Opie Bosson | Bruce Wallace, Takanini | TJ Bodle |
| 1999 | Savannah Success2:28.48 | Lance O'Sullivan | Graeme Rogerson | JM Haseler & GA Rogerson |
| 1998 | Tycoon Lil2:31.10 | Chris Johnson | Colin Jillings & Richard Yiull, Takanini | PJ Walker |
| 1997 | Sawatdee2:28.71 | Chris Johnson | Alan Howatson, Hawera | I B Cassels, C F Dunbar, A E & R O Nicol |
| 1996 | Alacrity2:28.87 | Brian Hibberd | Mike Moroney, Matamata | Mrs A & D Paykel & Mrs EI Wells |
| 1995 | Tartan Tights2:26.26 | Chris Johnson | Ellis Winsloe, Gore | G L Robertson |
| 1994 | Snap2:28.17 | Lance O'Sullivan | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Mrs LM O'Sullivan & Lord Robin Tavistock |
| 1993 | Miltak2:30.03 | David Walsh | Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Miktak Syndicate |
| 1992 | Staring2:28.96 | Noel Harris | Murray Baker, Woodville | Grovedale Trust & MK Gyde |
| 1991 | Let's Sgor2:30.22 | Larry Cassidy | Murray Baker, Woodville | MA Fisher, PM Paterson, EGL Simpson & TG Whiteman |
| 1990 | Domino2:29.81 | Chris Johnson | Jim Campin, Cambridge | J W Campin |
| 1989 | Regal Empress2:30.60 | Catherine Tremayne | RN & Mrs MS Fraser, Mrs JA Lang & NA Leitch | |
| 1988 | Candide2:27.96 | Ross Elliott | M & Miss SA Joseph & Trans Media Park Stud Pty Ltd | |
| 1987 | Starline2:32.30 | Greg Childs | Ray Verner, Takanini | Miss MB Macdougall & Mrs LS Otway |
| 1986 | Royal Heights2:26.50 | Wawrick Robinson | Ross Douglas, Morrinsville | Mr and Mrs R F Douglas |
| 1985 | Solveig2:28.94 | Grant Cooksley | Colin Curnow & Trevor McKee, Takanini | RE & RWE Moore |
| 1984 | Zepherin2:29.11 | Greg Childs | Jim Gibbs & Roger James, Matamata | Balcarres Stud Ltd |
| 1983 | Aulyn2:28.03 | Greg Childs | Ray Verner, Takanini | BM Mollet |
| 1982 | Maurita2:31.25 | Greg Childs | Jim Gibbs, Matamata | PR Kearns, A O'Malley & E Yee |
| 1981 | Glamour Bay2:29.25 | Bruce Compton | FR Begueley, Matamata | K Joe, JH Lindsay & J McAnnalley |
| 1980 | Supreme Glory2:30.25 | Jim Walker | H Furness, Paeroa | CE Proctor, MG & Mrs Thwaites |
| 1979 | Tang2:29.25 | Des Harris | Charlie Cameron, Hastings | DB & EJ Callaghan & RM Miller |
| 1978 | Athenaia2:28.50 | Robert Vance | Colin Jillings, Takanini | Sir Tristran Antico, Mrs DH Munro & TJ Smith |
| 1977 | La Mer2:29.25 | Des Harris | Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth | |
| 1976 | Eastern Time2:32.00 | David Peake | Royce Dowling, Te Rapa | J L Chionbian |
| 1975 | Princess Patrice2:28.5 | Gary Phillips | M C Conway, Avondale | DA Hagar & PS Wilson |
| 1974 | Sweet Offer2:29.75 | Gary Phillips | Brian Deacon, Hawera | ID & Mrs Parsons |
| 1972 | Brown Satin2:04.6 | AK Robinson | BG, C and JWG White | |
| 1971 | Young Ida2:05.4 | JA Messent | JHT Duncan | |
| 1970 | Devante2:02.6 | JA Messent | C J Cameron, Hastings | MW Owen & TS Sellwood |
| 1969 | Princess Mellay2:03.4 | AK Robinson | Mrs HA Anderton |
57 of the 57 runnings name the rider, 52 name the trainer and 56 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the New Zealand Oaks more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
No horse has won the New Zealand Oaks twice in the 57 runnings on this page.
Most wins by a jockey
Races worth about the same
Either side of the New Zealand Oaks in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | Al Maktoum ClassicMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £451,128 | $600,000 |
| 155 | Alabama StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | £451,128 | $600,000 |
| 156 | Belmont OaksBelmont Park | United States | £451,128 | $600,000 |
| 157 | Bryan Station StakesKeeneland | United States | £451,128 | $600,000 |
| 158 | Maker's Mark Mile StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | £451,128 | $600,000 |
| 159 | Transylvania StakesKeeneland | United States | £451,128 | $600,000 |
| 160 | Champion HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 161 | Derby ItalianoCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £447,692 | €523,800 |
| 162 | Prix La Haye JousselinAuteuil Racecourse | France | £444,444 | €520,000 |
| 163 | Karaka MillionEllerslie Racecourse | New Zealand | £440,900 | NZ$1,000,000 |
| 165 | New Zealand Trotting CupAddington Raceway | New Zealand | £440,900 | NZ$1,000,000 |
| 167 | Poule d'Essai des PoulichesLongchamp Racecourse | France | £427,350 | €500,000 |
| 168 | Preis der DianaDüsseldorf Racecourse | Germany | £427,350 | €500,000 |
| 169 | Prix de l'OpéraLongchamp Racecourse | France | £427,350 | €500,000 |
| 170 | Durban July HandicapGreyville Racecourse | South Africa | £427,000 | R10,000,000 |
| 171 | Sha Tin TrophySha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £403,750 | HK$4,250,000 |
| 172 | Queen Mother Champion ChaseCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 173 | Craven PlateRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £396,825 | AU$750,000 |
| 174 | Moonee Valley Gold CupMoonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £396,825 | AU$750,000 |
| 175 | Oakleigh PlateCaulfield Racecourse | Australia | £396,825 | AU$750,000 |
The 20 races closest to the New Zealand Oaks 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, 3rd of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand National Hurdles | Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand | Prestige jumping | £44,090 |
| New Zealand Messenger Championship | Alexandra Park | Group I | £44,090 |
| New Zealand Derby | Ellerslie Racecourse | Group I | £551,125 |
| Karaka Million | Ellerslie Racecourse | Restricted Listed | £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 1000 Guineas | Riccarton Park | Group I | £264,540 |
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 Oaks prize money?
£440,900, for the 2026 running. The race announces it as NZ$1,000,000.
Where does the New Zealand Oaks rank among the richest races in the world?
164th of 997. 163 races pay more, the nearest of them Al Maktoum Classic. In New Zealand it is 3rd of 35.
Which jockey has won the New Zealand Oaks most often?
Opie Bosson, with 5 wins between 2000 and 2021.
When was the New Zealand Oaks first run?
This page holds 57 runnings, from 1969 to 2026.
How far is the New Zealand Oaks?
2400 m (12 furlongs), on turf, at Ellerslie, Auckland.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money