New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final prize money
The New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final is worth £88,180 for the 2025 running . That makes it the 707th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 27th richest in New Zealand.
The race announces its purse as NZ$200,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final is
Group I · 1980m (2018-) · Dirt · Addington, New Zealand
- Racecourse
- Addington, New Zealand
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grade
- Group I
- Distance
- 1980m (2018-)
- Surface
- Dirt
- Race type
- Standardbred - Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-old horses
- Direction
- Left-handed oval
- First run
- 1984
- As published
- NZ$200,000
We hold the total fund for the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final 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 2:21.20 in 2025, the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final pays £625 for every second of the race, which is 457th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 28th in New Zealand.
Every New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final winner
41 runnings, 1984 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marketplace2:21.2 (1980m) | Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, P I Baken, Small Car World Ltd, R J Magness, R W Todd | ||
| 2024 | Chase A Dream2:22.7 (1980m) | Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Mrs C A Gimblett, Mrs G Borlase, Miss K M Gimblett | ||
| 2023 | Don’t Stop Dreaming2:19.8 (1980m) | Ian Dobson, Dennis Dunford, Mark Dunford | ||
| 2021 | Franco Indie2:20.2 (1980m) | Alabar (NZ) Ltd, Nevele R Stud Ltd et al | ||
| 2020 | It's All About Faith2:21.9 (1980m) | Dennis Dunford, Mark Dunford | ||
| 2019 | One Change2:21.9 (1980m) | All Stars Racing Stables Limited, M R Woodlock, T G Casey | ||
| 2018 | Ultimate Sniper2:19.0 (1980m) | Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, G R Douglas, P J Creighton, Mrs M C Creighton, K J Riseley | ||
| 2017 | Chase Auckland2:16.1 (1950m) | Alabar Racing Syndicate | ||
| 2016 | Ultimate Machete2:16.5 (1950m) | Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, G R Douglas, K J Riseley, P J Creighton, Mrs M C Creighton | ||
| 2015 | Lazarus2:19.2 (1950m) | Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, T G Casey, K J Riseley | ||
| 2014 | Have Faith in Me2:17.3 (1950m) | Dennis Dunford, Mark Dunford | ||
| 2013 | Tiger Tara2:19.7 (1950m) | R L and Mrs J A Sandford, J S Gould, G R Dunn | ||
| 2012 | Franco Nelson2:20.7 (1950m) | Spreydon Lodge Ltd, Ms Sharon McKay, Rona McKay, Clive McKay | ||
| 2011 | Texican2:20.6 (1950m) | A J Wakefield, Dr S M Wakefield | ||
| 2010 | Gold Ace2:22.0 (1950m) | Ms W A Reid, D G Moore, M Ng, D D Syndicate | ||
| 2009 | Sir Lincoln2:19.7 (1950m) | Lincoln Farms Ltd | ||
| 2008 | Stunin Cullen2:18.3 (1950m) | T McDonald, E C Griffin | ||
| 2007 | Auckland Reactor2:21.9 (1950m) | A J Parker, Mrs P R A Parker | ||
| 2006 | Fergiemack2:20.4 (1950m) | The Royalmarie Breeding Syndicate | ||
| 2005 | Pay Me Christian2:21.9 (1950m) | M C Paget, P F Mahoney, M P Boyce, G P Dwyer, B D Rose, T M McCormick | ||
| 2004 | Tribute2:20.6 | Joan and Peter Cocks | ||
| 2003 | Roman Gladiator2:20.4 (1950m) | Mrs A D Swain, Mrs M Neil | ||
| 2002 | Maheer Lord2:23.8 (1950m) | R M Baker, J A MacKinnon | ||
| 2001 | Jack Cade2:24.0 (1950m) | J H Seaton, Mark Purdon | ||
| 2000 | Franco Heir2:22.4 (1950m) | Dalcom Corporation Pty Ltd | ||
| 1999 | Stars And Stripes2:22.8 (1950m) | C N Radford, Mrs J Z Radford | ||
| 1998 | Courage Under Fire2:22.9 (1950m) | G W Brodie | ||
| 1997 | Christian Cullen2:27.5 (2000m) | I D Dobson, Mrs D A Dobson, B A O'Meara | ||
| 1996 | Franco Enforce2:26.1 (2000m) | W J Francis | ||
| 1995 | Spirit of Zeus2:26.5 (2000m) | M R & B G Marlow, Brian O'Meara, I D Dobson | ||
| 1994 | Il Vicolo2:27.9 (2000m) | J H Seaton, Mark Purdon | ||
| 1993 | Motoring Magic2:27.5 (2000m) | C Hadley, G Haworth, Mrs D Hadley | ||
| 1992 | Laud2:30.1 (2000m) | G G Helleur, A A Helleur | ||
| 1991 | Chokin2:27.3 (2000m) | Pacers Australia Synd | ||
| 1990 | Talk About Swift1:59.5 (1609m) | C W McLachlan | ||
| 1989 | Honkin Vision1:57.4 (1609m) | V L Devery, Mrs D L Devery | ||
| 1988 | National Glory1:57.7 (1609m) | K & Mrs J McDonald, R & Mrs R Dunn | ||
| 1987 | Dillon Dean1:58.6 (1609m) | K Burley, D Dwyer | ||
| 1986 | Megatrend1:58.9 (1609m) | E N Crawford, A A Kennett | ||
| 1985 | Sir Alba1:57.4 (1609m) | R D Teahen, D P Teahen | ||
| 1984 | Arveeae1:59.1 (1609m) | V L, R J & A T Devery |
0 of the 41 runnings name the rider, 0 name the trainer and 41 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Races worth about the same
Either side of the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 697 | Mike Lee StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | £93,985 | $125,000 |
| 698 | Northern Dancer StakesChurchill Downs | United States | £93,985 | $125,000 |
| 699 | Premio ParioliCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £91,255 | €106,768 |
| 700 | Premio Regina ElenaCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £91,255 | €106,768 |
| 701 | SA Fillies ClassicMorphettville Racecourse, South Australia | Australia | £89,947 | AU$170,000 |
| 702 | Preis der WinterköniginIffezheim Racecourse | Germany | £89,744 | €105,000 |
| 703 | Awapuni Gold CupAwapuni Racecourse | New Zealand | £88,180 | NZ$200,000 |
| 704 | Grand National SteeplechaseRiccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand | New Zealand | £88,180 | NZ$200,000 |
| 705 | Great New Zealand SteeplechaseTe Aroha | New Zealand | £88,180 | NZ$200,000 |
| 706 | New Zealand Free For AllAddington Raceway | New Zealand | £88,180 | NZ$200,000 |
| 708 | Rowe CupAlexandra Park | New Zealand | £88,180 | NZ$200,000 |
| 709 | Craven StakesRowley Mile | Great Britain | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 710 | Sandown Classic TrialSandown Park | Great Britain | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 712 | Prix Jean de ChaudenaySaint-Cloud Racecourse | France | £81,197 | €95,000 |
| 713 | British Columbia DerbyHastings Racecourse | Canada | £80,520 | CA$150,000 |
| 714 | Marine StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £80,520 | CA$150,000 |
| 715 | Ontario DerbyWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £80,520 | CA$150,000 |
| 716 | Plate Trial StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £80,520 | CA$150,000 |
| 717 | Queenston StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £80,520 | CA$150,000 |
| 718 | Toronto Cup StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £80,520 | CA$150,000 |
The 20 races closest to the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final 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, 27th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awapuni Gold Cup | Awapuni Racecourse | Group II | £88,180 |
| Grand National Steeplechase | Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand | Prestige jumping | £88,180 |
| Great New Zealand Steeplechase | Te Aroha | Prestige jumping | £88,180 |
| New Zealand Free For All | Addington Raceway | Group one (G1) | £88,180 |
| Rowe Cup | Alexandra Park | Group I | £88,180 |
| Hawke's Bay Guineas | Hastings Racecourse | Group II | £77,158 |
| Easter Handicap | Ellerslie Racecourse | Group III | £66,135 |
| Great New Zealand Hurdle | Te Aroha | Prestige jumping | £66,135 |
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 Sires Stakes 3yo Final prize money?
£88,180, for the 2025 running. The race announces it as NZ$200,000.
Where does the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final rank among the richest races in the world?
707th of 997. 706 races pay more, the nearest of them Mike Lee Stakes. In New Zealand it is 27th of 35.
When was the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final first run?
1984. This page holds 41 runnings, from 1984 to 2025.
How far is the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3yo Final?
1980m (2018-), on dirt, at Addington, New Zealand.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money