Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes

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Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes
Group I race
LocationAwapuni Racecourse
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Inaugurated1908
Race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
WebsiteAwapuni Racecourse
Race information
Distance1,400 metres (7 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
WeightSet-Weights
Purse$245,000 (2022)

The Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes is a Group One horse race held for Thoroughbred two-year-olds at Awapuni Racecourse in Palmerston North, New Zealand run over 1400 metres in late March or early April.

The race was first run in 1908 over 1200 metres with the current distance being adopted in 1926.[1]

It and the Ellerslie Sires Produce Stakes currently known as the Sistema Stakes (1200m), are regarded as New Zealand's best two-year-old races.

It is currently raced on the same day as the:

  • Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup over 2000m for open class horses.
  • Group 3 Manawatu Classic over 2000m for 3YO horses.
  • Listed Flying Handicap over 1400m for Open Handicap runners.

Notable winners include:

Desert Gold and La Mer both won the Awapuni Gold Cup.

Results Since 1969

Year
 Winner
 Sex
 Sire
 Dam
 Jockey
 Trainer(s)
 Owner(s)
 Time
 Second
 Third
2024 [2] (Trentham) Move To Strike 57 C I Am Invincible No Evidence Needed Wiremu Pinn Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, Matamata Te Akau 2023 Stallion Breeding Syndicate 1:23.69 (soft) Red Sea 57 Captured By Love 55
2023 [3] Pignan 55 F Staphanos Hirondelle Joe Doyle Lisa Latta, Awapuni Andy Rennie, Christian Cullen, David Monnery 1:23.93 (soft) Aprilia 55 To Catch A Thief 57
2022[4] Maven Belle 55.5 F Burgundy (NZ) Doyenne, by Kilimanjaro (GB) Sam Weatherley Mark Walker, Matamata Te Akau Maven Belle Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) 1:23.27 Wolverine 55.5 Waitak 57.5
2021 [5] On The Bubbles 56.5 G Brazen Beau (Aus) More Bubbles (Aus) Johnathan Parkes Jamie Richards, Matamata Te Akau Splash of Dom Racing Partnership 1:25.98 I Wish I Win 56.5 Bonny Lass 54.5
2020 Race not run
2019 [6] Yourdeel 56.5 [7] G Dundeel Miss Zapper Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, Matamata C A Rutten, C J B Norwood & R N Preston 1:22.98 Aretha 54.5 Bella Mente 54.5
2018[8][9] Avantage 54.5 [10] F Fastnet Rock (Aus) Asavant Danielle Johnson Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata Te Akau Avantage Syndicate 1:23.43 Melt 54.5 Sir Nate 56.5
2017[11][12] Melody Belle 54.5 [13] F Commands (Aus) Meleka Belle Michael McNab Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate 1:25.54 Belle du Nord, 54.5 Joyfilly 54.5
2016[14][15] Luna Rossa 54.5 [16] F Written Tycoon (Aus) Wild Promises (Aus) Lisa Allpress Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge Jomara Bloodstock Ltd 1:29.13 Sicario 57.0 Saracino 56.5
2015[17][18] Marky Mark 56.5[19] G Makfi (GB) My My Maree (Aus) Leith Innes Moira Murdoch B J & J E A Lindsay 1:22.74 Rocanto 56.5 Reminisce 54.5
2014[20][21] O'Marilyn 54.5 F O’Reilly Monroe Magic Samantha Spratt Stephen McKee, Ardmore[22] T J McKee & B E Rissetto 1:24.46 Prince Mambo 56.5 Artic Wolf 56.5
2013[23][24] Recite 54.5 [25] F Darci Brahma Chant Mark Du Plessis John Bary, Hastings The Oaks Stud 1:23.25 Al Strada 56.5 Constellation 54.5
2012[26][27] Choice Bro 56.5 G Choisir (Aus) Ladidi (Aus) Jonathan Riddell John Sargent G T Burgess, R W Edwards et al. 1:22.87 Magic Shaft (Aus) 56.5 Warhorse 56.5
2011[28][29] Anabandana 54.5 [30] F Anabaa (USA) Great Notice (USA) Opie Bosson Don Sellwood, Cambridge C J Grace 1:22.80 Antonio Lombardo 56 Dowager Queen 54.5
2010[31][32] Nacho Man 56 [33] G Mr. Nancho (ARG) El Coriero Craig Grylls Michael & Paul Moroney, Matamata M J Clements, C J Grace et al. 1:23.00 Cellarmaster, 56 Jimmy Choux 56
2009[34] The Heckler 56 G Lucky Owners Comedy Cafe (Aus) Michael Coleman Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge Patrick Hogan, A J Sutherland et al. 1:22.53 St Fevre St Germaine
2008[35] Il Quello Veloce 54.5 F Captain Rio (GB) Nishaani Noel Harris John Sargent Flying Fillies Syndicate 1:22.88 Captain Fantastic San Bernardino
2007[36] Nightlign 56 C Align (Aus) Indian Squaw Michael Coleman Keith Hawtin C H Lo 1:23.05 Fleur De’Here Alamosa
2006[37] Jokers Wild 55.5 C Black Minnaloushe (USA) Miss Rory (Aus) Jim Collett Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata N Cater et al. 1:22.77 Never Look Back Habana
2005[38] Kindacross 55.5 G Capecross (Ire) Kindness Hayden Tinsley Mark Walker, Matamata S Alexander et al. 1:23.98 Wahid Howmuchyacharging
2004[39] Keeninsky 55.5 C Stravinsky (USA) So Keen Allan Peard Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge D & J Carter, Hall & Rogerson 1:23.37 Manten Egyptian Ra
2003[40] Maroofity 55.5 G Maroof (US) Howkudai Lance O'Sullivan Mark Walker, Matamata Tauranga Racing Syndicate 1:24.37 Katana Quite Astute
2002[41] Grout 55.5 G Gold Brose (Aus) Kaapstad Glamour Michael Walker Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth Ron & Noel Stanley 1:24.81 Danroad Pulitzer
2001[42] San Luis 55 C Flying Spur (Aus) Star Style Girl (Aus) Noel Harris Chris McNab, Cambridge November Syndicate 1:22.42 Vinaka Kapiston
2000[43] Little Jamie 55 G St. Jude (Aus) Little Carey Lance O'Sullivan Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata Watson Bloodstock Ltd et al. 1:24.83 Trinity College Spring Rain
1999 One Under 54 F Volksraad (GB) Reg’s Lady Vincent Colgan Roger James, Cambridge D F & Mrs P D & Mrs Bodle, CJ & Mrs Davison 1:24.63 Tristachine High Grove
1998 Happyanunoit 53.5 F Yachtie (Aus) Easter Queen (Aus) Reece Jones Michael Moroney, Matamata Mrs A & P A Moroney 1:23.54 So Casual Seasquill
1997 Kilmore Quay 53.5 F Yachtie (Aus) Startrix Tony Allan John Wheeler, New Plymouth J G & Mrs T A Donovan, J R & Mrs L J Wheeler 1:28.74 Dandy Dancer Petrov
1996 Love To Dance 53.5 F Citidancer (IRE) Peerage Phillip Mercer Richard Bothwell, Stratford P L McKenzie, T Shahabuddin, Mrs J & R E T Teo 1:28.19 Genuine Strike The Red Express
1995 Ballroom Babe 54 F Citidancer (IRE) Taimian Noel Harris Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu B D Old, K W Pennell & G K Sanders 1:27.54 Robin’s Law Captive
1994 Moonshine 53.5 F Sound Reason (CAN) Sister Moonshine Shane Udy Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini T J McKee 1:25.54 Asahi Critical Point
1993 Snap 53.5 F Kingdom Bay Crackle Jim Collett Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata Mrs L M A O’Sullivan & Lord Tavistock 1:23.09 Seascay Romar
1992 Roy’s Boy 55 G Blue Eyed Boy (IRE) Gammon Eddie Wilkinson David Eagar, Stratford D W, E J & R J Eagar 1:24.07 Hulastrike Show Prince
1991 Konig 55 G Truly Vain (Aus) Janice Matthew Enright David Enright, Foxton L H N & Y M Wilson 1:23.83 Rua Rukuna Grand Jette
1990 Lycra 53.5 F Tights (USA) Katie Louise (Aus) Ross Elliot John Wheeler, New Plymouth A L Gallagher & G Rutherford 1:24.91 Indian Kingdom Milton Magic
1989 Cordero 55 G Centaine (Aus) Neon Lass Linda Ballantyne Robert & Bruce Priscott, Te Awamutu Karaka Heights Partnership Syndicate 1:23.94 Centime Super Fiesta
1988 Pompeii Pearl 53.5 F Pompeii Court (USA) Pearl Harbour David Walsh Nigel Auret, Wanganui J H, Mrs DA Auret 1:23.83 Straight Order Come Racing
1987 Satisfy 55 C Top Quality Gold Flake Jim Walker Nicola Nicoloff N & P Nicoloff 1:25.23 Glorious Way (Aus) Open Terrain
1986 Precocious Lad 55 C Otehi Bay (Aus) Javan’s (Aus) Earl Harrison Alan Jones, Cambridge D E David 1:23.62 Pace Setter Rieker
1985 Star board 55 C Star Way (USA) Lieder Jim Walker B Peatley, Waikanae B Petley & A D P Williams 1:23.5 Honour Bright Lisa Bay
1984 Vin d’Amour 56 F Adios II (GB) Gliterem Jim Cassidy Jeff Lynds J A Higg 1:24.6 Kingdom Bay Shumanshu
1983 Nordic Seal 51.5 F Imperial Seal (GB) Nordia Garry Phillips John Wheeler, New Plymouth J R & J L Wheeler 1:24.3 Tangent Tanalyse
1982 Andretti 55.5 C Shifnal (Aus) Hi Fujin Earl Harrison John Thurston, Cambridge R F Marsh & J L Thurston 1:23 Romantic Bay Long Range
1981 Scotch Reel 55.5 C Blarney Kiss (USA) Floral Show Bruce Compton Colin Stuart, Cambridge C R & Mrs R K Stuart 1:28.8 Loughanure Shylock
1980 Summer Haze 56 F Princely Note (GB) Karinda Greg Childs Richard Bothwell, Stratford Mrs G M Bryant 1:30.8 Yir Tiz Glamour Bay
1979 Young Shaun 53.5 C Kirrama Double Game S G Royal S Munro, Matamata Mrs M J Wilson 1:31.3 Judena Tiger Jones
1978 Teddy Doon 52.5 C Rapier II (GB) Smokey City Wawrick Robinson Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa I W Allan 1:24.2 Avenger Tang
1977 Lunar Probe 55.5 C Ring Round The Moon Major Effort Chris McNab Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu K M & Mrs Davis 1:25 Sly Wink Heidelberg
1976 La Mer 50 F Copenhagen II (GB) La Balsa Des Harris Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth Est L A Alexander 1:23 Elton Vice Regal
1975 March Legend 55.5 C Idomeneo (GB) Gretel John Riordan Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu D R Nash 1:24.8 Shy Princess Dive Bomber
1974 Black Willow 51 F Sobig Kathleigh Bill Skelton Eric Temperton, Awapuni P G Aldridge, G D Finlay & R Newmans 1:28.4 Jealous Lover Drawn n Show
1973 Prince Shifnal 8.4 G Shifnal (Aus) Our Vixen Bob Skelton Bill Winder, Cambridge G R Martin 1:23.2
1972 Longfella 8.10 C Shy Boy (GB) Longhill Roger Lang Miss Margaret Bull Miss MJ Bull & Mrs H Stokes 1:24.2
1971 Gold Braid 8.3 C Battle-Waggon (GB) Bonny Fair, by Fair's Fair (GB) Keith Opie Rory McGovern, Matamata A S & D S Allen 1:24.4
1970 Rich Return 8.9 F Rich Gift (GB) Grand Return Bruce Marsh Brian Hayter, Hawera B Hayter 1:28.2
1969 Daryl's Joy 8.12 C Stunning (GB) Rutha Bruce Marsh Syd Brown, Woodville R K C Goh 1:24.8

Earlier Winners

  • 1968　- Mayo Gold
  • 1967　- Mannix
  • 1966　- Raidan
  • 1965　- Jetmate
  • 1964　- Rio
  • 1963　- Gold Chat
  • 1962　- Blyton
  • 1961　- Cabriere
  • 1960　- Marengo
  • 1959　- Gayfair
  • 1958　- Up and Coming
  • 1957　- Miss Able
  • 1956　- Passive
  • 1955　- Romanos
  • 1954　- Royal Applause
  • 1953　- Timanah
  • 1952　- Flying Queen
  • 1951　- Taringaroa
  • 1950　- The Unicorn
  • 1949　- Gold Script
  • 1948　- Joyful Lady
  • 1947　- Great Trek
  • 1946　- Robin's Reward
  • 1945　- Royal Raider
  • 1944　- Subdued
  • 1943　- Virtuoso
  • 1942　- Nizam
  • 1941　- Premature
  • 1940　- Phaleron
  • 1939　- Submission
  • 1938　- Defaulter
  • 1937　- Smoke Screen
  • 1936　- Custos
  • 1935　- Legatee
  • 1934　- Burnish
  • 1933　- Golden Hair
  • 1932　- Midinette
  • 1931　- High Comedy
  • 1930　- Gesture
  • 1929　- Gay Ballerina
  • 1928　- Episode
  • 1927　- Thaw
  • 1926　- Limerick
  • 1925　- Lady Cavendish
  • 1924　- Motley
  • 1923　- Tukia
  • 1922　- The Dunce
  • 1921　- Absurdum
  • 1920　- Little River
  • 1919　- Warplane
  • 1918　- Finmark
  • 1917　- Estland
  • 1916　- Hyttus
  • 1915　- Desert Gold
  • 1914　- Charmilla
  • 1913　- Rinaldo
  • 1912　- Ermengarde
  • 1911　- Peirene
  • 1910　- no race
  • 1909　- Polymorphous
  • 1908　- Maori King

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 6 APR 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  3. ^ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  5. ^ "Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  6. ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 30 MAR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  7. ^ "Yourdeel (NZ) 2016 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  8. ^ "2018 result". Racing Post.
  9. ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 31 MAR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  10. ^ "Avantage (AUS) 2015 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  11. ^ "2017 result". Racing Post.
  12. ^ "Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  13. ^ "Melody Belle (NZ) 2014 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  14. ^ "Racing: Luna Rossa storms to victory". The New Zealand Herald. 2 April 2016 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
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  16. ^ "Luna Rossa (NZ) 2013 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  17. ^ "2015 result". Racing Post.
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  19. ^ "Marky Mark (AUS) 2012 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  20. ^ "2014 result". Racing Post.
  21. ^ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 29 MAR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  22. ^ "Great day for McKee family".
  23. ^ "2013 result". Racing Post.
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  25. ^ "Recite (NZ) 2010 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
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  28. ^ "2011 result". Racing Post.
  29. ^ "Race 7 THE OAKS STUD STALLIONS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  30. ^ "Anabandana (AUS) 2008 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  31. ^ "2010 result". Racing Post.
  32. ^ "Race 7 CENTRAL REGION FORD DEALERS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  33. ^ "Nacho Man (NZ) 2007 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ".
  34. ^ "2009 result". Racing Post.
  35. ^ "2008 result". Racing Post.
  36. ^ "2007 result". Racing Post.
  37. ^ "2006 result". Racing Post.
  38. ^ "2005 result". Racing Post.
  39. ^ "2004 result". Racing Post.
  40. ^ "2003 result". Racing Post.
  41. ^ "Racing: Dream realised as gutsy Grout scores in Sires". The New Zealand Herald. 24 March 2002 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  42. ^ "2001 result". Racing Post.
  43. ^ "2000 result". Racing Post.


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