Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes

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.

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

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

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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

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  • 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

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References

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