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{{Infobox horseraces
| surface       = Turf
| class         = Group I
| horse race    = Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes
| image         =
| caption       =
| location      = [[Awapuni, Palmerston North|Awapuni]] Racecourse<br>[[Palmerston North]], [[New Zealand]]
| inaugurated   = 1908
| race type     = [[Thoroughbred]] – [[Flat racing]]
| website       = [http://www.awapuniracing.co.nz/home.aspx Awapuni Racecourse]
| distance      = 1,400 metres (7 [[furlong]]s)
| track         = Left-handed
| qualification = Two-year-olds
| weight        = Set-Weights
| purse         = $550,000 (2025)
| bonuses       =
}}

The '''Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes''' is a [[Group One]] horse race held for [[Thoroughbred]] two-year-olds at [[Awapuni, Palmerston North|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://awapuniracing.co.nz/manawatu-sires-produce-stakes-winners | title=Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes Winners }}</ref>

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:

* [[Avantage]] (2018), winner of 9 Group 1 races.
* [[Daryl's Joy]] (1969), winner of the 1969 [[Victoria Derby]] and [[Cox Plate]] as well as 6 races in the United States including the [[Del Mar Handicap]].
* [[Desert Gold (horse)|Desert Gold]] (1915), winner of 36 races. 
* [[La Mer (horse)|La Mer]] (1976), winner of 24 races.
* [[Melody Belle]] (2017), winner of 14 Group 1 races.

[[Desert Gold (horse)|Desert Gold]] and [[La Mer (horse)|La Mer]] both won the [[Awapuni Gold Cup]].

== Results Since 1969 ==
There was no race in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2024 and 2025 the race was held at [[Trentham Racecourse]] due to track issues at Awapuni. 

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%"
|- 
! width="36px" | Year<br />
! width="100px" | Winner<br />
! width="8px" | Sex<br />
! width="100px" | Sire<br />
! width="100px" | Dam<br />
! width="100px" | Jockey<br />
! width="200px" | Trainer(s)<br />
! width="180px" | Owner(s)<br />
! width="50px" | Time<br />
! width="100px" | Second<br />
! width="100px" | Third<br />
|-
|2025<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/53346/8/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 8 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 29 MAR 2025 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz|accessdate=29 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/la-dorada-shines-in-sires-produce-boosts-two-year-old-of-the-year-bid/Q6YT7BCX2RFXHI4L6FHPB5VOGI/?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAQnJ3Rr7S35b6cARiv4NGh9Z2d7awBKhAIACoHCAow1Z-1DDDrx78E&utm_content=rundown|title=La Dorada’s dominant win shakes up two-year-old title race|date=30 March 2025|website=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |accessdate=30 March 2025}}</ref>||La Dorada 55||f||Super Seth (Aus)||Gold Fever||Michael McNab||Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson||Te Akau Solid Gold Racing Partnership|| 1:22.64 (soft)||Hostility 57||Tajana 55
|-
|2024 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/52481/7/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 6 APR 2024 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}</ref> (Trentham)||Move To Strike 57|| C||  [[I Am Invincible (horse)|I Am Invincible]] (Aus)|| 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 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/51444/7/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2023 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}</ref>||Pignan 55||F||Staphanos (Jap)||Hirondelle||Joe Doyle ||Lisa Latta, Awapuni || Andy Rennie, [[Christian Cullen]], David Monnery|| 1:23.93 (soft) ||Aprilia 55||To Catch A Thief 57
|-
|2022<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/50663/6/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2022 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>||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 (good) ||Wolverine 55.5|| Waitak 57.5
|-
| 2021 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/49706/7/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2021 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| On The Bubbles 56.5
| G
|[[Brazen Beau]] (Aus) ||  More Bubbles (Aus)
| [[Johnathan Parkes]]
|[[Jamie Richards (horse trainer)|Jamie Richards]], Matamata
| Te Akau Splash of Dom Racing Partnership 
|1:25.98 (heavy)
| I Wish I Win 56.5
| Bonny Lass 54.5
|- 
| 2019 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/47529/6/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 30 MAR 2019 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| Yourdeel 56.5 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/360338/Yourdeel-NZ-2016.aspx | title=Yourdeel (NZ) 2016 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| G
| [[Dundeel]] || Miss Zapper
| [[Opie Bosson]]
|[[Jamie Richards (horse trainer)|Jamie Richards]], Matamata
| C A Rutten, C J B Norwood & R N Preston
| 1:22.98 (good)
| Aretha 54.5
| Bella Mente 54.5
|-
| 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2018-03-31/698269|publisher=Racing Post|title=2018 result}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/46568/6/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 31 MAR 2018 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| [[Avantage (horse)|Avantage]] 54.5 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/350318/Avantage-AUS-2015.aspx | title=Avantage (AUS) 2015 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
|F
| [[Fastnet Rock (horse)|Fastnet Rock]] (Aus) || Asavant
| Danielle Johnson
| Stephen Autridge & [[Jamie Richards (horse trainer)|Jamie Richards]], Matamata
| Te Akau Avantage Syndicate
| 1:23.43 (soft)
| Melt 54.5
| Sir Nate 56.5
|-
| 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2017-04-01/672428|publisher=Racing Post|title=2017 result }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/45475/6/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 1 APR 2017 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| [[Melody Belle (horse)|Melody Belle]] 54.5 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/328361/Melody-Belle-NZ-2014.aspx | title=Melody Belle (NZ) 2014 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
|F
| Commands (Aus) || Meleka Belle
| Michael McNab
| Stephen Autridge & [[Jamie Richards (horse trainer)|Jamie Richards]], Matamata
| Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate
| 1:25.54 (heavy)
| Belle du Nord, 54.5 
| Joyfilly 54.5
|-
| 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/|title=Racing: Luna Rossa storms to victory|date=2 April 2016|work=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|via=www.nzherald.co.nz}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/44659/6/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 6 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2016 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| Luna Rossa 54.5 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/316587/Luna-Rossa-NZ-2013.aspx | title=Luna Rossa (NZ) 2013 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| F
| Written Tycoon (Aus) || Wild Promises (Aus)
| [[Lisa Allpress]]
| [[Murray Baker]] & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge
| Jomara Bloodstock Ltd
| 1:29.13 (heavy)
| Sicario 57.0 
| Saracino 56.5
|-
| 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2015-03-28/622640|publisher=Racing Post|title=2015 result }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/43386/7/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 7 COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 28 MAR 2015 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| Marky Mark 56.5<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/312365/Marky-Mark-AUS-2012.aspx | title=Marky Mark (AUS) 2012 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| 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<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2014-03-29/599106|publisher=Racing Post|title=2014 result }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/42324/7/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 29 MAR 2014 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| O'Marilyn 54.5
| F
| [[O'Reilly (horse)|O’Reilly]] || Monroe Magic
| Samantha Spratt
| Stephen McKee, Ardmore<ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/News/12748/GreatdayforMcKeefamily.aspx | title=Great day for McKee family }}</ref>
| [[Trevor McKee|T J McKee]] & B E Rissetto
| 1:24.46
| Prince Mambo 56.5 
|  Artic Wolf 56.5
|-
| 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2013-03-30/576012|publisher=Racing Post|title=2013 result }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/40914/7/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 30 MAR 2013 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| Recite 54.5 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/282368/Recite-NZ-2010.aspx | title=Recite (NZ) 2010 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| F
| [[Darci Brahma]] || Chant
| [[Mark Du Plessis]]
| John Bary, Hastings
| The Oaks Stud
| 1:23.25
| Al Strada 56.5 
| Constellation 54.5
|-
| 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2012-03-31/551911|publisher=Racing Post|title=2012 result }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/39953/7/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 7 THE OAKS STUD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 31 MAR 2012 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| 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<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2011-04-02/528527|publisher=Racing Post|title=2011 result }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/38408/7/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 7 THE OAKS STUD STALLIONS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 2 APR 2011 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| Anabandana 54.5 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/270161/Anabandana-AUS-2008.aspx | title=Anabandana (AUS) 2008 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| 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<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2010-04-03/503816|publisher=Racing Post|title=2010 result }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/37471/7/Race-Detail.aspx | title=Race 7 CENTRAL REGION FORD DEALERS MANAWATU SIRES PRODUCE STAKES at MANAWATU RC on 3 APR 2010 &#124; LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref> 
| Nacho Man 56 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/261128/Nacho-Man-NZ-2007.aspx | title=Nacho Man (NZ) 2007 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ }}</ref>
| G
| Mr. Nancho (ARG) || El Coriero
| Craig Grylls
| [[Michael Moroney (horseman)|Michael]] & Paul Moroney, Matamata
| M J Clements, C J Grace et al.
| 1:23.00
| Cellarmaster, 56
|  [[Jimmy Choux]] 56
|-
| 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2009-03-28/479162|publisher=Racing Post|title=2009 result }}</ref>
| The Heckler 56
| G
| Lucky Owners || Comedy Cafe (Aus)
| Michael Coleman
| [[Murray Baker|Murray]] & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge 
| [[Patrick Hogan (racehorse breeder)|Patrick Hogan]], A J Sutherland et al.
| 1:22.53
| St Fevre 
| St Germaine 
|-
| 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2008-03-29/454202|publisher=Racing Post|title=2008 result }}</ref>
| 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<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2007-03-31/429252|publisher=Racing Post|title=2007 result }}</ref>
| Nightlign 56
| C
| Align (Aus) || Indian Squaw
| Michael Coleman
| Keith Hawtin
| C H Lo
| 1:23.05
| Fleur De’Here
| Alamosa
|-
| 2006<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2006-04-01/405614|publisher=Racing Post|title=2006 result }}</ref>
| Jokers Wild 55.5
| C
| [[Black Minnaloushe]] (USA) || Miss Rory (Aus)
| Jim Collett
| [[Michael Moroney (horseman)|Michael Moroney]] & Andrew Scott, Matamata
| N Cater et al.
| 1:22.77
| Never Look Back
| Habana
|-
| 2005<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2005-04-16/383501|publisher=Racing Post|title=2005 result }}</ref>
| Kindacross 55.5
| G
| [[Cape Cross (horse)|Capecross]] (Ire) || Kindness 
| Hayden Tinsley
| Mark Walker, Matamata 
| S Alexander et al.
| 1:23.98
| [[Wahid (horse)|Wahid]]
| Howmuchyacharging
|-
| 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2004-04-03/349544|publisher=Racing Post|title=2004 result }}</ref>
| Keeninsky 55.5
| C
| [[Stravinsky (horse)|Stravinsky]] (USA) || So Keen
| Allan Peard
| [[Graeme Rogerson]] & Stephen Autridge 
| D & J Carter, Hall & Rogerson
| 1:23.37
| Manten
| Egyptian Ra
|-
| 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2003-04-05/331225|publisher=Racing Post|title=2003 result }}</ref>
| Maroofity 55.5
| G
| [[Maroof (horse)|Maroof]] (US) || Howkudai
| [[Lance O'Sullivan]]
| Mark Walker, Matamata
| Tauranga Racing Syndicate
| 1:24.37
| Katana
| Quite Astute
|-
| 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=1291485|title=Racing: Dream realised as gutsy Grout scores in Sires|date=24 March 2002|work=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|via=www.nzherald.co.nz}}</ref>
| Grout 55.5
| G
| Gold Brose (Aus) || Kaapstad Glamour 
| [[Michael Walker (jockey)|Michael Walker]]
| Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth
| Ron & Noel Stanley
| 1:24.81
| Danroad
| Pulitzer
|-
| 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2001-04-07/299790|publisher=Racing Post|title=2001 result}}</ref>
| San Luis 55
| C
| [[Flying Spur (horse)|Flying Spur]] (Aus) || Star Style Girl (Aus)
| [[Noel Harris]]
| Chris McNab, Cambridge
| November Syndicate
| 1:22.42
| Vinaka
| Kapiston
|-
| 2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/485/awapuni/2000-04-01/279501|publisher=Racing Post|title=2000 result}}</ref>
| Little Jamie 55
|G
| St. Jude (Aus) || Little Carey
| [[Lance O'Sullivan]]
| [[Paul O'Sullivan (horseman)|Paul O'Sullivan]], Matamata
| [[Eric Watson (businessman)|Watson Bloodstock Ltd]] et al.
| 1:24.83
| Trinity College 
| Spring Rain
|-
| 1999
| One Under 54
| F
| [[Volksraad (horse)|Volksraad]] (GB) || Reg’s Lady
| Vincent Colgan
| [[Roger James (horse trainer)|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 (horseman)|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 (jockey)|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 McKee|Trevor]] & Stephen McKee, Takanini
| [[Trevor McKee|T J McKee]]
| 1:25.54
| Asahi
| Critical Point
|-
| 1993
| Snap 53.5
| F
| Kingdom Bay || Crackle
| Jim Collett
| [[Dave O'Sullivan (horse trainer)|Dave]] & [[Paul O'Sullivan (horseman)|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 (jockey)|David Walsh]]
| Nigel Auret, Wanganui
| J H, Mrs DA Auret
| 1:23.83
| Straight Order
| Come Racing
|-
| 1987
| [[Satisfy (horse)|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 (jockey)|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
| [[Ivan Allan|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 (horse)|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 (jockey)|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 (jockey)|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 (jockey)|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 (horse)|Desert Gold]]
*1914　- Charmilla
*1913　- Rinaldo
*1912　- Ermengarde
*1911　- Peirene
*1910　- ''no race''
*1909　- Polymorphous
*1908　- Maori King
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== See also ==

* [[Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand]]
* [[Awapuni Gold Cup]]
* [[Karaka Million]]
* [[New Zealand Derby]]

==References==
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[[Category:Horse races in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Long stubs with short prose]]


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