Great Northern Hurdles

{{Infobox horseraces

| class = Prestige jumping

| horse race = Great Northern Hurdles

| image =

| caption =

| location = Ellerslie Racecourse
Auckland, New Zealand

| race type = Thoroughbred - Jump Racing

| website = {{URL|https://www.ellerslie.co.nz}}

| distance = 4190m/4200m

| surface = Turf

| track = Right-handed

| qualification = Open

| weight = Handicap

| purse = NZ$125,000

| bonuses =

}}

The Great Northern Hurdles is one of New Zealand's feature jumping races.

History

In June 1971 Brian (Baggy) Hillis rode Brockton to win both the Great Northern Hurdles and the Great Northern Steeplechase.

In June 2001 Smart Hunter, trained by Anne Browne, won the Great Northern Hurdles on the Saturday and on the Monday dead-heated the Great Northern Steeplechase with the Kevin O'Connor trained Sir Avion, who was ridden by Wayne Hillis, the son of Brian Hillis. Smart Hunter's rider, Michelle Hopkins became the first woman to win the Great Northern Hurdles and the jumps double.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/racing-great-northern-the-stuff-of-dreams/ZJRPBWIG4T426UBHJ6SC62I4PA/|title=Racing: Great Northern the stuff of dreams|date=March 19, 2025|website=NZ Herald}}{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/News/27920/FamousBrownecoloursagaintofore.aspx|title=Famous Browne colours again to fore|website=loveracing.nz}}

From 2002 until 2024 the Great Northern Hurdles was raced on the same day as the Great Northern Steeplechase. In 2005 both races were moved from June to September.

For most of its life the race was run over 4190m at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland. However, the race was moved to Te Aroha in:

2018, raced over 4200m, due to a track upgrade at Ellerslie
2021, raced over 4200m on October 3, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The 2020 race was held on October 17.

The race is no longer held at Ellerslie after the Auckland Racing Club sold land for housing development.{{cite web | url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/six-hectares-at-auckland-racing-clubs-ellerslie-venue-to-be-sold/JKWKTTW72HMXMC4BGS4ILC2MW4/ | title=$100m worth of land for housing: Six hectares at Auckland Racing Club's Ellerslie to be sold }} From 2022 the race has been held at Te Rapa over 4200m.

In 2025 a "Great Northern" carnival was scheduled with the Hurdles and Steeplechase to be raced at Te Aroha on separate days again.{{Cite web|url=https://nztr.co.nz/news/2025-jumps-racing-calendar-announced|title=2025 Jumps Racing Calendar Announced|website=NZTR}}

Race results

style="width:100px" \| Year ! style="width:120px" \| Winner ! style="width:140px" \| Jockey ! style="width:160px" \| Trainer(s) ! style="width:120px" \| Sire ! style="width:120px" \| Dam ! style="width:120px" \| Damsire ! style="width:60px" \| Time ! style="width:120px" \| Second ! style="width:120px" \| Third
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2024 (Te Rapa){{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/53105/4/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 4 PETER KELLY - BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING on 15 SEP 2024 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Lord Spencer 66	Lemmy Douglas (A)	J J Rayner, Wanganui	Zed	La Vilente (NZ)	Al Akbar (Aus)	5:03.92	Mount Ventoux 66	Taika 66
2023 (Te Rapa) {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/52272/4/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 4 PETER KELLY- BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING on 17 SEP 2023 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Nedwin 71.5	Aaron Kuru	Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal	Niagara	Edwina	Don Eduardo	4:53.21	Tahuroa Height 66	Ima Wonder 66
2022 (Te Rapa) {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/51281/4/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 4 PETER KELLY - BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at WAIKATO RC on 18 SEP 2022 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Abu Dhabi 65 {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/News/37756/GreatNorthernHurdles-AbuDhabiandHamishMcNeill.aspx\|title=Great Northern Hurdles - Abu Dhabi and Hamish McNeill\|website=loveracing.nz}}{{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/News/37752/FamouscoloursinupsetGreatNorthernHurdlevictory.aspx\|title=Famous colours in upset Great Northern Hurdle victory\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Hamish McNeill	Shaun & Emma Clotworthy	Haradasun (Aus)	Tunzi	McGinty	5:08.67	Kajino 68.5	Banks Road 65
2021 (Te Aroha) {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/50490/4/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 4 PAUL BIBBY MEMORIAL GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at RACING TE AROHA on 3 OCT 2021 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}{{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/News/34542/2021GreatNorthernHurdle-TheCossack.aspx\|title=2021 Great Northern Hurdle - The Cossack\|website=loveracing.nz}}	The Cossack 70.5{{cite web\|url=https://www.racehorseowner.co.nz/winners-gallery/the-cossack/\|title=\| New Zealand Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Federation\|website=www.racehorseowner.co.nz}}	Shaun Phelan	Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal	Mastercraftsman (Ire)	Stellardelmar	Galileo (Ire)	4:51.91	Dr Hank 65	Aigne 66.5
2020 (Ellerslie) {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/49573/4/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 4 ARC GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 17 OCT 2020 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	The Cossack 65 {{cite web\|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/racing-great-northern-win-a-huge-thrill-for-hawkes-bay-owner-peter-grieve/BJBBWENHP57ZEJTCBB2PTV34R4/\|title=Great Northern win a huge thrill for Hawke's Bay owner\|website=NZ Herald}}	Aaron Kuru	Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal	Mastercraftsman (Ire)	Stellardelmar	Galileo (Ire)	5:11.09	Lake Superior 65	Aigne 69
2019 (Ellerslie) {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/48458/6/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 6 BOUTIQUE BODY CORPORATES GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 7 SEP 2019 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Bad Boy Brown 65.5 {{cite web\|url=https://www.racingnews.co.nz/sweet-revenge-for-bad-boy-brown-in-ellerslie-jumping-feature/ \|title=Sweet revenge for Bad Boy Brown in Ellerslie jumping feature \| NZ Racing News \|publisher=Racingnews.co.nz \|date= \|accessdate=2023-01-21}}	Isaac Lupton	Harvey Wilson	St Reims	Pay 'N' Display	Centaine (Aus)	5:27.73	Laekeeper 68.5	No Tip 67
2018 (Te Aroha) {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/47244/4/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 4 SCHWEPPES GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 9 SEP 2018 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Jackfrost 67.5 {{cite web\|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing-chocolate-fish-for-job-well-done/PXKBNGJMKKDJBAXDSYTCOYCXCA/ \|title=Racing: Chocolate Fish for job well done \|publisher=NZ Herald \|date=2018-09-09 \|accessdate=2023-01-21}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/106948876/chocolate-fish-swims-to-great-northern-steeplechase-success\|title=Chocolate Fish swims to Great Northern Steeplechase success\|date=September 9, 2018\|website=Stuff}}	Buddy Lammas	Brian & Shane Anderton	Gallant Guru (Aus)	Vital Note	Yamanin Vital	5:05.53	Second Innings 65	Laekeeper 66
2017 (Ellerslie) {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/46355/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 SCHWEPPES GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 9 SEP 2017 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Zedeedudadeeko 65.5 {{cite web\|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/96676437/zedeedudadeeko-revels-in-tough-great-northern-hurdle-conditions\|title=Zedeedudadeeko revels in tough Great Northern Hurdle conditions\|first=Tim\|last=Ryan\|date=September 9, 2017\|website=Stuff}}	Charlie Stubbs	James Phillips	Zed	Cheeko Beeko	Straussbrook (Aus)	6:12.45	Storming Norman 65	Kipkeino 67
2016 {{cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/45279/4/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 4 SCHWEPPES GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 3 SEP 2016 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	D'Llaro 65	Brad McLean	Graeme Lord	D'Cash (Aus)	Random Quest	Random Chance	4:45.44	Raisafuasho 65	Ngatiro Gold 65
2015 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/44413/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 SCHWEPPES GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 5 SEP 2015 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Gagarin 66.5	Mathew Gillies	Kevin Myers	Pentire (GB)	Flying Chance	Centaine (Aus)	5:43.59	Mahanadi 65.5	Wee Biskit 68.5
2014 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/43260/6/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 6 SCHWEPPES GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 6 SEP 2014 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Wee Biskit 65	Isaac Lupton	Ken Duncan	Zed	Nancy Hope	Lord Ballina (Aus)	5:35.38	Gagarin 65	Real Treasure 65.5
2013 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/42085/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 MEADOW FRESH GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 7 SEP 2013 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Harvest The Gold 68.5	Kayla Veenendaal	Mark Oulaghan	Start South (USA)	Ballinda	Lord Ballina (Aus)	4:52.18	King's Deep 66.5	Arose 66
2012 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/40698/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 MEADOW FRESH GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 8 SEP 2012 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Waitoki Ahi 65.5	Shelley Houston	Kevin Cullen	Generous (Ire)	My Fair Star	Waikiki Star (USA)	4:59.36	Southern Countess 69.5	Waitaha Toa 67.5
2011 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/39431/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 MEADOW FRESH GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 3 SEP 2011 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Southern Countess 65	Mathew Gillies	Peter Brosnan	Stark South (USA)	Marji's Countess	Peymour (Fra)	5:14.68	Seeking The Silver 64	Solid Steal 66
2010 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/38181/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 4 SEP 2010 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Mount Sinai 63	Shelley Houston	Ann Browne	Kilimanjaro (GB)	Kessem's Jewel	Kessem	5:22.61	Solid Steal	Southern Countess
2009 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/37060/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 FULLY FLEDGED @ FAIRDALE GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 5 SEP 2009 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Kidunot 64.5	Daniel Bothamley	Ellis Winsloe	Gaius (Ire)	Red Alarm	Alarm Call (GB)	4:47.86	Ho Down 63	Western Line 63
2008 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/36127/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 SKYCITY AUCKLAND GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 6 SEP 2008 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Montezuma 63	Tom Hazlett	Peter & Casey Lock	Generous (Ire)	Classic Shot	Zabeel	5:08.41	The Shoe 63	Mario 64.5
2007 {{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/35118/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 FIRST SOVEREIGN TRUST GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE at AUCKLAND RC on 8 SEP 2007 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Just Not Cricket 66	Jonathan Riddell	Paul Nelson	Corrupt (USA)	Koru	Diplomatic Agent (USA)	5:02.50	Pasco 63	Counter Punch 66
2006{{Cite web\|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/33852/5/Race-Detail.aspx\|title=Race 5 LINDAUER GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES at AUCKLAND RC on 9 SEP 2006 \| LOVERACING.NZ\|website=loveracing.nz}}	Just Not Cricket 63.5	Jonathan Riddell	Paul Nelson	Corrupt (USA)	Koru	Diplomatic Agent (USA)	5:03.26	Yourtheman 63.5	Poacher 63

Previous results

The following are previous winning horses, weight carried and jockeys.The DB Racing Annual 1974. Bradford, David, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland.

2005 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/196742/Starbo-NZ-1997.aspx#bm-overview|title=Starbo (NZ) 1997 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Starbo 64 (Laura Noel)
2004 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/162416/Cuchulainn-NZ-1992.aspx#bm-overview|title=Cuchulainn (NZ) 1992 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Cuchulainn 62 (Finbarr Leahy)
2003 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/178593/Narousa-NZ-1994.aspx#bm-overview|title=Narousa (NZ) 1994 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Narousa 63.5 (Tom Hazlett)
2002 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/166655/Chibuli-NZ-1992.aspx#bm-overview|title=Chibuli (NZ) 1992 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Chibuli 61 (Jonathon Riddell)
2001 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/156034/Smart-Hunter-NZ-1991.aspx#bm-overview|title=Smart Hunter (NZ) 1991 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Smart Hunter 62 (Michelle Strawbridge){{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/racing-great-northern-the-stuff-of-dreams/ZJRPBWIG4T426UBHJ6SC62I4PA/#google_vignette|title=Racing: Great Northern the stuff of dreams|date=March 19, 2025|website=NZ Herald}}
2000 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/169437/Gold-Story-NZ-1993.aspx#bm-overview|title=Gold Story (NZ) 1993 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Gold Story 60 (Finbarr Leahy)
1999 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/149868/Adipose-David-NZ-1990.aspx#bm-overview|title=Adipose David (NZ) 1990 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Adipose David 60 (Joe Douglas)
1998 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/164611/Sir-Avion-NZ-1992.aspx#bm-overview|title=Sir Avion (NZ) 1992 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}Sir Avion 61 (Ross Elliot)
1997 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/134394/Clem-NZ-1989.aspx#bm-overview|title=Clem (NZ) 1989 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Clem (Chris Johnson)
1996 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/95068/Salezaar-NZ-1986.aspx#bm-overview|title=Salezaar (NZ) 1986 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Salezaar 60.5 (Chad Northcott)
1995 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/23424/Lord-Zirito-NZ-1982.aspx#bm-overview|title=Lord Zirito (NZ) 1982 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Lord Zirito (Peter Tims)
1994 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/41358/Tawhiti-Road-NZ-1985.aspx#bm-overview|title=Tawhiti Road (NZ) 1985 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Tawhiti Road 63.5 (Brett Scott)
1991 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/392/After-Noon-NZ-1984.aspx#bm-overview|title=After Noon (NZ) 1984 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} After Noon 60 (Stephen Stacey)
1990 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/39330/Star-Count-NZ-1983.aspx#bm-overview|title=Star Count (NZ) 1983 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Star Count 61 (Wayne Thomas)
1987 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/44320/Vincere-NZ-1977.aspx#bm-overview|title=Vincere (NZ) 1977 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Vincere 65 (Graeme Lord)
1986 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/40481/Sutters-Gold-NZ-1978.aspx#bm-overview|title=Sutters Gold (NZ) 1978 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Sutters Gold 61.5 (Paul Hillis)
1985 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/15076/Gogong-NZ-1978.aspx#bm-overview|title=Gogong (NZ) 1978 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Gogong 61 (Paul Hillis)
1984 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/29725/Outright-NZ-1977.aspx#bm-overview|title=Outright (NZ) 1977 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Outright 60 (Stephen Jenkins)
1983 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/18929/Jean-Rapier-NZ-1977.aspx#bm-overview|title=Jean Rapier (NZ) 1977 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Jean Rapier 57.5 (Laurie Cavanagh)
1982 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/27036/Mr-Hickey-NZ-1974.aspx#bm-overview|title=Mr Hickey (NZ) 1974 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} Mr Hickey 67.5 (Stephen Jenkins)
1981 Mark's Gold 60.5 (T R Gillies)
1980 Mr Hickey 62.5 (R L Rokeia)
1979 Odland 58 (R A Johnson)
1978 Leyland 61 (L B Cavanagh)
1977 Owhata Chief 67 (A T Hounsell)
1976 Thun 63.5 (M J Gillies)
1975 Execute 68 (T Fallon)
1974 Cobland 60 (G A Walters)
1973 Beau Rouge 9st3 (G R Bell)
1972 Transall 9st3 (R J Fergus)
1971 Brockton 9st1 (Brian "Baggy" Hillis)
1970 Matanuku Blue 9st (H Green)
1969 Foxonewa 10st4 (K A Old)
1968 Lordtuckey 9st7 (Brian "Baggy" Hillis)
1967 Beyond 9st4 (G Jenkins)
1966 Macdonald 9st4 (G A Walters)
1965 Smoke Ring 11st5 (R J Leggett)
1964 Smoke Ring 9st4 (Brian "Baggy" Hillis)
1963 Elrey 9st8 (J R Potter)
1962 Elrey 9st1 (C R Cooksley)
1961 Lord Oman 9st (G O Mudgway)
1960 Fend 9st7 (J R Potter)
1959 Nupla 9st10 (J H Hely)
1958 Lochgair 9st13 (R J Turnwald)
1957 Meresun 9st (R D Samson)
1956 Hit Parade 9st9 (T Reynolds)
1955 Solar Mist 10st13 (J P Carter)
1954 Solar Mist 9st11 (J P Carter)
1953 Coppice 9st13 (J P Carter)
1952 Royalcille 9st (W K Caddy)
1951 Cornishman 10st3 (W Reid)
1950 Paul 9st6 (D Mackinnon)
1949 Kauri Pine 10st8 (W D Ensor)
1948 South Riding 9st1 (R Gibbs)
1947 Hunting Mac 10st1 (D Mackinnon)
1946 Bramble Song 9st4 (J W Winder)
1945 Good Armour 9st (F J Hain)
1944 Hunto 10st10 (J W Winder)
1943 Survey 9st1 (L C Brown)
1942 Erndale 10st2 (M N Caddy)
1941 Esperance Bay 9st8 (R J Hawes)
1940 Streamline 10st (G Ridgway)

References

Category:Horse races in New Zealand

Great Northern Hurdles

History

Race results

Previous results

See also

References