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Trentham Stakes

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The Trentham Stakes is a Group 3 weight-for-age race held for thoroughbred racehorses at Trentham Racecourse near Wellington, New Zealand conducted by the Wellington Racing Club.

Held over 2100 metres in January, it is seen as the main lead-up race to the Wellington Cup, which is run the following week.{{Cite web|url=https://wellingtonracing.co.nz/feature-race-results|title=Feature Race Results|website=Wellington Racing Club}}

History

The race was changed:

  • from a 2400m journey to 2100m in 2009, and
  • from Weight for Age to set weight & penalties in 2012.

The 1989 race was named in the January 31 'Upper Hutt Leader' as the Mobil Wellington Stakes, and was won by the Melbourne Cup winning mare Empire Rose.

The 2020 edition was raced for a total stake of $70,000 on the same date as the $225,000 Group 1 Levin Classic and the $70,000 Group 3 Anniversary Handicap.

Recent winners

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2025{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/53294/6/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 6 LIFE DIRECT TRENTHAM STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 11 JAN 2025 | LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}Whangaehu 55.5Craig GryllsBill ThurlowFiona J & Humphrey T O'Leary2:14.14 (good)Opawa Jack 55Drop Of Something 55
2024{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/52466/7/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 7 MODE TECHNOLOGY TRENTHAM STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 13 JAN 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}Times Ticking 57Joe DoyleAlby MacGregorA R, D R and M T MacGregor2:08.78 (good)Sagunto 57Waisake 55
2023 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/51379/7/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 7 MODE TECHNOLOGY TRENTHAM STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 14 JAN 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}Ladies Man 55Craig GryllsAlan SharrockF J & H T O'Leary, L L & M J O'Leary, S A Sharrock, S L & N H Stanley, K M & R T Stanley2:09.29 (good)Sagunto 56Waisake 56
2022{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/50484/7/Race-Detail.aspx|title = Race 7 MODE TECHNOLOGY TRENTHAM STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 15 JAN 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ}}Waisake 56Craig GryllsAllan SharrockL R Butler, Mrs J M & K A Horner, Mrs A & N J Maindonald, B & Mrs E Menzies, P V Mullin, B C & Mrs M C Schumacher & S A Sharrock2:11.74 (good)House Of Cartier 54Mohaka 53.5
2021{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/49652/7/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 7 DIXON & DUNLOP TRENTHAM STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 16 JAN 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}Our Hail Mary 53Danielle JohnsonAllan Sharrock Sir Patrick Hogan & Lady Hogan2:11.86 (good)Fiscal Fantasy 55Dr Velocious 55
2020 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/48699/6/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 6 BARNESWOOD FARM TRENTHAM STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 11 JAN 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}

|Camino Rocoso 55

|Chris Johnson

|John & Karen Parsons, Balcairn

| J W Bradshaw, G P Coffer, A R Cookson, G N Glogoski et al.

2:09.05 (good)Fiscal Fantasy 55Masetto 55
2019 {{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/RaceInfo/47604/6/Race-Detail.aspx|title=Race 6 BARNESWOOD FARM TRENTHAM STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 12 JAN 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}

|Consensus 53

|Chris Johnson

|Stephen McKee

|T Gibbens, S Lamond, DP & MDJ Molloy, Dame Julie Christie & Est Late MC Molloy

2:10.77 (good)Hank Moody 55Chance To Dance 56
2018 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2018 (47th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.

|Von Tunzelman 55.5

|Leith Innes

| Roger James

|Brendan Lindsay & Jo Lindsay

2:09.55Devise 53Benzini 55
2017 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2017 (46th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.

|Sampson 55

|Reece Jones

|Howie Mathews

|Mrs LA Mathews & Mrs JL Street

2:09.02Authentic Paddy 56Promise To Reign 53
2016

|Nashville 55

|Rosie Myers

|Adrian & Harry Bull

|A M & Mrs R E Bull

2:12.80Bell Sorriso 53Show The World 55
2015

|Perfect Start 54

|Danielle Johnson

|Wayne Hills

|G & Mrs S Bluett & JF Marks

2:10.06Decorah 53Delveen 53
2014

|Alpine Heights 55

|Chris Johnson

|John & Karen Parsons

|PG Lyon

2:10.88Dancing Attendance 53Mapmaker 53
2013

|O'Fille 53

|Noel Harris

|Wayne Marshment

|SF Meredith, CG Waaka & JH Work

2:11.88Spiro 55Inferno 54
2012

|Six O'Clock News 56

|Nash Rawiller

|Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young, Cambridge

|Six O'Clock News Syndicate

2:09.53Roi d'jeu 56Hold It Harvey 58
2011

|Veloce Bella 57

|James McDonald (A)

|Mark Brosnan

|Case Lot Syndicate

2:11.89Mill Duckie 57Arakti 52
2010

|Red Ruler 59

|Mark Du Plessis

|John Sargent

|RJ Arculli, AR Meehan & GB Sargent

2:12.42Stand Tall 59Hurrah 59
2009

|Court Ruler 52

|James McDonald (A)

|John Wheeler, New Plymouth

|SJ Pellegrino, BG Taylor & JR Wheeler

2:08.84 (2100m)O'Reilly Rose 57Heza karma Kazi 52
2008 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2008 (37th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.

|Xcellent 59

|Michael Coleman

|Mike & Paul Moroney

|GW Breingan, GKV Holdings Ltd, MJ Gatt, PA Heath, DA Nicholson & Wgtn Racing Syndicate

2:28.02 (2400m)Three Chimneys 59Everswindell 56.5
2007

|Envoy 59

|Grant Cooksley

|Ken Kelso

|Beverley & Ken Kelso, Mrs J & R E White

2:34.71Kerry O’Reilly 59Willy Smith 59
2006

|Envoy 59

|Grant Cooksley

|Ken Kelso

|Beverley & Ken Kelso, Mrs J & R E White

2:28.30Trebla 59Zabeat 59
2005New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2005 (34th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.Ebony Honour 59Lisa CroppStephen J & Trevor McKeeMrs J M & M T Harriman2:29.18Justine Coup 55.5Cluden Creek 59
2004 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2004 (33rd edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.Semper Fidelis 57.5Tony AllanMark OulaghanM K & P M Oulaghan2:33.94Quick Lip 57.5Bel Air 59
2003Wolf Creek 59Andrew CalderS MitchellJ E & M P Plimmer Family Trusts2:27.33Sursum Corda 59Greene Street 56
2002Blanchard 57.5Noel HarrisGraeme Rogerson & Keith W HawtinGraeme Rogerson & Windsor Park Stud2:29.75Beaujolais 58Soldier Blue 58
2001Smiling Like 57.5Noel HarrisGraeme Rogerson & Keith W HawtinSir Patrick Hogan & Lady Hogan2:27.45Reign Supreme 58Cronus 59
2000 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2000 (29th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.Aerosmith 59Greg ChildsPeter J & Mrs Nikki Hurdle, AwapuniA B & D G Smith2:27.91Honourable 57.5Starilyte 59
1999Del Coronado 59Paul TaylorColin Jillings & Richard YuillB G Neville-White & P J Walker2:29.17Richmond Dancer 59All In Fun 58
1998Aerosmith 59Greg ChildsPeter J & Mrs Nikki HurdleA B & D G Smith2:29.19Magnet Bay 59Gypsy Soul 59
1997 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1997 (26th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Mike Dillon's Racing Enterprises Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand.Interval 57Lee RutherfordStephen J & Trevor McKeeT A Green, Mrs H M Lusty & Trevor McKee2:25.52Sapio 59Lord Majestic 59
1996Silver Chalice 57.5Shane UdyRW BothwellMrs J E & R J Bothwell, Mrs J A & W J Stewart2:27.81Sapio 58Happy Warrior 59
1995 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1995 (24th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Mike Dillon's Racing Enterprises Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand.Via Suez 57Gary GryllsCJ & Mrs CL WoodMrs E M & R E R Hipwood2:27.82All In Fun 59Shendare 57.5
1994 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1994 (23rd edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Meadowset Publishing, Auckland, New Zealand.All In Fun 57Jim CollettTJ McDonaldE T, M O, P J & T J McDonald2:33.38Bart's Best 59Newbury Star 59
1993Castletown 59Noel HarrisPatrick BussuttinP M Busuttin, B J McCahill & K P Morris2:29.34Tall Emperor 59Beowulf 57
1992Castletown 59Noel HarrisPatrick BussuttinP M Busuttin, B J McCahill & K P Morris2:32.05Carlton King 59Embroidered 57.5
1991 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1991 (20th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.Castletown 57Roy McKayPatrick BussuttinP M Busuttin, B J McCahill & K P Morris2:29.99Shuzohra 57.5Madame Bardot 56.5
1990Flyin Luskin 59Peter JohnsonTrevor McKeeJoe Karam, Trevor McKee, P J Walker & J A Wells2:29.38Lord Mellay 57Secret Sound 55.5
1989Empire Rose 57.5Tony AllanLaurie LaxonF P Bodle & Whakanui Stud2:27.92Dark Moments 57.5Argonaut Style 59

=Winners of both the Trentham Stakes and Wellington Cup=

  • 2012 Six O’Clock News
  • 2010 Red Ruler
  • 2006 Envoy. He also won the 2007 Trentham Stakes but placed 4th in the Wellington Cup
  • 2001 Smiling Like
  • 1998 Aerosmith
  • 1991 & 1992 Castletown. He also won the 1993 Trentham Stakes and 1994 Wellington Cup
  • 1990 Flying Luskin
  • 1988 Daria's Fun
  • 1974 Battle Heights
  • 1970 Il Tempo

The 2021 Wellington Cup winner, Waisake, won the 2022 Trentham Stakes and was 3rd in the 2023 and 2024 editions.

The 1979 Wellington Cup winner, Big Gamble, won the 1981 Trentham Stakes.

In 1977 Show Gate won the Trentham Stakes and was second in the Wellington Cup behind Good Lord.

See also

References

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  • [http://www.nzracing.co.nz/ N.Z. Thoroughbred Racing Inc.]
  • [http://www.racenet.com.au Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips]
  • [http://www.nzracing.co.nz LOVERACING.NZ - New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing]
  • [http://www.tab.co.nz TAB | Sports & Racing Betting Online in New Zealand]
  • [http://www.racebase.co.nz New Zealand Horse Racing Statistics and Information - RaceBase]
  • The Great Decade of New Zealand racing 1970-1980. Glengarry, Jack. William Collins Publishers Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1987 (16th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1985 (Fourteenth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1984 (Thirteenth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1982 (Eleventh edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1981 (Tenth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1980 (Ninth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1979 (Eighth edition).Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1978 (Seventh edition).Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1976. Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland.

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