The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes a Group One horse race for fillies and mares held in April each year. It is run under weight for age conditions for fillies and mares.
The first edition of the race was held at Te Aroha on 27 February 1971 when Breathalyser, a three-year-old filly by Battle-Waggon won from Ajasco and Devante. The race attained Group Two status in 1979 and was elevated to Group One in 2002. The 50th edition of the race was held in 2021.
Recent results Year Winner Age Sire Dam Jockey Trainer(s) Owner(s) Time Second Third2026 (Trentham)She's A Dealer 4M Ace High (Aus)Say No More, by Pentire George RookeRoger James & Robert WellwoodRich Hill Thoroughbreds Ltd, Mark Neill, Richard Kidd, Ian Hart & Peter Merton1:36.00 (soft) Special SakuraAfternoon Siesta2025 (Ellerslie) Provence 57 5M Savabeel (Aus)Sombreuil (Aus) Samatha Spratt Stephen Marsh T V Rider & Social Racing Ellerslie Winners Circle Syndicate 1:36.23 (soft)Jaarffi 57Legarto 572024 (Ellerslie)Belclare 576M Per Incanto Miss Rhythmic, by O'Reilly Samantha Spratt Lisa Latta D K Woodhouse, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark 1:34.71 (good) Town Cryer 57 Blissful Belle 572023 (Pukekohe) Belclare 575M Per Incanto Miss Rhythmic, by O'Reilly Samantha Spratt Lisa Latta D K Woodhouse, O Smith, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark 1.35.08 (soft) Skew Wiff 54.5 Our Alley Cat 572022 (Te Rapa) Imperatriz (Aus) 55.53F I Am Invincible (Aus) Berimbau (Aus), by Shamardal (USA) Opie Bosson Mark Walker Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing Partnership 1.35.44 (good) Coventina Bay 58 Two Illicit 582021 (Te Rapa) Avantage (Aus) 575M Fastnet Rock (Aus) Asavant (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ) Danielle Johnson Jamie Richards Te Akau Avantage Syndicate 1:37.36 (heavy) (Dead heat) Coventina Bay 57 Travelling Light 57-2019 (Te Aroha) Nicoletta 57 5M Savabeel (Aus) Celtic Crown (USA), by Doneraile Court (USA) Jake Bayliss Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanJML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr Lib Petagna) 1:35.14 (good) Supera 57 Luvaluva 572018 (Te Aroha) Miss Wilson (Aus) 57 5MStratum (Aus) Cierzo (NZ), by Centaine (Aus) Vincent Colgan John Bary Chouxmaani Investments Ltd 1:35.06 (good) Thee Auld Floozie 57 Nicoletta 572017 (Te Rapa) Charmont (Aus) 57 5MHigh Chaparral (Ire) Martique (Aus), by Danehill (USA) Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman R A Emery 1:35.42 (soft) Thee Auld Floozie 57 Mime 57 2016 (Te Aroha) Perfect Fit 57 4M Elusive City (USA) Fayreform (NZ), by Tights (USA) Michael ColemanKen & Bev Kelso Haunui Bloodstock Limited, Provincial Club Limited, Garry Madill, Margaret Duncan and James Orton. 1:35.36 (soft) Abidewithme 57 Soubrettes 57 2015 Diadme 57 6M Savabeel (Aus) Bling (NZ), by O'Reilly Jonathan Riddell Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman Scott Richardson Bloodstock Limited 1:33.46 (good) Sports Illustrated 57 Abidewithme 57 2014 Viadana 57 6M Towkay (Aus) Yeah Nah (NZ), by Kinjite Craig Grylls Lance Noble 1:34.18 (soft) Recite 54.5 Chintz 57 2013 Xanadu 57 4M Elusive City (USA) Forest Dream (Aus), by Forest Grow (USA) Michael Coleman Ken & Bev Kelso 1:39.42 (soft) Twilight Granita 54.5 Diadme 57
There was no race in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Previous winners
2012 Say No More 2011 Barinka 2010 Juice 2009 Dane Julia 2008 Special Mission 2007 Captivate 2006 Arlingtonboulevard 2005 Rockabubble 2004 Surprize Surprize 2003 Zirna 2002 Saint Cecile 2001 Saint Cecile 2000 Tall Poppy 1999 Aimee Jay 1998 Aimee Jay 1991 Waikiki 1990 Waikiki 1987 Trocane 1986 Dare 1979 Orchidra 1977 Tudor Light 1976 Tudor Light 1971 Breathalyser
See also Awapuni Gold Cup Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes New Zealand Oaks New Zealand 2000 Guineas Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand
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