The DB Draught Classic was a major thoroughbred horse race in New Zealand. Run at Ellerslie Racecourse in early March it was called New Zealand's first million-dollar race. However it was run only twice, 1989 and 1990, for total stake money of $950,000 and $970,000 respectively.
The race had Group 1 status and was run over 2100m. Both editions were won by the 1989 Japan Cup winner Horlicks.
Year 1st 2nd 3rd Winner's rider Time Margin1990 Horlicks, 56.5 kg The Phantom 56 kg Castletown 57 kg Lance O'Sullivan 2:07.08 1.5 Length1989 Horlicks, 56.5 kg Regal City, 56 kg Westminster, 57 kg Lance O'Sullivan 2:07.09 0.5 length
See also
Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand
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