New Zealand St. Leger

Listed race
New Zealand St. Leger
Location Trentham Racecourse
Wellington, New Zealand
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website Trentham Racecourse
Race information
Distance 2500 m (12.5 furlongs)
Track Turf, Left-handed
Qualification Three and four year-olds
Weight Set Weights
Purse NZ$45,000

The New Zealand St. Leger is a major thoroughbred horse race run at Trentham Racecourse in New Zealand on New Zealand Oaks day in March each year. Run over 2500 m, it is a test of a horse's staying ability.

Originally open just to three year old horses, the race is now open to both three and four year olds. Although it has suffered a loss in prestige in recent years, it is still a good race for up and coming stayers, with the likes of Kerry O'Reilly and Ring Of Fire taking part in recent runnings.

Previous Winners

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
2010 Mr Charlie Leith Innes Stephen McKee
2009 Valhalla Lisa Allpress Evan & J J Rayner
2008 Katy Keen Opie Bosson Stuart Manning
2007 Ritzy Lady Stathi Katsidis Roger James

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