Listed race | |
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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.
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 |