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New Zealand 2,000 Guineas

Group 1
Riccarton1,600 m53 runnings since 1973
Latest winner
Romanoff
Latest running
2025
Conditions
3-year-old colts & fillies
Winning time 2025
1:40.38

New Zealand 2,000 Guineas in numbers All records

Record trainer3

2 share the record

2 trainers share the record with 3 wins each: Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge, Mark Walker, Matamata.

Rankings
Record jockey8

Opie Bosson

Opie Bosson has won the New Zealand 2,000 Guineas 8 times since 1950, the last with Noverre in 2021.

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Winner 2025 All winners

New Zealand 2,000 Guineas · 2025

Romanoff

by Belardo out of Tsarina Belle

BQJockeyBruno Queiroz
PGTrainerPam Gerard
OwnerWally Campbell, Adrian Mathieson, Natalie Walker et al
MLBreederMarie Leicester
Time1:40.38
Starting price–
SireBelardo

Roll of honour & comparison

Explore the winners by period and compare who dominated.

Jockey rankingTrainer ranking

Periods count back from 2026. Records, rankings and the winners list below follow the selected period. Data since 1950.

All winners 53 runnings since 1973

YearHorseTrainerJockeyOwnerSPTime
2025Romanoffby Belardo out of Tsarina BellePam GerardBruno QueirozWally Campbell, Adrian Mathieson, Natalie Walker et al1:40.38
2024Racing coloursSavagleeby Savabeel out of GleePam GerardSamantha SprattThe Oaks Stud1:33.86
2023Crocettiby Zacinto out of GracehillDanny Walker & Aaron TataWarren KennedyDaniel Nakhle1:34.59
2022Pierby Proisir out of La VitesseDarryn & Briar Weatherley, MatamataMichael McNabB W P Wright, D R & Mrs L M Weatherley & Mr Aziz Kheir1:36.72
2021Noverreby Savabeel out of Magic DancerJamie Richards, MatamataOpie BossonTe Akau 2020 Stallion Breeding Syndicate1:35.11
2020Aegonby Sacred Falls out of Toss UpMurray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeLeith InnesA C Forsman & Zame Partnership1:35.96
2019Catalystby Darci Brahma out of EvanaClayton Chipperfield, Te AwamutuTroy HarrisD Karreman1:36.07
2018Madison Countyby Pins out of Red DeliciousMurray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeMatt CameronChina Horse Club1:37.73
2017Embellishby Savabeel out of BlingStephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, MatamataOpie BossonTe Akau 2016 Breeding Syndicate1:34.80
2016Ugo Foscoloby Zacinto out of BequestsStephen Marsh, CambridgeMichael ColemanJML Bloodstock (Mgr: L Petagna), T Muollo, P W O'Rourke, Ms R Phillippo, T I Bawden & KJ Hickman1:33.81
2015Xtravagantby Pentire out of AxiomStephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, MatamataMatt CameronTe Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate1:33.59
2014Turn Me Looseby Iffraaj out of IndomitableMurray Baker & Andrew Forsman, CambridgeOpie BossonS Brown, L de Souza, T Hartley, J Lark, D Painter, J Robertson & P Vawdrey1:35.00
2013Atlanteby Fastnet Rock out of ReadyforcatherineMurray Baker, CambridgeOpie BossonMs. R. Phillippo1:36.47
2012Sacred Fallsby O'Reilly out of Iguazu's GirlTony Pike & Mark Donoghue, CambridgeLeith InnesRaffles Dancers Ltd1:34.95
2011Rock 'n' Popby Fastnet Rock out of PopsyJason Bridgman, MatamataJamie BullardTe Akau Rock 'n' Pop Syndicate1:35.62
2010Jimmy Chouxby Thorn Park out of CierzoJohn Bary, HastingsJonathan RiddellChouxmaani Investments Ltd.1:39.46
2009Katie Leeby Pins out of Miss Jessie JayGraeme & Debbie RogersonOpie BossonSir Patrick & Lady Hogan1:34.91
2008Tell A Taleby Tale of the Cat out of Cheeky VeronikaMark Walker, MatamataTroy HarrisFortuna (No 5) Syndicate1:34.28
2007The Pookaby Tobougg out of The BancheeJohn Wheeler, New PlymouthLisa CroppP Holland, Markwood Lodge, G D Rutherford, J R Wheeler1:35.18
2006Magic Capeby Magic Albert out of Cape CityShaune Ritchie, CambridgePatrick HolmesPC Alexandre Mrs C A & M H Arnott, G I Barnett, D F Emerson, W A Pellett, G G Peterson, Mrs A P Ritchie, Miss C M Webster & M G Wills1:38.08
2005Darci Brahmaby Danehill out of Grand EchezeauxMark Walker, MatamataMichael WalkerTe Akau Stud1:37.35
2004Clean Sweepby End Sweep out of EidercrownMichael Moroney & Andrew Scott, MatamataMichael ColemanMP Brown et al.1:34.92
2003King's Chapelby King of Kings out of Lower ChapelMark Walker, MatamataOpie BossonTauranga Syndicate1:36.34
2002Hustlerby Al Akbar out of FlushPaul Harris, RangioraNoel HarrisPW Jolly & JP Reid1:35.64
2001Master Beltby Masterclass out of Lady DiKevin Gray, Copper Belt LodgeBrian HibberdK & KA Gray1:34.61
2000Tit For Taatby Faltaat out of Miss KiwiteaWayne & Anne HerbertHayden TinsleyRI & WS Scott1:37.37
1999Buzz Lightyearby Gold Brose out of Excitable KidRobert Priscott, Te AwamutuOpie BossonTW, MT & CE Jarvis1:35.09
1998Danskeby Danehill out of Our TristalightPaul O'Sullivan, MatamataOpie BossonJanuary Syndicate1:34.41
1997Foxwoodby Centaine out of Delia's ChoiceRoger James, CambridgeBruce HerdMrs HA & Mrs JM Hannan1:34.24
1996Heroby Deputy Governor out of DominoJim Campin, CambridgeCatherine TreymaneJW Campin1:34.79
1995Be Bossby Le Belvedere out of Champagne On IceJenny VanceRobert VanceK W Lo & Mrs Jenny Vance1:36.02
1994Avedonby Famous Star out of Harper's BazaarPatrick Campbell, AwapuniDarryl BradleyMrs M H & R C Spotswood1:36.71
1993Facing the Musicby Sackford out of ComposingMike IngramChris JohnsonMike B Ingram1:35.69
1992Hulastrikeby Straight Strike out of She Might HulaDave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataLance O'SullivanFuturity Bloodstock Ltd1:34.14
1991Racing coloursVeandercrossby Crossways out of LavenderChris Turner, New PlymouthJim WalkerB & C B Turner1:35.78
1990Surfers Paradiseby Crested Wave out of Lady AythorpeDave & Paul O'Sullivan, MatamataDarrel LangF Cheung, K Chong, G Fong & J D Smith1:34.12
1989Finnegan Foxby Silver Blaze out of Gold ShineBrian Hayter, HaweraLarry CassidyB Hayter1:36.20
1988Kronaby Icelandic out of Daley's PointRoger McGlade, TaupoPeter TimsH R & Mrs H McGlade1:34.43
1987Weston Leaby Sea Anchor out of BrureeLaurie Laxon, CambridgeTony AllanHaunui Farm Ltd & E N Peacocke1:35.54
1986Steely Danby Standaan out of Miss JubileeTony GilliesGary GryllsW T Callahan, R L Kennedy, J C Parkes & A J J Parkinson1:36.85
1985Random Chanceby Three Legs out of LibbyBrian Anderton, WingatuiShane AndertonG W & Mrs L J McDonnell1:35.48
1984Kingdom Bayby Otehi Bay out of Golden PraiseJack Taylor, StratfordNoel HarrisD & Mrs D M Whittington1:34.64
1983Gaffaby My Friend Paul out of Kara SeaDavid Kerr, RiccartonGrant L CooksleyD M Kerr1:35.42
1982Clansmanby Aythorpe out of Ruth's BeauDavid Kerr, RiccartonAlly RobinsonG D Cameron1:38.84
1981Altitudeby Magnesia out of High TrickBill Ford, MatamataStephen AutridgeN B Hunt1:36.05
1980Sir Avonby Avon Valley out of BallometesJE & JW Winder, CambridgeBruce ComptonJ S Nuttall & J E Winder1:41.69
1979Little Brown Jugby Godavari out of PeasePeter Jones, RiccartonAlberto L (Tito) PobleteBarney Ballin1:41.56
1978Racing coloursTeddy Doonby Rapier II out of Smokey CityGraeme Rogerson, Te RapaR FranklinI W Allen1:38.70
1977Uncle Remusby Bandmaster out of TusitalaColin Jillings, TakaniniRobert VanceK F Clotworthy & Mrs G M Donaldson1:35.60
1976Vice Regalby Bismark II out of Kind RegardsJim Campin, CambridgeGarry EdgeE W Cameron & J W Campin1:36.60
1975Balmerinoby Trictrac out of DulcieBrian Smith, CambridgeMaurice CampbellRalph K Stuart1:37.40
1974PersuasianKevin Old, MatamataJ R DowlingN B Hunt1:36.60
1973Furys Orderby Indian Order out of Our FuryWally McEwan, HaweraDes HarrisL H Bridgeman1:37

Records Full rankings

Most successful trainer
Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge
3 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful jockey
Opie Bosson
5 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful owner
Wally Campbell, Adrian Mathieson, Natalie Walker et al · The Oaks Stud · Daniel Nakhle
1 win each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful sire
Savabeel
3 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful trainers

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful jockeys

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful owners

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful breeders

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful sires

Last 20 years · 2007–2026