Otaki-Maori Weight for Age

The Otaki-Maori Weight For Age Stakes is a group 1 flat horse race held at Otaki racecourse in New Zealand, racing under the name Trackside Otaki-Māori WFA Classic.

History

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The race is held annually in February and is run under weight for age (WFA) conditions. It is now raced over a distance of 1600 metres, although in the past it was a 1400-metre event.

Originally the race was run as a Listed race and eventually stepped up to Group 1 status in 1992.

Past names for the race include the:

  • Family Hotel WFA;
  • Auto Auctions WFA;
  • Terrace Regency Hotel WFA;
  • First Sovereign Trust Otaki-Maori WFA;
  • Huanui Farm WFA Classic;
  • El Cheapo Cars WFA Classic.

Past results

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Year Stake Winner Sire Dam Jockey Time Second Third
2024[1] $400,000 La Crique 57 Vadamos Destiny Cove Matt Cameron 1:35.01 (soft) Aegon 59 Desert Lightning 59
2023 [2] $300,000 Levante 57 Proisir (Aus) Island Doy (GB) Ryan Elliot 1:36.85 (soft) La Crique 57 Chase 59
2022 [3] $220,000 Mascarpone 59 Shooting To Win (Aus) Fromage (Aus) Wiremu Pinn 1:34.61 (dead) Amarelinha 57 Brando 59
2021 [4] $200,000 Avantage 57 Fastnet Rock Asavant (by Zabeel) Opie Bosson 1:34.07 (dead) Callsign Mav 59 Travelling Light 57
2020 [5] $200,000 Avantage 57 Fastnet Rock Asavant (by Zabeel) Danielle Johnson 1:35.02 (dead) Prise De Fer 59 The Chosen One 59
2019 [6] [7] $200,000 Melody Belle 57 Commands Meleka Belle Opie Bosson 1:36.27 (heavy) Wyndspelle 59 Consensus 57
2018 (Hastings) [8] $200,000 Devise 57 Darci Brahma Doneze Girl Michael Coleman 1:34.30 (good) Consensus 57 Travimyfriend 59
2017 [9] [10] $200,000 Kawi 59 Savabeel Magic Time Jason Waddell 1:34.60 (good) Start Wondering 59 Sofia Rosa 57
2016 [11] $200,000 Volkstok'n'barrell 59 Tavistock Volkster Vincent Colgan 1:36.12 (good) Julinsky Prince 59 Scapolo 59
2015 [12] $200,000 Iamishwara 59 Keeninsky She's Heroic Robert Hannam 1:35.68 (good) Natuzzi 59 Julinsky Prince 59
2014 [13] $200,000 Nashville 59 Darci Brahma Royal Kiss Jonathan Riddell 1:35.68 (good) Xanadu 57 Final Touch 57
2013 [14] $200,000 Nashville 59 Darci Brahma Royal Kiss Kelly McCulloch 1:34.07 (good) Veyron 59 Better Than Ever 59
2012 [15] $200,000 Veyron 59 Thorn Park Over The Limit Mark Hills 1:34.03 (dead) Lady Kipling 57 Guiseppina 57
2011 [16] $200,000 Keep the Peace 57 Keeper Peace Of Mind James McDonald 1:33.51 (good) Wall Street 59 Dasoudi 57
2010 [17] $200,000 Mufhasa 59 Pentire Sheila Cheval Samantha Spratt 1:32.89 (good) Hold It Harvey 59 Daffodil 57
2009 [18] $200,000 Culminate 57 Elnadim Solstice (by Marceau) Samantha Spratt 1:37.46 (slow) Eel Win 59 Atapi 59
2008 [19] [20] $200,000 Alamosa 55 O'Reilly Lodore Mystic Michael Walker 1:32.69 (good) Sir Slick 59 Fiscal Madness 59
2007 [21] $150,000 Sir Slick 59 Volksraad Miss Opera (Paris Opera) Bruce Herd 1:34.97 (good) Jokers Wild 55 Shinzig 59
2006 $100,000 Darci Brahma Danehill Grand Echezeaux Michael Walker 1:33.67 Kristov Penitentiary
2005 [22] $100,000 Zvezda His Royal Highness Carnival Girl Bruce Herd 1:24.47 Shastri Travellin’ Man
2004 (Hastings) [23] $100,000 King's Chapel King Of Kings Lower Chapel (by Sharpo) Rhys McLeod 1:20.32 Vinaka Sedecrem
2003 $120,000 Critic Centaine Benazir (by Vice Regal) Lance O'Sullivan 1:21.86 Hustler Tit For Taat
2002 $100,000 No Mean City Star Board Jigtime Damian Browne 1:21.82 Star Satire Fritz
2001 $100,000 Star Satire Volksraad Satirical (by Kaapstad) Mark Du Plessis 1:21.44 Cinder Bella Golden Butterfly
2000 [24] $90,000 Surface 57.5 Crested Wave Kosha Noel Harris 1:20.33 Furnish 57.5 Centre Crest 57.5
1999 $80,000 Hero Deputy Governor Domino (by Grosvenor) Brian Hibberd 1:20.47 Integrate Rebel
1998 $80,000 Centre Crest Lord Century Crest Of Casitas (by Crested Wave) Catherine Huchinson 1:20.19 Jazzac Ferragamo
1997 [25] $80,000 It's My Sin Success Express Rosalina T Brett 1:21.22 Panagold Batavian
1996 $80,000 Diablo Girl Bletchencore Bandonair Bruce Compton 1:20.72 Corndale Snap
1995 [26] $80,000 Allegro Red Tempo Gallant Heights Gary Grylls 1:25.72 Ensign Ewart Avedon
1994 [27] $80,000 Lord Tridan 57.5 Lord Ballina Salaprime David Walsh 1:21.27 Javelin Panagold
1993 $80,000 Javelin 57.5 Famous Star Kay Ward Lance O'Sullivan 1:22.22 Calm Harbour Status
1992 $100,000 Javelin 57 Famous Star Kay Ward Lance O'Sullivan 1:21.55 Vain Sovereign Prince Of Praise
1991 [28] $100,000 Rough Habit Roughcast Certain Habit Ross N Elliott 1:27.09 Mr Tiz Sandboy
1990 $120,000 Westminster Grosvenor Apple Blossom Grant Cooksley 1:20.70 Fun On The Run Cotton Club
1989 $112,000 Poetic Prince Yeats Finisterre Noel Harris 1:22.70 Straight Order Krona
1988 April $100,000 Poetic Prince Yeats Finisterre Noel Harris 1:20.30 Westminster Courier Bay
1987 [29] $75,500 Society Bay Zephyr Bay Pacaya David Walsh 1:22.80 Dare Lady Aloof
1986 $50,600 Peat Beaufort Sea Wayward Lass Grant Davison 1:21.30 Shifnal Prince Tanalyse

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Race 7 TRACKSIDE OTAKI-MAORI WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 24 FEB 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  2. ^ "Race 7 EL CHEAPO CARS WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 25 FEB 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  3. ^ "Race 7 EL CHEAPO CARS WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 26 FEB 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ^ "Race 7 EL CHEAPO CARS WEIGHT-FOR-AGE CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 27 FEB 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  5. ^ "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM WFA GROUP ONE CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 22 FEB 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  6. ^ "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM WFA GROUP ONE CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 23 FEB 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  7. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2018 (47th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
  8. ^ "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM WFA GROUP ONE CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 24 FEB 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  9. ^ "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 25 FEB 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  10. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2017 (46th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
  11. ^ "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 27 FEB 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  12. ^ "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 21 FEB 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  13. ^ "Race 8 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 22 FEB 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  14. ^ "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 23 FEB 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  15. ^ "Race 8 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 25 FEB 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  16. ^ "Race 9 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 26 FEB 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  17. ^ "Race 9 FULLY FLEDGED @ FAIRDALE GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC 2010 at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 28 FEB 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  18. ^ "Race 9 FIRST SOVEREIGN TRUST OTAKI-MAORI WFA at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 20 FEB 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  19. ^ "Race 8 FIRST SOVEREIGN TRUST OTAKI-MAORI WFA at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 22 FEB 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  20. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2008 (37th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.
  21. ^ "Race 8 OTAKI-MAORI WFA at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 24 FEB 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  22. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2005 (34th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.
  23. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2004 (33rd edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.
  24. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2000 (29th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
  25. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1997 (26th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Mike Dillon's Racing Enterprises Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand.
  26. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1995 (24th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Mike Dillon's Racing Enterprises Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand.
  27. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1994 (23rd edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Meadowset Publishing, Auckland, New Zealand.
  28. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1991 (20th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  29. ^ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1987 (16th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand.


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