The North Island Challnge Stakes is a race of tremendous historical value.
At least six horses are in the NZ Racing Hall of Fame who have won the race, Desert Gold, Gloaming, Kindergarten, Mainbrace, Grey Way and Show Gate.
Great support also by other great names in the past like Panzer Chief, Star Belle, Yahabeebe, Coleridge, Defaaulter, Beau Vite, Somerset Fair etc.
North Island Challenge Stakes (Seven furlongs then 1400m) |
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Year |
Horse |
Owners |
Jockey |
Time |
Trainer |
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1899 |
Screw Gun |
G G Stead |
W Holmes |
1.30 |
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1900 |
Formosan |
G G Stead |
W Holmes |
1.35.2 |
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1901 |
Menschikoff |
G G Stead |
R Derrett |
1.28.8 |
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1902 |
Porirua |
D Gordon |
C Jenkins |
1.31 |
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