- New Zealand St. Leger
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Listed race New Zealand St. Leger Location Trentham Racecourse
Wellington, New ZealandRace 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 References
Categories:- Horse races in New Zealand
- Open middle distance horse races
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