Brings back great memories, seeing that list.

BCD Sprint who will win it this year. There has been a host of top horses among previous winners.   Winners of the Waikato Sprint [edit] Year Stake Winner Jockey Trainer(s) Time 2024 $400,000 Bonny Lass [1] [2] Craig Grylls Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall 1:21.82 (good) 2023[3] $300,000 Imperatriz Opie Bosson Mark Walker 1:20.70 (good) 2022 [4] $220,000 Levante Ryan Elliot Ken & Bev Kelso, Matamata 1:23.56 2021 [5] $200,000 Avantage Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, Matamata 1:20.87 2020 [6] $200,000 Te Akau Shark Opie Bosson Jamie Richards, Matamata 1:21.7 2019 [7] $200,000 Melody Belle Troy Harris Jamie Richards, Matamata 1:22.62 2018 [8][9] $200,000 Start Wondering Johnathan Parkes J J & Evan Rayner, Whanganui 1:25.80 2017 [10] [11] $200,000 Start Wondering Johnathan Parkes J J & Evan Rayner, Whanganui 1:21.22 2016 $200,000 Xtravagant Matt Cameron Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata 1:21.92 2015 $200,000 Sacred Star Vincent Colgan Tony Pike, Cambridge 1:20.81 2014 $200,000 Viadana Craig Grylls Lance Noble, Matamata 1:22.19 2013 $200,000 Final Touch Chris Johnson John & Karen Parsons, Balcairn 1:21.38 2012 $200,000 Veyron Leith Innes Linda Laing, Cambridge 1:20.99 2011 $200,000 Mufhasa Samantha Spratt Stephen McKee, Ardmore 1:21.09 2010 $200,000 Tavistock Jason Waddell Andrew Campbell, Opaki 1:21.30 2009 $200,000 Mufhasa Samantha Spratt Stephen McKee, Ardmore 1:22.54 2008[12] $200,000 Seachange Gavin McKeon Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu 1:21.31 2007 $150,000 Darci Brahma Opie Bosson Mark Walker, Matamata 1:22.35 2006 $150,000 Kristov Jason Waddell Phillip Stevens 1:23.63 2005[13] $100,000 Sedecrem Andrew Calder Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill, Takanini 1:22.17 2004[14] $100,000 Sedecrem Grant Cooksley Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill, Takanini 1:22.53 2003 $100,000 Tit For Taat Michael Walker Wayne Herbert 1:22.66 2002 $100,000 Sunline Greg Childs Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini 1:21.67 2001 $100,000 Sunline Greg Childs Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini 1:22.24 2000[15] $100,000 Tall Poppy 56 Jim Walker Noel Eales, Awapuni 1:21.29 1999 $100,000 Surface Noel Harris Noel Eales, Awapuni 1:21.4 1998 $100,000 Rebel Catherine Huchinson Ron Langsford 1:21.05 1997 [16] $100,000 Avedon Chris Johnson Patrick Campbell, Awapuni[17] 1:22.47 1996 $100,000 Allegro Gary Grylls Chris & Coleen Wood, Cambridge 1:22.32 1995[18] $100,000 Snap Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata 1:26.14 1994[19] $100,000 Western Red 53 Brian Hibberd Paul Jelicich, Avondale 1:21.71 1993 $100,000 Veandercross 57.5 Jim Walker Chris Turner & John Wheeler, New Plymouth 1:22.08 1992 $100,000 Mrs Selleck 56 Roy McKay Patrick Busuttin, Foxton 1:20.60 1991[20] $98,000 Mr Tiz 57.5 Lance O'Sullivan Dave & Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata 1:21.17 1990 Not Held       1989 $117,600 Poetic Prince 57 Noel Harris John Wheeler, New Plymouth 1:21.40 1988 $117,600 Courier Bay 57.5 David Walsh G A White 1:23.27 1987[21] $98,000 Courier Bay 57 David Walsh G A White 1:20.73 1986 $63,000 Tanalyse 57.5 David Walsh Don Grubb, Fielding 1:21.06 1985[22] $48,000 Super Tai 57.5 David Peake Frederick Hill, Stratford 1:21.09 1984[23] $37,300 Abit Leica 53 Peter Fearon Warren Dymond, Stratford 1:21.53 1983 $29,140 Pinson 53 Diane Moseley Don Couchman, Hawera 1:23.42 1982[24] $31,200 Givenchy 57 David Peake Ray Verner, Takanini 1:25.3 1981[25] $31,000 Mun Lee 56 Greg Childs Malcolm Smith, Awapuni 1:22.7 1980[26] $31,000 Coobers Queen Gary Phillips Peter Melville, Kaponga 1:26.87 1979[27] $31,000 March Legend 57.5 Roger Lang Donald Nash, Takanini 1:26.0 1978[28] $27,300 Copper Belt 57.5 Jim Walker Brian Deacon, Hawera 1:22.4 1977 $20,250 Soliloquy 56 David Medcalfe Ray Verner, Takanini 1:23.1 1976[29] $16,000 Mop Pat Trotter Keith Couper, Hastings 1:22.1 1975 $16,000 Auditor 57.5 Graeme Hare Wally McEwan & L Gestro, Hawera 1:22.6 1974 $15,000 Kings Romance 57.5 Gary Willetts Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth 1:23.7

Yes we recall Horlicks racing and winning, however we would like to know more information about why Fay Richwhite pulled out of Sponsorship of a Million Dollar race as they were in deep with other aspects of New Zealand life and ripping off taxpayers. They charged $10 a pop donation around this era to receive there 1 page America's Cup newsletter - postage was around 25 cents for posting those letters. Where did they really get there monies from and should we be ensuring accountability if there's fresh evidence and evidence that should be used? There must be official records tucked away in Racing and other archives that need sunlight. No one escapes accountability for dishonest offences and Racing has had it's fair share of rotten scoundrels causing it serious harm.

Year Stake Winner Sire Dam Jockey Trainer(s) Time Second Third 2024[1] $600,000 Legarto 57 [2] [3] Proisir Geordie Girl Ryan Elliot Ken & Beverley Kelso 2:03.33 (good) Campionessa 57 One Bold Cat 59 2023 [4] $450,000 Sharp 'N' Smart 54 Redwood Queen Margaret Ryan Elliot Team Rogerson 2:02.51 Campionessa 57 Wild Night 54 2022 [5] $400,000 Coventina Bay 57 Shamexpress Coventina Craig Grylls Robbie Patterson, New Plymouth 2:05.66 Vernanme 59 The Chosen One 59 2021 [6] $400,000 Royal Performer 59[7] Medicean (GB) Quadri (GB) Jonathan Riddell Jenny & Robert Vance, Ardmore 2:02.08 The Chosen One 59 On The Rocks 59 2020 [8] $400,000 Tiptronic 59[9] O'Reilly Tiptoes Jason Waddell Graham Richardson 2:01.28 True Enough 59 Rock On Wood 59 2019 [10] $400,000 On The Rocks 59 Alamosa Cold Shoulder Jake Bayliss Michael Moroney & Pam Gerard 2:03.24 Tiptronic 59 Elusive Treasure 59 2018 [11] $400,000 Lizzie L'Amour 57 Zabeel Sabia Matt Cameron Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge 2:04.75 Wildflower 57 Nicoletta 57 2017 [12] $400,000 Volkstok'n'Barrell 59 Tavistock Volkster Vincent Colgan Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka 2:01.35 Saville Road 54 Authentic Paddy 59 2016 [13] $300,000 Valley Girl 52 Mastercraftsman Leigh Valley Lisa Allpress Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka 2:03.74 Stolen Dance 57 Kawi 59 2015 [14] $300,000 Soriano 57 Savabeel Call Me Lily Rory Hutchings Graeme & Debbie Rogerson 2:01.45 Nashville 59 Fast Dragon 59 2014 [15] $200,000 Costume 57[16] Savabeel Disguised Michael Coleman Graeme & Debbie Rogerson 2:02.91 Shuka 59 The Solitaire 57 2013 [17] $200,000 Sangster 59 Savabeel Quinta Special Opie Bosson Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young 2:02.31 Dolmabache 57 Asavant 57 2012 [18] $200,000 Shez Sinsational 57 Ekraar (US) Original Sin James McDonald Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth 2:03.48 Hold It Harvey 59 Rock ‘n’ Pop 54 2011 [19] $200,000 Red Ruler 59 Viking Ruler Ransom Bay Mark Du Plessis John Sargent 2:01.54 Booming 59 Passchendaele 57 2010 [20] $200,000 Veloce Bella 57 Volksraad Wave To Lottie Michael Coleman Mark Brosnan 2:01.93 Tell A Tale 59 Passchendaele 57 2009 [21] $200,000 MacO'Reilly 59 O'Reilly Double Babu Hayden Tinsley David Haworth, Foxton 2:01.75 Tell A Tale 54 Veloce Bella 57 2008 [22] $200,000 Mission Critical 54 Fantastic Light Trick Taker Michael Coleman Michael Moroney & Paul Moroney, Matamata 2:02.10 Sir Slick 59 Ombré Rose 56.5 2007 [23] $150,000 Sir Slick 59 Volksraad Miss Opera Opie Bosson Graeme Nicholson 2:01.57 Sharvasti 56.5 Kingsinga 59 2006 $100,000 Snazzy 57 Danske Ballini Lisa Cropp   2:04.40 Tusker 55.5 Kerry O’Reilly 58 2005 $100,000 The Jewel 56.5 O'Reilly The Grin Leith Innes Hec & Steve Anderton, Wingatui 2:02.96 Distinctly Secret 58 Lashed 56.5 2004 $100,000 Lashed 55.5 Encosta De Lago Traffic Watch Opie Bosson Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge 2:03.71 Penny Gem 55.5 Kaapstad Way 58 2003 $100,000 Greene Street 58 Zabeel Shadyside Robert Hannam   2:02.47 Deebee Belle 58 Vega Sicilia 56 2002 $100,000 Emerald Dream 56.5 Danehill Theme Song Scott Seamer   2:02.03 Hail 56 Durzetta 57 2001 $100,000 Giovana 55.5 Bluez Traveller Tristaine Peter Johnson   2:00.78 She’s A Meanie 56 Bluebird The Word 56 2000 $100,000 Bluebird The Word 58 Bluebird Antelliere Michael Coleman Frank & Craig Ritchie, Takanini 2:01.99 Integrate 56.5 Aerosmith 58 1999 $100,000 Aerosmith 58 Indian Ore Luna Di Miele Jim Collett   2:01.16 The Message 58 Fatal 58 1998 $100,000 Fayreform 55.5 Tights Glamour Gold Opie Bosson   2:00.77 Vialli 56 Bubble 58 1997 $100,000 Great Command 52 Marscay Tisolde Lance O'Sullivan Michael Moroney, Matamata 2:02.65 Cuidado 58 Lord Majestic 58 1996 $100,000 Lord Majestic 58 Gaius Balletia Earl Harrison   2:02.34 Vialli 58 Silver Chalice 58 1995 $100,000 All In Fun 58 Alleged Dash Bonnie’s Delight Jim Collett T J McDonald, Stratford 2:05.93 Cuidado 58 Freequent 55.5 1994 $100,000 The Phantom 58 Noble Bijou The Fantasy Jim Walker Noel Eales, Awapuni 2:01.95 Ligeiro 58 Gaytrice 56.5 1993 $100,000 The Phantom Chance 52 Noble Bijou The Fantasy Shane Udy Colin Jillings & Richard Yuill 2:00.04 Lurk 58 Gaytrice 56.5 1992 $100,000 Captain Cook 52 Wham Veneziana Vanessa Liley P Fitzgerald 1:58.80 Fun On The Run 56.5 On The Beach 55.5 1991 $100,000 Fun On The Run 56.5 Racing Is Fun Frenichie David Walsh Noel Eales, Awapuni 2:01.69 Seraphic 56.5 Grey Invader 56.5 1990 Not Held                 1989 $97,600 Regal City 57 Licorice Stick Gay City Debbie Taylor   2:00.55 Horlicks 56.5 Westminster 57 1988 $97,600 Sounds Like Fun 55.5 Sound Reason Aleda Jay Michael Coleman   2:03.84 Derriana 56.5 Solstice 55.5 1987 $73,000 Abit Leica 58 Ashabit Leica Lite Greg Childs W D Dymond 2:01.93 Precocious Lad 52 The Filbert 58 1986 $60,000 Bonecrusher 52 Pag-Asa Imitation Gary Stewart Frank Ritchie 1:59.59 Eva Grace 56.5 Coronal 58 1985 $38,000 Commissionaire 58 So Vain Summer Eve David Walsh Noel Eales, Awapuni[24] 2:00.44 All Belles 56.5 The Filbert 57 1984 $28,000 Commissionaire 58 So Vain Summer Eve Jim Cassidy Noel Eales, Awapuni 2:01.20 Fountaincourt 58 Ashala 55.5 1983 $25,025 Commissionaire 58 So Vain Summer Eve Jim Cassidy Noel Eales, Awapuni 2:02.77 Bellerophon 55.5 Macloud 58 1982 $24,800 Bound To Honour 50.5 Balkan Knight Honour Bound Brian Andrews W Sanders, Te Awamutu 2:06.1 (soft) Isle Of Man 52.5 Chimbu 58 1981 $25,000 Speculation 57 Sucaryl Capital Gain Maurice Campbell M R Campbell, Awapuni 2:03.5 Assessed 58 Northfleet 58 1980 $24,500 Solo's Dream 58 Silver Dream Gold Fidelity J W Walker G Yakich, Dargaville 2:12.88 (soft) Rare Commodity 58 Wren’s Pride 57 1979 $22,500 Shivaree 57 Sharivari Just A Lark David Peake Dave O’Sullivan, Matamata 2:06.7 (easy) Regal Band 56.5 Oakvale 58 1978 $20,300 La Mer 55.5 Copenhagen II La Balsa Des Harris Malcolm Smith 2:13.85 (2200m) Carlaw 58 Uncle Remus 52 1976 $15,000 Oopik 58 St Puckle Lady Venice P Trotter Dave O’Sullivan, Matamata 2:16.6 (2200m) Black Rod 58 Vale 52 1974 $20,000 Battle Heights 58 Battle Waggon Wuthering Heights Brian Andrews[25] R F Douglas, Morrinsville 2:16.1 (2200m) Pegs Pride 55.5 Fury’s Order 52 1972   Sailing Home Dogger Bank Chocolate Lester Piggott         1970   Far Time     John Harris John (Jock) Harris

Herald article shows a photo of Matt Ballesty with Cameron George taken in 2019 so a lengthy history there as we suspected. Both have links to New South Wales, Australia.   Join the dots and remember the Old Boys Club networks.   Oh and Sharrock and George and Ballesty all link back to Sky City and NRL Warriors Team amongst others. Isn't Racing Industry supposed to act with Transparency and Integrity?   So how about the aforementioned names all disclose all communications between them so we can establish The Only Source of Truth. @scooby3051 @Nerula @Insider @gubellini and others reading this.   We are all legally obliged to comply with Law which include Secret Commissions Act and Bribery and Corruption. Now who was the Advertising agency and what communications has gone on there and how much did they get paid for a Rubber Stamp? Those expenses all ultimately come out of all of our pockets.   How much is Ballesty getting paid? What are the terms of his contract? @We're Doomed @Blaird @JJ Flash

Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was the spiritual leader to 20 million Nizari Ismaili Muslims and a major investor in European racing and owned a number of prestigious equine and bloodstock properties in France and Ireland.View the full article

Following a week that included 10 wins, more than any other rider, two stakes victories and a graded score on Eclatant in the Feb. 1 Forward Gal Stakes (G3), jockey Luis Saez was recognized as the Jan. 27-Feb. 2 Jockey of the Week.View the full article

Nerula agree with you about Guy. He is growing into his role. I stand to be corrected but I suspect Matt like many of the former CEO's is merely padding his CV before moving on to another corporate role.

Been following a horse called matador, big run yesterday out of his grade, and caught three wide the trip, only downside a tough run, and the divvy probably gone for next time.

Gubes I dont know what horses this guys had part or all of. Suspect not NZ as the name doesnt ring a bell.does it? Names and faces you see at the races. If he is an enthusiast that can lead the troops and follow Boards direction and fronts the issues, that will do me. You know people here jumped on Guy Hvelts early days and I thought that unfair.   

Looking ahead to the Waitangi Day meeting at Tauherenikau which should attract a very decent crowd. A competitive card and some early thoughts hoping the ground will dry out a bit from the reported Soft 6. 12.38: FELUCCA 1.10:  SHAMELESS STAR 2.52:  FINEST HOUR 4.38:  SONATA It’s all my fault, apparently.

Jesus WD , like it's not bad enough then you go and pull out those horses names to just pour more shit on our misery .  I know nothing stays the same but bugger me we have fallen so far .

It was the Lion Brown most of the time I remember it. The 2,000m was usually the international.  I recall the likes of La Mer, Vice Regal, March Legend and Commissionare. And of course held on a Tuesday in those days.

Those two out has turned the HB into a fairly average race . If the Annabelle Neesham horse wins then we may as well close up and turn off the lights , every average aged horse will be over . I remember when these races were the highlight of the season . My favorite horse when I was a teenager was Kings Romance , winner of the then Thibenzole sprint .

I don't recall the Fay Richwhite connection, but the million dollar races were at Ellerslie in about 1989 and 1990. Horlicks won both of them either side of winning the Japan Cup. The Auckland Racing Club wanted to run the races on what is now sweepstakes day but weren't allowed to because that was Wgtn Cup day. Things were different then. They eventually ran them on what is now slot day. Both races were sponsored by DB. Westminster was placed in one of them, and the Phantom from memory. The aim was to attract some overseas horses, but I think they only got some third raters., none of whom placed from memory. Highland Reel, or something like that. Fay Richwhite's major sponsorship that I remember was the 4yo race on Kurow Cup day. This was the time of the share=market crash of course, so the idea of high staked races and big sponsors was short-lived.  Fay Richwhite went on to make millions out of selling NZ Rail and disappeared overseas. Benson was one of a string of short lived Auckland RC CEOs. They had a long serving CEO before that whose name escapes me for now.

Jesus I'm so far out of the loop I didn't even know she was sharing his bed far less marrying him . My wife has always taken what ever she wanted from me , I am here to serve .

Pretty sure Horlicks won it .

Orchestral is going to the Otaki G1 now run at Ellerslie on Feb 22.

In modern times we have men taking the surname of their wife, which could have been a linguistics disaster if Jamie Kah had decided to instead marry fellow jockey Wayne Hill.

Iv'e been telling you for weeks, months, that in my opinion there has been a low grade virus going through the place. No proof, but they are better trainers than that.....all of them. Liz