Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes
The Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes is a Group One horse race held for Thoroughbred two-year-olds at Awapuni Racecourse in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
| Group I race | |
| Location | Awapuni Racecourse Palmerston North, New Zealand  | 
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1908 | 
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing | 
| Website | Awapuni Racecourse | 
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres (7 furlongs) | 
| Surface | Turf | 
| Track | Left-handed | 
| Qualification | Two-year-olds | 
| Weight | Set-Weights | 
Run over 1400 metres in late March or early April, for a stake of $225,000 (2021) it, and the Ellerslie Sires Produce Stakes (1200m), are regarded as New Zealand's best two-year-old races.
It is currently raced on the same day as the:
- Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup over 2000m for open class horses.
 - Group 3 Manawatu Classic over 2000m for 3YO horses.
 - Listed Flying Handicap over 1400m for Open Handicap runners.
 
The race was first run in 1908 over 1200 metres with the current distance being adopted in 1926.[1]
Results Since 1969
    
| Year | 
Winner | 
Sex | 
Sire | 
Dam | 
Jockey | 
Trainer(s) | 
Owner(s) | 
Time | 
Second | 
Third | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022[2] | Maven Belle 55.5 | F | Burgundy (NZ) | Doyenne, by Kilimanjaro (GB) | Sam Weatherley | Mark Walker | Te Akau Maven Belle Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) | 1:23.27 | Wolverine 55.5 | Waitak 57.5 | 
| 2021 [3] | On The Bubbles 56.5 | G | Brazen Beau (Aus) | More Bubbles (Aus) | Johnathan Parkes | Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Splash of Dom Racing Partnership | 1:25.98 | I Wish I Win 56.5 | Bonny Lass 54.5 | 
| 2020 | Race not run | |||||||||
| 2019 [4] | Yourdeel 56.5 [5] | G | Dundeel | Miss Zapper | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards, Matamata | C A Rutten, C J B Norwood & R N Preston | 1:22.98 | Aretha 54.5 | Bella Mente 54.5 | 
| 2018[6] [7] | Avantage 54.5 [8] | F | Fastnet Rock (Aus) | Asavant | Danielle Johnson | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Avantage Syndicate | 1:23.43 | Melt 54.5 | Sir Nate 56.5 | 
| 2017[9] [10] | Melody Belle 54.5 [11] | F | Commands (Aus) | Meleka Belle | Michael McNab | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate | 1:25.54 | Belle du Nord, 54.5 | Joyfilly 54.5 | 
| 2016[12] [13] | Luna Rossa 54.5 [14] | F | Written Tycoon (Aus) | Wild Promises (Aus) | Lisa Allpress | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd | 1:29.13 | Sicario 57.0 | Saracino 56.5 | 
| 2015[15] [16] | Marky Mark 56.5[17] | G | Makfi (GB) | My My Maree (Aus) | Leith Innes | Moira Murdoch | B J & J E A Lindsay | 1:22.74 | Rocanto 56.5 | Reminisce 54.5 | 
| 2014[18] [19] | O'Marilyn 54.5 | F | O’Reilly | Monroe Magic | Samantha Spratt | Stephen McKee, Ardmore[20] | T J McKee & B E Rissetto | 1:24.46 | Prince Mambo 56.5 | Artic Wolf 56.5 | 
| 2013[21] [22] | Recite 54.5 [23] | F | Darci Brahma | Chant | Mark Du Plessis | John Bary, Hastings | The Oaks Stud | 1:23.25 | Al Strada 56.5 | Constellation 54.5 | 
| 2012[24] [25] | Choice Bro 56.5 | G | Choisir (Aus) | Ladidi (Aus) | Jonathan Riddell | John Sargent | G T Burgess, R W Edwards et al. | 1:22.87 | Magic Shaft (Aus) 56.5 | Warhorse 56.5 | 
| 2011[26] [27] | Anabandana 54.5 [28] | F | Anabaa (USA) | Great Notice (USA) | Opie Bosson | Don Sellwood, Cambridge | C J Grace | 1:22.80 | Antonio Lombardo 56 | Dowager Queen 54.5 | 
| 2010[29] [30] | Nacho Man 56 [31] | G | Mr. Nancho (ARG) | El Coriero | Craig Grylls | Michael & Paul Moroney, Matamata | M J Clements, C J Grace et al. | 1:23.00 | Cellarmaster, 56 | Jimmy Choux 56 | 
| 2009[32] | The Heckler 56 | G | Lucky Owners | Comedy Cafe (AUS) | Michael Coleman | Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge | Patrick Hogan, A J Sutherland et al. | 1:22.53 | St Fevre | St Germaine | 
| 2008[33] | Il Quello Veloce 54.5 | F | Captain Rio (GB) | Nishaani | Noel Harris | John Sargent | Flying Fillies Syndicate | 1:22.88 | Captain Fantastic | San Bernardino | 
| 2007[34] | Nightlign 56 | C | Align (AUS) | Indian Squaw | Michael Coleman | Keith Hawtin | C H Lo | 1:23.05 | Fleur De’Here | Alamosa | 
| 2006[35] | Jokers Wild 55.5 | C | Black Minnaloushe (USA) | Miss Rory (AUS) | Jim Collett | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | N Cater et al. | 1:22.77 | Never Look Back | Habana | 
| 2005[36] | Kindacross 55.5 | G | Capecross (Ire) | Kindness | Hayden Tinsley | Mark Walker, Matamata | S Alexander et al. | 1:23.98 | Wahid | Howmuchyacharging | 
| 2004[37] | Keeninsky 55.5 | C | Stravinsky (USA) | So Keen | Allan Peard | Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge | D & J Carter, Hall & Rogerson | 1:23.37 | Manten | Egyptian Ra | 
| 2003[38] | Maroofity 55.5 | G | Maroof (US) | Howkudai | Lance O'Sullivan | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Racing Syndicate | 1:24.37 | Katana | Quite Astute | 
| 2002[39] | Grout 55.5 | G | Gold Brose (Aus) | Kaapstad Glamour | Michael Walker | Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth | Ron & Noel Stanley | 1:24.81 | Danroad | Pulitzer | 
| 2001[40] | San Luis 55 | C | Flying Spur (Aus) | Star Style Girl (Aus) | Noel Harris | Chris McNab, Cambridge | November Syndicate | 1:22.42 | Vinaka | Kapiston | 
| 2000[41] | Little Jamie 55 | G | St. Jude (Aus) | Little Carey | Lance O'Sullivan | Paul O'Sullivan, Matamata | Watson Bloodstock Ltd et al. | 1:24.83 | Trinity College | Spring Rain | 
| 1999 | One Under 54 | F | Volksraad (GB) | Reg’s Lady | Vincent Colgan | Roger James, Cambridge | D F & Mrs P D & Mrs Bodle, CJ & Mrs Davison | 1:24.63 | Tristachine | High Grove | 
| 1998 | Happyanunoit 53.5 | F | Yachtie (AUS) | Easter Queen (AUS) | Reece Jones | Michael Moroney, Matamata | Mrs A & P A Moroney | 1:23.54 | So Casual | Seasquill | 
| 1997 | Kilmore Quay 53.5 | F | Yachtie (AUS) | Startrix | Tony Allan | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | J G & Mrs T A Donovan, J R & Mrs L J Wheeler | 1:28.74 | Dandy Dancer | Petrov | 
| 1996 | Love To Dance 53.5 | F | Citidancer (IRE) | Peerage | Phillip Mercer | Richard Bothwell, Stratford | P L McKenzie, T Shahabuddin, Mrs J & R E T Teo | 1:28.19 | Genuine Strike | The Red Express | 
| 1995 | Ballroom Babe 54 | F | Citidancer (IRE) | Taimian | Noel Harris | Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | B D Old, K W Pennell & G K Sanders | 1:27.54 | Robin’s Law | Captive | 
| 1994 | Moonshine 53.5 | F | Sound Reason (CAN) | Sister Moonshine | Shane Udy | Trevor & Stephen McKee, Takanini | T J McKee | 1:25.54 | Asahi | Critical Point | 
| 1993 | Snap 53.5 | F | Kingdom Bay | Crackle | Jim Collett | Dave & Paul O’Sullivan, Matamata | Mrs L M A O’Sullivan & Lord Tavistock | 1:23.09 | Seascay | Romar | 
| 1992 | Roy’s Boy 55 | G | Blue Eyed Boy (IRE) | Gammon | Eddie Wilkinson | David Eagar, Stratford | D W, E J & R J Eagar | 1:24.07 | Hulastrike | Show Prince | 
| 1991 | Konig 55 | G | Truly Vain (AUS) | Janice | Matthew Enright | David Enright, Foxton | L H N & Y M Wilson | 1:23.83 | Rua Rukuna | Grand Jette | 
| 1990 | Lycra 53.5 | F | Tights (USA) | Katie Louise (AUS) | Ross Elliot | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | A L Gallagher & G Rutherford | 1:24.91 | Indian Kingdom | Milton Magic | 
| 1989 | Cordero 55 | G | Centaine (AUS) | Neon Lass | Linda Ballantyne | Robert & Bruce Priscott, Te Awamutu | Karaka Heights Partnership Syndicate | 1:23.94 | Centime | Super Fiesta | 
| 1988 | Pompeii Pearl 53.5 | F | Pompeii Court (USA) | Pearl Harbour | David Walsh | Nigel Auret, Wanganui | J H, Mrs DA Auret | 1:23.83 | Straight Order | Come Racing | 
| 1987 | Satisfy 55 | C | Top Quality | Gold Flake | Jim Walker | N D Nikoloff | N & P Nicoloff | 1:25.23 | Glorious Way (AUS) | Open Terrain | 
| 1986 | Precocious Lad 55 | C | Otehi Bay (AUS) | Javan’s (AUS) | Earl Harrison | Alan Jones, Cambridge | D E David | 1:23.62 | Pace Setter | Rieker | 
| 1985 | Star board 55 | C | Star Way (USA) | Lieder | Jim Walker | B Peatley, Waikanae | B Petley & A D P Williams | 1:23.5 | Honour Bright | Lisa Bay | 
| 1984 | Vin d’Amour 56 | F | Adios II (GB) | Gliterem | Jim Cassidy | Jeff Lynds | J A Higg | 1:24.6 | Kingdom Bay | Shumanshu | 
| 1983 | Nordic Seal 51.5 | F | Imperial Seal (GB) | Nordia | Gary Phillips | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | J R & J L Wheeler | 1:24.3 | Tangent | Tanalyse | 
| 1982 | Andretti 55.5 | C | Shifnal (AUS) | Hi Fujin | Earl Harrison | John Thurston, Cambridge | R F Marsh & J L Thurston | 1:23 | Romantic Bay | Long Range | 
| 1981 | Scotch Reel 55.5 | C | Blarney Kiss (USA) | Floral Show | Bruce Compton | Colin Stuart, Cambridge | C R & Mrs R K Stuart | 1:28.8 | Loughanure | Shylock | 
| 1980 | Summer Haze 56 | F | Princely Note (GB) | Karinda | Greg Childs | Richard Bothwell, Stratford | Mrs G M Bryant | 1:30.8 | Yir Tiz | Glamour Bay | 
| 1979 | Young Shaun 53.5 | C | Kirrama | Double Game | S Royal | S Munro, Matamata | Mrs M J Wilson | 1:31.3 | Judena | Tiger Jones | 
| 1978 | Teddy Doon 52.5 | C | Rapier II (GB) | Smokey City | Wawrick Robinson | Graeme Rogerson, Te Rapa | I W Allan | 1:24.2 | Avenger | Tang | 
| 1977 | Lunar Probe 55.5 | C | Ring Round The Moon | Major Effort | Chris McNab | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | K M & Mrs Davis | 1:25 | Sly Wink | Heidelberg | 
| 1976 | La Mer 50 | F | Copenhagen II (GB) | La Balsa | Des Harris | Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth | Est L A Alexander | 1:23 | Elton | Vice Regal | 
| 1975 | March Legend 55.5 | C | Idomeneo (GB) | Gretel | John Riordan | Bill & Graeme Sanders, Te Awamutu | D R Nash | 1:24.8 | Shy Princess | Dive Bomber | 
| 1974 | Black Willow 51 | F | Sobig | Kathleigh | Bill Skelton | Eric Temperton, Awapuni | P G Aldridge, G D Finlay & R Newmans | 1:28.4 | Jealous Lover | Drawn n Show | 
| 1973 | Prince Shifnal 8.4 | G | Shifnal (AUS) | Our Vixen | Bob Skelton | Bill Winder, Cambridge | G R Martin | 1:23.2 | ||
| 1972 | Longfella 8.10 | C | Shy Boy (GB) | Longhill | Roger Lang | Miss Margaret Bull | Miss MJ Bull & Mrs H Stokes | 1:24.2 | ||
| 1971 | Gold Braid 8.3 | C | Battle-Waggon (GB) | Bonny Fair, by Fair's Fair (GB) | Keith Opie | Rory McGovern, Matamata | A S & D S Allen | 1:24.4 | ||
| 1970 | Rich Return 8.9 | F | Rich Gift (GB) | Grand Return | Bruce Marsh | Brian Hayter, Hawera | B Hayter | 1:28.2 | ||
| 1969 | Daryl's Joy 8.12 | C | Stunning (GB) | Rutha | Bruce Marsh | Syd Brown, Woodville | R K C Goh | 1:24.8 | ||
Earlier Winners
    
- 1968 - Mayo Gold
 - 1967 - Mannix
 - 1966 - Raidan
 - 1965 - Jetmate
 - 1964 - Rio
 - 1963 - Gold Chat
 - 1962 - Blyton
 - 1961 - Cabriere
 - 1960 - Marengo
 - 1959 - Gayfair
 - 1958 - Up and Coming
 - 1957 - Miss Able
 - 1956 - Passive
 - 1955 - Romanos
 - 1954 - Royal Applause
 - 1953 - Timanah
 - 1952 - Flying Queen
 - 1951 - Taringaroa
 - 1950 - The Unicorn
 - 1949 - Gold Script
 - 1948 - Joyful Lady
 - 1947 - Great Trek
 - 1946 - Robin's Reward
 - 1945 - Royal Raider
 - 1944 - Subdued
 - 1943 - Virtuoso
 - 1942 - Nizam
 - 1941 - Premature
 - 1940 - Phaleron
 - 1939 - Submission
 - 1938 - Defaulter
 - 1937 - Smoke Screen
 - 1936 - Custos
 - 1935 - Legatee
 - 1934 - Burnish
 - 1933 - Golden Hair
 - 1932 - Midinette
 - 1931 - High Comedy
 - 1930 - Gesture
 - 1929 - Gay Ballerina
 - 1928 - Episode
 - 1927 - Thaw
 - 1926 - Limerick
 - 1925 - Lady Cavendish
 - 1924 - Motley
 - 1923 - Tukia
 - 1922 - The Dunce
 - 1921 - Absurdum
 - 1920 - Little River
 - 1919 - Warplane
 - 1918 - Finmark
 - 1917 - Estland
 - 1916 - Hyttus
 - 1915 - Desert Gold
 - 1914 - Charmilla
 - 1913 - Rinaldo
 - 1912 - Ermengarde
 - 1911 - Peirene
 - 1910 - no race
 - 1909 - Polymorphous
 - 1908 - Maori King
 
References
    
- https://awapuniracing.co.nz/manawatu-sires-produce-stakes-winners
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