The NZB Kiwi - The Southern Hemisphere's richest three-year-old race will come to life on 8 March 2025. NZTR has unveiled an aspirational slot race to take place on Champions Day as a part of the revamped Summer Carnival. New Zealand's top three-year-olds will vie for glory, with the race set to be run over 1500m at Ellerslie Racecourse. Brace yourself for adrenaline-fueled action and ultimate racing extravaganza debuting this summer.
The Race
Date: Champions Day - 8 March 2025
Venue: Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland
Race Distance: 1500m
Conditions: 3YO restricted race, set weights and penalties
Starters: 14
Prizemoney: Base prizemoney of $3.5m in 2025, increasing to $4.5m by 2027. An additional $1m of bonuses will also be available each year.
Champions Day
The NZB Kiwi will be held on New Zealand’s first-ever Champions Day – with over $9 million in prizemoney on offer, all eyes will be on this race set to take place during the country’s richest sporting event. Join us for the ultimate racing extravaganza at Auckland Thoroughbred Racing's Ellerslie Racecourse in 2025. There will be plenty of action both on and off the track including live music, Fashion in the Fields and much so more.
