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The Race
04 March 2025
NZB Kiwi Winner to Secure $10m Golden Eagle Ticket
NZTR and Racing NSW are thrilled to announce that the inaugural $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) slot race has officially become a ‘Golden Ticket’ race, granting the winner direct entry into the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m).
Horse Announcements
03 March 2025
Kingsclere substitution in NZB Kiwi after Dealt With withdrawn
Just days out from the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), Slot Holders Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing have been forced to find another contender following the withdrawal of Dealt With (NZ).
Horse Announcements
26 February 2025
NZB Kiwi draws Public Attention to complete final field
Two of the biggest names in Australian racing have combined with New Zealand breeding royalty to fill the final slot in the inaugural NZB Kiwi (1500m).

The Race

8 March 2025

Date: Barfoot & Thompson 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.

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Champions Day

Ellerslise Racecourse

The NZB Kiwi will be held on New Zealand’s first-ever Barfoot & Thompson 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.

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