New Zealand Free For All
Group one (G1) race
LocationAddington Raceway
Christchurch, New Zealand
Inaugurated1914
Race typeStandardbred - Harness racing
Websitewww.addington.co.nz
Race information
Distance1,980 metres
TrackLeft-handed oval
QualificationThree-year-olds and up
PurseNZ$200,000 (2023)

The New Zealand Pacing Free For All is a major New Zealand harness race. It is notable as it is a Group One championship sprint race and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand.

History of the race

Horses which have won the Free-for-all include hall of famers and champions who later shone in the United States and Canada like Cardigan Bay and Caduceus. The latter who won the Free For All three times. The race has also been won three times by Robalan, Harold Logan, Lordship and Author Dillon. Between 1942 and 1948 the race was renamed the New Zealand Pacing Sprint Championship.[1]

The race is contested at Addington Raceway on the Canterbury Anniversary public holiday and Canterbury A&P Show day on the Friday of "Cup week" in mid-November. With the New Zealand Trotting Cup run on the Tuesday of that week, the Free For All attracts most of the same horses as the Cup, and is often won in the same year by the same horse. There is also the New Zealand Cup for gallopers and a number of other premier races for the harness, thoroughbred and greyhound racing codes that week.

Distance

Unlike the New Zealand Cup it is run from a mobile, rather than standing, start. From 1914 to 1972 the event was generally over 1+14 miles or from 1973 onwards 2000 m, although from 1920 to 1927 it was a mile only. The 1962 race won by Lordship is recorded by HRNZ to have been over 9+12 furlongs. The 2008 race was won in record time (1.54-mile rate for 2000 m) by Auckland Reactor. For 2012 and 2013 the race was contested over 1 mile (1609 m), meaning the race will start on a bend. It was subsequently changed to 1950 m for 2013 to 2017 and has been over 1980 m for 2018 onwards.

Stake money

The total stake money for the race was:

  • $203,500 (2022)
  • $165,600 (2020)
  • $240,000 (2015)
  • $200,000 (2010)
  • $300,000 (2008)
  • $100,000 (2000)
  • $85,000 (1990)
  • $18,000 (1980)
  • $4,500 (1970)

Records

Most wins:

Most wins by a driver:

Results

Year
Horse
Owner(s)
Driver
Time
Second
Third
2023[2]Self Assured[3][4]Mrs Jean FeissTony Herlihy[5]2:23.70 (1980m)AkutaBeach Ball
2022Self AssuredMrs Jean FeissMark Purdon2:21.90 (1980m)Majestic CruiserOld Town Road
2021South Coast ArdenMrs GJ Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, G A Woodham, Mrs K J Woodham, JA Gibbs MNZM, Mrs A GibbsNatalie Rasmussen2:17.00 (1980m)Self AssuredKrug
2020SpankemMrs GJ Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, JA Gibbs MNZM, Mrs A Gibbs, G A Woodham, Mrs K J WoodhamNatalie Rasmussen2:19.20 (1980m)ThefixerAshley Locaz
2019Chase AucklandAlabar Racing SyndicateTim Williams2:20.6 (1980m)Classie BrigadeCruz Bromac
2018Cruz BromacD Zavitsanos, Mrs J Zavitsanos, P M O'Shea, Mrs Z D O'Shea, W R VineyNatalie Rasmussen2:18.5 (1980m)Turn It UpJack's Legend
2017Ultimate MacheteMrs GJ Kennard, P I Kennard, G R Douglas, K J Riseley, P J Creighton, Mrs M C CreightonNatalie Rasmussen2:15.7 (1950m)Tiger TaraJack's Legend
2016Lazarus *Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, T G Casey, K RiseleyMark Purdon2:16.3 (1950m)Christen MeTiger Tara
2015Tiger TaraR L Sandford, Mrs J A Sandford, J S Gould, G R DunnGerard O'Reilly2:18.9 (1950m)Mossdale ConnerMessini
2014Christen MeC J Roberts, V L PurdonDexter Dunn2:18.4 (1950m)Adore MeFranco Nelson
2013Pembrook BennyB Purdon, T F Henderson, J C Higgins, K G Parry, D H Sixton, J B HartZac Butcher1:54.3 (1609m)Easy On The EyeCaribbean Blaster
2012Gold AceMrs W A Purdon, D G Moore, M Ng, D D SyndicateTony Herlihy1:52.6 (1609m)Pure PowerTerror to Love
2011Smoken UpA P Kay, P G Gadsby, A B Bonney, M J Van Rens, R J Kay, V MacDonald & L D LocastroLance Justice2:25.3 (2000m)Franco EmiratePembrook Benny
2010Monkey King *Cavalla Bloodstock LtdRicky May2:23.7BondySmoken Up
2009Monkey King *Cavalla Bloodstock LtdRicky May2:22.4Nearea FrancoChangeover
2008Auckland ReactorAuckland Reactor LtdMark Purdon2:21.8Awesome ArmbroChangeover
2007Waipawa LadR K Bennett, F C BennettMark Jones2:22.0Baileys DreamClassic Cullen
2006Sly FlyinG W BrodieTony Herlihy2:25.0Flashing RedWaipawa Lad
2005Howard BromacMichelle Larsen, Mrs L Philpott, D HardieKirk Larsen2:23.3London LegendJust An Excuse
2004Just An Excuse *O Haines, Mrs I K HainesTodd Mitchell2:24.9Mister D GJagged Account
2003Jack CadeJ H Seaton, Mark PurdonMark Purdon2:24.9Jagged AccountElsu
2002YulestarMrs Lorraine Nolan & Ron NolanPeter Jones2:22.9Young RufusStars And Stripes
2001Young RufusH Manolitsis, V, T & W Lynch, G J Carey, K R HyslopMark Purdon2:25.8Kym's GirlMakati Galahad
2000Agua CalienteEst D S & Mrs D E J Short/Mrs D E Woods/Miss S M ShortGlen Wolfenden2:24.7YulestarZyuganov Leis
1999Holmes D GSecond Five SyndicateBarry Purdon2:28.6YulestarAll Our Fella
1998Christian Cullen *I D & D A Dobson, B A O'MearaDanny Campbell2:26.0Holmes D GHappy Asset
1997BrabhamRunvs SyndicateTony Herlihy2:25.3IraklisSilk Brocade
1996IraklisR M Cameron, Kypros KotzikasRicky May2:24.4BrabhamWhale Of A Tale [6]
1995Il Vicolo *J H Seaton, Mark PurdonMark Purdon2:25.1BrabhamLento
1994Bee Bee Cee *C J Calvert, Mrs J M CalvertJim Curtin2:26.6Master MusicianLento
1993Chokin *Pacers Australia/M Joyce/J Loughnan/B De BoerTony Herlihy2:25.9Master MusicianChristopher Vance
1992Blossom Lady *Polly SyndicateAnthony Butt2:25.5SogoChristopher Vance
1991Christopher Vance *R R Reid, Lorna Reid Synd., Mrs J C ReidTony Herlihy2:26.8The Bru CzarSurmo Way
1990Tight ConnectionR Ellis/R Weavers/Horseplayers Syn/Club Connection SynTony Herlihy2:26.0Reba LordBold Sharvid
1989Dillon DeanD P Dwyer, Mrs H M C BurleyColin De Filippi2:27.3Bold SharvidInky Lord
1988Tax CreditC J Harvey, Mrs P A HarveyMark Purdon2:25.7Luxury LinerSpeedy Chaval
1987Luxury LinerR R Reid, Est L F Reid, Mrs J C ReidTony Herlihy2:26.3Lightning BlueFrangelico
1986Master Mood *K L Williams, Mrs B A Williams, S F Wong, F B WongKevin Williams2:28.1Our ManaBorana
1985Preux ChevalierK J Lavin, Mrs W M LavinBarry Perkins2:25.7CamelotPremiership
1984Dillon DaleK C BurleyD P E Dwyer2:28.1EnterpriseOur Mana
1983CamelotD H G CroftsR D Butt2:27.2Hands DownStortford Lodge
1982Bonnie's ChanceMesdames K A Grice & V B McGarryRichard J Brosnan2:28.5ArmalightHands Down
1981Armalight *H B SmithR H Negus2:23.5Bonnie's ChanceSuperior Chance
1980Hands Down *W H & Mrs M F McAughtriePeter Jones2:29.3Lord ModulePhilippa Frost
1979Lord Module *Cecil DevineCecil Devine2:26.7TreviraTrusty Scot
1978Trusty Scot *A M & J H HunterJ H Hunter2:29.1Belmer's ImageLord Module
1977BalgoveW H & J P RobertsR M Cameron2:28.9Greg RobinsonStanley Rio
1976Master DeanN W BorlaseM R De Filippi2:30.3Final CurtainForto Prontezza
1975Lunar ChanceK N LawlorK N Lawlor2:28.2Final DecisionWhy Bill
1974Robalan *A T Devery, P N Hope & D D NyhanDenis Nyhan2:26.6Hi FoyleYoung Quinn
1973RobalanA T Devery, P N Hope & D D NyhanDenis Nyhan2:34.4ArapahoBomber Bill
1972RobalanA T Devery, P N Hope & D D NyhanDenis Nyhan2:33.6Globe BayScottish Charm
1971Bay FoyleN R JohnstoneC J Parsons2:34.4IntrepidRoyal Trump
1970Stella FrostL H TilsonDoody Townley2:36Radiant GlobeJames
1968Great AdiosMrs P M NortonB J Anderson2:36.4AllakasamHumprey
1967LordshipMrs D G NyhanD G Nyhan2:40.4AllakasamIndecision
1966Waitaki HanoverMrs J & F SmithDoody Townley2:35LordshipFull Sovereign
1965Robin DundeeJ W HewittM F Holmes2:37PeerswickOrbiter
1964LordshipMrs D G NyhanDenis Nyhan2:34.6OrbiterJay Ar
1963Cardigan Bay *Mrs A D DeanP T Wolfenden2:34.6Sun ChiefVanderford
1962Lordship *Mrs D G NyhanDenis Nyhan2:27.6Cardigan BayJay Ar
1961Cardigan BayMrs A D DeanP T Wolfenden2:39Scottish CommandSmokeaway
1960False Step *J SmythCecil Devine2:35.2LookawayThunder
1959CaduceusD D & D R MooreJ D Litten2:36GentryFalse Step
1958CaduceusD D & D R MooreJ D Litten2:34.8GentryTactician
1957Lookaway *C L RhodesM F Holmes2:35.8TacticianSuzendry
1956CaduceusD D & D R MooreJ D Litten2:39.4Johnny GlobeThelma Globe
1955TacticianM C McTigueM C McTigue2:36.8Johnny GlobeOur Roger
1954Johnny Globe *D G NyhanD G Nyhan2:33.6RibandsLaureldale
1953Johnny GlobeD G NyhanD G Nyhan2:35.4AdorianVedette
1952VedetteC Johnston & M JenkinsM F Holmes2:41.8SoangetahaMaori Home
1951Maori HomeB Rushton & J W DuncanW P Ireland2:39.8Maida DillonSoangetaha
1950Parawa DerbyL T PadgetJ B Pringle2:38Congo SongGay Knight
1949Single DirectMrs M R & Bruce ElliottE N Kennerley2:37.2Captain GaillardKnave Of Diamonds
1948Highland Fling *A T KembleL F Berkett2:37.4Single DirectIntegrity
1947Sir MichaelC TaskerR Young2:39TurcoGreat Belwin
1946Haughty (Dead-Heat)B GriceG McKendry2:41.4Josedale Grattan
1946Turco (Dead-Heat)A V Prenderville & J X FergusonG S Smith2:41.4
1945Happy ManJ C SouthC King2:36.4Gold BarHaughty
1944Pacing PowerG LancasterR B Berry2:38.4Loyal FriendDusky Sound
1943Springfield GlobeR B BerryR B Berry2:39Fine ArtGold Bar
1942Gold BarA B HolmesD C Watts2:35HaughtyJosedale Grattan
1941Josedale Grattan *Dr M G Pezaro & E G BridgensF J Smith2:42.2Nelson EddyLightning lady
1940PlutusW J GudsellJ Bryce jnr2:46.6Lightning ladyGreat Jewel
1939IcevusH RuddR Young2:41.8Gallant KnightPot Luck
1938Logan DerbyH BarnesJ A Stamford2:39.4ParisiennePot Luck
1937SupertaxD RodgersG Mouritz2:40Roi L'orLucky Jack
1936Harold LoganE F C HindsR Townley jnr2:39TempestRed Shadow
1935Indianapolis *G J BartonJ Fraser jnr2:39.4TempestRoi L'or
1934Harold LoganE F C HindsM F Holmes2:38.4Roi L'orTempest
1933Red ShadowMrs M HarrallJ Bryce2:41.4KingcraftHarold Logan
1932Roi L'OrP BrownF Holmes2:38.2Harold LoganGold Country
1931Harold Logan *Miss E HindsR J Humphreys2:40Peter BingenFree Advice
1930King PointerW McDonaldO E Hooper2:39.8CarmelWrackler
1929PadlockJ A MitchellW Hughes2:42.6Peter BingenLogan Park
1928Peter Bingen *J J KennerleyJ J Kennerley2:38.8Prince PointerJewel Pointer
1927Native ChiefJ DuffyF G Holmes2:11.2 (1 mile)Peter BingenBell Harold
1926Great BingenJ R McKenzieD Withers2:09 (1 mile)Native ChiefLogan Chief
1925AcronJ R McKenzieA Butterfield2:04.6 (1 mile)Great BingenMachine Brick
1924AcronJ R McKenzieA Butterfield2:03.6 (1 mile)RealmLogan Chief
1923Logan ChiefJ DuffyJ J Kennerley2:07.6 (1 mile)Great HopeHappy Voyage
1922Trix PointerW H NortonF Holmes2:09.4 (1 mile)OnyxTatsy Dillon
1921Albert ClingM J HannonJ McLennan2:09.6 (1 mile)Trix PointerWillie Lincoln
1920Author DillonExecutors J KnightB Jarden2:11.6 (1 mile)Trix PointerMatchlight
1919Author DillonExecutors J KnightB Jarden2:44.4Cathedral TimesAdmiral Wood
1918Author Dillon *B JardenB Jarden2:45.8Adelaide DirectCathedral Times
1917Cathedral ChimesJ BryceJ Bryce2:42.6Author DillonAdelaide Direct
1916Admiral WoodMrs A M SeymourJ Bryce2:45Cathedral TimesTommy
1915Our ThorpeJ FlemingA Fleming2:41.4Country belleEmmeline
1914EccentricR T ReidJ Brankin2:48.8EmmelineKing Cole
* won the New Zealand Trotting Cup same year

Source: Full details of each year's race are contained on the Harness Racing New Zealand website[7]

See also

References

  1. "Add og title". www.hrnz.co.nz.
  2. Media, Harnesslink (17 November 2023). "Addington Show Day | Race Replays & Reviews - Harnesslink".
  3. "Surprise after surprise in Show Day Group 1s". www.hrnz.co.nz.
  4. "Swayzee out of Free-For-All". www.hrnz.co.nz.
  5. "All Stars claim two of the three Group 1s on Show Day". www.hrnz.co.nz.
  6. "Vale Ken Dixon". www.hrnz.co.nz.
  7. "Add og title".
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