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 run over 1400 metres in late March or early April.
The race was first run in 1908 over 1200 metres with the current distance being adopted in 1926.
It and the Ellerslie Sires Produce Stakes currently known as the Sistema Stakes, 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.
- Avantage, winner of 9 Group 1 races.
- Daryl's Joy, winner of the 1969 Victoria Derby and Cox Plate as well as 6 races in the United States including the Del Mar Handicap.
- Desert Gold, winner of 36 races.
- La Mer, winner of 24 races.
- Melody Belle, winner of 14 Group 1 races.
Results Since 1969
There was no race in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2024 and 2025 the race was held at Trentham Racecourse due to track issues at Awapuni.| Year | Winner | Sex | Sire | Dam | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time | Second | Third |
| 2025 | La Dorada 55 | f | Super Seth | Gold Fever | Michael McNab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, Matamata | Te Akau Solid Gold Racing Partnership | 1:22.64 | Hostility 57 | Tajana 55 |
| 2024 | Move To Strike 57 | C | I Am Invincible | No Evidence Needed | Wiremu Pinn | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, Matamata | Te Akau 2023 Stallion Breeding Syndicate | 1:23.69 | Red Sea 57 | Captured By Love 55 |
| 2023 | Pignan 55 | F | Staphanos | Hirondelle | Joe Doyle | Lisa Latta, Awapuni | Andy Rennie, Christian Cullen, David Monnery | 1:23.93 | Aprilia 55 | To Catch A Thief 57 |
| 2022 | Maven Belle 55.5 | F | Burgundy | Doyenne, by Kilimanjaro | Sam Weatherley | Mark Walker, Matamata | Te Akau Maven Belle Racing Partnership | 1:23.27 | Wolverine 55.5 | Waitak 57.5 |
| 2021 | On The Bubbles 56.5 | G | Brazen Beau | More Bubbles | 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 |
| 2019 | Yourdeel 56.5 | 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 | Avantage 54.5 | F | Fastnet Rock | Asavant | Danielle Johnson | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata | Te Akau Avantage Syndicate | 1:23.43 | Melt 54.5 | Sir Nate 56.5 |
| 2017 | Melody Belle 54.5 | F | Commands | 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 | Luna Rossa 54.5 | F | Written Tycoon | Wild Promises | Lisa Allpress | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd | 1:29.13 | Sicario 57.0 | Saracino 56.5 |
| 2015 | Marky Mark 56.5 | G | Makfi | My My Maree | Leith Innes | Moira Murdoch | B J & J E A Lindsay | 1:22.74 | Rocanto 56.5 | Reminisce 54.5 |
| 2014 | O'Marilyn 54.5 | F | O’Reilly | Monroe Magic | Samantha Spratt | Stephen McKee, Ardmore | T J McKee & B E Rissetto | 1:24.46 | Prince Mambo 56.5 | Artic Wolf 56.5 |
| 2013 | Recite 54.5 | F | Darci Brahma | Chant | Mark Du Plessis | John Bary, Hastings | The Oaks Stud | 1:23.25 | Al Strada 56.5 | Constellation 54.5 |
| 2012 | Choice Bro 56.5 | G | Choisir | Ladidi | Jonathan Riddell | John Sargent | G T Burgess, R W Edwards et al. | 1:22.87 | Magic Shaft 56.5 | Warhorse 56.5 |
| 2011 | Anabandana 54.5 | F | Anabaa | Great Notice | Opie Bosson | Don Sellwood, Cambridge | C J Grace | 1:22.80 | Antonio Lombardo 56 | Dowager Queen 54.5 |
| 2010 | Nacho Man 56 | G | Mr. Nancho | 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 | The Heckler 56 | G | Lucky Owners | Comedy Cafe | Michael Coleman | Murray & Bjorn Baker, Cambridge | Patrick Hogan, A J Sutherland et al. | 1:22.53 | St Fevre | St Germaine |
| 2008 | Il Quello Veloce 54.5 | F | Captain Rio | Nishaani | Noel Harris | John Sargent | Flying Fillies Syndicate | 1:22.88 | Captain Fantastic | San Bernardino |
| 2007 | Nightlign 56 | C | Align | Indian Squaw | Michael Coleman | Keith Hawtin | C H Lo | 1:23.05 | Fleur De’Here | Alamosa |
| 2006 | Jokers Wild 55.5 | C | Black Minnaloushe | Miss Rory | Jim Collett | Michael Moroney & Andrew Scott, Matamata | N Cater et al. | 1:22.77 | Never Look Back | Habana |
| 2005 | Kindacross 55.5 | G | Capecross | Kindness | Hayden Tinsley | Mark Walker, Matamata | S Alexander et al. | 1:23.98 | Wahid | Howmuchyacharging |
| 2004 | Keeninsky 55.5 | C | Stravinsky | So Keen | Allan Peard | Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge | D & J Carter, Hall & Rogerson | 1:23.37 | Manten | Egyptian Ra |
| 2003 | Maroofity 55.5 | G | Maroof | Howkudai | Lance O'Sullivan | Mark Walker, Matamata | Tauranga Racing Syndicate | 1:24.37 | Katana | Quite Astute |
| 2002 | Grout 55.5 | G | Gold Brose | Kaapstad Glamour | Michael Walker | Allan Sharrock, New Plymouth | Ron & Noel Stanley | 1:24.81 | Danroad | Pulitzer |
| 2001 | San Luis 55 | C | Flying Spur | Star Style Girl | Noel Harris | Chris McNab, Cambridge | November Syndicate | 1:22.42 | Vinaka | Kapiston |
| 2000 | Little Jamie 55 | G | St. Jude | 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 | 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 | Easter Queen | Reece Jones | Michael Moroney, Matamata | Mrs A & P A Moroney | 1:23.54 | So Casual | Seasquill |
| 1997 | Kilmore Quay 53.5 | F | Yachtie | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Katie Louise | Ross Elliot | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | A L Gallagher & G Rutherford | 1:24.91 | Indian Kingdom | Milton Magic |
| 1989 | Cordero 55 | G | Centaine | 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 | 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 | Nicola Nicoloff | N & P Nicoloff | 1:25.23 | Glorious Way | Open Terrain |
| 1986 | Precocious Lad 55 | C | Otehi Bay | Javan’s | Earl Harrison | Alan Jones, Cambridge | D E David | 1:23.62 | Pace Setter | Rieker |
| 1985 | Star board 55 | C | Star Way | 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 | Gliterem | Jim Cassidy | Jeff Lynds | J A Higg | 1:24.6 | Kingdom Bay | Shumanshu |
| 1983 | Nordic Seal 51.5 | F | Imperial Seal | Nordia | Garry Phillips | John Wheeler, New Plymouth | J R & J L Wheeler | 1:24.3 | Tangent | Tanalyse |
| 1982 | Andretti 55.5 | C | Shifnal | 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 | 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 | 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 G Royal | S Munro, Matamata | Mrs M J Wilson | 1:31.3 | Judena | Tiger Jones |
| 1978 | Teddy Doon 52.5 | C | Rapier II | 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 | La Balsa | Des Harris | Malcolm Smith, New Plymouth | Est L A Alexander | 1:23 | Elton | Vice Regal |
| 1975 | March Legend 55.5 | C | Idomeneo | 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 | Our Vixen | Bob Skelton | Bill Winder, Cambridge | G R Martin | 1:23.2 | ||
| 1972 | Longfella 8.10 | C | Shy Boy | Longhill | Roger Lang | Miss Margaret Bull | Miss MJ Bull & Mrs H Stokes | 1:24.2 | ||
| 1971 | Gold Braid 8.3 | C | Battle-Waggon | Bonny Fair, by Fair's Fair | Keith Opie | Rory McGovern, Matamata | A S & D S Allen | 1:24.4 | ||
| 1970 | Rich Return 8.9 | F | Rich Gift | Grand Return | Bruce Marsh | Brian Hayter, Hawera | B Hayter | 1:28.2 | ||
| 1969 | Daryl's Joy 8.12 | C | Stunning | 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