Racing Te Aroha, in partnership with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, is excited to introduce a brand-new Jockeys’ competition as part of the inaugural Great New Zealand Jumps Carnival on Friday 19 and Sunday 21 September. Aptly named “A Grand from The Grand”, the initiative will see Jockeys accumulate points across both days of the Carnival, with the overall winner receiving a $1,000 cash prize proudly sponsored by The Grand Tavern - a much-loved Te Aroha community hub. To further reward consistency, $700 will be awarded to the second-placed Jockey and $300 to the third.
A Grand from The Grand Scoring System
- Highweights: 1st = 4 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 1 point
- Jumps Races: 1st = 6 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 1 point
- Feature Races: 1st = 12 points, 2nd = 6 points, 3rd = 2 points
A Grand from The Grand Results
| Jockey | Points |
| Mathew Gillies | 19 |
| Emily Farr | 15 |
| Shaun Fannin | 12 |
| Bella Oliver | 11 |
| Ashley Dascombe | 9 |
| Joshua Parker | 9 |
| Jonathan Riddell | 8 |
| Jay Kozaczek | 8 |
| Hamish McNeill | 6 |
| Nick Downs | 5 |
| Jordan Hart | 5 |
| Lemmy Douglas | 4 |
| Dean Parker | 3 |
| Stephan Karnicnik | 3 |
| Kayla Macnab | 1 |
| Date | Class | Distance | Stake | Winning Jockey and Horse | Points Scored |
| Friday 19 September | Mdn Steeple | 3600 | $20,000 | Joshua Parker (INVISIBLE SPIRIT) | 6 |
| Friday 19 September | Mdn Hurdle | 3100 | $20,000 | Hamish McNeill (UHTRED) | 6 |
| Friday 19 September | Mdn Hurdle | 3100 | $20,000 | Jay Kozaczek (FIERCE FLIGHT) | 6 |
| Friday 19 September | Opn Hurdle | 4200 | $150,000 | Mathew Gillies (TAIKA) | 12 |
| Friday 19 September | Mdn Hwt | 1400 | $18,500 | Emily Farr (LITTLE DARLING) | 4 |
| Friday 19 September | R65 Hwt | 1600 | $18,500 | Bella Oliver (SHIVOO) | 4 |
| Sunday 21 September | 0-1 Hurdle | 3100 | $40,000 | Ashley Dascombe (JAKE) | 6 |
| Sunday 21 September | 0-1 Steeple | 3600 | $40,000 | Mathew Gillies (JUSTICE) | 6 |
| Sunday 21 September | Opn Steeple | 6200 | $200,000 | Shaun Fannin (JESKO) | 12 |
| Sunday 21 September | Mdn Hwt | 1600 | $25,000 | Jonathan Riddell (GIVEUSAWINK) | 4 |
| Sunday 21 September | R60 Hwt | 1400 | $40,000 | Jonathan Riddell (SOARING PENGSHAN) | 4 |
Special thanks to our proud sponsor The Grand Tavern Te Aroha.
