Full Race Conditions
About the $350,000 Life Direct Remutaka Classic (2100m)
Date: Saturday 31 January 2026
Meeting: Wellington Cup Carnival at Trentham
Distance: 2100m
Weights: SWP
Conditions: Winners of six selected ‘Golden Ticket’ races in the lead-up are exempt from the ballot.
Eligibility: Horses that have had one win or less as at midnight 31 July 2025 NZTR will be the sole judge to determine eligibility to compete in the final
2025 Winner: Titicaca
Trainer(s): Adrian Bull
Jockey: Kelly Myers
Owner(s): Adrian Bull, Harry Bull, Craig Forsyth, Brian Lloyd, James Bull & Lucy Bull
Breeder: G Harvey
Golden Ticket Races:
| Club | Track | Date | Race | Winner | Trainer |
| Canterbury Jockey Club | Riccarton Park | Saturday 8 November 2025 |
Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m |
PEQUOT | Lance Robinson |
| Waverley Racing Club | Waverley Racecourse | Friday 14 November 2025 |
Maiden 1400m |
EIZUS | Allan Sharrock |
| Wellington Racing Club | RACE Trentham | Saturday 6 December 2025 |
Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m |
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| Wellington Racing Club | RACE Trentham | Sunday 14 December 2025 |
Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m |
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| Waikato Thoroughbred Racing | Te Rapa Racecourse |
Saturday 20 December 2025 |
Maiden 1600m | ||
| Otaki-Maori RC | Otaki Racecourse |
Friday 9 January 2026 |
Maiden 2100m |