Remutaka Classic

About the $350,000 Remutaka Classic (2100m)

Date: Saturday 20 January 2024

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. To be spread over 65/75 and 3YO races

Eligibility: Horses that have had one win or less as at midnight 31 July 2023 NZTR will be the sole judge to determine eligibility to compete in the final

2024 Winner: The Odyssey
Trainer(s): Ben & Ryan Foote
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Owner(s): G R Downey & Ms M Gamble
Breeder: G R Downey & Ms M Gamble

Golden Ticket Races:

Club Track Date Race Winner Trainer
Canterbury Jockey Club Riccarton Park Saturday 11 November 2023

Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - $65,000

Iffididit Shane Kennedy & Anna Furlong
Wanganui Jockey Club Wanganui Racecourse Saturday 2 December 2023 Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - $40,000 Final Return Janelle Millar
Wellington Racing Club RACE Trentham Saturday 9 December 2023 Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - $65,000 Nereus Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray
Wellington Racing Club RACE Trentham Saturday 16 December 2023 Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - $45,000 Hanakin Janelle Millar
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing Te Rapa Racecourse Saturday 23 December 2023 MDN 1600m - $25,000 Mineshaft Michael Moroney & Pam Gerard
Wanganui JC  Wanganui Racecourse Thursday 11 January 2024 MDN 2040m - $18,500 Roulade Chris Bothwell