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Telegraph Handicap
ClassGroup I
LocationTrentham Racecourse
Wellington, New Zealand
Inaugurated1891
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Websitewww.trentham.co.nz
Race information
Distance1200m (6 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds and up
WeightSet Weights & Penalties
PurseNZ$550,000 (2026)

The Telegraph Handicap is a Group One New Zealand horse race contested by the Wellington Racing Club at Trentham Racecourse in Upper Hutt. It was traditionally raced during the Wellington Cup carnival in mid-January, however from 2025 it has been shifted to earlier in January.

The Telegraph Handicap, raced over 1200 metres, and the Railway Stakes contested at Ellerslie Racecourse are New Zealand's premier sprint races.

In the late 1980s the race was called the Wrightson Handicap.

The nature of the Trentham track ensures fast times and some Telegraph Handicap winners have been able to lay claim to world record times over 1200m.[1]

1954 racebook

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Previous winners

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Year
 Winner
 Sire
 Dam
 Jockey
 Trainer(s)
 Time
 Second
 Third
2026[2]First Five 58.5AlmanzorPayetteWiremu PinnDavid Greene1:07.23 (soft)Navigator 58.5Grail Seeker 56.5
2025[3]Grail Seeker 56.5Iffraaj (GB)Starwish (Aus)Kevin StottLance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott1.07.71 (soft)Sacred Satono 58.5Navigator 58.5
2024[4]Mercurial 58.5Burgundy (NZ)Roxette (NZ)Samantha SprattStephen Marsh1:08.51 (good)Express Yourself 56.5Bonny Lass 56.5
2023[5]Levante 56.5Proisir (Aus)Island Doy (GB)Ryan ElliotKen & Bev Kelso1:07.11 (good)Babylon Berlin 56.5Ifndoubtgetout 58.5
2022[6]Levante 56.5[7]Proisir (Aus)Island Doy (GB)Ryan ElliottKen & Bev Kelso1:06.18 (good)Roch 'N' Horse 56.5Mascarpone 58.5
2021[8]Avantage 56.5Fastnet Rock (Aus)Asavant (NZ)Danielle JohnsonJamie Richards1:06.97 (good)Spring Heat 56.5Burgundy Belle 56.5
2020[9]Avantage 56.5Fastnet Rock (Aus)Asavant (NZ)Opie BossonJamie Richards1:07.04 (good)Enzo's Lad 58.5Spring Heat 56.5
2019 [10]Enzo's Lad 58Testa Rossa (Aus)Sheerama (Aus)Michael McNabMichael & Matthew Pitman1:06.95 (good)Ferrando 55.5Sensei 55.5
2018 [11][12]Enzo's Lad 55.5Testa Rossa (Aus)Sheerama (Aus)Sam WeatherleyMichael & Matthew Pitman1:08.30 (good)Kawi 59Ferrando 55.5
2017[13]Signify 55Perfectly Ready (Aus)Pica Pica (NZ)Racha CuneenAlex Cowan, Ashburton1:07.71Start Wondering 58Perfect Fit 56
2016Adventador 55.5Fast 'N' Famous (Aus)Alpine Beauty (NZ)Matt CameronGus Lowry & Grant Cullen1:08.34Miss Seton Sands 53.5Trepidation 53
2015Sacred Star 57Flying Spur (Aus)Irish Nova (NZ)Vinnie ColganTony Pike1:07.71Designated Driver 53Trepidation 53
2014Irish Fling 52Darci Brahma (NZ)Irish Belle (NZ)Mark Du PlessisGus Lowry & Grant Cullen1:07.48Natuzzi 54.5Jaggard 52
2013Final Touch 58Kashani (USA)My Lydia (Aus)Chris JohnsonJohn & Karen Parsons1:08.53Xanadu 55Burgundy 55
2012Guiseppina 53Johar (USA)Battocchi (NZ)James McDonaldSteven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie, Maungatautari1:06.94Atomic Force 59El Chico 55
2011Mufhasa 56.5PentireSheila Cheval (NZ)Samantha SprattStephen McKee, Ardmore1:07.04First Command 58.5Coup Align 56.5
2010Vonusti 52.5Ustinov (Aus)Reasonably (Aus)Noel HarrisTim & Margaret Carter1:09.36Tootsie 52.5Stupendous 52.5
2009Mufhasa 55.5PentireSheila Cheval (NZ)Samantha SprattStephen McKee, Ardmore1:07.39Atapi 55Ruud Van Slaats 53.5
2008[14]Seachange 58.5Cape Cross (Ire)Just Cruising (Aus)Gavin McKeonRalph Manning, Cambridge1:06.66Kay's Awake 55Maximum Star 52
2007Darci Brahma 57Danehill (USA)Grand Echezeaux (NZ)Opie BossonMark Walker1:07.00Seachange 55.5Kay's Awake 53
2006Gee I Jane 55.5Jahafil (GB)Miss Distinction (NZ)Scott SeamerNeville Couchman, Cambridge1:07.77Dezigna 52.5Magistra Decta 53
2005[15]Keeninsky 50.5Stravinsky (USA)So Keen (NZ)Allan Peard[16]Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge, Tuhikaramea1:07.55Sedecrem 56.5Dezigna 50.5
2004[17]King's ChapelKing of Kings (Ire)Lower Chapel (GB)Noel HarrisMark Walker1:06.79SunlawSedecrem
2003Tit For Taat 58.5Faltaat (USA)Miss Kiwitea (NZ)Michael WalkerAnne Herbert1:07.64Egyptian Raine 58Fair Embrace 54
2002Vinaka 52.5Volksraad (GB)Shepherd's Delight (NZ)Lance O'SullivanJim Gibbs1:08.06Life Of Riley 52Spring Rain 54
2001Star Of Gold 53Famous Star (GB)Goldtaine (NZ)Peter D JohnsonStephen & Trevor McKee1:07.76Spring Rain 53Travellin' Man 52.5
2000[18]Fritz 53Kreisler (Ire)Brighten Up (GB)Noel HarrisNeil Coulbeck, Leithfield1:07.63Cheiron 54Star Of Gold 54
1999Bawalaksana 52Straight Strike (USA)Princess Jocinda (NZ)Lance O'SullivanPaul O’Sullivan1:06.51Buster Brookfield 52Samboa 53
1998Vegas 51.5Kaapstad (NZ)Some Jewel (Aus)Opie BossonGraeme Rogerson & Keith Hawtin1:08.85Kiora Star 52Coogee Walk 53
1997[19]O'Reilly 49Last Tycoon (Ire)Courtza (NZ)Lance O'SullivanDave & Paul O’Sullivan, Matamata1:07.36Classic Royal 49Krispin Klear 55.5
1996Loader 55Pre Catelan (Aus)Rhapsody Rose (NZ)Chris JohnsonPeter J & Dawn M Williams1:06.85Sun Spot 55Snap 50
1995[20]Lord Tridan 57Lord Ballina (Aus)Salaprime (NZ)Tony AllanMichael Moroney, Matamata1:07.06Rampage 48.5Saxonvale 54.5
1994[21]Lady Madonna 50Kingdom Bay (NZ)Donna's Habit (NZ)Jim O'StykeGrant Searle1:10.40Enhancer 51.5Lord Tridan 56
1993Victory Dias 49.5Avon's Lord (NZ)My Totara Lass (NZ)Craig BeetsC W & Jim Gibbs & Lance Noble1:06.59Lord Tridan 51Javelin 56
1992Morar[22] 52.5Otehi Bay (Aus)Hinewai (NZ)Larry CassidyDave & Paul O’Sullivan1:08.91Mrs Selleck 49.75Romanee Conti 47
1991[23]Vain Sovereign[24] 52Truly Vain (Aus)Sherwyn's Gold (NZ)Brian HibberdM R Campbell1:08.31Mr Tiz 60.5Hypervain 50
1990Mr Tiz[25] 55.5Bletchingly (Aus)Yir Tiz (NZ)Lance O'SullivanDave & Paul O’Sullivan1:07.99Vain Sovereign 52Zephyr Magic 55.5
1989Mr Tiz 50.5 (dead heat)Bletchingly (Aus)Yir Tiz (NZ)Lance O'SullivanDave & Paul O’Sullivan1:07.66-Sirstaci 50
1989Festal 49 (dead heat)Vain (Aus)Party (Aus)Larry CassidyBruce Marsh1:07.66-Sirstaci 50
1988Courier Bay[26] 58Diplomatic Agent (USA)Bay Ruth (NZ)David WalshG A White1:07.45Sirstaci 49.5Squire Gray 47.5
1987[27]Courier Bay 54.5Diplomatic Agent (USA)Bay Ruth (NZ)David WalshG A White1:07.45Kosha 57Knight Invader 50
1986Tanalyse[28] 54.5Alvaro (GB)Ventian Topaz (GB)David WalshD Grubb1:07.35Princess Dram 53Silver Tip 51.5
1985[29]High Regards[30] 48.5Trictrac (Fra)Savarnah (NZ)Lance O'SullivanDave & Paul O’Sullivan, Matamata1:07.23Romantic Bay 48.5Clear Gold 56.5
1984[31]Mac's Gamble[32] 53Shifnal (Aus)Mac's Bonnie (NZ)Debbie HealeyM M Phillips1:08.45Pinson 55.5Atrapar 54.5
1983So Modest[33] 49.5So Vain (Aus)Darilyn Kaye (NZ)Greg ChildsK, KR & N Crawford1:07.52Diplomante 54So Dandy 56
1982[34]Our Shah[35] 55Shahram (GB)Our Rene (NZ)Lance O'SullivanDave & Paul O’Sullivan & Mike Moroney1:09.52Diplomante 55Anderil 55
1981[36]Anderil[37] 54.5Hasty Cloud (Ire)Charsada (NZ)C McNabDave & Paul O’Sullivan & Mike Moroney1:07.50Diplomante 49.5Valencia 52.5
1980[38]Flying View[39] 54Country Dance (GB)Loch View (NZ)S LamingK H Pratt1:09.50Anderil 48.5Silver Nymph 50
1979[40]Arbre Chene[41] 57Oakville (GB)Marija Jean (NZ)R D VanceP K Cathro1:09.75Pennevari 48.5Purple Kiwi 52
1978[42]Extra Flash[43] 47Serenader II (Ire)Princess Nike (NZ)S R AutridgeH W Mathews1:09.75Sly Wink 50.5Heidelberg 49.5

Wellington Racing Club

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Other major races held at Trentham include the:

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Horse Racing: Credibility the key to world records". The New Zealand Herald. February 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Race 8 TAB TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 3 JAN 2026 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  3. ↑ "Race 7 TAB TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 4 JAN 2025 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ↑ "Race 8 JR & N BERKETT TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 13 JAN 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  5. ↑ "Race 8 JR & N BERKETT TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 14 JAN 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  6. ↑ "Race 8 JR & N BERKETT TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 15 JAN 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  7. ↑ "Levante wins Telegraph in unofficial world record time over 1200 metres". 15 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Race 8 JR & N BERKETT TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 16 JAN 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  9. ↑ "Race 7 JR & N BERKETT TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 18 JAN 2020 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  10. ↑ "Race 7 JR & N BERKETT TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 19 JAN 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  11. ↑ "Race 7 JR & N BERKETT TELEGRAPH at WELLINGTON RC on 20 JAN 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  12. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2018 (47th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
  13. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2017 (46th edition). Dennis Ryan, Editor, Racing Media NZ Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
  14. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2008 (37th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand.
  15. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2005 (34th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand
  16. ↑ "Racing: Winning post 'just in time'". The New Zealand Herald. February 6, 2024.
  17. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2004 (33rd edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Paeroa, New Zealand
  18. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2000 (29th edition). Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Auckland, New Zealand
  19. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1997 (26th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Mike Dillon's Racing Enterprises Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand
  20. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1995 (24th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Mike Dillon's Racing Enterprises Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand
  21. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1994 (23rd edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Meadowset Publishing, Auckland, New Zealand
  22. ↑ "Morar (NZ) 1987 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  23. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1991 (20th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  24. ↑ "Vain Sovereign (NZ) 1985 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  25. ↑ "Mr Tiz (AUS) 1984 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  26. ↑ "Courier Bay (NZ) 1982 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  27. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1987 (16th edition). Dillon, Mike, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  28. ↑ "Tanalyse (NZ) 1980 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  29. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1985 (Fourteenth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  30. ↑ "High Regards (NZ) 1978 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  31. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1984 (Thirteenth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  32. ↑ "Mac's Gamble (NZ) 1975 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  33. ↑ "So Modest (NZ) 1978 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  34. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1982 (Eleventh edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  35. ↑ "Our Shah (NZ) 1976 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  36. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1981 (Tenth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  37. ↑ "Anderil (NZ) 1975 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  38. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1980 (Ninth edition). Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  39. ↑ "Flying View (NZ) 1973 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  40. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1979 (Eighth edition).Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  41. ↑ "Arbre Chene (NZ) 1974 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  42. ↑ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 1978 (Seventh edition).Costello, John, Editor. Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand
  43. ↑ "Extra Flash (NZ) 1973 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
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