Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand
The Herbie Dyke is a Group 1 in New Zealand and it runs for a big stake of $400,000
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Betting Tips
We will have Herbie Dyke betting tips when markets are released.
The Herbie Dyke Stakes, formerly known as the New Zealand International Stakes, is a Group 1 in New Zealand and it runs for a big stake of $400,000, making it the richest weight-for-age race in NZ.
Held at Te Rapa in Hamilton, the Herbie Dyke Stakes winners’ list features some of New Zealand’s premier thoroughbreds from years gone by. Names such as Bonecrusher, The Phantom Chance and La Mer have all won the feature.
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Odds
All-in odds for the Herbie Dyke Stakes are released around a month in advance but the final field is confirmed a few days before the race.
We will have all the latest odds when markets are released by bookmakers.
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Bookmaker Offers
Bookmakers will have bookie offers for the Herbie Dyke Stakes closer to the race time. Typically, bookmakers will offer bonus bets for running second or third in the major races.
Herbie Dyke Stakes History
First run in 1970 as the New Zealand International Stakes, the Herbie Dyke Stakes has long been one of the NZ’s top weight-for-age races and that was acknowledged in 2017 when the purse was increased to $400,000.
It was called the International Stakes because the Waikato Racing Club invited overseas jockeys to ride in the race. Champion UK rider Lestor Piggot scored a win in 1972 aboard Sailing Home.
It was run every two years at that stage but became a regular fixture on the NZ Racing calendar in 1978.
Many of the past winners have competed overseas, including Australian Group 1 winners Sangster and Volkstok’n’Barrell.
The most popular victory came in 2007 when the “people’s champion” Sir Slick was victorious.
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Field
The field contains the best weight-for-age runners in New Zealand. Due to the conditions, the field contains both top older horses combined with the younger rising stars of the New Zealand turf.
We will have the confirmed field when it’s released by the NZTR.
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Form Guide
It takes a good horse to win the Herbie Dyke Stakes as history has shown. Top WFA horses Volkstok’n’Barrell, Soriano and Sangster have all taken out the Herbie Dyke Stakes.
It pays to look at the form of the older horses. They have a great record in the Herbie Dyke Stakes and although the light-weight horses might have more appeal, you need a battle-tested thoroughbred to take out this Group 1.
The 2000m distance also makes it an interesting betting race as many of the three-year-old runners are stepping up in distance to potentially run in the New Zealand Derby a month later.
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2019 | On The Rocks |
| 2018 | Lizzie L’Amour |
| 2017 | Volkstok'n’Barrell |
| 2016 | Valley Girl |
| 2015 | Soriano |
| 2014 | Costume |
| 2013 | Sangster |
| 2012 | Shez Sinsational |
| 2011 | Red Ruler |
| 2010 | Veloce Bella |
| 2009 | Mac O’Reilly |
| 2008 | Mission Critical |
| 2007 | Sir Slick |
| 2006 | Snazzy |
| 2005 | The Jewel |
| 2004 | Lashed |
| 2003 | Greene Street |
| 2002 | Emerald Dream |
| 2001 | Giovana |
| 2000 | Bluebird The Word |
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Live Streaming
Punters can watch the Herbie Dyke Stakes at Beteasy, which has two channels to live stream every race in Australia and the feature races in New Zealand.
Herbie Dyke Stakes New Zealand Race Schedule
The Herbie Dyke Stakes is one of two Group 1 races on the February card at Te Rapa. Along with the BCD Group Sprint, the Herbie Dyke Stakes features on the nine-race card.
In total there are four group races, which also includes the Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic and the Waikato Guineas.
Race 1: 2YO SW&P
Race 2: Benchmark R82
Race 3: Benchmark R65
Race 4: Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic
Race 5: Waikato Guineas
Race 6: Benchmark R82
Race 7: Herbie Dyke Stakes
Race 8: BCD Group Sprint
Race 9: Benchmark R72
