Mega Maiden Series
Karaka Millions riches have been amplified, with horses eligible for the lucrative Karaka Millions Series now racing for an additional $1m in bonuses.
In an exciting initiative, NZB and NZTR, generously supported by Entain, are delighted to announce the NZB Mega Maiden Series, which will see $1m in bonuses up for grabs across 40 maiden races each season, for the next three years.
Comprised of 40 non-Saturday maiden races located throughout New Zealand, a $25,000 bonus will be struck if a Karaka Millions eligible horse, three years or older, wins. The winning owner will take home $20,000 and the successful trainer $5,000.
The following conditions also apply to the 40 NZB Mega Maiden Series races:
- No horse that is KM eligible will be given preference in terms of entry to a race, normal maiden balloting conditions will apply.
- In the event of a KM Bonus race being divided KM Eligible horses will be placed in one race. This will be given priority.
| Date | Club & Venue | Race Condition & Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 20 September | Taupo RC@Taupo | Mdn 1200m |
| Sunday 22 September | Waverley RC@Waverley | Mdn 1200m |
| Wednesday 25 September | Sth Canterbury@Timaru | Mdn 1200m |
| Friday 27 September | WTR@Te Rapa | Mdn 1200m |
| Wednesday 16 October | ATR@Pukekohe Park | Mdn 1600m |
| Wednesday 23 October | Gore RC@Gore | Mdn 1335m |
| Thursday 24 October | Taranaki RI@New Plymouth | Mdn 1400m |
| Wednesday 30 October | Te Aroha JC@Te Aroha | Mdn 1200m |
| Sunday 3 November | Otaki-Maori RC@Otak | Mdn 1200m |
| Thursday 21 November | Sth Canterbury RC@Timaru | Mdn 1600m |
| Wednesday 27 November | Te Aroha JC@Te Aroha | Mdn 2200m |
| Wednesday 11 December | Hawke’s Bay RI@Hastings | Mdn 2000m |
| Wednesday 18 December | Whangarei RC@Ruakaka | Mdn 1400m |
| Wednesday 18 December | Ashburton RC@Ashburton | Mdn 1200m |
| Wednesday 1 January | Riverton RC@Riverton | Mdn 1400m |
| Thursday 2 January | Racing Tauranga@Tauranga | Mdn 1200m |
| Thursday 16 January | WTR@Te Rapa | Mdn 1600m |
| Monday 20 January | Wanganui JC@Whanganui | Mdn 1340m |
| Thursday 23 January | Southland RC@Invercargill | Mdn 1600m |
| Wednesday 29 January | Hawke’s Bay RI@Hastings | Mdn 1200m |
| Friday 31 January | WTR@Te Rapa | Mdn 1400m |
| Thursday 6 February | WairarapaRC@Tauherenikau | Mdn 1600m |
| Wednesday 12 February | Te ArohaJC@Te Aroha | Mdn 1200m |
| Wednesday 19 February | CanterburyJC@Riccarton Park | Mdn 2000m |
| Friday 21 February | Wanganui JC @Whanganui | Mdn 1340m |
| Wednesday 26 February | Taupo RC @Taupo | Mdn 1400m |
| Sunday 2 March | Marton JC@Awapuni | Mdn 1600m |
| Wednesday 5 March | CanterburyJC @R iccarton Park | Mdn 1400m |
| Wednesday 12 March | Sth WaikatoRC@ Matamata | Mdn 2000m |
| Sunday 23 March | Matamata RC @ Matamata | Mdn 1400m |
| Wednesday 26 March | Egmont RC @ Hawera | Mdn1400m |
| Wednesday 2 April | ATR@ Pukekohe Park | Mdn 1600m |
| Wednesday 16 April | Ashburton RC @ Ashburton | Mdn 1200m |
| Thursday 17 April | Matamata RC @ Matamata | Mdn 1200m |
| Monday 21 April | Otaki-Maori RC @ Otaki | Mdn 2000m |
| Wednesday 30 April | Hawke’s Bay RI @ Hastings | Mdn 1200m |
| Thursday 1 May | Canterbury JC @ Riccarton Syn | Mdn 1400m |
| Sunday 11 May | Wanganui JC @ Whanganui | Mdn 1340m |
| Friday 23 May | Otago RC @ Wingatui | Mdn 1600m |
| Sunday 25 May | ĀTR @ Ellerslie | Mdn 1500m |