Filly of the Year
Throughout a proud history spanning more than 50 years, the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series has repeatedly unveiled superstars of the racetrack and the breeding barn. But the 2023-24 edition of the series turned out to be one for the ages.
At the end of the exciting 11-race series, the name added to the honour roll as the 52nd Filly of the Year was the exceptional Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High).
Molly Bloom was bought for $150,000 by Wexford Stables at Karaka 2022, where she was offered by Seaton Park.
The eleven races throughout the season are keenly contested and with significant prizes for the owner, trainer and breeder of the ultimate Series winner. The NZB Filly of the Year winner immediately becomes a highly valuable breeding proposition and earns her connections $50,000 in bonus cheques including $10,000 for her breeder, $10,000 for her trainer and $30,000 for her owner.
2024-25 NZB Filly of the Year Series Schedule
| Date | Race Name | Stake | Dist. | Club | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/09/2024 | Gr.3 HB/PB Thoroughbred Breeders Assn Gold Trail Stakes | $100,000 | 1200m | Hawke's Bay RI | Alabama Lass (Alabama Express) |
| 26/10/2024 | Gr.2 Jamieson Park Soliloquy Stakes | $175,000 | 1400m | Auckland TR | Alabama Lass (Alabama Express) |
| 16/11/2024 | Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 50th New Zealand 1000 Guineas | $500,000 | 2400m | Canterbury JC | Captured by Love (Written Tycoon) |
| 21/12/2024 | Gr.3 LawnMaster Eulogy Stakes | $100,000 | 1600m | Manawatu RC | Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn) |
| 26/12/2024 | Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic | $225,000 | 1600m | ATR@Pukekohe | Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish) |
| 1/01/2025 | Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes | $270,000 | 2000m | Auckland TR | Real Class (NZ) (Vadamos) |
| 18/01/2025 | Gr.3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes | $200,000 | 1600m | Wellington RC | |
| 8/02/2025 | Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic | $275,000 | 2000m | Waikato RC | |
| 28/02/2025 | Gr.2 Lowland Stakes | $150,000 | 2100m | Marton JC | |
| 8/03/2025 | Gr.3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase | $250,000 | 2100m | Auckland TR | |
| 22/03/2025 | Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks | $1,000,000 | 2400m | Wellington RC |
2024-25 Leaderboard
| HORSE | POINTS | SERIES PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Lass | 21 | 1st Leg One, 1st Leg Two, 2nd Leg Three |
| Captured By Love | 15 | 2nd Leg One, 1st Leg Three |
| Real Class | 10 | 3rd Leg Five, 1st Leg Six |
| Hitabell | 8 | 1st Leg Five |
| Leica Lucy | 6 | 1st Leg Four |
| Bella Montagna | 4 | 2nd Leg Six |
| Kitty Flash | 4 | 2nd Leg Two |
| Sethito | 4 | 2nd Leg Five |
| Movin Out | 3.5 | 3rd Leg Three |
| Connello | 3 | 2nd Leg Four |
| Love Poem | 2 | 3rd Leg Two |
| Island Life | 2 | 3rd Leg Six |
| Damask Rose | 1.5 | 3rd Leg One |
| Skymax | 1.5 | 3rd Leg Four |
Points Available
| RACE TYPE | FIRST | SECOND | THIRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | 12 | 7 | 3.5 |
| Group 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Group 3 | 6 | 3 | 1.5 |