Harness Million Series
With an estimated million dollars in the prizepool, NZB’s Harness Million Sales Race Series is open to standardbred weanlings and yearlings offered through the sale ring at qualifying New Zealand Bloodstock Sales - setting the benchmark for incentive races in New Zealand.
In a ground-breaking move the Series has been opened up to weanlings and the complicated entry process of the past has been abolished in favour of a much simpler approach that incorporates a one-time qualifying fee and a one-off entry fee.
To be administered by the New Zealand Sires’ Stakes Board the Series will consist of principal two-year-old and three-year-old races for colts and geldings, fillies and trotters individually, plus other races which may be conditioned and are to include opportunities for four-year-old and older horses.
All yearlings and selected weanlings purchased at NZB Standardbred sales are eligible for the Series. To nominate your purchase, email standardbred@nzb.co.nz or call +64 9 298 0055. Entry deadlines apply, check the Terms & Conditions for the relevant sale for which the horse was purchased from.
The Race Towards the 2YO Series
The first opportunity for the juveniles to claim valuable Harness Million earnings is when the two-year-olds compete in three separate races - the Colts & Geldings Pace, Fillies Pace and Trotters races, all carrying a Restricted Listed status.
In 2024, the $200,000 Listed 2YO Colts & Geldings Pace (1980m) was won by Marketplace (NZ) (Bettor's Delight). While Winelight (NZ) (Downbytheseaside) was impressive winning the $150,000 Listed 2YO Fillies Pace (1980m) and Meant to Be (NZ) (Father Patrick) won the Listed 2YO Trot (1980m).
Second Opportunity for the 3YOs
The three-year-olds met again at Alexandra Park on 21 March 2025 for another shot at Harness Million glory with the running of the Colts & Geldings Pace, Fillies Pace and Trotters races also at Restricted Listed Status.
Marketplace (NZ) claimed his second Harness Million title when he soared to glory in the 3YO running of the race for trainer Regan Todd and driver Craig Ferguson.
The Stonewall Stud and Stables trained Stella Rouge (NZ) (Bettor's Delight) went one better in the 3YO Fillies over 2200m in the 2025 edition of the race.
A few weeks later, the trotters took the stage for the $75,000 Listed Harness Million Trot.Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan's rising star Meant to Be (NZ) (Father Patrick) claimed his second Harness Million title, in the hands of Zachery Butcher.
2025 Harness Million Series Schedule
| RACE | DATE & TRACK | WINNER | SALE | VENDOR | PURCHASER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 Harness Million Listed 2YO Colts & Geldings Pace (1980m) | October 2024, Addington | Marketplace (NZ) (Bettor's Delight x Cullen Who) | 2023 National Yearling Sale | Barron Bloodstock | $100,000 PI & GJ Kennard Bloodstock Ltd |
| $150,000 Harness Million Listed 2YO Fillies Pace (1980m) | October 2024, Addington | Winelight (NZ) (Downbytheseaside x Sugar Loaf) | 2023 National Yearling Sale | Lynnex Holdings Ltd | $55,000 Diamond Racing Stables |
| $75,000 Harness Million Listed 2YO Trot (1980m) | October 2024, Addington | Meant to Be (NZ) (Father Patrick x Luby Lou) | 2023 National Yearling Sale | Breckon Farms | $145,000 Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan Racing Stables |
| $50,000 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale Listed Aged Classic | October 2024, Kaikoura | Mo'unga (NZ) (Bettor's Delight x O Baby) | 2020 National Yearling Sale | Breckon Farms |
$100,000 |
| $200,000 Harness Million Listed 3YO Colts & Geldings Pace (2200m) | 21 March 2025, Alexandra Park | Marketplace (NZ) (Bettor's Delight x Cullen Who) | 2023 National Yearling Sale | Barron Bloodstock | $100,000 PI & GJ Kennard Bloodstock Ltd |
| $150,000 Harness Million Listed 3YO Fillies Pace (2200m) | 21 March 2025, Alexandra Park | Stella Rouge (NZ) (Bettor's Delight x Lady Gilpin) | 2023 National Yearling Sale | Dancingonmoonlight | $97,500 Stonewall Stud & Stables |
| $75,000 Harness Million Listed 3YO Trot (2200m) | 11 April 2025, Alexandra Park | Meant to Be (NZ) (Father Patrick x Luby Lou) | 2023 National Yearling Sale | Breckon Farm's | $140,000 Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan Racing Stables |
Eligible Horses
Harness Million Series 4 Eligible Horses (Foaled 2020)
Harness Million Series 5 Eligible Horses (Foaled 2021)
Harness Million Series 6 Eligible Horses (Foaled 2022)
Harness Million Series 7 Eligible Horses (Foaled 2023)
Terms & Conditions
Harness Million Sales Race Series: Conditions of Entry (Foaled 2023)
Harness Million Sales Race Series: Conditions of Entry (Foaled 2024)