New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame

Gloaming, 2006 inductee.

The New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame recognises and honours those whose achievements have enriched the New Zealand thoroughbred horse racing industry.

## History

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The Hall of Fame's first group of honorees were inducted in 2006,[1] and inductions are held every other year.[2] The inaugural chairman was Gerald Fell.[2]

Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Induction dinner scheduled for 3 May 2020 was postponed. At that stage, three inductees had been announced: Mufhasa, James McDonald and Sir Peter Vela. The dinner was held on 2 May 2021 and nine new inductees were welcomed.[3]

## Horses

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* Balmerino (2008)[4]
* Beau Vite (2023)
* Bonecrusher (2010)[5]
* Brookby Song (2018)[2]
* Carbine (2006)[6]
* Castletown (2014)
* Cuddle (2014)[7]
* Daryl's Joy (2016)
* Defaulter (2010)[5]
* Desert Gold (2008)[4]
* Eight Carat (2016)[8]
* Ethereal (2016)[8]
* Eulogy (2010)[5]
* Foxbridge (2008)[4]
* Gloaming (2006)[6]
* Grey Way (2010)[5][9]
* Horlicks (2010)[5]
* Kindergarten (2006)[6]
* Let's Elope (2021)
* Mainbrace (2008)[4]
* Melody Belle
* Might and Power (2018)[2]
* Moifaa (2014)[7]
* Mr Tiz (2014)[7]
* Mufhasa (2021)
* O'Reilly (2018)[2]
* Phar Lap (2006)[6]
* Redcraze (2012)
* Rising Fast (2008)[4]
* Rough Habit (2012)
* Show Gate (2012)
* Sir Tristram (2008)[4]
* So You Think (2016)[8]
* Starcraft (2021)
* Sunbride (2021)
* Sunline (2006)[6]
* Tulloch (2008)[4]
* Veandercross (2018)[2]
* Verry Elleegant (2023)
* Zabeel (2014)[7]
* Savabeel (2025)[10]

## People

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* Ken Austin (2023)
* Brian Anderton (2012)[11]
* Murray Baker (2018) – trainer[12]
* Opie Bosson (2023) - jockey
* Bill Broughton (2006) – jockey[6]
* Syd Brown (2014) – trainer[7]
* Ken Browne (2008) – trainer[13]
* Jim Cassidy (2014) – jockey[7]
* Garry Chittick (2016) – breeder[8]
* Sir George Clifford (2006) – owner, administrator[6]
* Rex Cochrane (2014) – trainer[7]
* John Costello (2016) – journalist[8]
* Bart Cummings (2012) – trainer[14]
* Shane Dye (2016) – jockey[8]
* Jim Ellis (2012)
* Sir Woolf Fisher (2018)[12]
* Sir James Fletcher (2021) – breeder, owner and racing administrator[15]
* Michael Floyd (2023)
* Jim Gibbs (2012) - trainer
* Tommy George (2021) – trainer
* Hector Gray (2008) – jockey[13]
* Noel Harris (2018) – jockey[12]
* Bill Hazlett (2008) – owner and trainer[13]
* Tod Hewitt (2018) – jockey[12]
* Sir Patrick Hogan (2006) – breeder[6]
* Grenville Hughes (2010) – jockey[5]
* Colin Jillings (2008) – trainer[13]
* Linda Jones (2010) – jockey[5]
* Peter Kelly (2008) – race caller and auctioneer[13]
* Laurie Laxon (2016) – trainer[8]
* Richard (Dick) John Mason (2006) – trainer[6]
* Maurice McCarten (2014) – trainer[7]
* Granny McDonald (2021) – trainer
* James McDonald (2021) – jockey
* Dr Alex McGregor Grant (2012)
* Michael Moroney (2023) - trainer
* Seton Otway (2016) – breeder[8]
* Dave O’Sullivan (2006) – trainer
* Lance O'Sullivan (2006) – jockey
* Paul O'Sullivan (2023) - trainer
* David Peake (2010) – jockey[5]
* George Price (2023)
* Henry Redwood (2008) – pioneer and owner[13]
* Graeme Rogerson (2012) - trainer
* Bill Sanders (2012)
* Bill Skelton (2006) – jockey[6]
* Bob Skelton (2006) – jockey[16]
* George Stead (2006) – owner[6]
* Brent Thomson (2012) – jockey
* Sir Peter Vela (2021) – breeder, owner and racing administrator
* Ray Verner (2010) – trainer[5]
* Keith Voitre (2023)
* Chris Waller (2018) – trainer[12]
* John Wheeler (2010) – trainer[5]

## See also

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* New Zealand Horse of the Year
* Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand
* Australian Racing Hall of Fame
* Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
* United States' National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

## References

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1. ^ "Asian Racing Conference - Latest". Sporting Post. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
2. ^ a b c d e f "Fell proud of New Zealand Racing Hall Of Fame". NZRacing. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
3. ^ "Eighth Inductee Dinner - Latest Inductees". Eighth Inductee Dinner - Latest Inductees | NZ Racing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
4. ^ a b c d e f g "Legendary sires join Hall Of Fame". NZ Racing News. 4 March 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Racing: Pioneer in the Hall of Fame". NZ Herald. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "New Zealand thoroughbred racing celebrates its greats". Thoroughbred News. 4 March 2006. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
7. ^ a b c d e f g h "Great trainer honoured for Australasian deeds". NZRacing. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
8. ^ a b c d e f g h "WWI war horse inducted into NZ Racing Hall of Fame". Horsetalk.co.nz. 14 February 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
9. ^ "Stuff".
10. ^ "Savabeel Inducted into New Zealand Hall of Fame". The Blood-Horse. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
11. ^ Strong, Tayler (31 December 2015). "Brian Anderton a big contributor to New Zealand racing". Stuff. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
12. ^ a b c d e Roots, Chris (8 January 2018). "Chris Waller to be inducted into New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
13. ^ a b c d e f "13 Inducted to New Zealand Bloodstock Racing Hall of Fame". New Zealand Bloodstock. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
14. ^ "Melbourne Cup legend Bart Cummings dies at 87". Horsetalk.co.nz. 29 August 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
15. ^ "Fletcher to be inducted into Hall of Fame - NZ Racing Desk".
16. ^ "Famous jockey Bob Skelton dies, aged 81". Bloodstock.com.au. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2018.

## External links

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* Official website