Explore the full schedule of upcoming Sires’ Stakes races across New Zealand. This page lists key dates, venues, and divisions so you can follow the series throughout the season.
Below you’ll find a breakdown of the key series that make up the Sires’ Stakes season. Select a series to view its full schedule, including important dates, venues, and race information.
Estimated Final stake - $200,000
Estimated Stakes of Heats - $30,000
No Silver will be programmed for Series 43
All dates are subject to change - when circumstances beyond our control require it - with HRNZ approval.
| Name | Host | Location | Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat 1 | ATC | Alexandra Park | Friday 4th September | 2026 |
| Heat 2 | NZMTC | Addington | Friday 18th September | 2026 |
| Heat 3 | ATC | Alexandra Park | Friday 18th September | 2026 |
| Heat 4 | NZMTC | Addington | Friday 2nd October | 2026 |
| Heat 5 | Ashburton TC | Addington | Monday 26th October | 2026 |
| Heat 6 | NZMTC | Addington | Tuesday 10th November | 2026 |
Estimated Stakes for Final $200,000
Estimated Stakes for Conditioned Heats $22,500
Estimated Stakes for Open Heats $30,000
All dates are subject to change - when circumstances beyond our control require it - with HRNZ approval.
| What | Host | Where | When | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat 1 (Cond) | NZMTC | Addington | Friday 21st Aug | 2026 |
| Heat 2 (Cond) | Ashburton TC | Ashburton | Sunday 30th Aug | 2026 |
| Heat 3 | ATC | Alexandra Park | Friday 11th Sept | 2026 |
| Heat 4 | Oamaru HRC | Oamaru | Sunday 13th Sept | 2026 |
| Heat 5 | ATC | Alexandra Park | Friday 25th Sept | 2026 |
| Heat 6 | NZMTC | Addington | Friday 2nd Oct | 2026 |
| Heat 7 | Ashburton TC | Ashburton | Monday 26th Oct | 2026 |
| Final | NZMTC | Addington | Tuesday 10th Nov | 2026 |
Eligible horses will continue to be eligible for other Sires Stakes administered races
within each age group as and per programme conditions of each of those races.
| What | Series | Where | When | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2YO Colts & Geldings Division | Harness Million 7 | NZMTC | Friday 9th October | 2026 |
| 2YO Fillies Division | Harness Million 7 | NZMTC | Friday 9th October | 2026 |
| 2YO Trotters Division | Harness Million 7 | NZMTC | Friday 9th October | 2026 |
| What | Host | Where | When | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus Club Series 28 3YO Fillies Stakes | ATC | Alexandra Park | Friday, 12th March | 2027 |
| Caduceus Club Series 28 2YO Fillies Classic Prelude - TBC | NZMTC | Addington | Friday, 4th September | 2026 |
| Caduceus Club Series 28 2YO Fillies Classic | ATC | Alexandra Park | Friday, 18th September | 2026 |
