Great Northern Hurdles

The Great Northern Hurdles is one of New Zealand's feature jumping races.

History
The race has been run in early September since 2005, after previously being held in early June. The Great Northern Hurdles is now raced on the same day as the Great Northern Steeplechase.

For most of its life the race was run over 4190m at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland. However, the race was moved to Te Aroha in:


 * 2018, raced over 4200m, due to a track upgrade at Ellerslie
 * 2021, raced over 4200m on October 3, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The 2020 race was held on October 17.

The race is no longer held at Ellerslie after the Auckland Racing Club sold land for housing development. From 2022 the race has been held at Te Rapa.

Previous winners

 * 2005 Starbo 64 (ridden by Laura Noel)
 * 2004 Cuchulainn 62 (Finbarr Leahy)
 * 2003 Narousa 63.5 (Tom Hazlett)
 * 2002 Chibuli 61
 * 2001 Smart Hunter 62 (Michelle Strawbridge)
 * 2000 Gold Story 60 (Finbarr Leahy)
 * 1997 Clem (Chris Johnson)
 * 1995 Lord Zirito (Peter G Tims)
 * 1994 Tawhiti Road (M Brett Scott)
 * 1987 Vincere 65 (G J Lord)
 * 1986 Sutter's Gold 61.5 (P S Hillis)
 * 1985 Gogong 61 (P S Hillis)
 * 1984 Outright 60 (S J Jenkins)
 * 1983 Jean Rapier 57.5 (L B Cavanagh)
 * 1982 Mr Hickey 67.5 (S J Jenkins)
 * 1981 Mark's Gold 60.5 (T R Gillies)
 * 1980 Mr Hickey 62.5 (R L Rokeia)