Restricted Listed race | |
Location | Ellerslie Racecourse Auckland, New Zealand |
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Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Website | www |
Race information | |
Distance | 1200m (2YO), 1600m (3YO) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | right-handed |
Qualification | Registered two-year-olds or three-year-olds, respectively |
Weight | Handicap |
The Karaka Million refers to two major New Zealand horse races for young horses - the original Karaka Million for two-year-old (2YO) horses and the Karaka Million 3YO Classic that started in 2018. Held at Ellerslie Racecourse, they are New Zealand's richest races, with a stake of NZ$1,000,000 each. The races are restricted to horses sold through the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sales held at Karaka.[1] The two $1,000,000 races are held on the eve of the National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka.[2]