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 [email protected] 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 2025, the $200,000 Listed 2YO Colts & Geldings Pace (1980m) was won by the incredible Jumal (NZ) (Downbytheseaside). While Wat Next (NZ) (Art Major) was impressive winning the $150,000 Listed 2YO Fillies Pace (1980m) and Kyvalley Ray (NZ) (Bold Eagle) won the Listed 2YO Trot (1980m).
Second Opportunity for the 3YOs
The three-year-olds met again at Alexandra Park on 20 March 2026 for another shot at Harness Million glory with the running of the Colts & Geldings Pace, Fillies Pace, while the Trotters race also at Restricted Listed Status takes place in April.
Jumal (NZ) continued his winning ways at Alexandra Park last Friday when victorious in the $200,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3YO C&G (2200m). The son of Downbytheseaside went back-to-back in the series final after taking out the 2YO edition of the race back in October at Addington, this race giving trainer Steven Reid his fifth Harness Million win.
River (NZ) may have taken her time to score her maiden victory, but she did it in style when taking out the $150,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3YO Fillies (2200m). The daughter of Bettor’s Delight was having just her third start for Canterbury horseman Bob Butt.
A few weeks later, the trotters took take to the stage for the $75,000 Listed Harness Million Trot, where Kvalley Ray (NZ) went back to back in the feature race.
2025-26 Harness Million Series Schedule
| RACE | DATE & TRACK | WINNER | SALE | VENDOR | PURCHASER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 Harness Million Listed 2YO Colts & Geldings Pace (1980m) (Series 6) | 10 October 2025, Addington | Jumal (NZ) (Downbytheseaside x Beaudiene Blinkz) | 2024 National Yearling Sale, $95,000 | Beaudiene Breeding | Mr SJ Reid |
| $150,000 Harness Million Listed 2YO Fillies Pace (1980m) (Series 6) | 10 October 2025, Addington | Wat Next (NZ) (Art Major x Wat A Woman) | 2024 National Yearling Sale, $50,000 | Studholme Bloodstock LTD |
Mark & Nathan Purdon Racing |
| $75,000 Harness Million Listed 2YO Trot (1980m) (Series 6) | 10 October 2025, Addington | Kyvalley Ray (NZ) (Bold Eagle x Kenny's Dream) | 2024 National Yearling Sale, $100,000 | MS BA Williamson | Kyvalley Racing |
| $50,000 NZB Standardbred Listed Aged Classic | 2 November 2025, Kaikoura | The Lazarus Effect (NZ) (Lazarus x Brook Street) | 2022 National Yearling Sale, $57,500 | Dunvegan Lodge | Alabar |
| $200,000 Harness Million Listed 3YO Colts & Geldings Pace (2200m) (Series 6) | 20 March 2026, Alexandra Park | Jumal (NZ) (Downbytheseaside x Beaudiene Blinkz) | 2024 National Yearling Sale, $95,000 | Beaudiene Breeding | Mr SJ Reid |
| $150,000 Harness Million Listed 3YO Fillies Pace (2200m) (Series 6) | 20 March 2026, Alexandra Park | River (NZ) (Bettor's Delight x Lady Gilpin) | 2024 National Yearling Sale, $80,000 | Dancingonmoonlight Ltd | Mrs JL Feiss |
| $75,000 Harness Million Listed 3YO Trot (2200m) (Series 6) | 24 April 2026, Alexandra Park | Kyvalley Ray (NZ) (Bold Eagle x Kenny's Dream) | 2024 National Yearling Sale, $100,000 | MS BA Williamson | Kyvalley Racing |
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)
Harness Million Sales Race Series: Conditions of Entry (Foaled 2025)