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The Zabeel Classic is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for middle distance horses at Ellerslie racecourse conducted by the Auckland Racing Club. The Zabeel Classic is run over 2000m.

The Zabeel Classic is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for middle distance horses usually run at Ellerslie race course conducted by the Auckland Racing Club.

The Zabeel Classic is run over 2000m.

The Zabeel Classic is conducted on Boxing Day. The NZ Derby used to be on that day but was moved to March.

The race became a G1 in 1987.

In 2022/2023 the race was run at Pukekohe Park while Ellerslie was being redone.

A couple of New Zealand's famous WFA horses (Our) Waverley Star and Horlicks won in the 80s.

The Zabeel Classic was worth NZ$450,000 in 2023.

Recent notable winners of Zabeel Classic include Campionessa (2023), Danzdanzdance (2018), Kawi (2015), Veyron (2012), Sir Slick (2007), St Reims (2005), Hail (2003), Giovana (2002), Zonda (2001), Vialli (1998), Star Dancer (1995/1996), All In Fun (1994), Horlicks (1990) and Waverley Star (1986).

The 2023 Zabeel Classic was won by Campionessa from No Compromise and Aquacade.