Southern Filly of the Year
NZB has been the proud sponsor of the Southern Filly of the Year Series since the 2000-01 season.

The Series is an important part of the southern racing calendar, designed to assist with the long-term growth and success of the New Zealand breeding industry by providing opportunities for good fillies to earn valuable black-type.
The title is awarded to the three-year-old filly who succeeds in winning the most points after the completion of the four races in the Series, with the trophy awarded to connections at the South Island Awards. The 2022-23 Southern Filly of the Year winner will also receive an insurance policy from NZB Insurance to the value of $50,000 + GST.
The runaway winner of the 2022-21 season is Reputabelle (NZ) (Pins), who finished on the table with 16 points. A class above her opposition, Reputable won two of the three legs of the Southern Filly of the Year Series, claiming the Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes (1400m) and the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) before running a brave third in the Listed NZB Warstep Stakes (2000m). She has now had eight starts for four wins and a third, amassing $99,090 in prizemoney.
In the event of two fillies having equal points following the running of the final leg, the filly with the best finishing position in the NZB Warstep Stakes will be determined as the winner of the Series.
By sponsoring this coveted Series, NZB is working to ensure the owners, breeders, and trainers in the New Zealand racing and breeding industry are attractively rewarded.
2021-22 NZB Southern Filly of the Year Series Results
Date | Race Name | Stake | Dist. | Club | Winner |
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18/9/21 | L. New Zealand Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stakes | $60,000 | 1200m | Canterbury JC | Art De Triomphe (NZ) (Vadamos) |
5/3/22 | L. NZB Airfreight Sakes | $60,000 | 1400m | Otago RC | Reputabelle (NZ) (Pins) |
9/4/22 | L. NZB Insurance Stakes | $60,000 | 1600m | Canterbury JC | Reputabelle (NZ) (Pins) |
23/4/22 | L. New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes | $60,000 | 2000m | Canterbury JC | Burgie (NZ) (Ghibellines) |
Points Table
Horse | Points | Series Progress |
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Reputabelle (NZ) (Pins) | 16 | 1st Leg 2, 1st Leg 3, 3rd Leg 4 |
Burgie (NZ) (Ghibellines) | 7 | 1st Leg 4 |
Art De Triomphe (NZ) (Vadamos) | 7 | 1st Leg 1 |
Irish Red (NZ) (Burgundy) | 6 | 3rd Leg 1, 2nd Leg 2 |
Belle of the Ball (NZ) | 4 | 2nd Leg 4 |
Unusual Countess (NZ) (Unusual Suspect) | 4 | 2nd Leg 3 |
Sorrento (NZ) (Iffraaj) | 4 | 2nd Leg 1 |
Divine Sava (NZ) (Savabeel) | 2 | 3rd Leg 3 |
Just Maybe (NZ) (Tivaci) | 2 | 3rd Leg 2 |
Points Available
RACE TYPE | FIRST | SECOND | THIRD |
---|---|---|---|
Listed | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Southern Filly Of The Year Honour Roll
YEAR | FILLY |
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2021-22 | Reputabelle (NZ) (Pins) |
2020-21 | Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel x Posy) |
2019-20 | Miss Federer (NZ) (Swiss Ace x Halobelle) |
2018-19 | Emily Margaret (NZ) (Pins x Seven Schillings) |
2017-18 | Courte Zarindi (NZ) (Any Suggestion x Courte Noire) |
2016-17 | Showemup (NZ) (Showcasing x Quizzical) |
2015-16 | All In Vogue (NZ) (Pins x Tall Poppy), Honor That (NZ) (Darci Brahma x Equals That), No Pushover (NZ) (Pins x Catch The Day) & Windborne (NZ) (Darci Brahma x Sweet Dreams Baby) |
2014-15 | Consensus (Postponed x Kate Cross) |
2013-14 | Madam Victoria (High Chaparral x Royal Madam) |
2012-13 | If I Can I Can (Iffraaj x Recollection) |
2011-12 | Ortem Fire (Gallant Guru x Emerald Fire) |
2010-11 | Final Touch (Kashani x My Lydia), Princess Emmy (King's Chapel x Hoot 'N' Holler), No Choice (Coats Choice x Winkum) & Fast Love (Fastnet Rock x Make Me Dream) |
2009 - 10 | Mercury Mistress (No Excuse Needed x Flytaine), Ishiabeel (Ishiguru x Danceabeel), Brown Eyed Grace (Van Nistelrooy x Lycsis) & Chaparella (High Chaparral x Peak Time) |
2008 - 09 | Bird (Danasinga x Quiescent) |
2007 - 08 | Belmont Cat (Felix The Cat x Morgan Glory) |
2006 - 07 | Grace Park (Danske x Stella Stargazer) |
2005 - 06 | Ombre Rose (O'Reilly x Lady Chanele) |
2004 - 05 | Royal Miss (Volksraad x Bashful Lady) |
2003 - 04 | Classic Clare (Gold Brose x Funny Features) |
2002 - 03 | Tonic (Blues Traveller x Sent To War) |
2001 - 02 | Pledge (Mellifont x Erudite) |
2000 - 01 | Besty Coup (Justice Prevails x Gay Sonnet) |
1999 - 00 | Joan's Best |
1998 - 99 | Iguazu |
1997 - 98 | Finally |
1996 -97 | Dame Clay |
1995 - 96 | Mercurous |
1994 - 95 | Tartan Tights |
1993 - 94 | Clipper Run |
1992 - 93 | Dancing Flojo |
1991 - 92 | Cool Rocka |
1990 - 91 | Janet Quill |
1989 - 90 | Seamist |
1988 - 89 | Fly Baby |
1987 - 88 | Ultra Sound |
1986 - 87 | Rakau Tiffany |
1985 - 86 | Snowdrift |
1984 - 85 | Canterbury Belle |
1983 - 84 | Hint |
1982 - 83 | Queen's Pal |
1981 - 82 | Sea Princess |
1980 - 81 | Powley |