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Kingman lands prime draw for NZ Cup title defence

CHRISTCHURCH, NZ – Kingman (Always B Miki) has emerged as one of the major winners from the barrier draw for Tuesday’s $800,000 Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway, securing barrier four while Australian superstar Leap To Fame…

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Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:36 AM

Key Things to Know

Defending champion Kingman drew barrier four for the $800,000 Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Cup.
Australian standout Leap To Fame will start from barrier eight in the 3,200-metre race at Addington Raceway.
The New Zealand Trotting Cup is scheduled to run on Tuesday, November 10.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Kingman has secured barrier four for Tuesday's $800,000 Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway. The defending champion, driven by Luke McCarthy, gained a favorable front-row position for the 3,200-metre standing-start event scheduled for November 10 in Christchurch.

Australian star Leap To Fame drew barrier eight, while rivals Market Place and The Lazarus Effect drew on the second row. Additionally, the barrier draw for the Dominion Handicap was announced, with race favorite Gus drawing barrier 12 on the second row.

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