The race is held annually in February and is run under
weight for age (WFA) conditions. It is now raced over a distance of 1600 metres, although in the past it was a 1400-metre event. Originally the race was run as a Listed race and eventually stepped up to Group 1 status in 1992. Past names for the race include the: • Family Hotel WFA; • Auto Auctions WFA; • Terrace Regency Hotel WFA; • First Sovereign Trust Otaki-Maori WFA; • Huanui Farm WFA Classic; • El Cheapo Cars WFA Classic; • Trackside Otaki-Māori WFA Classic. ==Past results ==