New_Zealand_Trotting_Derby

New Zealand Trotting Derby

New Zealand Trotting Derby

Horse race

The New Zealand Derby is a classic event in New Zealand for 3 year old harness horses, run at Addington Raceway.

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History

Formerly called the New Brighton Derby Stakes from 1914 to 1925, the race was conducted by the New Brighton Trotting Cub and decided in the Autumn. In 1925, it was taken over by the Metropolitan Trotting Club and decided in the Spring. In 1982 it was switched to the Summer.

In 1968–1969, the race was 11⁄2 miles and in 1970–1972, 1m 5f. In 1973-83 it was a standing start race over 2600 metres.

From 1984, it became a 2600 Metres Mobile race.[1]

Records

Most wins by a driver:

  • 12 - M F Holmes (1928, 1930, 1931, 1938, 1939, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1954, 1957, 1960, 1972)
  • 11 - Mark Purdon (1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2013, 2016, 2017)
  • 4 - J D Litten (1951, 1953, 1955, 1964)

Most wins by an owner:

  • 4 - H F Nicoll (1921, 1928, 1930, 1931)

Race results

The past winners of the race are as follows:[2]

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Other major races

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Addington race overviews
  2. [2]
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