Victoria Derby

Trans-Tasman plans for Catalyst

Posted on July 22, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Tony Pike is looking forward to spring racing with his new acquisition Catalyst. The rising five-year-old son of Darci Brahma won six of his 10 races for former trainer Clayton Chipperfield, five of which were at stakes level, including the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m). He hasn’t raced since pulling up lame in[...]

Posted on November 5, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

AFL Great-turned trainer Denis Pagan provided one of the feel-good stories of 2020 when preparing Johnny Get Angry to win the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) on Saturday, but he was quick to deflect much of the credit to good friend and fellow Flemington trainer Troy Corstens. Pagan, who owns Johnny Get Angry outright in[...]

Posted on November 1, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

In an amazing result, former AFL coach Denis Pagan has won the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) with New Zealand-bred Johnny Get Angry (NZ) (Tavistock) just four months after saddling up his first runner as a trainer. The 73-year-old, who coached North Melbourne to win AFL premierships in 1996 and 1999, has had only 12[...]

Posted on October 31, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Denis Pagan prided himself on not showing emotion as an AFL coach but he couldn't contain his tears after winning the Victoria Derby with Johnny Get Angry.

Posted on October 30, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Denis Pagan wasn't known for getting emotional when he was an AFL coach but he is struggling to contain his excitement about having a Victoria Derby runner.

Posted on October 30, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

A trio of New Zealand’s Rich Hill Stud graduates will be vying for top honours in Group 1 features in Australia this coming week. Riodini and Albarado will be in action at Rosehill and Flemington respectively on Saturday while Surprise Baby will have a second crack at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington[...]

Posted on October 29, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Matt Cumani set Hit The Shot for the Victoria Derby knowing the 2500 metres would suit him and said the horse had enjoyed a perfect preparation for the race.

Posted on October 29, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Victorian government's decision not to allow owners at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup festival has been met with disappointment by racing officials.

Posted on October 29, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Trent Busuttin trained Sangster to win the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) in 2011 and he thinks it’s about time he gets his hands back on the coveted mug. Together with wife Natalie Young, Busuttin will have two chances in the three-year-old feature at Flemington on Saturday – Albarado and Wertheimer. Albarado finished third in[...]

Posted on October 28, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Danny O'Brien does things his way and he is prepared to rewrite the rule book with Young Werther in the Group One Victoria Derby.

Posted on October 28, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

While Flying Start Syndications Director Cameron Bennett is disappointed he won’t be able to be on course to watch Let’s Karaka Deel in the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday, he is over the moon to have a strong contender in the race. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained colt is one[...]

Posted on October 27, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior will saddle up three Group One runners at Flemington, including Redwood Shadow in the Victoria Derby.

Posted on October 24, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Patrick Payne was relieved to see Cherry Tortoni return to his best form to win the Moonee Valley Vase in style, ahead of a Victoria Derby assault.

Posted on October 17, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trent Busuttin looks back fondly on Sangster's win in the 2011 Victoria Derby and he's hoping Albarado can do what that horse did and claim the classic.

Posted on October 8, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Paul Preusker is hoping a last-minute decision to run Lunar Fox in the Caulfield Guineas will pay off as he believes he's fresh enough for the 1600m race.

Posted on September 30, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

There were several impressive winners at Ballarat who could make an impact during the spring, headed by possible Victoria Derby aspirant Redwood Shadow.

Posted on September 23, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Danny O'Brien has a powerful team aimed at the major Cups and he's now got a legitimate Victoria Derby chance in Derby Trial winner Cetshwayo.

Trans-Tasman plans for Catalyst

Corstens thrilled for great mate Pagan

Pagan kicks Derby goal with Kiwi bred

Pagan Kicks Group One Victoria Derby Goal

Former AFL Coach Excited Over Derby Runner

Rich Hill graduates chasing feature prizes

Cumani Stayer Ready To Hit The Derby

VRC Disappointed In Roadblock For Owners

Dual-pronged Derby assault for Busuttin-Young

O’Brien Ready For The Unorthodox In Derby

Bennett hoping for a Karaka day at Flemington

Price Ready For A Big Week At Flemington

Cherry Tortoni Ripe For Victoria Derby

Albarado Following In Sangster’s Footsteps

Preusker Looks To Outfox Rivals In Guineas

Redwood Shadow Emerges As A Derby Chance

O’Brien Unveils Victoria Derby Prospect

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