New Zealand Trotting Derby
Encyclopedia
The New Zealand Derby is a classic event in New Zealand
for 3 year old harness
horses, run at Addington during the autumn.
In 1968-1969, the race was 1 1/2 miles and in 1970-1972, 1m 5f. In 1973-83 it had a 2600 Metres Standing start. From 1984, it became a 2600 Metres Mobile race.
Most wins by an owner:
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for 3 year old harness
Harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
horses, run at Addington during the autumn.
History
Formerly called 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 1 1/2 miles and in 1970-1972, 1m 5f. In 1973-83 it had a 2600 Metres Standing start. From 1984, it became a 2600 Metres Mobile race.
Records
Most wins by a driver:- 12 - M F Holmes (1928, 1930, 1931, 1938, 1939, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1954, 1957, 1960, 1972)
- 8 - Mark PurdonMark PurdonMark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand...
(1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008) - 4 - J D Litten (1951, 1953, 1955, 1964)
Most wins by an owner:
- 4 - H F Nicoll (1921, 1928, 1930, 1931)
Winners list
| Year |
Horse |
Owner |
Driver |
Time |
| 2010 | Captain Peacock | GAPMAD Syndicate, G L Ball, W J Wyllie, R Boon, D Ball | Mark Jones | 3:14.1 |
| 2009 | Sleepy Tripp | T D Taylor, Mrs A V Taylor | David Butcher | 3:11.5 |
| 2008 | Auckland Reactor Auckland Reactor Auckland Reactor is a New Zealand standardbred racehorse bred by Dr. Tony & Anne Parker. Currently a 6-year-old, he has won 25 of his 34 starts. He has been crowned New Zealand Horse of the Year in the last two seasons... |
A J Parker, Mrs P R A Parker | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:09.4 |
| 2007 | Changeover | A.T.C. Trot 2006 Syndicate | Jim Curtin | 3:11.8 |
| 2006 | Pay Me Christian | Pay Me Christian Syndicate | David Butt | 3:18.3 |
| 2005 | Badlands Bute | Lincoln Farms Ltd | Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy Tony Herlihy is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading driver of harness horses in New Zealand. -Reference list:... |
3:13.0 |
| 2004 | Likmesiah | Met Two Syndicate | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:13.3 |
| 2003 | Elsu Elsu Elsu is a black New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer who won the Australasian Pacers Grand Circuit Champion and was twice the New Zealand Horse of the Year.He was sired by Falcon Seelster out of Interchange by New York Motoring.-Racing record:... |
Mrs J Walters/Double Up Synd/Est D Hudson/Mrs P Small | David Butcher | 3:16.5 |
| 2002 | Jack Cade | J H Seaton, M Purdon | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:14.3 |
| 2001 | Young Rufus | Lets Party Syndicate | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:18.0 |
| 2000 | Stars And Stripes | C N Radford, Mrs J Z Radford | Ken Barron | 3:14.5 |
| 1999 | Courage Under Fire | G W Brodie | Colin De Filippi | 3:15.9 |
| 1998 | Holmes D G | Second Five Syndicate | Barry Purdon | 3:11.1 |
| 1997 | Bogan Fella | P J Cates, Mrs J Cates | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:11.6 |
| 1996 | The Court Owl | W G Kitcher, G W Hutchison | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:13.1 |
| 1995 | Il Vicolo Il Vicolo Il Vicolo was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand.... |
J H Seaton, M Purdon | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:17.4 |
| 1994 | Ginger Man | G W Brodie | Barry Purdon | 3:15.7 |
| 1993 | Mark Roy | R R Reid/R C Purdon/Mrs J C Reid/Lorna Reid Synd | Mark Purdon Mark Purdon Mark Purdon is a driver and trainer of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with many champions and is the leading trainer and one of the leading drivers of harness horses in New Zealand... |
3:16.2 |
| 1992 | Kiwi Scooter | B Purdon, C C Johnson | Barry Purdon | 3:13.6 |
| 1991 | Master Musician | R J Dunn, K L McDonald, E C Storck | Robert Dunn | 3:13.5 |
| 1990 | Winning Blue Chip | K G Chandler, W K Parlane, R G Chandler | Anthony Butt Anthony Butt Anthony Butt is a driver of standardbred racehorses in New Zealand. He was associated with champions trotters Lyell Creek and Take A Moment, who, along with many other of his best drives, were trained by his brother Tim. He has won the Dominion Handicap eight times. He has also been inducted into... |
3:12.2 |
| 1989 | Westburn Grant | B J Breen, Mrs C M Breen, V W Frost, Mrs M Frost | Vic Frost | 3:16.5 |
| 1988 | Dillon Dean | K C Burley, D P Dwyer | Maurice McKendry | 3:16.0 |
| 1987 | Race Ruler | A E Wallis, L W Giraud | Maurice McKendry | 3:16.4 |
| 1986 | Alba's Reign | G Harris, C R Elliott, Mrs T D Elliott | Graeme Harris | 3:17.8 |
| 1985 | Placid Victor | Mrs L G Wilson | M W McKendry | 3:16.4 |
| 1984 | Naval Officer | B A O'Meara, R Taiaroa & D W Edwards | M R De Filippi | 3:22.5 |
| 1983 | Mighty Me | C W & Mrs S M McLachlan | R M Cameron | 3:25.6 |
| 1982 | Hilarious Guest | M G Vermeulen | P N Jones | 3:20.9 |
| 1980 | Amaze | J M & Mrs E C Connelly & S E Harley | J W Smolenski | 3:21.7 |
| 1979 | Game Adios | A L & Mrs B Kerslake & F Woolley | R M Cameron | 3:24.8 |
| 1978 | Sovereign | J M G & M Osborne & J W Smolenski | J W Smolenski | 3:29.6 |
| 1977 | Motu Prince | G F Timperley | P T Wolfenden | 3:21.1 |
| 1976 | Rustic Zephyr | Mr & Mrs A K Greenslade & Mr & Mrs R L Sanders | J B Noble | 3:24.6 |
| 1975 | Main Adios | Mrs B & A L Kerslake & F Woolley | D G Jones | 3:23.3 |
| 1974 | Noodlum | Mrs A A Wilson & F L Holmes | F L Holmes | 3:27 |
| 1973 | Koarakau | C Wood | G Nyhan | 3:23 |
| 1972 | Willie Win | R H Negus | M F Holmes | 3:25 |
| 1971 | Bachelor Star | W F Woolley | R M Cameron | 3:29.6 |
| 1970 | New Law | L Law & F E Newfield | F E Newfield | 3:28.8 |
| 1969 | Berkleigh | Mrs & C A Winter | J A Carmichael | 3:18.6 |
| 1968 | Leroy | Mrs H & E J Goodyer | A K Holmes | 3:13.2 |
| 1967 | Good Chase | O J Watson | D G Watson | 3:12.6 |
| 1966 | Holy Hal | J R Rodgers & D Keenan | K Balloch | 3:10.6 |
| 1965 | Bass Strait | A L Bell & C C Devine | C C Devine | 3:14.8 |
| 1964 | Doctor Barry | Dr B W Nixon & B Steel | J D Litten | 3:13.4 |
| 1963 | Bellajily | D Matyasevic | D J Townley | 3:12.6 |
| 1962 | Tactile | A J & D P Dynes | K Balloch | 3:10.4 |
| 1961 | Lordship Lordship (horse) Lordship was New Zealand–bred Standardbred pacer. He is notable in that he won two New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand... |
Mrs D G Nyhan | D D Nyhan | 3:12 |
| 1960 | Student Prince | H S Barry | M F Holmes | 3:12.8 |
| 1959 | Stormont | J E V & K A Chapman | K A Chapman | 3:11.8 |
| 1958 | Blue | A Holmes & J Shelly | F G Holmes | 3:12.4 |
| 1957 | Tobacco Road | N Simpson | M F Holmes | 3:17.8 |
| 1956 | Bon Ton | D A Morland | D A Morland | 3:15.2 |
| 1955 | False Step False Step False Step was a New Zealand Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cupraces, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand... |
J Smyth | J D Litten | 3:12.6 |
| 1954 | Royal Minstrel | Sir John McKenzie | M F Holmes | 3:15 |
| 1954 | Single Medoro | Mrs M R Elliott & E J Kennerley | R D Kennerley | 3:15 |
| 1953 | Caduceus Caduceus (horse) Caduceus was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. Caduceus is notable for winning the 1960 Inter Dominion Trotting Championship, trotting's premiership event in Australia and New Zealand, from a handicap of 36 yards, in front of a world record crowd... |
D D & D R Moore | J D Litten | 3:13.4 |
| 1952 | Rupee | J Grice | D J Townley | 3:15 |
| 1951 | Fallacy | J D Litten | J D Litten | 3:12.2 |
| 1950 | Johnny Globe Johnny Globe Johnny Globe was an outstanding New Zealand bred Standardbred pacer that held four world records. He is notable in that he won the NZ Trotting Cup, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Johnny Globe is also notable in winning 15 free for all pacing events,... |
D G Nyhan | D G Nyhan | 3:15 |
| 1949 | Burns Night | G McKendry | G McKendry | 3:16.2 |
| 1948 | Croughton | J S South | R Young | 3:15.8 |
| 1947 | Congo Song | A Holmes & P Symes | M F Holmes | 3:17.6 |
| 1946 | Free Fight | D McFarlane | M F Holmes | 3:17.8 |
| 1945 | Sir Michael | C Tasker | R Young | 3:23 |
| 1944 | Air Marshall | A W Moore | R Donald | 3:21.8 |
| 1943 | Bonny Bridge | G Aitcheson | F Holmes | 3:20.2 |
| 1942 | Scottish Lady | D McFarlane | M F Holmes | 3:25 |
| 1941 | Pacing Power | G Lancaster | R B Berry | 3:19.8 |
| 1940 | Gold Chief | J B Westerman | R Messervey | 3:22.6 |
| 1939 | Imperial Jade | McFarlane & Scott | M F Holmes | 3:22.2 |
| 1938 | Aldershot | A J Nicoll | M F Holmes | 3:19.6 |
| 1937 | Two's Loose | G R Hudson | J Bryce jnr | 3:20 |
| 1936 | Parisienne | Mrs D R Revell | R B Berry | 3:19.6 |
| 1935 | Double Great | J R McKenzie | J Bryce jnr | 3:44 |
| 1934 | Gamble | T C Butcher | M B Edwards | 3:19.8 |
| 1933 | War Buoy | Mrs E K Mauger | M B Edwards | 3:16.2 |
| 1932 | Taxpayer | J R McKenzie | G Mouritz | 3:20.2 |
| 1931 | Ciro | H F Nicoll | M F Holmes | 3:23.6 |
| 1930 | Arethusa | H F Nicoll | M F Holmes | 3:25.2 |
| 1929 | Purser | S Chambers | L O Thomas | 3:22.2 |
| 1928 | Wrackler | H F Nicoll | M F Holmes | 3:25 |
| 1927 | Daphne De Oro | J Washington | F Holmes | 3:25.8 |
| 1926 | Shadowland | J F Poff | W J Tomkinson | 3:27.4 |
| 1925 | Kohara | R M Morten | J Bryce | 3:24.8 |
| 1925 | Native Chief | J Duffy | J J Kennerley | 3:23.8 |
| 1924 | Taurekareka | R M Morten | J Bryce | 3:22.2 |
| 1923 | Acron | J R McKenzie | J J Kennerley | 3:29.4 |
| 1922 | Great Hope | J R Corrigan | J Bryce | 3:31 |
| 1921 | Childe Pointer | H F Nicoll | D Warren | 3:26 |
| 1920 | Doraldina | F E Jones | F E Jones | 3:31 |
| 1919 | Locanda Dillon | W H Robbins | A Pringle | 3:33.8 |
| 1918 | Albert Cling | H Green | J Henderson | 3:26.8 |
| 1917 | Peter Mac | A E Ives | A Hendricksen | 3:35.8 |
| 1916 | Author Dillon | J Knight | B Jarden | 3:29 |
| 1915 | Prince Akwood | Mr Clifton | A Hendricksen | 3:34.6 |
| 1914 | Admiral Wood | W Kerr | C Kerr | 3:37.4 |
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