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New Zealand Trotting Derby

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Inaugurated
  
1914

Distance
  
2600m

Website
  
www.addington.co.nz

Surface
  
Dirt

Location
  
Addington Raceway Christchurch, New Zealand

Race type
  
Standardbred - Flat racing

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

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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)
  • 9 - Mark Purdon (1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2013)
  • 4 - J D Litten (1951, 1953, 1955, 1964)

    • Most wins by an owner:

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

    • Other major races

  • Great Northern Derby
  • Auckland Trotting Cup
  • New Zealand Trotting Cup
  • New Zealand Free For All
  • Noel J Taylor Mile
  • New Zealand Messenger
  • Rowe Cup
  • Dominion Handicap
  • Inter Dominion Pacing Championship
  • Inter Dominion Trotting Championship

    • References

    New Zealand Trotting Derby Wikipedia
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