Great Northern Derby
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- for the galloping race run up to 1972, see: Great Northern DerbyGreat Northern Derby (race)The Great Northern Derby was a set-weights thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses run over a distance of 2400 m at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland, New Zealand. Since it was run for the first time as the ARC Auckland Derby Principal race over 12F in 1875, the race had become New...
The Great Northern Derby is a harness racing
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:...
event for 3 year old standardbreds. It is a major event for 3 year old colts and geldings in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It is run at Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park, Auckland
Alexandra Park is the home of the Auckland Trotting Club in Epsom, Auckland. The park consists of the Alexandra Park Raceway trotting track, conference centre and restaurants. It is also home to many feature harness races, including the Auckland Trotting Cup and the Rowe Cup.It is also the home of...
in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, on the same night as the Auckland Cup in early March. The stake of $400,000 is the richest for 3-year-olds in Australasia.
Other major races
- Auckland Trotting CupAuckland Trotting CupThe Auckland Trotting Cup or Auckland Cup is a race held at Alexandra Park in March in Auckland, New Zealand for Standardbred horses. It is one of two major harness races, along with the New Zealand Cup, held in New Zealand each year. It is notable as it is a Group 1 championship race over...
- New Zealand Trotting CupNew Zealand Trotting CupThe New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One harness race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a...
- New Zealand Free For AllNew Zealand Free For AllThe New Zealand Pacing Free For All is a major New Zealand harness race. It is notable as it is a Group One championship sprint race and has been won by nearly every champion pacer in New Zealand. It was valued at $300,000, but was reduced to $200,000 due to economic pressures...
- New Zealand Trotting DerbyNew Zealand Trotting DerbyThe New Zealand Derby is a classic event in New Zealand for 3 year old harness 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...
- Noel J Taylor Mile
- New Zealand Messenger
- Rowe CupRowe CupThe Rowe Cup is a race held annually in May at Alexandra Park, Auckland, New Zealand for standardbred horses. Worth $300,000 and run over a distance of 3200 m, it is one of the major harness races for trotters rather than pacers.-Other major races:...
- Dominion HandicapDominion HandicapThe Dominion is a race held at the Addington Raceway each year in Christchurch, New Zealand for standardbred horses. It was worth $300,000, but in line with the economic conditions, it was cut back to $200,000 in 2010. The race is run in November over a distance of 3200 m on the Friday...
- Inter Dominion Pacing ChampionshipInter Dominion Pacing ChampionshipThe Inter Dominion is a harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand. The host of the series is rotated between the six harness racing states of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The rotation of the Championships is fixed...
- Inter Dominion Trotting ChampionshipInter Dominion Trotting ChampionshipThe Inter Dominion Trotting Championship Grand Final is a race for trotters within the overall Inter Dominion series. The series is held each year, and is a harness racing competition for both trotters and pacers that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand...
Winners list
| Year |
Horse |
Owner |
Driver |
Time |
| 2011 | Sushi Sushi | P Sequenzia, A Cendron, P D'Alessi, P Sergi | Greg Sugars | 3:17.02 |
| 2010 | Russley Rascal | N Pilcher, R W Grice | Blair Orange | 3:20.5 |
| 2009 | Stunin Cullen | T McDonald, E C Griffin | 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... |
3:23.2 |
| 2008 | Fiery Falcon | Mrs M M House, Est Sir Roy McKenzie, others | 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... |
3:20.8 |
| 2007 | Changeover | A.T.C. Trot 2006 Syndicate | David Butcher | 3:21.8 |
| 2005 | Monkey King | Cavalla Bloodstock Limited | Todd Mitchell | 3:24.8 |
| 2004 | 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:... |
3:23.8 |
| 2003 | Winforu | Mrs M E Wych, J C McJorrow | Maurice McKendry | 3:01.6 |
| 2002 | Elsu | Mrs J Walters, Double Up Syndicate, others | David Butcher | 3:20.7 |
| 2001 | All Hart | J R Duncalf, W Harvey, R C Mills, L C O'Connor | David Butcher | 3:20.5 |
| 2000 | Matai | Mackenzie A.T.C. Trot 2000 Syndicate | Brent Mangos | 3:25.2 |
| 1999 | Stars And Stripes | C N Radford, Mrs J Z Radford | Ken Barron | 3:20.4 |
| 1998 | Courage Under Fire | G W Brodie | Colin De Filippi | 3:20.9 |
| 1997 | Holmes D G | Second Five Syndicate | Barry Purdon | 3:20.1 |
| 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... |
3:25.7 |
| 1996 | Lavros Star | R M Cameron, Kypros Kotzikas | 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... |
3:23.4 |
| 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... |
3:28.1 |
| 1994 | Ginger Man | G W Brodie | Barry Purdon | 3:23.3 |
| 1993 | Hitchcock | L G Christensen, W R Pengelly, others | Barry Purdon | 3:23.0 |
| 1992 | Rainbow Fella | T J Hackett, R J Hall | Richard Brosnan | 3:28.2 |
| 1991 | Sogo | Parnell Syndicate | Barry Purdon | 3:23.5 |
| 1990 | Christopher Vance | R R Reid, Lorna Reid Syndicate, Mrs J C Reid | 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:... |
3:23.3 |
| 1989 | Inky Lord | G M Saunders | Ricky May | 3:29.9 |
| 1988 | Godfrey | R O Baynes, Mrs B M Ludke | 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:... |
3:22.5 |
| 1987 | Race Ruler | A E Wallis, L W Giraud | Maurice McKendry | 3:25.2 |
| 1986 | Laser Lad | G Calderwood, B Vickery, others | Peter Jones | 3:25.6 |
| 1985 | Nardinski | B J, B R, D J & Mrs Smolenski | J W Smolenski | 3:28.9 |
| 1984 | Royden Glen | R A McKenzie | W F Fletcher | 3:29.6 |
| 1983 | Mighty Me | C W & Mrs S M McLachlan | R M Cameron | 3:31.2 |
| 1982 | Mel's Boy | P J & Est B L Robertson | J W Smolenski | 3:26 |
| 1981 | Melton Monarch | J S Dalgety | B Purdon | 3:30.9 |
| 1980 | Armbro Wings | S K & J A Somerville & A L Milne | C J De Filippi | 3:36.3 |
| 1979 | Matai Dreamer | A L & Mrs N Milne | R M Cameron | 3:29.8 |
| 1978 | Main Star | A L & Mrs B Kerslake & F Woolley | R M Cameron | 3:26.8 |
| 1977 | Sapling | R Given & G C Cruickshank | D J McNaught | 3:28.7 |
| 1976 | Ripper's Delight | Ripper Syndicate | A K Holmes | 3:32.6 |
| 1974 | Captain Harcourt | E J Bennett | P T Wolfenden | 3:27.6 |
| 1973 | Speedy Guest | W F Woolley | J W Smolenski | 3:13.4 |
| 1971 | Roydon Roux | R A McKenzie | D R Mangos | 3:12.8 |
| 1970 | Caledonian Garrison | H C & J S JStormont | J Butcher | 3:16.6 |
| 1969 | First Batch | D Mace | R J Weatherley | 3:14.2 |
| 1968 | Garcon Roux | R A McKenzie | J B Noble | 3:21.8 |
| 1967 | Cardinal Garrison | Mrs R C Nelmes & P G Trigg | R Young | 3:10.4 |
| 1966 | Governor Frost | C Hadley | P T Wolfenden | 2:56.2 |
| 1965 | Tutta Tryax | H S Barry | M F Holmes | 2:58.2 |
| 1964 | Golden Oriole | M A Butt | W R Butt | 2:55.2 |
| 1963 | Scottish Laddie | R A McKenzie | D R Mangos | 2:57.8 |
| 1962 | Tactile | A J & D P Dynes | D J Townley | 3:11.2 |
| 1961 | Waitaki Hanover | F Smith | P T Wolfenden | 3:15.6 |
| 1960 | King Hal | C E Dillon | D G Jones | 3:23.6 |
| 1959 | Sun Chief | S Easton | D J Townley | 3:14.2 |
| 1958 | Call Boy | C E Blackwell | R C Purdon | 3:17.2 |
| 1957 | Firmament | W Hosking | F Smith jnr | 3:22-3 |
| 1956 | Giuseppe | H M Allen & L J R Barrett | H M Allen | 3:25.4 |
| 1955 | Canyon | R B Levy | A B Levy | 3:20.2 |
| 1954 | Celestial | W Hosking | J K Hughes | 3:18 |
| 1953 | Scottish Brigade | C C Scott | J B Scott | 3:16 |
| 1952 | Macall | K D Fraser | D G Jones | 3:21.4 |
| 1951 | Fabius | J S Shaw | J S Shaw | 3:19.2 |
| 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 | 3:17.2 |
| 1949 | Soangetaha | Mrs M A Ryland | D G Jones | 3:20.4 |
| 1948 | Chamfer | D McFarlane | M F Holmes | 3:19 |
| 1947 | Sir Vivian | P V Flexman | R Young | 3:18.4 |
| 1946 | Snowflake | L F Berkett | L F Berkett | 3:19 |
| 1945 | Local Gold | J H Parsons | A B Holmes | 3:21.4 |
| 1944 | Acropolis | T J Atkinson | R B Berry | 3:29.6 |
| 1944 | Josie Dell | F A Bridgens | G Gray | 3:25.2 |
| 1943 | Golden Shadow | T Rothwell | J Bryce jnr | 3:23 |
| 1942 | Symphony | E G Bridgens | F J Smith | 3:24 |
| 1941 | Peter'S Find | A W Bailey | G T Mitchell | 3:24 |
| 1940 | Bonniedene | Mesdames G Young & G Downes | F J Smith | 3:32.4 |
| 1939 | Contender | J T Paul | J T Paul | 3:28 |
| 1938 | Horsepower | G Rosenbaum | R B Berry | 3:38 |
| 1936 | Parisienne | R Revell | R B Berry | 3:30.6 |
| 1935 | Valdor | S W Kelly | R B Berry | 3:22.6 |
| 1934 | Subsidy | W J Doyle | W J Doyle | 3:23.2 |
| 1933 | Chancellor | E G & F A Bridgens | F J Smith | 3:27.4 |
| 1932 | Indianapolis Indianapolis (horse) Indianapolis was a New Zealand bred Standardbred racehorse. He is notable in that he won three New Zealand Trotting Cup races, the richest harness race, and sometimes the richest horse race in New Zealand. Indianapolis was one of two horses to win the NZ Trotting Cup three times, the other being... |
G J Barton | E C McDermott | 3:26 |
| 1931 | Tempest | G J Barton | W J Tomkinson | 3:30 |
| 1930 | Red Shadow | Deyell & Neale | J Bryce | 3:20.4 |
| 1929 | Great Parrish | J T Paul | J T Paul | 3:30.6 |
| 1928 | Wrackler | H F Nicoll | M F Holmes | 3:35.4 |
| 1927 | Daphne de Oro | J Washington | F Holmes | 3:34.6 |
| 1926 | Great Peter | J W Tims | J T Paul | 3:30 |
| 1925 | Nantwich | H F Nicoll | A Hendricksen | 3:29.6 |
| 1924 | Glenelg | C M Ollivier | A Butterfield | 3:33.4 |
| 1923 | Taurekareka | R M Morten | J Bryce | 3:29 |
| 1922 | Acron | J R McKenzie | J J Kennerley | 3:29.2 |
| 1921 | Great Hope | R McMillan | R A McMillan | 3:31 |
| 1920 | Nelson Derby | G Craw | J G Robertson | 3:32.2 |
| 1919 | Lady Switin | H F Nicoll | F Holmes | 3:35.6 |
| 1918 | Locanda Dillon | W H Robbins | A Pringle | 3:31.4 |
| 1917 | President Wilson | F J Remington | A Hendricksen | 3:34.6 |
| 1916 | Chid | W B Masham | J Bryce | 3:36.6 |