A guide to the $2m Group 1 Victoria Derby
A guide to the $2 million Victoria Derby, a Group One Classic for three-year-olds run at Flemington since 1855.
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Early part of Derby crucial for Long Jack
Co-trainer Andrew Forsman hopes Long Jack can slot into a good spot from a wide Victoria Derby draw to give himself every chance in the...
Keys with two Group 1 contenders on Derby day
Ken Keys will be hoping either Soul Patch or Spanish Reef can provide the trainer with his first Group One win on Victoria Derby day...
Sacked rider’s parting shot for Derby pick
Linda Meech will be watching the Victoria Derby from the jockeys' room hoping Thought Of That is beaten in the Classic.
Relucent follows Preferment path to Derby
The Chris Waller-trained Relucent will be out to emulate Preferment having followed a similar path to this year's Victoria Derby as the 2014 winner did.
Field of 16 for Group One Victoria Derby
Spring Champion Stakes winner Shadow Hero has drawn barrier 10 in the Victoria Derby while Caulfield Classic winner Thought Of That has the inside draw.
Shadow Hero primed for 2500m of Derby
Trainer Mark Newnham is confident Spring Champion Stakes winner Shadow Hero can extend to the 2500m of the Victoria Derby.
From Donald to Derby for Thought Of That
After winning his maiden at Donald in country Victoria, Thought Of That is in contention to claim the Group One Victoria Derby at Flemington.
Soul Patch on Derby path after Valley win
Soul Patch has shortened into third favourite for the Victoria Derby following a stylish win in the Drummond Golf Vase at The Valley.
Long Jack gets Derby shot with Geelong win
The addition of blinkers and pre-race ear muffs has helped Long Jack win the Geelong Classic en route to a start in the Victoria Derby.
Derby hopes rest with Long Jack
The pressure goes on Long Jack at Geelong on Wednesday to keep alive the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) prospects for Murray Baker and Andrew...
Shadow Hero on target for Victoria Derby
Sydney trainer Mark Newnham is hoping to gallop Victoria Derby favourite Shadow Hero at Flemington before the colt runs in the 2500m Group One staying...
Thought Of That stamps Derby credentials
Thought Of That has pressed his Victoria Derby claims with a dominant front-running win in the Group Three Caulfield Classic.
Classic test for lightly raced Miroku
The Phillip Stokes-trained Miroku will be tried at stakes level and 2000m for the first time in the Caulfield Classic after a last-start Mornington win.
Vase next for Derby hope Serious Liaison
Trainer Danny O'Brien believes Serious Liaison is a promising colt and plans to step him up in distance after a narrow win over 1600m at...
Warning fires claims for Victoria Derby
Warning has had his price slashed for the Victoria Derby at Flemington after racing to an impressive win in the Super Impose Stakes.
Allen sees Derby potential in Adelaide Ace
Jockey John Allen sees similar attributes in Adelaide Ace to his former Victoria Derby-winning mount Extra Brut after his success at Flemington.
Shakespeare on Derby path
Johno Benner and Holly Wynyard will get a better line on three-year-old staying prospect Shakespeare when he contests Wednesday’s Victoria Derby Trial (1800m) at Flemington....
O’Brien hits the mark with three-year-olds
Trainer Danny O'Brien is starting to see dividends from his three-year-olds as they are geared towards the spring carnival.
Long Jack out to press Derby claims
Long Jack gets the chance to press his Victoria Derby claims when he has his second Australian start in a 1600m-race against his own age...
Derby aim for Valley winner Power Scheme
Three-year-old gelding Power Scheme has made a winning return at The Valley in a promising start to his Victoria Derby campaign.
Derby campaign awaits Warwick Farm winner
A Victoria Derby bid looms large for Just Thinkin', one of two winners for co-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Warwick Farm.
Eric ready to slide into spring carnival
Promising stayer Eric The Eel is ready for a barrier trial as he prepares for a tilt at the Victoria Derby.
Huntly Castle to be put on Vic Derby path
Huntly Castle has secured a Victoria Derby ballot exemption with a win in the Byerley Handicap and the colt will now be put on a...
Extended trip to suit Huntly Castle: Hayes
After breaking his maiden over 1600m at Bendigo, Huntly Castle is among the favourites to win the Byerley Handicap over 1800m at Flemington.