{"id":12888,"date":"2025-02-07T19:51:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T06:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&#038;p=12888"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T05:00:56","slug":"new-zealand-derby","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/new-zealand-derby\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Derby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Betting<\/strong> <strong>Info<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby betting<\/strong> is open months ahead of the Group 1 Auckland, autumn race for three-year-olds at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer <strong>pre-nomination New Zealand Derby betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/futures\">futures New Zealand Derby odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-In New Zealand Derby betting markets are then available following the official New Zealand Derby nominations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on the New Zealand Derby field is available following final acceptances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the New Zealand Derby<\/strong> favours the locally trained champions from the best New Zealand horse racing stables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the proven Group 1 winning horses who have an outstanding record in the event and those proven over the <strong>3yo staying feature races in New Zealand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby race tips<\/strong> centre on proven stars that have good lead-up form in similar grade summer\/autumn events, and horses with previous experience at the Ellerslie track who have dominated recent New Zealand Derby race results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>New Zealand Derby is a set weights event <\/strong>for horses aged three-years-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expert Tips on the 2026 New Zealand Derby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for our expert tips and New Zealand Derby betting predictions ahead of this year&#8217;s Group 1 feature in Auckland.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-racing-sports-tip\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"V90qsAP6lbmvY\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable closed\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/tabnz\/svg-racing-icon.svg?v=20260909a#horse-racing\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Favourite<\/div>\n                      <div class=\"bet-on\">No. 15 Autumn Glory<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n                  <section id=\"erd-odds-section\" class=\"erd erd-odds-section erd-tab race-closed \"> <div class='erd-wrapper'> <div class=\"erd-odds-header\"> <div class='erd-description'> <div class=\"erd-description\"> <span class=\"race-name\" style=\"font-weight:500;\">Ellerslie R8 &#8211; HKJC WORLD POOL NZ DERBY (G1)<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"race-status-meta closed\" data-status=\"closed\" data-market-url=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/ellerslie\/7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" data-start-time=\"1772856892\" data-event-xxid=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\"> <span class=\"race-status\">Final<\/span> <span class=\"race-status-text\">Race time:&nbsp;<\/span> <span class=\"race-start unix-datetime\" data-unix-datetime=\"1772856892\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-table-wrapper\"> <table id='erd-odds' data-current-page=\"0\" data-total-pages=\"1\" data-total-rows=\"1\" data-rows-per-page='20' class=\"erd-odds-table erd-full-width closed-market\" style=\"--silk-url:url(https:\/\/cdn.prod.pricekinetics.com\/silks\/sprites\/cerberus\/betmakers-cmFjZToxOTQxMTE2_SPRITE_64x64.png);--icon-size:32px; table-layout:fixed;\"> <colgroup class=\"erd-odds-cols\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_icon\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_entrant\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_price\"> <\/colgroup> <tbody> <!-- Add one runner per table row --> <tr id='e56a7abe-5039-438f-baf8-b41698432806' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-pos'>2<span>nd<\/span><\/div> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:14'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>15. Autumn Glory (15)<\/span> <div class='additionals' > <div class=\"additionals-jockey\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Wiremu Pinn<\/span><span class='weight'> 55kg<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-trainer\"><span class=\"form\">1712<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"trainer\">T: Roger James &#038; Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">3.80<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">1.75<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-disclaimer\">For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit <a class=\"erd-disclaimer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\" _target=\"blank\"><span>www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 12:01:28 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <!-- end odds-section -->              <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/ellerslie\/7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"betting-info\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open race_card\" data-tr-label=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" data-tr-event-id=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\"             >View Results: Ellerslie Race 8<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-racing-sports-tip\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"B3smjWS4uMrjV\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable closed\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/tabnz\/svg-racing-icon.svg?v=20260909a#horse-racing\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Best Each Way Bet<\/div>\n                      <div class=\"bet-on\">No. 1 That&#8217;s Gold<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n                        <div class=\"tip-header-flag each-way\">Each Way<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n                  <section id=\"erd-odds-section\" class=\"erd erd-odds-section erd-tab race-closed \"> <div class='erd-wrapper'> <div class=\"erd-odds-header\"> <div class='erd-description'> <div class=\"erd-description\"> <span class=\"race-name\" style=\"font-weight:500;\">Ellerslie R8 &#8211; HKJC WORLD POOL NZ DERBY (G1)<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"race-status-meta closed\" data-status=\"closed\" data-market-url=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/ellerslie\/7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" data-start-time=\"1772856892\" data-event-xxid=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\"> <span class=\"race-status\">Final<\/span> <span class=\"race-status-text\">Race time:&nbsp;<\/span> <span class=\"race-start unix-datetime\" data-unix-datetime=\"1772856892\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-table-wrapper\"> <table id='erd-odds' data-current-page=\"0\" data-total-pages=\"1\" data-total-rows=\"1\" data-rows-per-page='20' class=\"erd-odds-table erd-full-width closed-market\" style=\"--silk-url:url(https:\/\/cdn.prod.pricekinetics.com\/silks\/sprites\/cerberus\/betmakers-cmFjZToxOTQxMTE2_SPRITE_64x64.png);--icon-size:32px; table-layout:fixed;\"> <colgroup class=\"erd-odds-cols\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_icon\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_entrant\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_price\"> <\/colgroup> <tbody> <!-- Add one runner per table row --> <tr id='08a9b47d-464d-4f3e-83f9-f2023fdfd450' class='runner fave' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-pos'>6<span>th<\/span><\/div> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:0'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>1. That&#8217;s Gold (4)<\/span> <div class='additionals' > <div class=\"additionals-jockey\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Samantha Collett<\/span><span class='weight'> 57kg<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-trainer\"><span class=\"form\">15311<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"trainer\">T: Chris Wood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">3.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">1.65<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-disclaimer\">For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit <a class=\"erd-disclaimer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\" _target=\"blank\"><span>www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 12:01:28 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <!-- end odds-section -->              <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/ellerslie\/7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"betting-info\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open race_card\" data-tr-label=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" data-tr-event-id=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\"             >View Results: Ellerslie Race 8<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-racing-sports-tip\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"Ov0tXzJY88lU1\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable closed\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/tabnz\/svg-racing-icon.svg?v=20260909a#horse-racing\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Best Roughie<\/div>\n                      <div class=\"bet-on\">No. 16 Ariadne<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n                  <section id=\"erd-odds-section\" class=\"erd erd-odds-section erd-tab race-closed \"> <div class='erd-wrapper'> <div class=\"erd-odds-header\"> <div class='erd-description'> <div class=\"erd-description\"> <span class=\"race-name\" style=\"font-weight:500;\">Ellerslie R8 &#8211; HKJC WORLD POOL NZ DERBY (G1)<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"race-status-meta closed\" data-status=\"closed\" data-market-url=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/ellerslie\/7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" data-start-time=\"1772856892\" data-event-xxid=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\"> <span class=\"race-status\">Final<\/span> <span class=\"race-status-text\">Race time:&nbsp;<\/span> <span class=\"race-start unix-datetime\" data-unix-datetime=\"1772856892\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-table-wrapper\"> <table id='erd-odds' data-current-page=\"0\" data-total-pages=\"1\" data-total-rows=\"1\" data-rows-per-page='20' class=\"erd-odds-table erd-full-width closed-market\" style=\"--silk-url:url(https:\/\/cdn.prod.pricekinetics.com\/silks\/sprites\/cerberus\/betmakers-cmFjZToxOTQxMTE2_SPRITE_64x64.png);--icon-size:32px; table-layout:fixed;\"> <colgroup class=\"erd-odds-cols\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_icon\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_entrant\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_price\"> <\/colgroup> <tbody> <!-- Add one runner per table row --> <tr id='3079ee85-0584-438e-8ba5-d68a0c86751e' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-pos'>12<span>th<\/span><\/div> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:15'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>16. Ariadne (14)<\/span> <div class='additionals' > <div class=\"additionals-jockey\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Masa Hashizume<\/span><span class='weight'> 55kg<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-trainer\"><span class=\"form\">01324<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"trainer\">T: Roger James &#038; Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">13.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">3.80<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-disclaimer\">For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit <a class=\"erd-disclaimer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\" _target=\"blank\"><span>www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 12:01:28 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <!-- end odds-section -->              <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/ellerslie\/7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"betting-info\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open race_card\" data-tr-label=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\" data-tr-event-id=\"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3\"             >View Results: Ellerslie Race 8<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby tips on which horse will win the next edition of the NZ Derby<\/strong> flood in as the countdown to the important Auckland 2400m race heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby race tips on what horse will win the event this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking at <strong>New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>race tips<\/strong> it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What horses in the New Zealand Derby field are proven over the mile and a half distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who the key New Zealand Derby trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the New Zealand Derby field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;New Zealand Derby barrier statistics and where your New Zealand Derby betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;New Zealand Derby horses that have a good past record at the track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does it take to know if you placed a winning New Zealand Derby race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around over two and a half minutes for the competing horses to run the 2,400m trip depending on track conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The official<\/strong> <strong>New Zealand Derby winner and winning New Zealand Derby trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish New Zealand Derby result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who holds the New Zealand Derby race record? <\/strong>The race record for the New Zealand Derby was set in 1998 by So Casual who won in a slick time of 2 minutes 24.80 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the best New Zealand Derby lead-up races to look at when placing a NZ Derby bet?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering <strong>bets for the New Zealand Derby<\/strong>, it&#8217;s helpful to look at several key lead-up races. Some of the most influential races include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restricted Listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/karaka-millions-3yo\/\"><strong>Karaka Millions 3YO<\/strong><\/a> (1600m) run at Ellerslie at the end of January,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 2 <strong>Waikato Guineas<\/strong> (2000m) contested at Te Rapa in early February,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group 2 <strong>Avondale Guineas<\/strong> (2100m) held at Ellerslie in late February,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024 Orchestral completed the<strong> Karaka Millions 3YO &#8211; Avondale Guineas &#8211; New Zealand Derby treble<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Road To Paris (2nd in 2026) was the <strong>last Avondale Guineas graduate to go on to win the NZ Derby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other potential NZ Derby lead-up races include the Group 3 Manawatu Classic, the Group 2 Levin Classic and even the previous November&#8217;s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas as they often are contested by top contenders who perform well in the Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These races often feature horses that go on to perform well in the New Zealand Derby, making them valuable to watch for betting insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Australian-Bred Horses in the New Zealand Derby<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Australian-bred horses<\/strong> in the field is becoming more popular with the <strong>recent New Zealand Derby race results<\/strong> showing the Australian foaled runners have a solid record against the locally bred three-year-olds in the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back over the <strong>New Zealand Derby history and statistics<\/strong> shows that since the year 2000 seven Australian bred horses have won the New Zealand Derby, most recently Asterix (2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand Derby tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the New Zealand Derby results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The horse to finish on top of the New Zealand Derby trifecta is your New Zealand Derby winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing a New Zealand Derby trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A New Zealand Derby trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to <strong>box their trifecta bets on the New Zealand Derby <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding the favourite into your New Zealand Derby trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate running in the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key New Zealand Derby Statistics and Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place an informed bet on this year&#8217;s New Zealand Derby by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Win Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the New Zealand Derby. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/category\/thoroughbred-racing\/\"><strong>New Zealand Derby betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge&nbsp;provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Place Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. New Zealand Derby&nbsp;race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier Success Rates:<\/strong> Horses starting from barrier 10 or wider have historically shown a higher success rate in the New Zealand Derby.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2026 New Zealand Derby Field <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nominations: <\/strong>Friday, 2 January 2026 4pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1st Late Nominations:<\/strong> Tuesday, 3 February 2026 12 noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1st Withdrawals:<\/strong> Monday 9 February 2026 11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Late Nominations: <\/strong>Tuesday 3 March 2026 12 noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Withdrawals: <\/strong>Wednesday 4 March 2026 10am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Riders:<\/strong> Wednesday 4 March 2026 1pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sharp__n__smart-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sharp 'N' Smart winning the 2023 New Zealand Derby\" class=\"wp-image-12969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sharp__n__smart-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sharp__n__smart-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sharp__n__smart-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sharp__n__smart.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart winning the 2023 New Zealand Derby. Photo: Race Images NZ. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby betting<\/strong> takes place on the popular race which is held at Auckland&#8217;s Ellerslie Racecourse on a Saturday in early March annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2023 edition of the NZ Derby saw Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart salute at Te Rapa as Ellerslie Racecourse underwent track renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand Derby odds are offered on the esteemed Group 1 three-year-olds event, and the field attracts a host of quality young thoroughbreds many of which may be eyeing a trip across the Tasman to Australia for the autumn majors down under.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Group 1 New Zealand Derby is one of New Zealand&#8217;s most popular horse races and has been run and won since 1860 when Ada became the inaugural champion of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The race is an amalgamation of two historic races \u2013 the New Zealand Derby, which was originally run at Riccarton in Christchurch since 1860, and the Great Northern Derby, which started at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland in 1875. These two races were combined in 1973 to form the current New Zealand Derby with Furys Order winning the first edition of the updated event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This merger brought together the rich histories and traditions of both events, making the New Zealand Derby a distinguished and highly anticipated race in the thoroughbred racing calendar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In place of the former NZ Derby at Riccarton two other iconic events were added to the Riccarton racing calendar with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/new-zealand-2000-guineas\/\"><strong> New Zealand 2000 Guineas<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/new-zealand-1000-guineas\/\"><strong>New Zealand 1000 Guineas<\/strong><\/a> both contested over 1600m for three-year-olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new look New Zealand Derby was originally contested in May before being moved a number of times to fall on New Year&#8217;s Day and then to the Boxing Day racing schedule in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2006, the New Zealand Derby was added to the Auckland Cup Week program in March and was won by Wahid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been a key event in <strong>New Zealand&#8217;s racing calendar<\/strong> for over 160 years and continues to attract the best three-year-old horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby has seen some of the most respected names in horse racing history including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/cox-plate\/\"><strong>Cox Plate<\/strong> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/melbourne-cup\/\"><strong>Melbourne Cup<\/strong> <\/a>hero Nightmarch (1928), Balmerino (1975) who had a successful international campaign, the mighty New Zealand Racing Hall of Famer Bonecrusher (1985) who was known for his legendary battles including in the Australian Derby, earning a place in the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame, subsequent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/caulfield-cup\/\"><strong>Caulfield Cup<\/strong><\/a> champ Mongolian Khan (2015), and Jimmy Choux (2011) also left his mark with multiple Group 1 wins including notable performances in the Cox Plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These champions have not only dominated the New Zealand Derby but have also excelled on the international stage, cementing their legacy in the annals of horse racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning the New Zealand Derby is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking place at Auckland&#8217;s prestigious Ellerslie Racecourse, the New Zealand Derby is a 2400m event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby was elevated to Group 1 status in 1973.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby is held on the same date Australia hosts the Group 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/the-all-star-mile\/\"><strong>All-Star Mile<\/strong><\/a> (1600m) and Group 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/newmarket-handicap\/\"><strong>Newmarket Handicap<\/strong><\/a> (1200m) at Flemington in Melbourne, and the Group 1<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/randwick-guineas\/\"><strong> Randwick Guineas<\/strong><\/a> (1600m) and Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick in Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Champions Day at Ellerslie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Champions Day at Ellerslie is set to be an unforgettable event on March 7, 2026<\/strong>. This spectacular day promises a thrilling mix of top-tier racing, hospitality, style, and entertainment. The highlight of the day is the new <strong>The NZB Kiwi slot race<\/strong>, boasting a staggering NZ$4 million in stakes as of 2026, making it <strong>New Zealand&#8217;s richest annual sporting event<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lucrative race meeting features a stellar lineup of races, including the prestigious <strong>Trackside New Zealand Derby<\/strong>, the <strong>Auckland Cup<\/strong>, the <strong>Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes<\/strong> and the <strong>Sistema Stakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off the track, the event will host the 21st edition of The Ned Prix de Fashion, <strong>New Zealand&#8217;s national fashions in the field final<\/strong>, where style icons compete for over $15,000 in prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With activities for families and a variety of hospitality options, Champions Day at Ellerslie is shaping up to be the event of the season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feature races on Champions Day at Ellerslie:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NZB Kiwi Slot Race:<\/strong> This is the highlight of Champions Day, featuring a 1500m race for three-year-olds with set weights and penalties. With a current prize pool of $4 million, it is the most lucrative annual sporting event in New Zealand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trackside New Zealand Derby:<\/strong> One of the most prestigious races in New Zealand, this race is a key event on Champions Day, attracting top three-year-old thoroughbreds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/auckland-cup\/\">Auckland Cup<\/a>:<\/strong> A time-honored race that is a staple of New Zealand&#8217;s racing calendar, featuring some of the best stayers in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/bonecrusher-new-zealand-stakes\/\">Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes<\/a>:<\/strong> Named after the legendary racehorse Bonecrusher, this race is a significant event for middle-distance runners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/sistema-stakes\/\">Sistema Stakes<\/a>:<\/strong> A premier race for two-year-olds, showcasing the future stars of New Zealand racing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the best&nbsp;<strong>Champions Day at Ellerslie odds<\/strong>, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the New Zealand Derby now at the TAB NZ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can you bet on the New Zealand Derby?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to bet on this year\u2019s New Zealand Derby race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby odds and online betting tips on the New Zealand Derby horse race in New Zealand <\/strong>are dominated by proven Group 1 three-year-old horses, the locally trained runners in the race and the colts and geldings who have a great record in the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I find the latest New Zealand Derby odds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest odds and updates on the New Zealand Derby, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It&#8217;s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market&#8217;s perception of each horse&#8217;s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Place a Bet on the New Zealand Derby<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to know how to make a bet on the New Zealand Derby?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest New Zealand Derby betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the New Zealand Derby online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place a New Zealand Derby bet online anytime markets are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the New Zealand Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the New Zealand Derby is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re diving deep into the latest New Zealand Derby race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the autumn Auckland racing, the New Zealand Derby has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This important summer race showcases New Zealand&#8217;s finest three-year-old staying thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as one of the biggest races of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Bet on the New Zealand Derby in 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Check out the New Zealand Derby betting guide, New Zealand Derby form guide and our expert New Zealand Derby tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose a New Zealand Derby bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the New Zealand Derby Trifecta. There are many more New Zealand Derby betting options available so make sure to check out our New Zealand Derby betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Select the New Zealand Derby horse you want to bet on from the early markets, New Zealand Derby nominations or New Zealand Derby field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes betting on the New Zealand Derby so popular?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the country, with a rich history dating back to 18601. This long-standing tradition adds to its attraction as a must watch and bet on event! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Derby is held in March as part of Auckland Cup Week, a major event in the New Zealand racing calendar. This week-long carnival atmosphere draws large crowds and adds to the excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby is a popular staying race that has produced a host of subsequent <strong>Group 1<\/strong> <strong>winning horses<\/strong> both locally and across the Tasman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby is one of the most prestigious and lucrative thoroughbred horse races in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>best online betting on the New Zealand Derby<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both the New Zealand Derby and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a summer race double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes the New Zealand Derby so special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby serves as a great guide historically to other important New Zealand Group 1 races as well as upcoming autumn races in Australia so using the New Zealand Derby winners&#8217; list for upcoming Group events is popular with punters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a highly competitive and prestigious race that grows in popularity each summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many famous racehorses have won the New Zealand Derby, including Jimmy Choux, Silent Achiever, and Mongolian Khan. The success of these horses on the international stage further enhances the race&#8217;s reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand and international racing fans, including those in Australia, tune into the thrilling 2400m autumn event every season to see if their <strong>bets on the New Zealand Derby race<\/strong> won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand Derby currently offers NZD$1.25 million in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the <strong>list of New Zealand Derby champions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the popular betting markets for the New Zealand Derby?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to betting on the New Zealand Derby, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exotics: <\/strong>These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win &amp; Place:<\/strong> Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each-Way:<\/strong> A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn&#8217;t win but finishes in the top positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many fillies have won the New Zealand Derby in recent years?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1980 only six fillies have won the New Zealand Derby with Our Flight (1983), Tidal Light (1986), Popsy (1994), Silent Achiever (2012), Habibi (2013), and most recently Orchestral (2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What races will runners out of the New Zealand Derby target next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Runners from the New Zealand Derby often target several prestigious races in both New Zealand and Australia following their performance in the Derby. Some of the notable races they might aim for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/australian-derby\/\">Australian Derby<\/a>: <\/strong>Held in April at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney over 2400m, this race is a natural progression for top-performing three-year-olds from the New Zealand Derby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/queensland-derby\/\">Queensland Derby<\/a>: <\/strong>Another significant race for three-year-olds, held in June at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/new-zealand-oaks\/\">New Zealand Oak<\/a>s:<\/strong> For fillies, the New Zealand Oaks in March at Trentham Racecourse is a key target.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/vinery-stud-stakes\/\">Vinery Stud Stakes<\/a>: <\/strong>A Group 1, 2000m race for fillies in Sydney in late March.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/australian-oaks\/\">Australian Oaks<\/a>: <\/strong>The fillies&#8217; only event is a Group 1, 2400m showdown at Royal Randwick in Sydney in April over The Championships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/sydney-cup\/\">Sydney Cup<\/a>:<\/strong> Some Derby runners might also aim for the Sydney Cup, a longer-distance race held in April at Randwick Racecourse over the two-miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Orchestral (2024) completed the<strong> New Zealand Derby &#8211; Vinery Stud Stakes trans-Tasman double. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Barriers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>barrier draw<\/strong> and allocated New Zealand Derby starting gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the most successful recent New Zealand Derby barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 13 has produced five New Zealand Derby winners between 2000 and 2026 most recently Road To Paris in 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 18 is the widest gate to produce a New Zealand Derby winner between 2000 and 2026 with C&#8217;est La Guerre in 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 13 was the last gate to produce back-to-back New Zealand Derby winners with three straight champions saluting from the wide alley between 2016 and 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 13 is the latest New Zealand Derby winning barrier with Road To Paris in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakdown of winning New Zealand Derby barriers between 2000-26:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 1 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Habibi in 2013) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 2 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Cut The Cake in 2003) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 3 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Puccini in 2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 4 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart in 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 5 \u2013 <\/strong>0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 6 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Crown Prosecutor in 2019) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 7 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Silent Achiever in 2012) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 8 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest St Reims in 2002)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 9 \u2013<\/strong> 3 (latest Orchestral in 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 10<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Rocket Spade in 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 11<\/strong> &#8211; 3 (latest Asterix in 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 12<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Mongolian Khan in 20215)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 13<\/strong> &#8211; 5 (latest Road To Paris in 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 14<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Willydoit in 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 15<\/strong> &#8211; 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 16 <\/strong>&#8211; 2 (latest Coniston Bluebird in 2009)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 17<\/strong> &#8211; 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier 18<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest C&#8217;est La Guerre in 2008)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a complete New Zealand Derby form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the New Zealand Derby field in addition to insider New Zealand Derby racing tips and betting odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our New Zealand Derby form guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Zealand Derby race preview and predictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Racing analysis on the event and runners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner commentary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are just starting out <strong>tipping horses in the New Zealand Derby <\/strong>or you are an <strong>expert New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>tipster<\/strong>, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a <strong>smart bet on the New Zealand Derby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Read the New Zealand Derby Form Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse&#8217;s form and performance indicators when looking at <strong>this year&#8217;s New Zealand Derby form guide<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recent Performances: <\/strong>Review the horse&#8217;s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track and Distance Records: <\/strong>Check the horse&#8217;s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jockey and Trainer Stats:<\/strong> Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the New Zealand Derby race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight Carried:<\/strong> Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the New Zealand Derby, as this can impact performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier Position: <\/strong>Evaluate the horse&#8217;s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>New Zealand Derby results<\/strong> are known when the event takes place in March annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>bet on the New Zealand Derby race results<\/strong> weeks ahead of race day with our futures New Zealand Derby markets here at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>results <\/strong>entails picking the <strong>New Zealand Derby winning horse<\/strong> and we can help you <strong>place an informed bet on the New Zealand Derby field<\/strong> with our New Zealand Derby tips and form guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other New Zealand Derby race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete <strong>New Zealand Derby finishing order<\/strong> shows what position every horse in the field ran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some punters even like to place bets on <strong>what horse will finish last in the New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>results<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand Derby exotic results<\/strong> show how all the <strong>exotic New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>bet types<\/strong> resulted like the <strong>New Zealand Derby Quinella<\/strong>, <strong>New Zealand Derby Exacta<\/strong>, <strong>New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>Trifecta<\/strong>, and <strong>New Zealand Derby<\/strong> <strong>First<\/strong> <strong>Four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Jockeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing a ride in the New Zealand Derby field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around New Zealand and Australia. Winning this important autumn staying race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia\u2019s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy during the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What jockeys are riding in the New Zealand Derby<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>field<\/strong>&nbsp;is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and&nbsp;<strong>official New Zealand Derby jockey announcements<\/strong>&nbsp;are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>George Rooke is the latest New Zealand Derby winning jockey<\/strong>\u00a0having ridden Road To Paris to victory in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>most successful jockeys in recent New Zealand Derby history <\/strong>with six victories is Vinnie Colgan whose latest victory came aboard Rangipo in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the New Zealand Derby horses this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Trainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>most successful trainer in recent New Zealand Derby <\/strong>history is Roger James with seven victories, including once in partnership with Jim Gibbs and his latest two with Orchestral in 2024 and Road To Paris in 2026 in partnership with Robert Wellwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roger James &amp; Robert Wellwood are the\u00a0<strong>latest New Zealand Derby winning trainers\u00a0<\/strong>having prepared Road To Paris in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Zealand Derby Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable New Zealand Derby winners throughout history include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nightmarch (1928)<\/strong>: Nightmarch&nbsp;triumphed in the New Zealand Derby in 1928. He also won the<strong> <\/strong>Cox Plate and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. Nightmarch&#8217;s career highlights include winning both the Cox Plate and the Melbourne Cup in the same year, remembered as one of the greatest racehorses of his era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balmerino (1975): <\/strong>Balmerino&nbsp;won the New Zealand Derby in 1975. He also secured victories in the New Zealand Stakes, the Cox Plate in Australia, and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/queen-elizabeth-stakes\/\">Queen Elizabeth Stakes<\/a><\/strong> in Australia. Balmerino&#8217;s career highlights include a successful international campaign, with races in Europe, celebrated for his versatility and international success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonecrusher (1985): <\/strong>Bonecrusher&nbsp;claimed the New Zealand Derby in 1985. His other Group 1 wins include the Cox Plate in Australia, the Australian Derby, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/tancred-stakes\/\">Tancred Stakes<\/a><\/strong> in Australia, and the Underwood Stakes in Australia. Bonecrusher is legendary for his battles with Waverley Star, particularly the &#8220;Race of the Century,&#8221; and has been inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xcellent (2004):<\/strong> Xcellent&nbsp;won the New Zealand Derby in 2004. He also achieved Group 1 wins in the New Zealand Stakes, the Mudgway Stakes, and the Kelt Capital Stakes. Xcellent&#8217;s career highlights include an undefeated streak in his first six starts, earning him a reputation for exceptional talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jimmy Choux (2011): <\/strong>Jimmy Choux&nbsp;secured the New Zealand Derby in 2011. His other Group 1 wins include the New Zealand 2000 Guineas, the Rosehill Guineas in Australia, the Windsor Park Plate in New Zealand, and the Spring Classic in New Zealand. Jimmy Choux is renowned for his multiple Group 1 victories across different distances, known for his speed and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Silent Achiever (2012):<\/strong>&nbsp;Silent Achiever won the New Zealand Derby in 2012. She also claimed victories in the New Zealand Stakes, the Ranvet Stakes in Australia, and The BMW in Australia. Silent Achiever is known for her dominant performances in both New Zealand and Australia, celebrated for her resilience and versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mongolian Khan (2015): <\/strong>Mongolian Khan&nbsp;emerged victorious in the New Zealand Derby in 2015. His other notable Group 1 wins include the Australian Derby and the Caulfield Cup. Mongolian Khan&#8217;s career highlights feature his dual Derby wins and his victory in the Caulfield Cup, earning him recognition for his endurance and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gingernuts (2017):<\/strong> Gingernuts&nbsp;triumphed in the New Zealand Derby in 2017. He also secured wins in the Rosehill Guineas in Australia and the Windsor Park Plate in New Zealand. Gingernuts is celebrated for his successful campaigns in both countries and is beloved by fans for his fighting spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart (2023):&nbsp;<\/strong>Sharp &#8216;N&#8217; Smart claimed the New Zealand Derby in 2023. In addition to this, he has won the Champion Stakes in New Zealand and the Spring Champion Stakes in Australia. His career highlights include multiple Group 1 victories across both countries, showcasing his versatility and stamina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orchestral (2024): <\/strong>Orchestral won the New Zealand Derby in 2024. Although this is his only Group 1 win so far, his victory in the Derby marks a significant milestone in his career. As an emerging talent, Orchestral shows great potential for future Group 1 successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bet on the next New Zealand Derby winner<\/strong>&nbsp;with our comprehensive New Zealand Derby form guide and expert New Zealand Derby tips at the TAB NZ!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past New Zealand Derby Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent New Zealand Derby winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2006 are detailed in the below table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Winner &#8211; Age\/Gender Breeding<\/th><th>Jockey<\/th><th>Weight (kgs)<\/th><th>Trainer\/s<\/th><th>Barrier<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2026<\/td><td><strong>ROAD TO PARIS (NZ) 3G<br><\/strong>CIRCUS MAXIMUS (IRE) &#8211; SPIRIT OF HEAVEN (NZ) SAVABEEL (AUS)<\/td><td>GEORGE ROOKE<\/td><td>57.0<\/td><td>ROGER JAMES &amp; ROBERT WELLWOOD<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td><strong>WILLYDOIT (NZ) 3G<\/strong><br>TARZINO (NZ) &#8211; 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