Derby Dream Alive and Well

20 January 2023

The dream of our silks being seen to advantage in a second Gr.1 New Zealand Derby was kept alive and well today when the talented 3YO gelding Andalus (Almanzor) powered home under Craig Zachey to win the Waikato Draught Mile at Te Rapa.

Along with co-owner Huntingdale Lodge 2012 Ltd (Mgr: Harvey Green), Elsdon Park’s Lib and Katrina Petagna first tasted success in the classic New Zealand feature courtesy of Crown Prosecutor (Medaglia D’Oro) in 2019.

Like Crown Prosecutor, Andalus is trained by Stephen Marsh.

As a 2YO, Andalus was stakes placed on debut in the Gr.2 Hiddenbed Wakefield Challenge Stakes. At his second start, he placed second in the Listed Fairview Matamata Slipper.

๐€๐ง๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ž

Age: 3YO

Record: 9-1-2-1

Breeding: Almanzor – Genius (Savabeel)

Breeder: Garry Chittick

Purchaser: Bruce Perry

Sale: NZB 2021 Book I Yearling Sale

Trainer: Stephen Marsh

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