The Victoria Derby is one of the oldest horse races in Australia, with a history that stretches back to 1855. This classic Group 1 race is held at Flemington Racecourse as part of the Melbourne spring racing carnival, on the first day in the lead up to the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Held under set weight conditions, the Victoria Derby is held on the same day as other Group 1 races; the Myer Classic, the Mackinnon Stakes, and the Coolmore Stud Stakes.
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The Victoria Derby is worth a total of $1,500,000 in prize money, which is one of the reasons it always manages to attract a high quality field. The field is limited to 16 horses for this historic race, with the Group 2 AAMI Vase at Moonee Valley being one of the important lead up events. With a history that goes back so far, the Victoria Derby has seen lots of notable horses over the line throughout the years.
Phar Lap won the Victoria Derby in 1929, and was noted as the greatest derby winner of all time. However, a number of other famous horses have also won this event, including Fireworks who won this race twice in 1867 and 1868, Poseidon in 1906, Tulloch in 1957, and Efficient in 2006. The Victoria Derby was originally run at the traditional Derby length of 2400 metres, changing to 2500 metres in 1973. This race was also directly promoted to Group 1 event in 1979, with Big Print being the first Group 1 winner.
The 2011 Victoria Derby was won by Sangster, who was trapped early but gained control in the final stages ahead of Induna in second position and Sabrage in third.
2011 Victoria Derby Result
1. Sangster
2. Induna
3. Sabrage
4. Zabeelionaire
5. Isopach
6. Manawanui
7. I Feel Good
8. Scelto
9. Costly Commitment
10. Eagle Command
11. Mr Chez
12. Cornell
13. Niagara
14. Rapidus
15. Perfect Punch
16. Collar
Past Results
Year Winner Status Distance
2011 Sangster Group 1 2500m
2010 Lion Tamer Group 1 2500m
2009 Monaco Consul Group 1 2500m
2008 Rebel Raider Group 1 2500m
2007 Kibbutz Group 1 2500m
2006 Efficient Group 1 2500m
2005 Benicio Group 1 2500m
2004 Plastered Group 1 2500m
2003 Elvstroem Group 1 2500m
2002 Helenus Group 1 2500m
2001 Amalfi Group 1 2500m
2000 Hit The Roof Group 1 2500m
1999 Blackfriars Group 1 2500m
1998 Arena Group 1 2500m
1997 Second Coming Group 1 2500m
1996 Portland Player Group 1 2500m
1995 Nothin’ Leica Dane Group 1 2500m
1994 Blevic Group 1 2500m
1993 Mahogany Group 1 2500m
1992 Redding Group 1 2500m
1991 Star Of The Realm Group 1 2500m
1990 Fire Oak Group 1 2500m
1989 Stylish Century Group 1 2500m
1988 King’s High Group 1 2500m
1987 Omnicorp Group 1 2500m
1986 Raveneaux Group 1 2500m
1985 Handy Proverb Group 1 2500m
1984 Red Anchor Group 1 2500m
1983 Bounty Hawk Group 1 2400m
1982 Grosvenor Group 1 2500m
1981 Brewery Boy Group 1 2500m
1980 Sovereign Red Group 1 2500m
1979 Big Print Group 1 2500m