The Australian Derby will feature New Zealand star Willydoit, making his Australian debut after a dominant win in the NZ Derby on Champions Day at Ellerslie.
Mick Dee will retain the ride on the promising stayer.
Thedoctoroflove, another NZ Derby runner, will also contest the Derby, with Daniel Moor booked for Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young’s charge.
Goldrush Guru, Aeliana, and Plymouth, all from the Rosehill Guineas, are set to run, with Aeliana likely to bypass the Oaks and compete against the colts.
Blake Shinn will ride Alister Clark winner Shanwah, while Hugh Bowman takes the reins on Moonee Valley Vase winner Red Aces.
The Tulloch Stakes will feature key runners such as King Of Thunder, Golden Century, Mustang Morgan, Confetti Garden, Tsitsipas, and Firm Agreement, with their Derby bids pending their performances.
Likely Field for the Australian Derby
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILLYDOIT | S Clotworthy | M Dee |
| 2 | GOLDRUSH GURU | A Gluyas | J Melham |
| 3 | THEDOCTOROFLOVE | T Busuttin & N Young | D Moor |
| 4 | SHANWAH | C Maher | B Shinn |
| 5 | RED ACES | N Ryan | H Bowman |
| 6 | GOLDEN CENTURY | T Pike | |
| 7 | PLYMOUTH | G Thompson | M Zahra |
| 8 | KING OF THUNDER | J O’Shea & T Charlton | |
| 9 | IMPERIALIST | C Waller | |
| 10 | BERNEN WIN | J Thompson | |
| 11 | MUSTANG MORGAN | A Forsman | |
| 12 | CONFETTI GARDEN | T Busuttin & N Young | |
| 13 | TSITISPAS | T Busuttin & N Young | |
| 14 | AELIANA | C Waller |
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