Sydney galloper Kermadec has taken out the first race on Derby Day after a perfect ride from Blake Shinn.

Results:

1st: 7 Kermadec
2nd: 2 Stratum Star
3rd: 5 Manhattan Avenue
4th: 11 Hi World

What twitter is saying:

Chris Waller’s Kermadec wins the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) from Stratum Star. Big gap to third Manhattan Avenue.

— Racing Network (@TVNTVN) November 1, 2014

Great start for the followers to the Flemington carnival for @blake_shinn @cwallerracing with KERMADEC winning the opening event.

— OneSelection2Win (@1Selection2Win) November 1, 2014