New Zealand colt Jon Snow has shown his staying power to win the $2 million Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick.
He proved too strong for Harper’s Choice down the straight on Saturday, with Hardham in third, and favourite and fellow Kiwi Gingernuts finishing fifth.
The win is New Zealand trainer Murray Baker’s fourth in the Group One race.
Results:
Australian Derby results:
1st: 4 Jon Snow
22nd: 9 Harper's Choice
3rd: 6 Hardham
4th: 8 Ruthven— Just Horse Racing (@justhorseracing) April 1, 2017
Replay:
Murray Baker wins his fourth Australia Derby as Jon Snow gets the better of Harper's choice down the straight. #TheChampionships pic.twitter.com/kRIlo0tPeU
— TAB (@tabcomau) April 1, 2017