The 2024 Australian Derby, a highlight of “The Championships,” promises an exciting clash of three-year-olds this Saturday at Royal Randwick.
Rosehill Guineas winner Riff Rocket chases Group 1 win number three in Saturday’s 2024 Australian Derby field. Photo: Steve Hart.
The $3 million Group 1 race (2400m) features a talented field vying for classic glory.
Chris Waller‘s star gelding Riff Rocket sits atop the Australian Derby betting boards at $3.60 through Ladbrokes.
Fresh off his victory in the Rosehill Guineas (2000m), he looks to become the first horse since Criterion in 2014 to complete the coveted Rosehill Guineas – Australian Derby double.
The only filly in the race, James Cummings‘ Zardozi, presents a unique challenge at $4.20.
The talented Kingman filly boasts a win in the VRC Oaks (2500m) and a recent victory over the boys in the Phar Lap Stakes (1500m) this prep.
With Jamie Kah aboard, she seeks to become the first Australian Derby-winning filly since Shamrocker in 2011.
Several other horses have the potential to cause an upset.
Godolphin‘s Tom Kitten ($5.50), last year’s Spring Champion Stakes winner, is a threat after a close sixth in the Rosehill Guineas.
Local hope Wymark ($7) is riding a four-race winning streak, having captured the Tulloch Stakes (2000m) last weekend.
Witness the next generation of champions battle it out! The 2024 Australian Derby takes place at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
2024 Australian Derby Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x12121x131 | RIFF ROCKET | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 10 | 56.5kg | 107 | ||
| 2 | 13321×6546 | TOM KITTEN | James Cummings | Adam Hyeronimus | 3 | 56.5kg | 100 | ||
| 3 | 312x6x662 | CEOLWULF (NZ) | Joseph Pride | Blake Shinn | 5 | 56.5kg | 92 | ||
| 4 | 5x9732x673 | CAP FERRAT | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 7 | 56.5kg | 88 | ||
| 5 | x41183x794 | GANBARE | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 1 | 56.5kg | 88 | ||
| 6 | 1115 | IMMEDIACY (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Luke Currie | 13 | 56.5kg | 88 | ||
| 7 | 34×2421111 | WYMARK (NZ) | Michael Freedman | Tommy Berry | 14 | 56.5kg | 88 | ||
| 8 | 24100×652 | NOISY BOY | Todd Howlett | Jay Ford | 8 | 56.5kg | 80 | ||
| 9 | 31150×3067 | GLAD YOU THINK SO | John Sargent | Ms Rachel King | 4 | 56.5kg | 69 | ||
| 10 | 21241 | ADAGIO | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Regan Bayliss | 11 | 56.5kg | 60 | ||
| 11 | x01x598462 | ZENMASTER | Craig Carmody | Chad Schofield | 9 | 56.5kg | 60 | ||
| 12 | 5x865x233 | HOOLIGAN TOMMY (NZ) | John Sargent | Jason Collett | 12 | 56.5kg | 56 | ||
| 13 | x32524x231 | SAXON BRAVE | Daiki Chujo | 6 | 56.5kg | 55 | |||
| 14 | 007121×013 | ZARDOZI | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 2 | 54.5kg | 102 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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