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New Zealand Derby

Group 1
Ellerslie2,400 msince 187576 runnings since 1950
Latest winner
Road To Paris
Latest running
2026
Conditions
3-year-old colts & fillies
Winning time 2026
2:31.25

New Zealand Derby in numbers All records

Record trainer3

Roger James

Roger James has won the New Zealand Derby 3 times since 1950, the last with Silent Achiever in 2012.

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Record jockey6

Vincent Colgan

Vincent Colgan has won the New Zealand Derby 6 times since 1950, the last with Rangipo in 2016.

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Winner 2026 All winners

New Zealand Derby · 2026

Road To Paris

by Circus Maximus out of Spirit of Heaven

GRJockeyGeorge Rooke
RWTrainerRoger James & Robert Wellwood
OwnerRon & Judi Wanless
MWBreederMrs J M Wanless
Time2:31.25
Starting price–
SireCircus Maximus

Roll of honour & comparison

Explore the winners by period and compare who dominated.

Jockey rankingTrainer ranking

Periods count back from 2026. Records, rankings and the winners list below follow the selected period. Data since 1950.

All winners 76 runnings since 1950

YearHorseTrainerJockeyOwnerSPTime
2026Road To Parisby Circus Maximus out of Spirit of HeavenRoger James & Robert WellwoodGeorge RookeRon & Judi Wanless2:31.25
2025Willydoitby Tarzino out of WillametteShaun & Emma Clotworthy, Byerley ParkMichael DeeB G Black, Mrs E L Clotworthy & MyRacehorse Pty Ltd2:30.08
2024Orchestralby Savabeel out of SymphonicRoger James & Robert WellwoodCraig GryllsColin & Helen Litt2:26.79
2023Sharp 'N' Smartby Redwood out of Queen MargaretTeam RogersonRyan ElliotGraeme Rogerson, Todd Bawden, C A Leishman, NZ Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd, M & M Butterworth & M B Wadd2:29.47
2022Asterixby Tavistock out of MourasanaLance O'Sullivan & Andrew ScottJohnathan ParkesD & B Kelt, A & L Scott & Mark Greatbatch2:27.24
2021Rocket Spadeby Fastnet Rock out of AffairoftheheartLance O'Sullivan & Andrew ScottCraig GryllsHermitage Thoroughbreds Pty Limited2:35.51
2020Sherwood Forestby Fastnet Rock out of Chasing MammonTony PikeMichael WalkerGoodson & Perron Family Trust, Calder Bloodstock Ltd & Deborah Martin2:26.77
2019Crown Prosecutorby Medaglia d'Oro out of RiptideStephen MarshCraig GryllsHuntingdale Lodge 2012 Ltd2:28.17
2018Vin de Danceby Roc de Cambes out of Explosive DancerMurray Baker & Andrew ForsmanJason WaddellOTI Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), L Muollo & Kilted Taniwha Syndicate2:28.44
2017Gingernutsby Iffraaj out of Double ElleStephen Autridge & Jamie RichardsOpie BossonTe Akau Gingernuts Syndicate2:28.27
2016Rangipoby Stryker out of HollowayTony PikeVincent ColganJohn & Margaret Thompson2:28.89
2015Mongolian Khanby Holy Roman Emperor out of CentafitMurray Baker & Andrew ForsmanOpie BossonInner Mongolia Rider Horse Industry2:28.40
2014Pucciniby Encosta de Lago out of Miss OperaPeter & Jacob McKayMichael WalkerMonovale Holdings Ltd2:28.39
2013Habibiby Ekraar out of Danny HolidayDonna & Dean LoganVincent ColganMrs Heather & Peter Crofskey & Mrs P A McIntyre2:27.58
2012Silent Achieverby O'Reilly out of Winning SpreeRoger JamesJames McDonaldK J Hickman2:33.55
2011Jimmy Chouxby Thorn Park out of CierzoJohn BaryJonathan RiddellChouxmaani Investments Ltd.2:38.35
2010Military Moveby Volksraad out of All Night PartyShaune RitchieMichael WalkerSteven Lo2:27.91
2009Coniston Bluebirdby Scenic out of Turbo LadyBede MurrayScott SeamerMurray Livestock, J O'Brien, J & R Standford & J Wilson2:31.04
2008C'est la Guerreby Shinko King out of La MagnifiqueKevin Myers, WanganuiDavid WalkerK Barker, JNW Brookes, DA Gascoigne & KT Myers2:33.47
2007Redoute's Dancerby Redoute's Choice out of CondescendanceTim Martin, RosehillVincent ColganP. Silvestro2:27.24
2006Wahidby Almutawakel out of Rory's HelenAllan SharrockLeith InnesNoel H. & Ron T. Stanley2:27.42
2004Xcellentby Pentire out of ExceloMichael MoroneyMichael ColemanG W Breingan, G K V Holdings Ltd, M J Gatt, P A Heath, D A Nicholson & Wellington Racing Syndicate2:32.01
2003Cut the Cakeby Yamanin Vital out of Icing On the CakeMichael Moroney & Andrew ScottMichael ColemanN M Anderson, G W Breingan, G J N Jaggaer, T T Manning, Paul Moroney & A P Ramsden2:28.88
2002St Reimsby Zabeel out of L'QuizChris McNabGreg ChildsRob McAnulty et al.2:28.57
2001Leica Guvby Deputy Governor out of Leica Or NotJeff McVeanScott SeamerR A and Mrs R J Scarborough2:28.98
2000Hailby Stark South out of Valley CourtBruce MarshNoel HarrisAlistair Cunningham & Bruce Marsh2:32.27
1999Hadesby Zabeel out of Annas ChoiceRoger James, MatamataVincent ColganMrs F E & R A Dixon2:27.57
1998So Casualby Casual Lies out of Some ReasonRoss TaylorDamien OliverG C P Beadel et al.2:24.80
1997Zondaby Zabeel out of Gone With the WindRoger JamesVincent ColganHundalee Derby Syndicate2:31.58
1996Great Commandby Marscay out of TisoldeMichael Moroney, MatamataDarren BeadmanH J & J Chan, R R McAnulty & D Tsang2:27.97
1995Racing coloursRoysynby Bakharoff out of Royal ProposalRoger JamesVincent ColganMrs B P & J B Harvey2:30.10
1994Look Who's Talkingby Grosvenor out of GlenreignNigel TileyGrant CooksleyUnifaith Limited2:28.18
1993Popsyby Sir Tristram out of BeksDave & Paul O'SullivanLance O'SullivanBarnaby & Co Ltd2:27.24
1992The Phantom Chanceby Noble Bijou out of The FantasyColin Jillings & Richard YuillRobert VanceW B Ballin2:25.98
1991Cavallieriby Gaius out of BeychevilleLaurie LaxonGrant CooksleyLaurie Laxon, S Shew & F & Mrs Z Sing2:29.18
1990Surfers Paradiseby Crested Wave out of Lady AythorpeDave & Paul O'SullivanLance O'SullivanF Cheung, K Chong, G Fong & J D Smith2:28.02
1989Castletownby One Pound Sterling out of Mona CurraghPatrick BusuttinBruce ComptonPatrick Busuttin, Barney McCahill & K P Morris2:29.28
1988The Gentryby McGinty out of RainfallRay & Kerry VernerGreg ChildsL W Davis, H Keith Haub, P J Walker & Haunui Farm2:27.49
1987Satisfyby Top Quality out of Gold FlakeNick NicoloffMaurice CampbellN D & P H Nicoloff2:35.41
1986Tidal Lightby Diagramatic out of AzoresJim Gibbs and Roger JamesGrant CooksleyS A Taylor2:28.63
1985Bonecrusherby Pag-Asa out of ImitationFrank RitchieGary StewartPeter J. Mitchell2:29.47
1984Jolly Jakeby Three Legs out of HoneypotAlan JonesChris McNabIvan W Allan2:27.39
1983I'm Henryby Entrepreneur out of Ina BahrooColin JillingsRobert VanceA J & M M Bates2:29.78
1982Our Flightby Imperial Guard out of Jane FlightErrol SkeltonMaurice CampbellJ W Rusher2:32.48
1981Isle of Manby Habitation out of Full O'TricksDavina WaddellRobert VanceRon F Langsford and Davina L Waddell2:28.89
1980Ring the Bellby Rangong out of WitchcraftNeville Atkins, WaiukuNigel TileyE M Mackley and B P Wild2:30.23
1979Ruling Ladby Ruling out of Lochiel's FancyBrian Deacon, HaweraGarry PhillipsE N Baker2:35.38
1978Kaiserby Ruling out of Sovereign LassNeville Atkins, WaiukuAlwin TweedieT J and Mrs Doole2:29.42
1977Uncle Remusby Bandmaster out of TusitalaColin Jillings, TakaniniRobert VanceKim F Clotworthy and Mrs Grace M Donaldson2:29.51
1976Silver Ladby Silver Dream out of Leta FilouBarry PetleyDes WyattD and Mrs Nicholls and R R Peel-Walker2:29.76
1975Balmerinoby Trictrac out of DulcieBrian SmithMaurice CampbellRalph K Stuart2:31.21
1974Mansinghby Wilkes out of StarquitaRay Wallace & Randall Coleman, TakaniniBob SkeltonDavid V Beetham2:29.20
1973Furys Orderby Indian Order out of Our FuryWally McEwan, HaweraDes HarrisLen H Bridgeman2:35
1972Classic Waveby Crest of the Wave out of Tolunda
1971Master Johnby Even Stevens out of Lover Girl
1970Fairview Ladby Battle-Waggon out of Seldom In
1969Pikoby Ayrshire Bard out of Picco's Pride
1968Pepby Fair's Fair out of Conquete
1967Jazzby Roussau's Dream out of Dixie
1966Fair Accountby Comte de Grasse out of Truly Fair
1965Roman Consulby Agricola out of Gipsy Dancer
1964Trial Offerby Byland out of Bonny Loch
1963Royal Dutyby Gigantic out of Glenlyn
1962Algalonby Alonzo out of Alga
1961Burgosby Sabaean out of Glad Tidings
1960Blue Lodgeby Blueskin out of Nimvir
1959Sol d'Orby Targui out of Hope
1958Up and Comingby Resurgent out of Cash and Carry
1957William Paulby Panair out of Brolga
1956Passiveby Ruthless out of Zenith
1955Syntaxby Count Rendered out of Night Girl
1954Port Boyby Beau le Havre out of Lady Alison
1953Idahoby Timanova out of Aspen
1952Programmeby Balloch out of Blandsong
1951Dalrayby Balloch out of Broiveine
1950The Unicornby Gold Nib out of Brief Melody

Records Full rankings

Most successful trainer
Roger James & Robert Wellwood · Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott · Tony Pike
2 wins each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful jockey
Craig Grylls · Michael Walker · Vincent Colgan
3 wins each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful owner
Ron & Judi Wanless · B G Black, Mrs E L Clotworthy & MyRacehorse Pty Ltd · Colin & Helen Litt
1 win each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful sire
Fastnet Rock
2 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful trainers

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful jockeys

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful owners

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful breeders

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful sires

Last 20 years · 2007–2026