Victoria Derby News

Restrepo On Song For Victoria Derby 2012

Restrepo On Song For Victoria Derby 2012

Restrepo will attempt to recreate his magnificent heat performance when he steps out for the Group 1 Victoria Derby final at Tabcorp Melton tomorrow February 4, 2012.

The four-year-old gelding won his Victoria Derby heat easier than any other runner in the 2012 Victoria Derby and will be looking to do the same tomorrow night.

Restrepo will have to contend…

Major Post Faces Tough Barrier Draw In 2012 Victoria Derby

Major Post Faces Tough Barrier Draw In 2012 Victoria Derby

Major Post will have to be at his best if he wants to win the 2012 Victoria Derby at Tabcorp Melton this Saturday February 4, 2012.

The gelding has drawn a back row barrier for the 2012 Victoria Derby, which will make for a tough race.

Trainer Chris Robinson believes Major Post will still have a chance to win the…

Sangster Success In Victoria Derby 2011 Results

Sangster Success In Victoria Derby 2011 Results

Sangster is the 2011 Victoria Derby champion after saluting in one of the roughest run races in the event’s history.

It keeps up the trend of short priced favourites struggling in the race with Manawanui simply not running the trip after no complaints during the run.

Sangster hardly had the run of the race,  he was caught three wide from…

2011 Victoria Derby Betting & Odds Update

2011 Victoria Derby Betting & Odds Update

The 2011 Victoria Derby is now only a matter of hours away so let’s have a look at the race day market movers after a tonne of money came flooding in overnight.

Fluctuations have been the norm rather than the exception however the big story is the continual drift of favourite Manawanui.

He keeps creeping up towards that $3.00 market…

Victoria Derby Betting & Tips 2011

Victoria Derby Betting & Tips 2011

The 2011 Victoria Derby is finally here after weeks of build up and speculation.

Finally tomorrow at Flemington the talk will stop and the horses will jump in the bid to find the best three year old over 2500m in the country.

It’s time then for us to put up our 2011 Victoria Derby Tips as well as bring you…

Victoria Derby Form Guide 2011 – Full Field

Victoria Derby Form Guide 2011 – Full Field

The 2011 Victoria Derby form guide is always one of the toughest to do and it will be no different this Saturday at Flemington Racecourse.

The reason punters often have a hard time with the Victoria Derby comes down the number of unknowns in the race.

When betting on racing the thing you want to do the most is eliminate…

Victoria Derby Final Field & Barriers 2011

Victoria Derby Final Field & Barriers 2011

The 2011 Victoria Derby final field has been confirmed and as you would expect in a race of this caliber there is a full field of 16 on hand as well as two emergencies as back up should anything go wrong.

The Victoria Derby is one of the most famous races in the country  and the ‘Derby’ brand as a…

Victoria Derby Nominations 2011 Update

Victoria Derby Nominations 2011 Update

The 2011 Victoria Derby is now just five days away and the final field is really starting to take shape.

An announcement on the final makeup of the race will be made tomorrow however you can work out a good deal of the field based on the latest Victoria Derby Nominations.

There’s no prizes for working out which horse will…

Olly’ Shooting For Fourth Victoria Derby Title In 2011

Olly’ Shooting For Fourth Victoria Derby Title In 2011

Damien Oliver knows what it takes to win Group 1 races and when it comes to the Victoria Derby he knows it better than just about anyone.

In fact when he arrives at Flemington for the 2011 Victoria Derby on Saturday week he’ll be aiming to win it for a fourth time.

The horse he’ll be relying on is Sabrage,…

Leon Wants To Deliver Perfect Punch In Victoria Derby 2011

Leon Wants To Deliver Perfect Punch In Victoria Derby 2011

Leon Macdonald knows how to win the Victoria Derby and he’s proved he can find one from just about anywhere.

That’s what happened back in 2008 when Rebel Raider got up to beat Whobegotyou as a 100 to 1 chance in arguably the biggest upset in Victoria Derby history.

In 2011 it won’t be anywhere near a big a shock…