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Another Derby Hero for Tavistock

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Another Derby Hero for Tavistock

Asterix won the 2022 New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie. Trainer Sam Kelt bought him for $450,000 at the Ready to Run Sale. He brought Mark Greatbatch into the ownership. Johnathan Parkes rode him well. The time of 2:27.24 is the equal fourth fastest Derby in history. Rocket Spade won in 2021. The trainer Lance O’Sullivan won it with Popsy in 1993. It's a lot harder to win this race as a trainer. Sam is optimistic. His son Tavistock is trainer of Asterix. Asterx won his first race at Tauranga on February 16.

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