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Derby treble on radar for O’Sullivan and Scott

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Derby treble on radar for O’Sullivan and Scott

Derby treble on radar for O’Sullivan and Scott. They have saddled the last two winners of the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby. O'Sullivan won the Derby with Rocket Spade in 2021 and Asterix in 2022. Waitak was a second-place finisher in the Auckland Guineas on New Year”s Day. Devildom is a last-start maiden winner at Pukekohe. Uderzo steps up into Rating 75 grade in Premier Horse Transport (1500m) on Sunday. Dragon Leap is likely to bypass next weekend .  Next weekend's Gr 1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m at Trentham).

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