Trots

It’s going to be a big trotters weekend in Victoria as Maryborough will not only be hosting the Redwood Classic, but will also host the Victoria Trotters Derby Final on Sunday. The Group 1 race will see some of the finest three-year-old trotters compete after three qualifying heats held earlier on in the month.

It’s certainly going to be a race to watch as the draw has seen race favourite Rostevarren going up against New Zealand’s Miami Hi after the surprise scratching of Kahdon. Rostevarren is sitting in a fine position in barrier two. The Ross Graham-driven gelding has had eight starts this season, six of which resulted in first place finishes. This includes Heat 1 of the Victoria Trotters Derby.

It seems his toughest competition lies immediately to the right as New Zealand’s Miami Hi drew barrier four, but due to Kahdon’s absence, will be racing from barrier three. The Kiwi colt is new to the Australian trotting circuit, but took an impressive first place finish in his debut in Heat 1 of the Derby.

Thanks to the last chance Heat 3, Ninegrandsons, Tuhimata Glass, and Bakas Cobber all earned their position in the Final. The former beat the two latter in the final heat to earn his position, but sits in the second row thanks to a very unlucky draw. Bakas Cobber and Tuhimata Glass took barriers five and six respectively, giving them a decent shot at the win, but expect this one to be a showdown between Rostevarren and Miami Hi for the top share of the $75,000 purse.

It will be race nine on Sunday’s racing card, getting underway at 4:10pm. Place your bets at SportsBet as they are offering the best possible odds for all the races to be held this weekend at Maryborough’s two-day carnival.

2010 Victoria Trotters Derby Final Field & Barrier Draw