'Captain' to face second row draw in Victoria Derby

The buzz pacer of Australian harness racing Captain Ravishing (Captaintreacherous) will have to overcome the second row to win the $200,000 Victoria Derby at Melton on Saturday night (Oct. 8).

Despite the draw he has opened as the favourite for the feature following his dominate heat win last Saturday, with Queenslander Leap To Fame close behind him in the market after drawing barrier five in the Group 1.

2022 VICTORIA DERBY DRAW

1. Simply Sam (American Ideal)
2. Justalittlesip (Franco Ledger)
3. Codename Marcus (Pet Rock)
4. Bet On The Tiger (Betting Line)
5. Leap To Fame (Bettor’s Delight)
6. Major Perry (Art Major)
7. Khafaji (Somebeachsomewhere)

——— Second Row ———–

1. Catch A Wave (Captaintreacherous) (EM1)
2. Ripp (Somebeachsomewhere)
3. Captain Ravishing (Captaintreacherous)
4. Cantfindabettorman (Sweet Lou)
5. Heza Son Of Agun (Art Major)
6. Interest Free (Art Major)

For complete race fields, click here.

by Amanda Rando, for Harnesslink