Jumal wins Northern Derby

Jumal (Downbytheseaside) got back into the winning groove when he dominated from the top to win the $200,000 G1 Woodlands Stud Northern Derby at Alexandra Park tonight.

Trained by Steven Reid, the super talented three year old was made a hot favourite as soon as the draws came out and he lobbed barrier one.

“We had to chance our arm early from the barrier draw. Andretti came out hard and a couple of others. To run that hard that early over 2700, keep ticking along. Then Matty White came round and there was a wee bit more pressure and he kicked away from the Telfer runner (Allamericanplayer) who had enjoyed a lovely trip. Full credit to the horse and pretty special animal,” winning driver Blair Orange said.

JUMAL REPLAY

Jumal had a length and a half to spare on Allamericanplayer with Special Occasion a neck back in third.

The winning time was 3-20.9.

“Down the back the last time, he wanted to get on the job a wee bit. Once he skipped clear round the corner he went to sleep a bit. Horses like this can do a bit more when you need them to.”

The win was Reid’s second in the age group feature. He won with Monkey King in 2005.

For complete race results, click here.

by Bruce Stewart, for Harnesslink