Ruling Lad is a Thoroughbred racehorse who won the New Zealand Derby in 1979.[1]

Ruling Lad
SireRuling
GrandsireBold Ruler
DamLochiel's Fancy
DamsireLe Filou
SexColt
Foaled1976
CountryNew Zealand
ColourBay
OwnerE N Baker
TrainerBrian Deacon
Record22:3-0-1
Earnings$68,935
Major wins
New Zealand Derby (1980)
Last updated on February 26, 2008

He produced an extraordinary performance to win the Derby for rider Garry Phillips,[2] but never showed that ability in the rest of his career. In the 15 starts he had after his Derby win, he never finished closer than seventh.

References

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  1. ^ "New Zealand Derby Winners". www.tbheritage.com. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  2. ^ "Racing highlights 1979 - 1980". www.ngataonga.org.nz. Retrieved 2024-10-20.