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Coniston Bluebird (foaled 2005 in Australia) is a thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2009 New Zealand Derby. Trainer Bede Murray had the New Zealand Derby in mind for Coniston Bluebird after the horse had shown promise as a stayer in Australia including a win over 2100m. However those plans became doubtful when he was well beaten in weak company at his final start before going to New Zealand. However the trip was pursued with.