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for the galloping race run up to 1972 see: Great Northern DerbyThe Great Northern Derby is a harness racing event for 3 year old standardbreds. It is a major event for 3 year old colts and geldings in New Zealand. It is run at Alexandra Park in Auckland on the same night as the Auckland Cup in early March. The stake of $400000 is the richest for 3-year-olds in Australasia.