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  • Third Derby for Explosive Jack

    Tuesday, 4th May 2021

    Gr1 ATC Derby winner Explosive Jack (Jakkalberry-Extra Explosive, by Ekraar) is on target for Saturday's Gr1 SA Derby at Morphettville, reports racing.com. This year, the 3YO colt became the first horse in history to win the Tasmanian Derby and the ATC Derby. "Explosive Jack worked out here this morning and worked very well," co-trainer Dave Eustace said. "He galloped at Werribee last Saturday and here again today and he's had some time at the beach and he's spot-on. He will be the horse to beat I would imagine. I think he's held his form very well." Explosive Jack has won four of his seven starts with earnings over $1.4 million and was a $100,000 graduate from the Novara Park draft at the 2019 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. The stable will also run Let's Karaka Deel (Dundeel-Tegwin, by O'Reilly) in the Gr1 SA Derby. He is one of the more talented staying prospects among the Classic-aged crop, recently finishing runner-up in the Listed Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) after finishing a close second in last spring's Gr3 Neds Classic (2000m).