Ruling Lad
| Ruling Lad | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Ruling | 
| Grandsire | Bold Ruler | 
| Dam | Lochiel's Fancy | 
| Damsire | Le Filou | 
| Sex | Colt | 
| Foaled | 1976 | 
| Country | New Zealand | 
| Colour | Bay | 
| Owner | E N Baker | 
| Trainer | Brian Deacon | 
| Record | 22:3-0-1 | 
| Earnings | $68,935 | 
| Major wins | |
| New Zealand Derby (1980) | |
| Last updated on February 26, 2008 | |
Ruling Lad is a Thoroughbred racehorse who won the New Zealand Derby in 1979.[1]
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
- ^ "New Zealand Derby Winners". www.tbheritage.com. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Racing highlights 1979 - 1980". www.ngataonga.org.nz. Retrieved 2024-10-20.