News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Guerin: Queensland on radar for Merlin after Derby triumph

25 March 2023

Don’t be fooled by the small margin Merlin scaped home by in Friday night’s $135,000 Woodlands Derby.

Because driver Zachary Butcher is adamant the quality colt could have won the classic by a lot more had he wanted.

“That is just him, he doesn’t like running away from horses and just switches off,” said Butcher after his first win in the great race.

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LISTEN: The Shepparton Showcase back again ahead of Tuesday night: Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber take a look at the Shepparton harness racing meeting on May 5. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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