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NZ stars ready to shine in Victoria Derby

New Zealand trainer Andrew Forsman has Mr Maestro in a rich vein of form for the Victoria Derby. (Simon Bullard/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The New Zealand stable responsible for giving Australian racing the first insight into the exceptional talent of James McDonald is counting on a reunion with the jockey to deliver one of the jewels of the Melbourne Cup carnival.

Co-trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson have secured McDonald to ride Sharp 'N' Smart in the Victoria Derby, a race older than the Melbourne Cup and one that is also the premier spring staying test for three-year-olds.

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