Cavallieri

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Cavallieri

Sire	Gaius
Grandsire	Sallust
Dam	Beycheville
Damsire	Uncle Remus
Sex	Colt
Foaled	1988
Country	New Zealand
Colour	Chestnut
Breeder	P J & P M Vela
Owner	L K Laxon, S Shew, F & Mrs Z Sing
Trainer	L K Laxon
Record	42:3-4-3
Earnings	$376,187
Major Racing Wins, Awards and Honours
Major Racing Wins
New Zealand Derby (1991) Zabeel Classic (2003) Sandown Classic (2002)
Infobox last updated on: July 3, 2007.

Cavallieri is a Thoroughbred racehorse best known for defeating Veandercross in the 1991 New Zealand Derby.

Veandercross had been close to unbeatable throughout his three year-old season, but in the Derby of 1991 it was Cavallieri who won the race, narrowly beating the favourite in a desperate photo finish.

Cavallieri never really tasted the same glory again in the remainder of his career, retiring with just three wins to his name. He stood at stud in New Zealand briefly before being sold overseas.