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- ↑ "Asterix (NZ) Soars to Derby Glory | New Zealand Bloodstock | Thoroughbred Auction House". www.nzb.co.nz.
- ↑ "Horse Profile / NZRacing". loveracing.nz.
- ↑ Desk, NZ Racing. "Asterix delivers Derby double for O'Sullivan and Scott | NZ Racing News".