He was produced by Double Elle, a five-time winning daughter of Generous who descends on the female side from New Zealand Oaks winner Devante.
[2] Gingernuts began his three-year-old campaign on a low-key note, winning one of three starts while competing at rural tracks such as Te Teko.
Ridden by Opie Bosson, who had previously won several major races aboard Mongolian Khan, the chestnut gelding surged out of midfield to score a comfortable victory.
"[4] Two weeks after his Derby win, Gingernuts crossed the Tasman to make his Australian debut in the Rosehill Guineas at a distance of 2000m.
Over extremely heavy going, he settled in mid-pack, then unleashed his run with 800m remaining and struck the lead shortly after turning into the straight.
[2] Gingernuts returned to New Zealand and was given some time off, then began his four-year-old campaign on 2 September in the Tarzino Trophy, finishing fifth.
Gingernuts dueled briefly with Kawi before pulling away, then withstood a late charge from Close Up to win by a neck.
[10] Two weeks later though, he was caught at the finish line by Wait A Sec in the Livamol Spring Classic, losing by a head.
The on-track veterinarian immediately applied bandages and the horse was transported to the University of Melbourne veterinary clinic at Werribee.