Sydney is the favoured next destination for the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby winner Gingernuts.

"He has come through the race unbelievably well," Te Akau principal David Ellis said.

"We're giving very strong consideration to the Rosehill Guineas and then the Derby. He's a really happy horse and we're leaning that way."

The winner of four of his seven starts for trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards, Gingernuts was an impressive winner of the Gr.2 Avondale Guineas and produced another commanding performance to claim top Derby honours last Saturday.

A decision will be made on Friday on Gingernuts' immediate future.