IT’S A Wonder took out last week’s 145th New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase over 5,600 metres at Riccarton for trainer Harvey Wilson negotiating the ‘bottomless’ conditions to post a remarkable 23-length win.

Ridden by Shaun Phelan, the Istidaad nine-year-old took over before the third jump to street clear across the Riccarton’s brush hedges at the back of the course and lead for the remainder.