Vodafone New Zealand Derby 240
TUTUKAKA
- related to Melody Belle 2nd Karaka Million 3yo Classic got back Avondale Guineas 6th Victoria Derby Last Oct mixes him form Tony Pike trained have him primed chance
WHITE NOISE
- Baker Forsman trained won Salver on track Jan 9 made ground late Avondale Guineas sectionals were good be improved immensely hadn't raced for 6 weeks can figure here
MARCHAND
- building nicely this prep 3rd Uncle Remus Boxing Day dictate tempo winning here Jan 9 wide draw Avondale Guineas stuck on well 3rd outside barrier definitely go forward again will ru the trip place chance
SOLDIER BOY
- Wanganui Guineas win September form since hasn't been aspiring at all finished last at Wanganui blinkers on couldn't make a case
NEST EGG
- 3rd Champagne Stakes on track last year form has been strong missed a race back Avondale Guineas did run on late outside hope
ARJAY'S FLIGHT
- maiden who going solid races Group company 4th Waikato finished well 2nd Avondale Guineas handy barrier expect another bold showing
PINARELLO
- From The James Wellwood stable touted derby contender for some time maiden Te Aroha win impressive 3rd Ruakaka put his handy with win Rating 65 Guineas Day Feb 19 Roger James know how to win derbies major player
YES WE KHAN
- sire Mongolian Khan won the Derby won at debut well beaten Avondale Guineas couldn't have here
ESS VEE ARE
- by Shocking trained by the Weatherleys son Sam rides Waikato win strong made early run rating 65 Guineas stuck on well although well beaten by Pinarello will stay the trip
REGAL LION
- another Baker Forsman trained wasn't far away Waikato Guineas Checked Avondale Feb 19 did work home well looks dour type would need some tempo to figure in the placings
PRIVILEGED SON
- Baker Forsman third runner Won Puke Maiden 23 Feb by Savabeel stoutly bred horse might be too soon for him could be better later on
ASTERIX
- O'Sullivan Scott runner won Derby last Year Rocket Spade won Tauranga Maiden races in the colours of Popsy 93 big step up here
LA CRIQUE
- Star Filly bolted in Desert Gold Trentham Jan 29 then spanked them Avondale Guineas ace barrier sits handy Fast stayer By Vadamos and form sireline Monsun three Melbourne Cup winners clearly one to beat