New Zealand Derby S1 - 1, 05/03/2022, Saturday Post Time 12:10
G1 - 2400m - Turf
1 |
Tutukaka |
Very good 2nd in Karaka Million 3YO Classic before 8.4L 8th to La Crique in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on softer ground. |
2 |
White Noise |
Won 2100m Listed race in early January. Then seven weeks off before running on late when 4.2L 4th to La Crique in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on softer ground. |
3 |
Marchand |
Won at 1600m this track on good ground before 4L 3rd to La Crique in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on softer ground. |
4 |
Soldier Boy |
Beaten a long way at past two runs. Only win was at 1340m on very soft ground. |
5 |
Nest Egg |
No threat when 9.2L 9th to La Crique in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on softer ground. |
6 |
Arjay’s Flight |
Consistent galloper. Ran 2.5L 4th to Field Of Gold in G2 Waikato Guineas before closing 3.8L 2nd to La Crique in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on softer ground. |
7 |
Pinarello |
Blinkers first time when impressive 4.5L winner of Benchmark 65 Handicap (2100m) at this track on 19 February. |
8 |
Yes We Khan |
Dramatic improvement required on 13.7L 10th to La Crique in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on softer ground. |
9 |
Regal Lion |
Checked at start past two runs. Latest was 7.8L 7th to La Crique in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on softer ground. |
10 |
Ess Vee Are |
Slow out and not disgraced when 5L 4th to Pinarello in Ellerslie Benchmark 65 Handicap (2100m) on 19 February. |
11 |
Privileged Son |
Ran on well to win Pukekohe 2100m Maiden on 23 February at first start on good ground and first beyond 1600m. |
12 |
Asterix |
Sound effort to win Tauranga 2100m Maiden on soft ground on 16 February at third start. |
13 |
La Crique |
Outstanding filly chasing fourth straight win after 3.8L victory from Arjay's Flight in G2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on 19 February. Drawn ideally in one. |