Horse Racing
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Australian Derby - Form Comments

09/04/2021 16:19

G1 – 2400m – Turf

1 Lion’s Roar Made late ground when 1.8L 4th to Mo’unga in G1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on 27 March (track soft). Previously won G1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) on good ground, beating Mo’unga.
2 Rocket Spade New Zealander who’s won three on end, at home, on soft ground. Won the G1 NZ Derby at this distance on 7 March before 2.3L win from Marchioness in Tauranga 1600m 3YO on 27 March.
3 Sky Lab Strong effort when head 2nd to Mo’unga in G1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on 27 March (track soft). Capable all conditions.
4 Milford Finished head 2nd to Rocket Spade in G1 NZ Derby on 7 March before fading late when 9.6L 8th to Mo’unga in G1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on 27 March (track soft).
5 The Frontman Beaten 0.3L when 3rd to Rocket Spade in G1 NZ Derby on 7 March before racing too keenly when 3.9L 8th to Yaletown in G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday (track good). Might prefer soft ground.
6 Yaletown Led throughout when 0.5L winner from Prompt Prodigy in G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday (track good). Improving galloper. All runs have been on good ground.
7 Young Werther Bumped at start, ran on well when 0.9L 3rd to Yaletown in G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday. Placed in 2500m G1 Victoria Derby last year. All runs have been on good ground.
8 Khoekhoe Battled on fairly when 4.4L 6th to Mo’unga in G1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on 27 March (track soft). That was first run right handed. Handles all conditions.
9 Prompt Prodigy Raced handy and fought on well when 0.5L 2nd to Yaletown in G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday. Consistent performer.
10 Explosive Jack Ran on from last when 0.75L 2nd to Liquero over 2200m at Bendigo on 27 March. Shows promise, distance suits and handles wet and dry tracks.
11 Toscanini Faded late when 8.7L 5th to Heart Of Puissance in Warwick Farm Benchmark 78 Handicap (2200m) on 31 March (track soft). Fitter and probably needs drier ground.
12 Favreau Raced handy and held on OK when 1.1L 4th to Yaletown in G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday (track good). Won two previous starts at 1600m on good ground.
13 Rondino Won at 2000m at Hawkesbury on soft ground before having little luck when 6.9L 9th to Yaletown in G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday (track good).
14 Zakspeed Even effort when 1.9L 6th to Yaletown in G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill last Saturday (track good). One win was at 2330m on soft ground in weaker class.
15 Olympic Gaze Held his place when 2L 4th to Savvy Valentino in Kensington 2400m Benchmark 78 Handicap on heavy ground on 25 March. Winner at 2300m on soft ground, in weaker class, three starts back.
16 Montefilia Top class filly who ran on very well when 1L 3rd to Mo’unga in G1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on 27 March (track soft). Proven this distance range. Handles wet and dry; probably at very best on dry.