Horse Racing
Season
New Zealand Derby - Form Comments

03/03/2022 15:50

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.