MONGOLIAN KHAN
colt, Holy Roman Emperor-Centafit
Trainer: Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman, Cambridge (no Derby wins)
Jockey: Opie Bosson (no Derby wins)
5 starts
4 wins
0 seconds
0 thirds
NZ$115,500
1st Gr. 2 Waikato Guineas
1st Jesters Pies Salver
"I think this horse has got lots of upside." - Murray Baker
"I'm pretty sure he's going to be a huge chance in the Derby." - Opie Bosson
He won on debut, then failed in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas, but since then he's just got better and better with three wins in a row including the Waikato Guineas. He's suddenly getting very good, and he's doing it at exactly the right time.
I do think the Waikato Guineas was a little weaker than the races Volkstok'n'barrell has been winning, so the Avondale Guineas on Saturday will be very interesting - the first clash between the two favourites for the Derby.
Current odds: 5
My ranking: 2nd