So the next one obviously has to be...
CAPELLA
filly, Rip Van Winkle-Limerick
Trainer: Danica Guy (no Derby wins)
Jockey: Leith Innes (Wahid 2006)
6 starts
3 wins
0 seconds
1 third
NZ$82,225
1st Eight Carat Classic
3rd Sir Tristram Fillies' Classic
Unexpectedly entered for the Derby today, sending her odds plummeting from 26 to 7.5. She was exceptional in the Eight Carat on Boxing Day, but then bad weather and slight injuries ruled her out of the Royal Stakes, Levin Classic and Desert Gold Stakes.
She's only had one race since the Eight Carat, an unlucky third in the Sir Tristram. She's obviously good enough to do this, but I'm just not sure if she's had enough racing to prepare her. She adds a TON of interest and mystery to this race.
Odds: 7.5