New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

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ZINKO

3 g Shinko King - Tio Zinnia
Breeder: H W Perry & T W Archer Trust
Owner: M L O Williams, D Biddlecombe, I J Gray, D Jenkins & R Lawgun
Trainer: Moira Murdoch & Dominic Olson
Jockey: Leith Innes

6 starts
1 win
3 seconds
1 third

Major races:
2nd Waikato Guineas G2
2nd Wellington Guineas G2

Best replay to watch:
Waikato Guineas, Te Rapa, 2 February (2nd)
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx

Derby odds: 10.00 (5th fav)

+ He's never run a bad race, no matter what grade. He's always right there at the finish.
+ Pedigree suggests the Derby distance should be totally fine.

- He just never seems to win! His only win was a maiden back in early September.

Running great races in stakes level from September all the way through to February, Zinko has been one of the more admirably consistent 3-year-olds throughout the season. There's no reason why he won't continue that and run another huge race in the Derby. But his inability to win these big races so far makes it hard to see him score a breakthrough win in the Derby. It's going to be a tough ask. But a solid placing is not beyond him at all.