New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

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CHOICE BRO

3 c Choisir - Ladidi
Breeder: R Pietrykowski
Owner: G Wright, K Jones, R Edwards, G Burgess, L Topic & S Saric
Trainer: John Sargent
Jockey: Jonathan Riddell

12 starts
5 wins
1 second
1 third

Major races:
1st Sires' Produce Stakes G1 (2yo)
1st Karaka Mile
4th Avondale Guineas G2

Best replay to watch:
His spectacular win resuming after a seven-month lay-off, Awapuni, 12 January
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx

Derby odds: 10.00 (5th fav)

+ Proven class - the only G1 winner in the field
+ In superb form, with two amazing wins in his first two starts this prep, then a solid and close fourth in the Avondale Guineas
+ Powerful-looking colt who physically looks suited to the distance.

- His pedigree screams sprinter, miler at best.
- No horse has won the G1 Sires at 2 and the Derby at 3 since Satisfy in 1987.

One of the best 2yos last season, it's been great to see Choice Bro come back in such great form so far this summer. But there remains a huge question over his ability to run the 2400m of the Derby. That's likely to be the deciding factor in whether he's in contention as the field roars down the home stretch.