New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

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FIX

3 f Iffraaj - Destined
Breeder: Frantic Bloodstock & Haunui Farm
Owner: G E Harding
Trainer: Ken & Bev Kelso
Jockey: Mark du Plessis

10 starts
6 wins
0 seconds
2 thirds

Major races:
1st Eight Carat Classic G2
1st Royal Stakes G2
1st Sir Tristram Fillies' Classic G2

Best replay to watch:
Sir Tristram Fillies' Classic, Te Rapa, 9 February
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx

Derby odds: 6.00 (equal 2nd fav)

+ She's looked amazing winning three G2s in a row.
+ Has loads of courage and determination - tough battles down the stretch seem to bring out the very best in her.
+ Undefeated in three starts at Ellerslie - two at G2 level.

- Although Silent Achiever did it last year, fillies don't have a great winning record in the Derby in recent years.
- She's yet to race against the boys in stakes company.
- Slight doubt over her stamina.
- Rider Vinnie Colgan chose Habibi

The Derby was never really considered as an option for Fix until recently - she wasn't even nominated, and now her connections have to pay a more than $20,000 late-entry fee. But her entry adds a ton of interest to the race, as she brings into it a fantastic string of wins in some of NZ's strongest 3-year-old-filly races. She's been outstanding, and she has earned her chance in the big one. If she can run out a strong 2400m, she's going to be hard to beat - she's proven she's an ultra-competitive filly with a huge amount of ability.