THE HASSLER
gelding, Shocking-Zaquabeel
Trainer: Roger James (Tidal Light 1986, Roysyn 1995, Zonda 1997, Hades 1999, Silent Achiever 2012)
Jockey: Michael Coleman (Cut The Cake 2003, Xcellent 2004)
8 starts
2 wins
0 seconds
0 thirds
NZ$26,150
5th Avondale Guineas
He didn't do much in his first few starts, but he has been fantastic since he started running over longer distances. I liked the way he finished in the Avondale Guineas.
He's a son of the Melbourne Cup winner Shocking, and there is no doubt he'll have the stamina for this race. Plus his trainer and jockey know how to win a Derby!
Odds: 16