Despite a less than perfect lead up campaign, Victoria Derby winner Monaco Consul has settled in well at Randwick in prep for Sat's AJC Derby. Paul Moroney, brother of trainer Mike Moroney, says the 3YO's in fine shape and is ready to win his second Derby. He adds: 'He's settled well and that's so important and he's been here before and raced successfully when he won the Spring Champion Stakes before winning the Derby in Melbourne.' Trainer John O'Shea is confident he has pre-race fav Zabrasive
Despite a less than perfect lead up campaign, Victoria Derby winner Monaco Consul has settled in well at Randwick in prep for Sat's AJC Derby. Paul Moroney, brother of trainer Mike Moroney, says the 3YO's in fine shape and is ready to win his second Derby. He adds: 'He's settled well and that's so important and he's been here before and raced successfully when he won the Spring Champion Stakes before winning the Derby in Melbourne.'
Trainer John O'Shea is confident he has pre-race fav Zabrasive in winning nick for the Derby. He says: 'Everything is going great...'I'd love to win the race, it is one of the biggies, some good horses have won it. Everything is ready to go. He is as fit as a fiddle and the 2400 metres is no concern.' Zabrasive finished off a 1800m gallop at Randwick yesterday in 12.5 seconds, with jockey Hugh Bowman back after missing the Rosehill Guineas win due to suspension.
Latest market on the Derby:
05. Zabrasive 3.30
02. Rock Classic 4.40
03. Shoot Out 6.00
06. Handsome Zulu 11.00
08. Descarado 11.00
15. Keep The Peace 11.00
01. Monaco Consul 13.00
07. Count Encosta 15.00
04. Extra Zero 26.00
10. Sherpa Tenzing 41.00
11. Landlocked 51.00
09. Saint Encosta 61.00
12. Home On A Wing 101.00
13. Suyama 101.00
14.Cedarberg 101.00
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