There's still some doubt about Hanks running in the Victoria Derby on Saturday. Trainer Peter Moody says the impressive Hanks came through his win in Saturday's AAMI Vase at Moonee Valley in OK shape. He reckons he's a good chance of running in the 3YO 2500m Grp 1 classic at Flemington but warns he hasn't yet made a final decision. He's watching Hanks closely and he may wait until Saturday morning before a 'yes' or 'no'. PM says: 'With such a lightly raced horse I want to be satisfied that he's
There's still some doubt about Hanks running in the Victoria Derby on Saturday. Trainer Peter Moody says the impressive Hanks came through his win in Saturday's AAMI Vase at Moonee Valley in OK shape. He reckons he's a good chance of running in the 3YO 2500m Grp 1 classic at Flemington but warns he hasn't yet made a final decision. He's watching Hanks closely and he may wait until Saturday morning before a 'yes' or 'no'. PM says: 'With such a lightly raced horse I want to be satisfied that he's at peak health to attempt the race that can be a tough exercise for an underdone three-year-old.''
Sydney colt Onemorenomore is a certain starter in the Derby with Damien Oliver replacing Glen Boss, who is suspended for careless riding on Saturday for 10 meetings. David Hayes says Extra Zero is a definite Derby runner. He ran 5th in the AAMI Vase but was caught deep.
Latest Vic Derby betting market:
SHAMOLINE WARRIOR 3.20 1.55
ROCKFERRY 6.00 2.25
HANKS 8.00 2.75
MONACO CONSUL 8.00 2.75
SOUTHERN SKYE 11.00 3.50
VIKING LEGEND 11.00 3.50
EXTRA ZERO 13.00 4.00
ONEMORENOMORE 13.00 4.00
OUR HEIR APPARENT 13.00 4.00
SPACECRAFT 13.00 4.00
BRIDGESTONE 15.00 4.50