Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 24, 2021 Journalists Share Posted February 24, 2021 The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Frontman (NZ) (Makfi) will contest the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 6, with leading jockey Danielle Johnson booked to ride. A full brother to multiple Group One winner Bonneval, Frontman finished a good second behind Tia D’Or (NZ) (Tavistock) in a Rating 65 event over 2100m last Saturday. Connections had considered bypassing the New Zealand Derby in preference for the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m). Frontman is rated a $21 chance in a market headed by Rocket Spade (Fastnet Rock) at $3.20 and Montre Moi (NZ) (Showcasing) at $3.80. The complection of the New Zealand Derby changed dramatically on Wednesday with news that rising star three-year-old filly Amarelinha (NZ) (Savabeel) would not be a late entrant for the Derby, plotting a path towards the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on March 20 instead. The post Frontman to New Zealand Derby appeared first on BOAY Racing News. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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