2022 Turf Tips
Well, 2022 is off to a flying start in the Challenge Stakes with ‘Covid Omicron’ the front runner at this stage. Only half a head behind is ‘New Zealand Economy’ with ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Social Inequity’ a length further back. At the tail of the field and struggling to stay with the main bunch is ‘Local Government’ although one has to admire the staying power. ‘Local Government’ definitely looks like it’s struggling with track conditions.
‘Covid Omicron’ has been the favourite pick for some time although there is still speculation over his actual abilities. What is known is that he is a descendent of the well known ‘Covid Delta’ who won a great many Challenge Stakes overseas but was for the most part, prevented from racing in New Zealand.
‘Covid Delta’ is still seen at smaller meets however ‘Covid Omicron’ has been proven to be much faster, harder to beat than his predecessor and definitely bred for the conditions.
‘New Zealand Economy’ has been a star performer on many different tracks although there is now some doubt being cast of over her soundness given the rough going at present.
It appears as if ‘New Zealand Economy’ may have had undisclosed additives in her feed and with supply chain problems these additives are increasingly hard to find. Given the Challenge Stakes is a long-distance race one wonders if ‘New Zealand Economy’ will actually make it to the end? … Continue Reading
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