The Jamie Richards-trained Cornflower Blue (NZ) (Savabeel) has firmed to a $10 chance in early markets for the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 48th New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) following a dominant win at Matamata on Wednesday.
Cornflower Blue cruises to victory at Matamata on Wednesday Photo: Trish Dunell
Sporting the colours of Waikato Stud, the daughter of Savabeel was ridden like the best horse in the race by Danielle Johnson and forged clear by in excess of six lengths over the concluding stages.
Out of the O’Reilly mare Tiffany Yellow (NZ), Cornflower Blue had not been seen on raceday since finishing second to stablemate Need I Say More (No Nay Never) in an 1100m maiden back in February.
Her conqueror on debut has since gone on to become a multiple Group winner, including winning last weekend’s Gr.3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m), while the third placegetter from the strong maiden was subsequent Group One performer Kelly Renee (NZ) (Vespa).
