Wexford Stables are in an enviable position as far as quality three-year-olds go, with an abundance of gilt-edged prospects in contention for summer age group features.
Checkmate’s reign as the New Zealand Derby favourite is set to be shortlived. But that should ensure that Saturday’s dominant Ellerslie winner is one of the next horses invited to the $3.5m NZB Kiwi on the same day as the Derby.
