Goldrush Guru Faces Tough Test in South Australian Derby from Barrier 18

Local favourite Goldrush Guru, the reigning Victoria Derby winner, will need to overcome a significant hurdle in Saturday's $1 million South Australian Derby at Morphettville, drawing the outside barrier 18. As the sole Derby winner in the field, Goldrush Guru is poised to make a strong impact in Australia's premier Derby event outside of the Melbourne spring carnival. With a rich history and a lucrative prize purse, the South Australian Derby is set to be a thrilling contest, featuring some of the country's top three-year-olds. As the racing community converges on Morphettville, Goldrush Guru's chances will be closely watched, with many eager to see if he can replicate his Victoria Derby success and claim another major title in the Australian horse racing calendar, including the Australian Derby and other prestigious events like the Melbourne Cup carnival.