The connections of Gingernuts are going to have to speculate to accumulate if they are to fully cash in on the 3-year-old's form.
The son of Iffraaj doesn't currently feature among the entries for the group oneVodafone New Zealand Derby, but he produced a compelling argument at Ellerslie yesterday for his inclusion.
Gingernuts bombed the start of the group two Retina Specialists Avondale Guineas and then had the audacity to come from last for a hollow victory in a 2100m event that has historically proved an outstanding classic guide.
"He's not in the Derby so we're going to have to sit down with the owners and I would say that a late nomination will be going in on Tuesday - that was quite a serious win," said Jamie Richards, who trains in partnership with Stephen Autridge.
The previous winner of two races up to a mile, Gingernuts was aided by a fine ride from Johnathan Parkes, who saved every inch of ground after he had blown the start by lengths.