Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 15 May 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
16 May 2012 |
Whosyourmaster underlined his prospects for Te Rapa on Saturday with an impressive gallop at Matamata this morning.
Fast times were rare during a session with conditions very trying and the course proper close to heavy 23m out.
Whosyourmaster (Turner) didn’t appear to be inconvenienced as he got through his work to lead The Final Round (Browne) at the end of 1000m in 1:06.4 and 600m in 39.5. The Andrew Scott-trained three-year-old has trained on pleasingly since his good second to Burgundy at Te Rapa last month and will be the one to beat in Saturday’s age-group sprint.
Atom Cat (Sapsworth) looked ready for a bold effort in Saturday’s Rangitikei Cup when he led High Road (Turner) over 1200m in 1:24.8, the last 1000m in 1:09.2 and 600m in 41.8. Atom Cat is close to peak fitness after two runs this preparation and should have conditions more to his liking at Awapuni, where he will be ridden by Lisa Allpress.
Awapuni entries Sand Jewell (Kasim) and Danrose (P Ormsby) were well matched over 1000m in 1:08.4 and 600m in 41.2, while Confederate (Grylls) did sound work over 1200m in 1:24.6, with the last 1000m in 1:09.8 and 600m in 41.2. Gunsmoke (Edmeads) went well over the same ground to record 1:22.9, 1:07.7 and 39.8.
Kaptain Kirkup (C Ormsby) and Revelator (Kasim) were timed over 800m in 55.2, with their final 600m in 40.2. Ididit (Sapsworth) and Viking Chief (Mehmet) were held together over 1200m in 1:28.2, 1000m in 1:12.4 and 600m in 42.5, while Niobe (O’Sullivan) left 1000m behind in 1:13.8 and 600m in 41.5. Mi Rida (Chiong) and Princess Zabeel (Mehmet) were keen in the early stages of their work, cutting out 1200m in 1:25.2, 1000m in 1:11.5 and 600m in 43.8.
Get The Message (Sapsworth) was restricted to 1200m in 1:31.4, 1000m in 1:13.6 and 600m in 42.2. In a similar task Bronte Lass (Brett) clocked 1:32.8, 1:14.7 and 43.2.
On the sand, which was firm, Rangitikei Cup candidate Annie Higgins (Shirahama) worked boldly with Te Rapa entry Astrogal (Grylls) over 1200m in 1:16.4, 1000m in 1:02.6 and 600m in 37. The Lance Noble-trained mare has made pleasing progress since her last start win and will sign off her late season campaign on the weekend.
Promising two-year-old Silverdale (Grylls) shaded an unnamed two-year-old by Any Given Saturday (Roff) at the end of a smart 1000m in 1:04.9 and 600m in 36.5. The Stephen Autridge-trained Silverdale won well on debut and lines up at Te Rapa on Saturday before being aimed at the Castletown Stakes early next month.
Master Guru (P Ormsby) worked well when setting off several lengths behind Rose Of Falkirk (M Brosnan) before finishing the gallop alongside his companion, with the last 1000m taking 1:01.6 and 600m in 35.8. The Mark Brosnan-trained pair may head to Awapuni.
Cat Woman (Leveque) made good time over 1200m in 1:22.9, with her last 1000m in 1:06.1 and 600m in 36.8. Over the same ground Quest (Cook) recorded 1:24.8, 1:08.8 and 38.5, Savvy Dancer (Sanuelsson) 1:20.7, 1:05.6 and 38.8, and Donna Marie (Moody) 1:27.3, 1:10.1 and 39.2.
Ten Belles (Leveque) left 1000m behind in 1:05.2 and 600m in 37.4, while I’ll Have A Half (R Jones) clocked 1:13.7 and 43.8 and Voorsitter (Stack) 1:16.5 and 43.5.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 8 May 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
08 May 2012 |
Magic Briar and Confederate underlined their Rotorua weekend prospects with a brilliant gallop at Matamata this morning.
Working against the rail in the four-metre position on a dead course proper, Magic Briar (Cook) and Confederate (Grylls) worked away steadily from the 1200-metre mark to run that distance in 1:15.3. The tempo quickened significantly for the last 1000m which was cut out in 59.7, with the final 600m in 34.8.
Magic Briar turned in a much improved effort for third at Te Rapa last week and provided she strikes a reasonable track in the Rotorua Stakes she will take some beating. Confederate has trained on well from his fresh-up second last month and will run in the R65 1400 at Rotorua.
Further out on the course proper, with the markers at 23m, Poppy Rose (Wenn) prepared for Rotorua when she and Showing Off (Mullineaux) left 1000m behind in 1:06.4, finishing off with a strong 600m in 37.2. Miss Sharapova (Blair), who runs in the R85 1650m at Rotorua, was kept to a sharp 800m in 48.2 and 600m in 36.
On the plough, which was good, Jubilate (Coleman) and Mosh Pit (Mehmet) drew attention to their Rotorua prospects with 1200m in 1:17.6, 1000m in 1:02.4 and 600m in 35.8.
Another for Rotorua, Gospel (Grylls), worked well to lead New Plymouth weekend runner Crown Of Thorns (Moody) at the end of 1200m in 1:16.9, 1000m in 1:01 and 600m in 35.8. Major Rio (Turner) and Madam Kirk (T Autridge) did solid work over 1000m in 1:02.9 and 600m in 36. Madam Kirk has her first start for Toby Autridge at New Plymouth on the weekend.
Geariguru (J Collett) ran a good trial for New Plymouth when he and Toma Valea (P Ormsby) cut out 1000m in 1:02 and 36.4, while Good Vibrations (Leveque) and Casting Stones (Hunt) did their Rotorua prospects no harm with 1000m in 1:04.5 and 600m in 35.6.
Gijima (Miller) and Secret Whisper (Brett) caught the eye over 1200m in 1:16.4, quickening for the last 1000m in 1:01 and 600m in 35.8. Rotorua Cup hopeful Dadzadreamer (Sapsworth) worked with Mary Astor (Mehmet) over 1000m in 1:06 and 600m in 37.3. Beautiful Beast (J Collett) cut out 1000m in 1:04.4 and 600m in 36.8.
Over the same ground Arnold (Grylls) and Boystar (Chiong) returned 1:02 and 36.2, Green Manner (Sapsworth) and Andi Black (Mehmet) 1:03.5 and 37.5, Diva Down Under (Coleman) 1:08.4 and 37.2, and Maraschino (Grylls) 1:06. and 36.8.
Ballynova (Lammas) and Thegirlfriendsgone (Burton) went at an even tempo over 1200m in 1:17.6, 1000m in 1:03.8 and 38, while Yourein (Allen) took 1:18.5, 1:04.5 and 37.1, and Precious Time (Edmeads) and Prospero (Brett) 1:17.2, 1:03.2 and 37.4. Planex (Wratten) was kept to 1000m in 1:09.2 and 600m in 39.5, while Niobe (Grylls) ran 1:10.2 and 41.
On the all-weather track Art Beat (Stack) did good work in preparation for the Rotorua Stakes, beginning easily over 1000m to complete the trip in 1:07.2 and quickening for a final 600m in 36.6. Any rain would bring her right into the reckoning for the fillies and mares’ feature.
Our Zara (Grylls) was not pushed in her work over ground, with the last 1000m in 1:09.8 and 600m in 40.1. The Muffin Man (Lewis) did similar work when recording 1:09.6 and 40.1, while Grabbit (Goodwin) continued his preparation with 1200m in 1:18.2, 1000m in 1:04.3 and 600m in 37.8.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 1 May 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
01 May 2012 |
Encosta Larrocha looked the part for Friday’s Hastings meeting when she worked in good style at Matamata this morning.
Galloping on a plough that was slightly on the dead side, Encosta Larrocha (Allen) worked away from the 1200-metre mark to run that distance in 1:19.5. She built up her momentum for a final 1000m in 1:03.5 and finished off with a sharp 600m section in 36.2.
The John Sargent-trained mare has made pleasing progress since her bold fresh-up run three weeks ago and will enjoy the step up to a middle-distance at Hastings.
Won’t Lie Down Blair) drew attention to his Te Rapa prospects on the weekend as he and Confederate (Grylls) cut out 1200m in 1:18.4, 1000m in 1:03.2 and 600m in 37. Virginia Wade (Roff) and Bragging Rights (Mullineaux) wasted no time over 1000m in 1:02.8 and 600m in 35.4, while Matabrahma (M Gibbs) covered the same distance in 1:1:05.8 and 37.5.
On the course proper, which was dead 20m out, Glitzabeel (Grylls) prepared for Te Rapa on Saturday with a solid 1200m in 1:18.2, 1000m in 1:03.4 and 600m in 37.3. The Mark Brosnan-trained filly is knocking for a win after placings at her last two starts.
Hawke’s Bay entrant Chennai (Grylls) was partnered by Just A Gem (Woollams) over 1200m in 1:22.7, 1000m in 1:07.3 and 600m in 38.2. Over the same ground Super Glow (Edmeads) returned 1:21.8, 1:06.6 and 40.8.
Fastfoot (Woollams) and Top Star (Roff) worked away quietly to run 1000m in 1:09.2, quickening for a final 600m in 37.3. Another pair of two-year-olds, Queen Of Clubs (Wong) and Perfect Kiss (Shirahama), ran 1000m in 1:07.3 and 39.9, while Edesia (Edmeads) and a Lucky Unicorn filly (Kek) clocked 1:07.2 and 38.6.
Te Rapa entry He’s A Rebel (Shirahama) and Treviso (Wong) covered 1000m in 1:09.6 and 600m in 42.8, while Ellie’O (Weatherley) was timed over 800m in 52.3 and 600m in 38.9.
On the all-weather track Gallant (Blair) turned in a good trial for Te Rapa over 1200m in 1:18.8, 1000m in 1:04.5 and 600m in 37.7. Sircross (Wratten) covered 1000m in 1:04.2 and 600m in 36.8.
Back on the plough, The Looker (Miller) and Gemini (Brett) prepared for Hastings with 1000m in 1:07.3 and 600m in 37.6. The Looker was scratched from last week’s local meeting due to the track downgrade, while Gemini is a two-year-old trial winner who also looks the part.
The Lions Rule (Grylls) caught the eye over 1200m in 1:20.2, with her final 1000m in 1:04.6 and 600m in 36.7. Otto The Great (Turner) also finished off his work over ground in style, clocking 1:24.9, 1:07.3 and 36.8.
Demophon (Mullineaux) cut out 1000m in 1:05.5 and 600m in 37.2, while As You Like (Kasim) clocked 1:08.2 and 38.8, Green Manner (Sapsworth) 1:08.4 and 37.2, Sienna Of Sydney (Edmeads) 1:11.2 and 40.4, Our Sweetheart (Kek) 1:11.6 and 42.3, Wannabe (Coleman) and Sobeit (Turner) 1:12.8 and 42.7, and Academy Royale (Brett) 1:11.9 and 42.5.
Atomic Road (Brosnan) ran good time over 1200m in 1:16.8, 1000m in 1:02.9 and 600m in 37.1. He is a recent hurdle trial winner and makes his debut in that role at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Inaheartbeat (Wong) and True Light (Dowling) were matched over 1200m in 1:19.1, 1000m in 1:02.9 and 600m in 37.2. Keepaway (Turner) and Tuftane (Coleman) ran the same trip in 1:24.3, 1:08 and 38.8, and Needlly (Shirahama) took 1:23.2, 1:07.3 and 38.2.
Other gallops over 1200m: Kidwelly (Kasim) 1:27.2, 40.8; Mary Astor (Grylls) 1:27.6, 42.8; Lady Burlesque (Barnabas) 1:25.2, 40.4; Hayleys Comet (Grylls) 1:24.8, 39; Savvy Dancer (Kasim) 1:26.6, 37.5.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 24 April 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
24 Apr 2012 |
Jubilate and Sequin looked well primed for the Cambridge premier meeting at Te Rapa on Saturday when they worked brilliantly at Matamata this morning.
Galloping on a good plough during a foggy session, Jubilate (Sapsworth) and Sequin (Mehmet) had pace on throughout 1000m, recording 1:01.3 for the distance and cutting out their final 600m in 34.8. By any standard it was very good work.
Trainer Graham Richardson is hoping that Jubilate’s 68 rating points will be enough to gain a start in the Windsor Park Breeders’ Stakes, while Sequin will run in the R75 1200.
Their stablemate Villifye (Sapsworth) was more sedate in her Travis Stakes preparation as she strode over 1200m in 1:21.8, 1000m in 1:06.6 and 600m in 38.7. She is in good order to step up to a middle-distance in the fillies and mares’ feature.
Whosyourmaster (O’Sullivan) and Cracker (Brown) turned in a good trial for the Breeders’ Stakes when paired over 1000m in 1:02.8 and 600m in 35.5. Whosyourmaster has trained on well since his impressive fresh-up win earlier this month, while Cracker looks well after a short break.
Stablemate Thorn Star (O’Sullivan) advanced her Breeders’ Stakes prospects when she and Excuse Me Madam (Brown) left 1000m behind in 1:02.5 and 600m in 35.6. Excuse Me Madam runs at the local meeting on Friday.
Rabiosa (Weatherly) and Captain Cruising (McGill) signalled their home track prospects with a smart 1000m in 1:01.7. Fog prevented any sectional time. In the same category, Te Rapa entrant Sateka (T Autridge) clocked 1:02.8 for 1000m, Prince Of Wales (Coleman) 1:04.9, and Breeders’ Stakes entrant Mosh Pit (Sapsworth), paired with Matamata runner Golden Castle (Mehmet), clocked 1:02.8.
About Square (C Ormsby) and As You Like (Stack) did solid work over 1200m in 1:17.7, 1000m in 1:02.2 and 600m in 36.4. Other gallops over ground included Champagne Girl (Barnabas) and High Road (Turner), who returned 1:15.8, 1:01.6 and 36.2; Captain Kirkup (Grylls) and Post Xcellence (O Richardson) 1:15.8, 1:01.2 and 35.4.
Bragging Rights (Allen) and La Colinetta (Leveque) left 1200m behind in 1:18.6, with their last 1000m in 1:03.5; Posh Tiger (R Jones) did similar work in 1:20.2 and 1:05.8, while Encosta Larrocha (Allen) could be timed only over 1200m in 1:16.5.
Beautiful Beast (J Collett) prepared for her home track debut on Friday with 1000m in 1:00.8. Cool Cruising (McGill) ran the same distance in 1:04.7 and 36.1, Fly Silca Fly (O Richardson) 1:03.6, Fast Foot (Woollams) and Auspicious (Palmer) 1:02.7, and Ten Belles (Grylls) 1:03.2 and 36.2.
Astrogal (Dowling) was not chasing the clock over 1200m in 1:22.3 and 600m in 39, while Phar Lass (Turner) returned 1:21.7 and 37.8, Beauty Humour (Dowling) 1:29.8 and 42.6, He’s A Rebel (Shirahama) 1:21.7 and 39.4.
Leading Windsor Park Breeders’ Stakes candidate Burgundy galloped yesterday (Monday) when ridden by Toby Brett in company with The Looker (Toh) over 1000m in 1:04 and 600m in 35.9.
That work on top of a smart gallop between races at Te Aroha last Wednesday has the colt in what trainer Jason Bridgman describes as premium order for his final start for the season.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 17 April 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
17 Apr 2012 |
Kindred and Tossed Again took time honours at Matamata this morning as they prepared for Saturday’s Hastings meeting.
Galloping 18m out on a course proper verging on slow, Kindred (Brett) and Tossed Again (Cameron) worked off steadily from the 1200-metre mark to run the distance in 1:17.4. They picked up the tempo to run their last 1000m in 1:03 and hit the line well after a final 600m in 37.3. The Jason Bridgman-trained pair are in good heart for the Hawke’s Bay Cup meeting, where Kindred will run in the R85 Benchmark 1400 and Tossed Again in the special conditions 1400.
Hawke’s Bay Cup contendor Top Shot (Grylls) hit out well over 1200m in 1:19.3, with her last 1000m in 1:05.1 and 600m in 38.1. Possible race rival Precious Time (Cameron) was working well at the end of a solid 1200m with Gunsmoke (Brett) in 1:16.2, 1000m in 1:03.7 and 600m in 39. Precious Time has hit form and may sneak into the Hawke’s Bay Cup field.
Kaptain Kirkup (R Jones) turned in a good trial for Hastings when he went with Tauranga weekend candidate Crown Of Thorns (Moody) over 1200m in 1:18.8, 1000m in 1:05.5 and 600m in 37.7. Tauranga open stayers’ entrant Miss Sharapova (Blair) went at an even rate over 1200m in 1:22.9, with her last 1000m in 1:07.2 and 600m in 39.
Last start winner Pearl Lustre (Turner) caught the eye in her work with fellow Hawke’s Bay runner Won’t Lie Down (Blair) over 1200m 1:18.5, 1000m in 1:03.7 and 600m in 37.5. Montetra (Shirahama) and Essaouira (Dowling) covered the same ground in 1:19.2, 1:05.3 and 39, while Chennai (Allen) took 1:23.2, 1:07.8 and 39, and Kiwi Spirit (C Ormsby) and Savvy Dancer (R Jones) 1:19.5, 1:04.8 and 39.4.
Power Playa (Blair) was steady in the early stages of his work over 1200m in 1:20.6, 1000m in 1:05.6 and the final section in a smart 37.4. Sequin (Mehmet) was travelling well at the end of 1000m with Boystar (Wratten) in 1:05.3 and 600m in 38.4. Shahbab (Grylls) and Short Tale (C Ormsby) were not extended over 1000m in 1:08.7 and 600m in 40.2.
On the sand, where early timing was restricted by fog, Paradise Chief (Roff) finished off his work well when running 1000m in 1:05.5 and 600m in 37.6.
Ballynova (Wenn) and Te Ariki (Lammas) appeared to be working well at the end of 1200m in 1:20.2 and 1000m in 1:05.8, while Diamonds Are Blue (R Jones) covered 1200m in 1:24.2 and 600m in 38.7.
Kontiki (H McQuade) was timed over 1000m in 1:09.8, the last 600m in 41.8, while last start winner Whosyourmaster (Turner) looked bright when kept to 1000m in 1:11.8 and 42.7. Post Xcellence (Moody) did a similar task in 1:11.8 and 42.6, while Beauty Perception (Shirahama) covered 1200m in 1:25.8 and 1000m in 1:10.5, and Crystal Heights (Wong) left 1200m behind in 1:28.2, with the last 1000m in 1:11.7 and 600m in 41.6.
On the all-weather track Gospel (Moody) worked well over 1200m in 1:17.2, with the only sectional possible the last 1000m in 1:03.4. Delaman (Fraser) returned 1:07.2 for 1000m and 40.4 for the last 600m.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 10 April 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
10 Apr 2012 |
Green Supreme signalled his Easter Handicap prospects with an impressive gallop at Matamata this morning.
Working on a good plough, Green Supreme (Coleman) set off at a solid rate from the 1200m mark to run that distance in 1:15 and maintained the momentum for a final 1000m in 1:00.8 and 600m in 35.7. The Graham Richardson-trained gelding has made excellent progress since his recent fresh-up win and will be well placed to continue that form in Saturday’s Ellerslie feature.
Stablemate and race rival Atom Cat (Grylls) was paired with the in-form Allanah (Coleman) over 1200m in 1:17.2, 1000m in 1:02.2 and 600m in 36.6. Atom Cat has trained on well since his first-up run, while Allanah, who has won her last two starts at Ellerslie, is in good order to make the step up to R85 grade on the weekend.
Fromelles (Colgan) and Dolmabache (Ritchie) turned in a solid trial for Friday’s Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes when they cut out 1200m in 1:15.7, 1000m in 1:00.4 and 600m in 35.2. Ellerslie entrant High Voltage (J Collett) caught the eye over 1200m in a brilliant 1:14.8, 1000m in 1:01 and 600m in 35.9. He has benefited from recent schooling.
Stablemate Golden Globe (J Collett) was paired with Alvesta (P McKay) in a smart 1000m in 1:01.2 and 600m in 36.5. Golden Globe, the winner of three of his five starts, resumes at Ellerslie with a trial second behind him. Magic Briar (Grylls), who won that Te Teko trial, was also in good form over 1000m in 1:01.2 and 600m in 35.4. She is set to run in the open sprint at Ellerslie.
Inanoff (Wenn) and Our Zara (Grylls) prepared for Awapuni on Friday with 1200m in 1:16.2, 1000m in 1:02.4 and 600m in 37.7. Over the same ground Yourein (Hunt) and Bragging Rights (Leveque) returned 1:19.8, 1:04.8 and 35.5, Cat Woman (Colgan) 1:17.4, 1:01.9 and 35.8, and The Looker (Brett) 1:21.4, 1:06.4 and 37.2.
Rose Of Falkirk (P Ormsby) and Newyork Bakerboy (P McKay) had pace on throughout 1000m in 1:02.4 and 600m in 36, while over the same distance Art Beat (Stack) was kept to 1:11.2 and 39. Beautiful Sister (J Collett) left 1000m behind in 1:10.7 and 40.2, Master Guru (M Brosnan) took 1:06.7 and 38.7, Kontiki (H McQuade) 1:08.6 and 40.5, Pomellato (J Ritchie) 1:08.9 and 40.4, and Casting Stones (Hunt) and La Tourneau (Leveque) 1:02.5 and 35.6.
Diva Down Under (Coleman) and Otto The Great (Turner) left 1000m behind in 1:03.6 and 37.4, while Jimato (Woollams) and Maraschino (Palmer) returned 1:03.5 and 35.6, and Doolgunna (Stack) 1:03.2 and 36.9.
On the all-weather track New Order (O Richardson) was timed from the 1200m in 1:19.3, with the last 1000m in 1:03.9 and 600m in 36.8. Silverdale (Boyack), a Stephen Autridge-trained two-year-old with wins in his only two trials, ran 1000m in 1:05.8 and 600m in 38.3.
Other gallops: 1200m plough: Bronte Lass (Brett) 1:21, 37.6; Arise (C Ormsby) 1:26.8, 37.8; Morgan Le Fey (Blair) 1:31.2, 44.8; Girls On Film (C Ormsby) 1:31.4, 45.8; Shahbab (O Richardson) 1:29.7, 43.8.
1000m plough: Sand Jewell (M Brosnan) 1:06.2, 38.6; Perfect Kiss (Dowling) and a Rusty Spur gelding (Shirahama) 1:09.2, 40.7; Crown Of Thorns (Moody) 1:14.2, 42; Toma Valea (P Ormsby) 1:05.2, 38.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 27 March 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
27 Mar 2012 |
Magic Shaft and Choice Bro prepared for Saturday’s The Oaks Stud Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes with a rousing gallop at Matamata this morning.
Working 22 metres out on a slow course proper, Magic Shaft (Coleman) and Choice Bro (Colgan) had pace on from the outset of their 1000-metre gallop, running the full distance in 1:03 and the final 600m in 37.2.
Even allowing that the John Sargent-trained pair had first use of the track, it was very good work. Michael Coleman stays with Magic Shaft on Saturday, while Choice Bro will be ridden by Jonathan Riddell.
Jason Bridgeman’s Sires’ Produce Stakes pair Warhorse (Brett) and Irish Rebel (Cameron) galloped against the rail in the nine-metre position, where they set off at a solid gallop to run 1200m in 1:16.6, 1000m in 1:02.3 and 600m in 36.6. Diamond Stakes winner Warhorse had a slight edge over Irish Rebel, who worked in blinkers.
Green Supreme (Mehmet), who resumes in the open 1400m event at Awapuni on the weekend, worked boldly over 1000m in 1:02.8, with his final 600m in 37.3. Sequin (Grylls) prepared for Ellerslie on Saturday when paired with Bachelor Keen (Tanaka) over 1000m in 1:04.8 and 600m in 37.6.
Inferno (Coleman) turned in a sound trial for the Awapuni Gold Cup with Power Playa (Blair) over 1200m in 1:19.1, the last 1000m in 1:04.9 and 600m in 38.4. Platinum Passion (O Richardson) finished her work well to shade Crown Of Thorns (Moody) after 1200m in 1:21.2, 1000m in 1:04.2 and 600m in 37.6.
Ellerslie runners Dadzadreamer (Sapsworth) and Top Spot (Tanaka) ran the same trip in 1:21.6, 1:07.2 and 39.3, while Manawatu Classic entrant Glad (Cameron) returned 1:24.5, 1:09.3 and 39. Essaouira (Dowling) set off to run 1200m in 1:22.3, picking up Cracker (Turner) over the last 1000m in 1:07.7 and 600m in 39.5.
On the all-weather track Travino (Waddell) and Antonio Lombardo (McKay) were responsible for a smart gallop over 1000m in 1:01.9 and 600m in 36.8. The Peter McKay-trained pair are in good order for Awapuni.
Gallant (Blair) and Won’t Lie Down (Cook) were in good form over 1200m in 1:16.8, 1000m in 1:03 and 600m in 36.9. Hype (Stack) turned in a good trial for Ellerslie when leading Seaflyte (Grylls) at the end of 1200m in 1:19.2, 1000m in 1:04.8 and 600m in 36.8.
C’mon Cuba (Blair) worked solo over 1200m in 1:19.8, 1000m in 1:05.3 and 600m in 38.2. Confederate (Grylls) was kept to 1:19.2 and 43.5 over 1200m.
On the sand, Awapuni Gold Cup runner Better Together (Leveque) went with Yourein (Gillies) over 1200m in 1:17.3, 1000m in 1:04.4 and 600m in 38.5. Race rival Riomoral (Turner) led Little Matey (Kui) at the end of 1200m in 1:20.4, 1000m in 1:05.8 and 600m in 39, while Undisclosed (McKay) and Estrada (S Collett) returned 1:17.8, 1:04.2 and 39.4.
Awapuni sprint candidate Demophon (Gillies) worked with Fromelles (Leveque) over a solid 1000m in 1:03.4 and 600m in 36.2. Exabelle (Cameron) and Kindred (Brett) covered 1200m in 1:23.2, with the last 1000m in 1:07 and 600m in 38.
Other gallops: 1200m sand: Beauty Perception (Lammas) 1:18.7, 37.2; Corporal Lance (R Jones) 1:23.3, 38.2; Cat Woman (Russell) 1:21.8, 37.4; Copper Blonde (Turner) 1:23.9, 39.5.
1000m sand: Donna Marie (C Ormsby) 1:04.6, 38.2; Whosyourmaster (O’Sullivan) 1:08.9, 40.5; Sobeit (Hogan) and Tuff Tane (Brown) 1:09.7, 40.3; Miss Thorn (Edmeads) 1:13.2, 44.6; Our Sweetheart (Brett) 1:14.7, 44.2; Posh Tiger (Summerfield) and a Shinko King gelding (O’Sullivan) 1:09.4, 39.7; Great Sky (Shirahama) and a Bernardini colt (Lammas) 1:11.8, 42.4.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 20 March 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
20 Mar 2012 |
Xanadu looked ready for a bold effort at Tauranga on Saturday when she worked in dashing style at Matamata this morning.
Galloping 23 metres out on the course proper, which was on the cusp of dead and slow, Xanadu (Coleman) appeared to revel in her work over 1200m in 1:22.6, quickening from the 1000m in 1:06 and the 600m in 38.4.
The Ken and Bev Kelso-trained filly has come through her fresh-up Ellerslie run in good order and will start in either the three-year-old 1300 or the R85 1400 at Tauranga.
Atom Cat (Sapsworth) indicated he is coming to hand well when he shaded Villifye (Grylls) at the end of 1200m in 1:22.7, 1000m in 1:04.7 and 600m in 38.2. Secret Whisper (Cameron) was another to impress in his work with Sumotori (Hazlett), cutting out 1200m in 1:20.7, 1000m in 1:05.2 and 600m in 39.5.
Tauranga candidate Miss Sharapova (Blair) did well late in the session to cover 1200m in 1:21.4, 1000m in 1:06 and 600 in 38.6. Cat Woman (Gillies) and Made My Point (Leveque) had first use of the grass as they prepared for Tauranga with 1200m in 1:19.9, the last 1000m in 1:05.2 and 600 in 39.4.
Tossed Again (Brett) and Cold Snap (Kek) left 1000m behind in 1:06.5 and 600m in 38.7, while Tauranga sprint candidate Shahbab (O Richardson) ran the same trip in 1:06.8 and 39.3.
Killa Question (R Jones), who is scheduled to run at Riccarton on the weekend, was timed from the 800m in 53, with his last 600m in 39.4. Thorn Star (Turner) and Cracker (Brown) took 1:09.2 and 39.6 for 1000m, Cody Cat (McGill) and Rabiosa (Weatherley) 1:07.6 and 39.9, and Bolshoi Ruler (Cameron) and High Joy (Brett) 1:08.2 and 40.2.
Walk The Talk (Leveque) and Justagem (Gillies) were not extended over 1200m in 1:24.9, 1000m in 1:07.5 and 600m in 40.6. Over the same ground Calcutta (Turner) returned 1:23.3, 1:08.3 and 39.6, and Gunsmoke (Edmeads) and Imperial Miss (Cameron) 1:22.7, 1:07.2 and 40.3.
On the all-weather track Art Beat (Hillis) and Have No Mercy (Stack) caught the eye as they prepared for Tauranga with 1000m in 1:03.2 and 600m in 37.5. Antonio Lombardo (P McKay), another for Tauranga, went with Newyork Bakerboy (Wratten) over 1000m in 1:05.9 and 38.2.
The Muffin Man (Lewis) worked soundly over two rounds, quickening over his last 1200m in 1:20.7, 1000m in 1:06.1 and 600m in 39.4. He runs in the R85 1400 at Tauranga. Seagold (Grylls) and Smartly (Stack) left 1200m behind in 1:21.7, 1:07.3 and 37.9, while The Lions Rule (O Richardson) was kept to 1000m in 1:14.2 and 600m in 44.4.
Czechout Girl (K McQuade) was one of just a handful to work at speed on the sand when she cut out 1200m in 1:21.3, 1000m in 1:06.9 and 600m in 39.4.
Pentango (Moody) was timed over her last 800m in 57.8 and 600m in 41.2. Our Zara (Grylls) was kept to three-quarter-pace as she prepared for Saturday’s Valachi Downs South Island Breeders’ Stakes at Riccarton.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 13 March 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
13 Mar 2012 |
Italian Princess indicated a bold fresh-up effort at Trentham on the weekend when she galloped stylishly at Matamata this morning.
Working 25m out on a dead course proper, Italian Princess (Sapsworth) and Magic Shaft (Coleman) had speed on throughout 1000m, cutting out the distance in 1:02.5 and hitting the line strongly after a final 600m in 36.4. This was clearly the best time of the session on the course proper and gave the impression that Italian Princess will be hard to beat in Saturday’s Lightning Handicap.
The Graham Richardson-trained mare has not raced since October but tuned up with a trial win at Cambridge last week. Magic Shaft has thrived since his Listed home track win late last month and may have a trial before his next target, The Oaks Stud Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes on March 31.
Promising stayer Sir Tane (O’Sullivan) prepared for the New Zealand St Leger when he galloped against the five-metre rail position, leaving 1200m behind in 1:20.9, 1000m in 1:05.8 and 600m in 37. Out at the 25m position, race rival Medici (Dowling) got through his work well over 1200m in 1:20.2, 1000m in 1:05.5 and 600m in 37.8.
Stablemate Viadana (Lammas) was not after time but still impressed as she prepared for Saturday’s Cuddle Stakes with 1200m in 1:20.7, the last 1000m in 1:07.5 and 600m in 39.2. Precious Time (Cameron) turned in a sound trial for Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting when working with Prospero (Brett) over 1200m in 1:18.8, 1000m in 1:04.9 and 600m in 38.
Oraka Prince (S Collett) led a Howbaddouwantit gelding (J Collett) to the end of 1000m in 1:05.9 and 6000m in 38.6. Manny Pacuiao Cameron) strode over 1200m in 1:19.3, 1000m in 1:04.5 and 6000m in 38, while Que Sera (Turner) and Pearl Lustre (Brown) were kept to 1:12.2 over 1000m and 41.6 for their final 600m.
Rock ’n’ Pop (Brett) looked bright after his Derby second as he strolled over a round of the course proper, with his last 1200m in 1:27.5 and 600m in 43.2.
On the all-weather track Chicharita worked soundly as she continued her Wellfield New Zealand Oaks preparation. Fitted with blinkers and ridden by raceday jockey Chad Ormsby, she and Mz Sinatra (Stack) had pace on throughout 1200m in 1:18.4, with the last 1000m in 1:04.2 and 600m in 36.8. Chicharita looks none the worse for her fourth placing in the New Zealand Derby.
Estrato (P McKay) and Newyork Bakerboy (Wratten) cut out 1000m in 1:02.3 and 600m in 37.
On the sand, Captain Kirkup (Kasim) prepared for Trentham with an easy 1000m in 1:08.8, the final 600m in 38.7. Over the same distance Msongari (Grylls) returned 1:07.6 and 39.3, Have No Mercy (Grylls) took 1:06.3 and 37, Sora Dawning (Brown) 1:06.8 and 38.7, and Donna Marie (C Ormsby) 1:11.2 and 40.6.
Atom Cat (Sapsworth), who is coming to hand steadily, covered 1000m in1:11.2 and 43, while Boystar (Chiong) was kept to 1:15.4 and 45.6 and Geariguru (J Collett) 1:15.2 and 43.
Shahbab (Kasim) wasn’t extended over 1200m in 1:26, with her last 1000m in 1:10.5 and 600m in 41.6. High Voltage (J Collett) covered the same ground in 1:24.5, 1:08.6 and 39.5.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 6 March 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
06 Mar 2012 |
Talented filly Xanadu looked set for a bold fresh-up effort on the final day of the Auckland Cup carnival when she galloped impressively at Matamata this morning.
Working 23m out on a dead course proper with new raceday rider James McDonald in the saddle, Xanadu was partnered by stablemate Won’t Lie Down (Coleman) over 1200m. The Kelso-trained pair began steadily to run the full distance in 1:21.5, quickening from the 1000m in 1:03.6 with the final 600m in a smart 36.7.
Xanadu, who had the better of her stablemate at the finish, has not raced since suffering the first defeat of her four-race career in the Eight Carat Stakes on Boxing Day. She appears to have strengthened in the meantime and after a warm-up trial last week will be hard to beat in the Mr Tiz Trophy at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Later in the session Jubilate (Tanaka), a rival for Xanadu, and fellow Ellerslie candidate Sequin (Coleman) did well to record 1:02.5 for 1000m and 36.4 for their last 600m. Jubilate has done little wrong in his brief career to date, while Sequin will be out to complete a hat-trick in Saturday’s R75 sprint.
Haunui Farm Diamond Stakes runner Choice Bro (Woollams) looked bright in his work with Kasumi (Grylls) over 1000m in 1:05.6 and 600m in 37.7. Croatia (Kasim) prepared for the Ellerslie juvenile feature by running 1000m with Sharp ’N’ Fast (M Brosnan) in 1:07.4, the last 600m in 38.6.
Mr Tiz Trophy candidate Ready Steady (O’Sullivan) and Darci’s Gold (Brett) cut out 1000m in 1:06.5 and 600m in 37.2. Magic Shaft (Coleman), who is being aimed at The Oaks Stud Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, was unextended over the same trip in 1:05.8 and 38.5.
Ocean Park (Hercock), who is set to trial at Cambridge on Thursday prior to heading to Sydney, strode over 1200m in 1:25.2, 1000m in 1:10.1 and 600m in 38.6. Ellerslie runner Sophia’s Dream (Turner) and recent impressive winner Putyourfaithinme Russell) covered the same ground in 1:19, 1:03.8 and 37.3.
Better Together (Allen), who runs in the Waverley Cup on Sunday, was partnered by Keep Winning (Verry) over 1200m in 1:20.6, 1000m in 1:05.1 and 600m in 37.8. Ellerslie candidate Miss Sharapova (Blair) returned 1:20, 1:05.2 and 37.3, Providores (Leveque) 1:20.7, 1:05.9 and 37.2, and Bachelor Keen (Tanaka) and Miss Clawdy (Grylls) 1:18.1, 1:03.6 and 38.2.
Miss Thorn (Edmeads) and a Stravinsky half-sister to Shikoba (Forbes) left 1000m behind in 1:05.4, the last 600m in 37.6. Promising three-year-old Crown’s Prestige (Swann) and Boomstix (Wells) were timed from the 800m in 52.2, with their final 600m taking 38. 2.
Smart colts Travino (P McKay) and Antonio Lombardo (D Johnson) caught the eye when preparing for Ellerslie on the all-weather track, cutting out a slick 1000m in 1:02.4 and 600m in 36.2. Connections are hoping for an improvement in track conditions for Diamond Stakes candidate Travino, while Antonio Lombardo, second in a trial last week, resumes in the Mr Tiz Trophy.
Hat-trick seeker Witz End (J Collett) showed his usual zip over 1000m in 1:02.2 and 600m in 36.8, while Gallant (Blair) finished his work with 1200m in 1:19.6, 1000m in 1:05.4 and 600m in 37.4.
On the sand, where fast times were not the norm, Ellerslie entrant Riomoral (H McQuade) maintained a solid rate over 1200m in 1:20.5, 1000m in 1:06.3 and 600m in 39.4. Naisoso Warrior (O’Sullivan) and The Final Round (Turner) worked off steadily to run 1200m in 1:21.9 and quickened for a final 1000m in 1:05.5 and 600m in 36.7.
Queen Boudicca (Grylls) and Rockfield Belle (Coleman) ran 1000m in 1:06.4 and 600m in 38, while Estrato (P McKay) and Quintero (D Johnson) returned a smart 1:03.2 and 36.5.
Undisclosed (D Johnson), who looks well after his bold last start effort, strode over 1200m in 1:19.2, 1000m in 1:04.7 and 600m in 38.1. Over 1000m Morgan Le Fey (Blair) and Oraka Prince (J Collett) took 1:05.2 and 38.9, Girls On Film (Grylls) clocked 1:07.6 and 38.5, Pearl Lustre (Brown) 1:11.7 and 42.2, and Busted Love (Lammas) 1:12.2 and 43.4.
Secret Whisper (Edmeads) covered 1200m in 1:26.2, with the last 1000m in 1:09.5 and 600m in 40.6. Savarhys (R Jones) ran the same distance in 1:22.2, 1:07.2 and 39. Italian Princess (Sapsworth) returned 1:11.2 and 42.4 for 1000m, Thorn Star (Brown) 1:14.3 and 43.8, Pride And Passion (Brett) 1:10.8 and 40.4, and Arise (C Ormsby) 1:10.9 and 39.6.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 28 February 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
28 Feb 2012 |
Red Shift underlined his fitness for the Telecom New Zealand Derby with an impressive gallop at Matamata this morning.
Ridden by his big-race jockey Michael Coleman 18m out on a dead course proper, Red Shift and Nolawood (Russell) had pace on throughout 1200m in 1:16.5, with the last 1000m in 1:02.2 and 600m in 37. The Regan Donnison-trained gelding spoilt his formline at his last start but appears to have hit peak fitness at the right time.
Derby second favourite Ocean Park (C Ormsby) was allowed an easier task in company with Dashing Thunder (Hercock), cutting out 1200m in 1:24.8, 1000m in 1:08.6 and 600m in 38.1. Ocean Park took part in the pre-carnival gallops at Ellerslie last Friday and also looks fit for his big assignment.
Another leading Derby fancy who went to Ellerslie last week, Rock ’n’ Pop, did his final serious work yesterday (Monday). Ridden by Toby Brett, he worked with Glad (Kek) right-handed on the course proper where he was timed over 1200m in 1:17.8, with the final 600m in a very respectable 36.8. Glad, the winner of her last two races, is an entry for the Lowland Stakes at Hastings on Saturday.
Back to this morning’s work, Derby entrant Jeroboam (Sapsworth) turned in a sound trial on the plough, where he shaded his Auckland Cup-bound stablemate Dadzadreamer (Mehmet) at the end of 1200m in 1:16.8, with the last 1000m in 1:02 and the final 600m in 35.8.
Late Derby entry Chicharita (C Ormsby) also pleased in her work over ground, which she finished off with 600m in 36.5. Both she and Jeroboam are as yet without confirmed riders for Saturday’s classic.
Back on the course proper, El Volante (Coleman) and Positive Energy (Sasada) turned in a good trial for the opening day of the Ellerslie carnival with 1200m in 1:16.7, 1000m in 1:02.9 and 600m in 37.2. Another pair to work well for Ellerslie were Won’t Lie Down (Coleman) and Sharp ’n’ Fast (Kasim), who covered the same ground in 1:19.2, 1:03.2 and 37.
Leading Auckland Cup prospect Single Minded (Grylls) looked the part when he and Top Spot (Tanaka) did solid work over ground, timed for their last 1200m in 1:20.4, 1000m in 1:06.2 and 600m in 39.5. Single Minded has trained on pleasingly from his Avondale Cup win.
Last start winner Fly Silca Fly (O Richardson) turned in another smart gallop when she cut out 1200m in 1:16.8, 1000m in 1:01.3 and 600m in 35.2. She runs at Hastings on Saturday. Veronica Hall (O’Sullivan) also caught the eye over 1200m in 1:14.9, 1000m in 1:00.8 and 600m in 35.3.
Essaouira (Dowling) prepared for Ellerslie with 1200m in 1:21.4, 1000m in 1:06.2 and 600m in 38.3. Over the same ground Sophia’s Dream (Turner) returned 1:23.4, 1:07 and 37.5, Sir Tane (O’Sullivan) took 1:19.8, 1:04.4 and 37.6, Short Tale (Brock) 1:23.6, 1:05.3 and 36.7, and Providores (R Jones) 1:16.7, 1:02.4 and 37.4.
Last start winner High Voltage (J Collett) left 1200m behind in 1:20.3, 1000m in 1:05.7 and 600m in 38.2. He is set to run at Hastings. Yourein (Verry), a lightweight prospect for the Auckland Cup, ran time over 1200m in 1:14.6, 1:00.8 and 35.9.
Sequin (Mehmet) and Bachelor Keen (Sapsworth) were paired in good work over 1000m in 1:02.4 and 35.4, while Demophon (Russell) and Shanghai Bund (Stack) took 1:08.2 and 37.9.
Other gallops: 1200m plough: Keep Winning (Verry) 1:22.3, 37.8; Calcutta (Coleman) 1:23.4, 37.5.
1000m plough: Naisoso Warrior (Turner) 1:10.2, 39.3; Alicia (Shirahama) 1:12.6, 43.4; Oraka Prince (J Collett) and Geariguru (Blair) 1:04.2, 37.8; Ready Steady (O’Sullivan) 1:09.5, 40.2; Condescender (C Ormsby) 1:05.9, 37.4; Hayleys Comet (Turner) 1:08.8, 39.7; Chapchick (Wratten) 1:10.2, 37.4; Arise (C Ormsby) 1:10.1. 40.3.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 21 February 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
21 Feb 2012 |
Smart two-year-old colts Travino and Irish Rebel looked ready for bold efforts at their local meeting on Saturday when they galloped stylishly together at Matamata this morning.
Against the rail of the course proper where the going was dead, Travino (Waddell) and Irish Rebel (Cameron) cut out 1000m in 1:03.2, quickening without having a lot of pressure applied for a slick final 600m in 35.4. Travino has pleased his trainer Peter McKay since returning from his luckless Queensland trip, while the Jason Bridgman-trained Irish Rebel also looks well after a short break from racing. The two colts will come up against each other on the weekend in the Listed Reid and Harrison Slipper.
All other course proper gallops took place 15 metres out, where Te Awamutu visitor Silk Pins (Waddell) was not after time as she and Pinot Express (Coleman) left 800m behind in 55.4, picking up the tempo over the last 600m in 39.2. In the absence of prime fancy Oasis Rose, Silk Pins is likely to start as favourite in Saturday’s J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes. She appears to have thrived for trainers Keith and Brendon Hawtin since her bold second in the Karaka Million.
Race rival Marechal (Coleman) went with Kasumi (Leveque) over 1000m in 1:08.5, finishing off with an attractive final 600 in 36.2. Breeders’ Stakes hopeful Sudoku (Tanaka) and Slipper candidate Volcano (Lammas) ran their 1000m in 1:05.6 and 38, while Delirium (R Jones) cut out 800m in 52.3 and 600m in 37. Stablemates Breaking Dawn (Grylls) and Killa Question (R Jones) ran a tidy 800m in 50.8 and 600m in 36.
Do Ra Mi (C Ormsby) caught the eye when galloping with Heritage (Hercock) over 1000m in 1:03.4, getting home strongly for a final 600m in 36.2. Do Ra Mi performed well in Melbourne, where her wins included the Gr. 2 Kewney Stakes earlier this year. Now back at Waikato Stud, the Savabeel mare won a recent trial and will start in Saturday’s open sprint.
Another newcomer, former Otago mare Inferno (Waddell), went with another from the Kelso stable, Power Playa (Coleman) over 1200m in 1:16.3, 1000m in 1:02.3 and 600m in 36.7. Inferno will kick off her northern campaign in Saturday’s Stanley Group TRAC Stakes. Stablemate Miss Sharapova (Blair) was quieter in the early stages of her work but rounded off her 1200m in 1:21.6 with 1000m in 1:05.1 and 600m in 36.6.
Weekend candidates Justagem (Gillies) and Ying Yang Master (Verry) were paired over 1000m in 1:03.2 and 35.9 for the last 600m. Sadist (Allen) prepared for the Haunui Farm WFA Classic at Otaki on Saturday with sound work over 1200m in 1:22.3, 1000m in 1:06.3 and 600m in 37.4.
Shez Kapable (Wenn) covered 1200m in 1:20.8, with the last 1000m in 1:05.4 and 600m in 37.9. Viadana (Lammas) and Inanoff (Wenn) wasted no time over 1200m in 1:17.8, 1000m in 1:03.4 and 600m in 37.2.
Recent trial winner Keepthego (Hercock) led New Zealand Derby candidate Ocean Park (C Ormsby) for the first half of their 1200m gallop, cutting out the full distance in 1:18.2, with the last 1000m in 1:02.9 and 600m in 36.3. Ocean Park looks very bright and will advance his Derby preparation with a hitout at the Ellerslie gallops on Friday.
On a good plough last start two-year-old winner Croatia (Russell) and Apache Duke (M Brosnan) were paired in a smart 1000m in 1:03.3 and 600m in 36.8. Unraced two-year-old filly She’s Samashing (C Ormsby) did well to get on terms with Voorsitter (Grylls) after trailing him over 1000m in 1:01.8 and 600m in 36.3.
Weekend candidates Cracker (Turner) and Fireside (O’Sullivan) made quick time over 1000m in 1:00.8 and 600m in 35.3, while Otaki runners Good Vibrations (Leveque) and Shanghai Comet (Verry) ran the same trip in 1:01.5 and 35.5.
Kaptain Kirkup (C Ormsby) strode over 1200m in 1:22, picking up the tempo for 1000m in 1:04.8 and 600m in 36.5. Nicole Amy (Russell) ran the same distance in 1:20.1, 1:03.7 and 36.6, Atomic Road (M Brosnan) took 1:16.2, 1:01.8 and 36.8, and Cloudy Bay (Grylls) 1:20.9, 1:05.3 and 36.8.
New Zealand Derby candidate Rock ’n’ Pop (Cameron), another heading to Ellerslie for a gallop on Friday, was allowed steady work over 1200m in 1:27.2 and 600m in 43.5. Stablemate Burgundy (Brett) was well held over 800m in 1:02.5 and 600min 45.8. He is being aimed at the Mr Tiz Trophy, the feature three-year-old sprint in Auckland Cup week.
Other gallops: 1200m plough: Chapchick (Wratten) 1:22.4, 37; Post Xcellence (O Richardson) 1:24.6, 39.5; Platinum Passion (Brock) 1:23.4, 38.2; Red Unicorn (Gillies) 1:20.6, 37.8; Miz Sinatra (Coleman) 1:24.2, 38.7; Mr Thorpedo (Verry) 1:15.3, 36.4; Lovingthelimelight (Russell) 1:21.2, 37.4.
1200m all-weather: Lucky Aura (Verry) 1:18.5, 38.2.
1000m plough: Antonio Lombardo (Waddell) and Quintero (P McKay) 1:06.2, 36.8; Copper Blonde (Turner) 1:09.5, 39; Pride And Passion (Edmeads) 1:12.6, 43.3; Naisoso Warrior (O’Sullivan) 1:08.8, 40.6; Cat Woman (Allen) 1:03.5, 36.4; Waimanu Road (H McQuade) 1:12, 39.4; Warhorse (Cameron) 1:12.8, 43.4; Secret Whisper (Brett) 1:09.5, 38.4; Geariguru (J Collett) and Arctic Prince (Blair) 1:09.8, 39.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 7 February 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
07 Feb 2012 |
Rock ’n’ Pop prepared for the Darci Brahma Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday with pleasing work at Matamata this morning.
The New Zealand 2000 Guineas winner had raceday rider Matt Cameron in the saddle when he and stablemate Raziyya Of Sydney (Brett) worked over 2000m on a good plough, gathering momentum to run their last 1200m in 1:15.5, with the final 1000m in 1:01.7 and 600m in 36.1
Rock ’n’ Pop finished the gallop comfortably, leading Cameron to describe the work as even better than his main gallop before his last start Karaka 3YO Mile win. He will be an interesting runner when he continues his New Zealand Derby preparation in Saturday’s weight-for-age feature. It was sound work also by Raziyya Of Sydney, who is being aimed at the Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic on the weekend.
Race rivals Quintessential and Chicharita also advanced their claims for the three-year-old feature with good work. Desert Gold Stakes winner Quintessential (Russell) was never at top over 1200m in 1:17.8, 1000m in 1:03.3 and 600m in 37.3. Chicharita (O Richardson), who upset the favourites when winning the Royal Stakes on New Year’s Day, covered her 1200m in 1:16.7 and 600m in 36.5. A decision whether she runs in the Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic or over 1600 metres on Saturday will be made after discussions between trainers Mike Moroney and Andrew Clarken.
Cat Woman (Russell) caught the eye in her preparation for Te Rapa, cutting out 1200m in 1:14.1, 1000m in 59.5 and 600m in 35.2, while Fly Silca Fly (O Richardson) drew attention to her prospects at New Plymouth on Friday when cutting out the same distance in 1:17.4, 1:01.8 and 35.1.
Te Rapa candidates Beauty Supremo (Dowling) and Astrogal (Shirahama) covered 1200m in 1:19.1, picking up the tempo for a final 1000m in 1:01.5 and 600m in 36.5. Over the same distance Power Playa (Grylls) put plenty of dash into recording 1:19.2, 1:04.2 and 36.3, while Suaza (Verry) took 1:17.5, 1:02.8 and 36.8, Gunsmoke (Kek) 1:14.6, 1:01.4 and 36.7, Lozada (P McKay) 1:16.9, 1:02.7 and 37.3, and Yourein (Verry) 1:15.4, 1:01.4 and 36.3.
Baby Guinness (Grylls) prepared for the Waikato Draught Sprint when well held over 1200m in 1:19.5, 1000m in 1:04.3 and 600m in 37.6. Mz Sinatra (Kasim) and Cloudy Bay (C Ormsby), runners at Pukekohe on Sunday, strode over 1200m in 1:21.2, 1:06.6 and 38.3.
Top Spot (Tanaka) was well contained over 1200m in 1:26.2 and 600m in 43.8, while stablemate Single Minded (Grylls) followed in 1:25.4 and 43.4. The Graham Richardson-trained pair will run next in the Avondale Cup at Ellerslie on Saturday week. Their stablemate Green Supreme has been sent for a short spell.
On the course proper, which was good 18m out, the Paul Shailer-trained Delirium (R Jones) turned in smart trial for New Plymouth on Friday when leading Killa Question (Lawson) to the end of 800m in 51.2 and 600m in 36.7. Flying Sound (Grylls), another heading to New Plymouth, was partnered by an Excites gelding (R Jones) over 1000m in 1:06.5 and 600m in 37.6.
On the all-weather track Gallant (Blair) worked strongly over 1200m in 1:17.6, 1000m in 1:03.3 and 600m in 36.7. Red Unicorn (Leveque) ran the same trip in 1:21.2, 1:06.6 and 38, while Bragging Rights (Grylls) took 1:04.5 for 1000m and 36.2 for the final 600m.
Other gallops: 1200m plough: Upstream Lad (Kasim) 1:22.3, 39.4; Sovereign Rose (Edmeads) 1:16.8, 36.8; Medici (Dowling) 1:28.2, 40.5; Corporal Lance (O’Sullivan) 1:26.3, 42.8; I’mabrunette (H McQuade) 1:18.9, 39.2; Zelus (Cameron) and Exabelle (Brett) 1:19.5, 37.8; Kahurangi (Sliz) 1:19.3, 38.2.
1000m plough: Sadist (Gillies) 1:04.5, 37.6; Choice Bro (Stack) 1:05.5, 35.7; Abagale (Grylls) and Hurricane Fashion (Roff) 1:04.6, 37; Ten Bells (Stack) 1:04.7, 36.2; Nicole Amy (Russell) 1:08.8, 37.5; Elway (Dowling) and La Saigon (Shirahama) 1:04, 38.5; Have No Mercy (Stack) 1:02.8, 37; Lovethelimelight (Russell) 1:09.2, 39.8.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 31 January 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
31 Jan 2012 |
Ocean Park wasn’t asked for a lot in training at Matamata this morning but was nonetheless impressive as he prepared for Saturday’s H S Dyke Waikato Guineas.
With raceday rider Chad Ormsby in the saddle, Ocean Park worked on the all-weather track with his maiden stablemate Dashing Thunder (Hercock), cantering quietly through their first round then lifting the tempo to run in from the 800m in 48.6 and cutting out the final 600m in a smart 35.6.
Ocean Park, who has thrived since his impressive Wellington Stakes win, is already the $3 favourite for the New Zealand Derby and will come in for further attention when he steps up to a middle-distance at Te Rapa on the weekend. Dashing Thunder, a Show A Heart three-year-old in the Hennessy stable, has been placed in his only two starts and won’t be in maiden grade for much longer.
St Mark (Leveque), a rival for Ocean Park in the Waikato Guineas, worked on the plough with fellow Te Rapa candidate Yourein (Verry), cutting out 1200m in 1:17.8, 1000m in 1:02.6 and the last 600m in 35.8. Te Rapa open stayers’ runner Don Domingo (Sapsworth) got through his work over 1200m in 1:14.9, 1000m in 1:01 and 600m in 35.9.
Race rival Better Together (Verry) was paired with Suaza (Leveque) over the same distance in 1:17.3, 1:02.5 and 36, while Minqar Qaim (Cameron), another in the same race, and Paeroa Friday starter Karaka Vintage (Brett) clocked 1:18.4, 1:02.4 and 35.5.
Te Rapa form runner Sequin (Coleman) and Paeroa entry Jubilate (Tanaka) wasted no time over 1000m in 1:00.2 and 600m in 35.4. Cracker (Coleman) ran the same trip in 1:03.2 and 35.5, Lucky Aura (Verry) returned 1:03.4 and 37, and Queen Boudicca (Coleman) took 1:05.3, picking up The Raconteur (S Collett) for a final 600m in 36.6. Queen Boudicca, who looks very bright, runs at Te Rapa on the weekend.
Gunsmoke (Kek) and Precious Time (Edmeads) covered 1200m in 1:15.2, picking up speed over the last 1000m in 1:00.5 and 600m in 35.2. Over the same ground Providores (Russell) and Cat Woman (Stack) returned 1:19.3, 1:03.4 and 36. Miss Sharapova (Blair) was keen through the middle stages of her work over 1200m in 1:15.7, with the last 1000m in 1:01.1 and 600m in 37.
Gain For Fame (Coleman) prepared for the juvenile event at Te Rapa with a sharp 800m with Boomstix (K Jones) in 49.4 and 600m in 35.5.
On the course proper, which was good 18m out, Breaking Dawn (Grylls) caught the eye when shading Delirium (R Jones) at the end of 800m in 49.2 and 600m in 36.4. Breaking Dawn, a Gold Mine gelding in the Paul Shailer team, looked the part in a recent trial win and makes his debut in the two-year-old event at Te Rapa.
Stablemate Guess What (Lawson) was not after time as he prepared for the Waikato Guineas over 1200m in 1:28.2, 1000m in 1:12.4 and 600m in 43.2. Last start Royal Stakes runner-up Our Famous Eve (Swann) looked on target for next week’s Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic when she led Wisecrack (Blair) to the finish of 1200m in 1:16.3, 1000m in 1:02.6 and 600m in 37.4.
Other gallops: 1200m plough: Calcutta (Yeung) 1:21.2, 37.2; Dadzadreamer (Tanaka) 1:19.3, 37.5; Just La Don (M Brosnan) 1:21.7, 38.2; Mercury Mistress (Dowling) and Astrogal (Lammas) 1:18.5, 37; She’s Invincible (Yeung) 1:20.8, 38.
1000m plough: Post Excellence (O Richardson) 1:07.4, 37.9, Little Chief (M Brosnan) 1:03.4, 37.2.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 24 January 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
24 Jan 2012 |
Green Supreme looked a worthy favourite for Saturday’s Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup when he galloped impressively at Matamata this morning.
With raceday rider James McDonald up, Green Supreme worked solo on a good plough, setting off from the 2000-metre mark and timed over his last 1200 in 1:20.2. He ran the last 1000m in 1:05.4 and the final 600m in 37.6. Others went faster during the session but there was still a lot to like about the work by Green Supreme, who looks particularly fit and well.
Graham Richardson’s two other Wellington Cup prospects, Single Minded (Grylls) and Top Spot (Tanaka), worked soundly together over ground, cutting out their last 1200m in 1:17.9, 1000m in 1:04.2 and 600m in 37.6. John Sargent wasn’t satisfied with the work turned in by his Cup entry Better Together (Russell) and has decided to reserve her for next month’s Avondale Cup. She worked with Savarhys (Stack) over 1200m in 1:16.2, 1000m in 1:02.5 and 600 in 36.1. Savarhys runs in the R65 2300m at Trentham.
Sargent was on the other hands very happy with the work turned in by his Harcourts Thorndon Mile pair Sadist (Stack) and Banchee (Russell), who had pace on from the start of 1200m in 1:16.7, rounding it off with 1000m in 1:02 and 600m in a smart 35.3. Both are in very good order.
Warhorse (Brett) and Rock ’n’ Pop (Cameron) prepared for Sunday’s Karaka Million twilight meeting with an eye-catching gallop over 1200m 1:16.8, 1000m in 1:02.1 and 600m in 36. Warhorse has trained on well to be a leading fancy for the Karaka Million, while Rock ’n’ Pop will be an interesting runner in the Karaka 3YO Mile. Green Wings (McDonald), who will be chasing a hat-trick in the Karaka Million, reeled off 1000m in 1:03.1, the last 600m in 36.4.
Karaka Vintage (Kek) turned in a good trial for Rotorua on Saturday when he and Northern General (Edmeades) left 1000m behind in 1:02.7 and 600m in 35.4, while La Vitesse (Mullineaux) and Sometime Later (Weatherley) clocked 1:02.7 and 35.8. Sateka (Goodwin), another for Rotorua, covered 1200m in 1:22.9, picking up the tempo for 1000m in 1:05 and the last 600m in a dashing 35.5.
Café Lady (Leveque), a runner in the Desert Gold Stakes on Saturday, covered 1000m behind in 1:09, quickening for a final 600m in 36.6. Over the same ground Rotorua entry Sharp ’n’ Fast (Kasim) returned 1:05.9 and 38.5, Allanah (Mehmet) 1:06.8 and 38.7, Emmett’s Choice (Coleman) 1:07.4 and 39.2, Inanoff (Sliz) 1:09.3 and 42.5, and Sora Dawning (Turner) 1:10.3 and 39.2.
St Mark (Gillies) and St Moritz (Leveque) strode over 1200m in 1:17.2, 1000m in 1:03.1 and 600m in 37.6. Others timed at that distance included Cloudy Bay (Grylls) and Little Shamrock (O Richardson), who took 1:19.8, 1:04.2 and 36.3, I’m A Brunette (H McQuade) 1:21.5, 1:06 and 38.1, Essaouira (Dowling) 1:19.8, 1:04.8 and 37.5, Double Take (Moody) 1:19.7, 1:04.3 and 37.8, Viking Ace (H McQuade) 1:22.1, 1:07.2 and 39.4, Elway (Dowling) 1:25.2, 1:08.9 and 38.4, and Keep Winning (Verry) 1:20.5, 1:05.6 and 38.6.
El Volante (Coleman) and Jamie’s Choice (Tanaka), who run at Ellerslie and Rotorua respectively, did sound work over 1200m in 1:19.5, 1000m in 1:04.6 and 600m in 37.4. Wisecrack (Blair), who returns to Te Rapa on Saturday week, was restricted to 1:23 over 1200m, with the 1000m in 1:08 and 600m in 40.4. Riomoral (H McQuade) was allowed 1200m in 1:27.2, 1000m in 1:11.8 and 600m in 40.4.
On the all-weather track Douro Cup entry New Order (O Richardson) had pace on throughout 1200m in 1:15.8, 1:02.4 and 36.5. Gallant (Grylls) ran the same trip in 1:16.6, 1:02.8 and 36.8, while Vincent Street (Stack) ran 1000m in 1:07.4 and 39.5.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 17 January 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
17 Jan 2012 |
Irish Rebel looked on target for Saturday’s Little Avondale Wakefield Challenge Stakes when he and stablemate Minqar Qaim worked impressively at Matamata this morning.
Galloping 18m out on a dead course proper, Irish Rebel (Cameron) was travelling smoothly alongside Minqar Qaim (Brett) at the end of 1200m in 1:21.5, building momentum from the 1000m mark in 1:04.9 and a final 600m in 36.9, the best of the session on that section of the track.
Irish Rebel has made good progress since his second placing to stablemate Warhorse in the Eclipse Stakes at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. Lack of ringcraft didn’t help him in that race, but with the benefit of the experience and a return to left-handed racing in the Trentham two-year-old feature he will be hard to beat on Saturday. Minqar Qaim ran an improver’s race for third in the Woodville Cup at his last start and will be an interesting runner in Saturday’s Anniversary Handicap.
Another pair from the Jason Bridgman team, Burgundy (Cameron) and Gijima (Yeung), had pace on from the start of their 1200m workout, running the full distance in 1:16.4, 1000m in 1:02.8 and 600m in 38.7. Burgundy is in good order for Saturday’s Wellington Stakes, while Gijima runs at Pukekohe on the weekend.
Suaza (Verry) confirmed her fitness for the Trentham Stakes when leading Lucky Aura (Mullineaux) to the end of 1200m in 1:19.8, 1000m in 1:04.6 and 600m in 38.7. Suaza struck an unsuitable wet track at her most recent outing but is capable of turning her form around.
Working against the rail in the five-metre position for Friday’s race meeting, Rich Hill Mile placegetter Villifye (Colgan) ran a sound trial for the Anniversary Handicap when leading Mosh Pit (Tanaka) after a solid 1200m in 1:16.2, 1000m in 1:02.6 and 600m in 37. The only other gallop on the rail saw Sharp ’n’ Fast (M Brosnan) and Croatia (Kasim) run good time over 1000m in 1:05.2 and 600m in 36.5.
Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup prospects Green Supreme and Single Minded pleased their trainer Graham Richardson in separate workouts. Green Supreme (McDonald) cut out 1200m in 1:19.6, 1000m in 1:05.4 and 600m in 39.6, while Single Minded (Grylls) was likewise not extended to clock 1:19.9, 1:05.1 and 39.6. Both smart stayers have trained on well from their Ellerslie wins.
Stablemate Top Spot (Burton), who will also run in the Wellington Cup on Saturday week if she makes the field, looked bright when leading Dadzadreamer (Sapsworth) over the final stages of 1200m in 1:19.4, 1000m in 1:05.8 and 600m in 39.7. Fireside (O’Sullivan) appeared sharp for Pukekohe on Saturday when she and Precious Time (Kasim) cut out 1200m in 1:19.7, 1000m in 1:04.5 and 600m in a respectable 37.6.
Kaptain Kirkup (Coleman) strode over the same distance in 1:25.3, gathering momentum over the last 1000m in 1:07.6 and 600m in 38.7. He may struggle to gain a start in the Telegraph Handicap on Saturday, but has a lower grade race as an alternative.
Mr Thorpedo (Colgan) and Yourein (Stack) covered 1200m in 1:17.9, with poor light restricting sectional timing to 800m in 51.2. Fashion Rocks (Shirahama) and Viadana (Lammas) left 1200m behind in 1:18.2, 1000m in 1:04 and 600m in 38.3. They run at Pukekohe and Trentham respectively on the weekend.
Over And Above (Colgan) and Virginia Wade (Verry) were timed over 1000m in 1:05.4 and 600m in 38, while Rock ’n’ Pop (Brett) was kept to three-quarter-pace over 1200m in 1:30.2 and 45.4. He starts next at the Karaka Million twilight meeting on Sunday week.
Shez Kapable (K Jones) strode over 1200m in 1:20.9, 1000m in 1:06.5 and 600m in 39.6. Over the same ground Apache Sky (M Brosnan) returned 1:19.4, 1:05 and 39, Condescender (Brock) and Upstream Lad (C Ormsby) 1:21.6, 1:06.4 and 39, Authentic (Cameron) and Zelus (Brett) 1:21.4, 1:06.6 and 39.7, and Bonnie Mac (C Ormsby) and Fly Silca Fly (O Richardson) 1:19.9, 1:04.7 and 37.8.
On the sand Telegraph Handicap form runner Baby Guinness, with raceday rider Craig Grylls up, was not extended over the last 1000m of her work in 1:07.8 and 600m in 39.
Matamata Trackwork 3 January 2012
By Dennis Ryan |
04 Jan 2012 |
Sadist and Banchee prepared for the 1600-metre feature at Tauranga on Saturday with a solid hitout in training at Matamata this morning.
Galloping 14 metres out on a slow courser proper, Sadist (Colgan) and Banchee (Stack) were well matched over 1200m in 1:20.8, with their last 1000m in 1:06.1 and 600m in 38.5. Both John Sargent-trained horses were scratched from the Rich Hill Mile on Sunday due to the slow track and need only an improvement in conditions to show their worth on the weekend.
Woodville Cup candidate Minqar Qaim (Brett) and Kindred (Smillie), a likely starter at Rotorua on Friday, had pace on from the start of their 1200m gallop, clocking 1:18.9 for the full distance, 1:06 for 1000m and 39.4 for the final 600m.
Single Act (Brett) looked ready for a bold run in the Woodville two-year-old race when he worked boldly with Glad (Smillie) over 1000m in 1:08.3 and 600m in 38.2. Single Act, a Bachelor Duke colt with Jason Bridgman, finished third in his only start to date.
Resume (Russell) and I Did It (Yeung) worked well later in the session when cutting out 1200m in 1:19.9, 1:05 for 1000m and 38.8 for the last 600m. The Paul Jenkins-trained pair are likely runners at Rotorua on Friday. Over the same ground Tauranga entry Miss Sharapova (Coleman) returned 1:21.8, 1:06.4 and 38.6, while Apache Sky (M Brosnan) took 1:21.2, 1:05.7 and 38.9.
Better Together (Grylls) and promising maiden Red Unicorn (Mullineaux) did sound work for Tauranga over 1200m in 1:21.9, 1000m in 1:06.8 and 600m in 38.2. Shanghai Court (Colgan) looked ready to quit maiden class at Rotorua when he and Deecruz (Mullineaux) cut out 1000m in 1:04.7 and 600m in 38.8.
Illuminating (R Jones) tuned up for Ruakaka on Thursday with 1000m in 1:05.2 and 600m in 39. Over the same ground Karaka Vintage (Edmeads) and Gijima (Toh) did well to record 1:06 and 38.5, while View From The Top (Stack) and Game For Fame (Hercock) took 1:10.8 and 39.2 and Beauty Harmony (Wong) and Army Girl (Shirahama) 1:12.4 and 42.
On the all-weather track, Gold Coast Magic Millions prospect Travino (P McKay) underlined his fitness for his pending mission when he dashed over the final 600m of his work in 36.2, easily accounting for his gallop mate, an unnamed Oratorio colt. Travino is scheduled to fly to Sydney on Saturday and travel by road to Southport early the following week.
Sir Slick (Mullineaux) was his usual enthusiastic self over 1200m in 1:22.9, 1000m in 1:08.5 and 600m in 38.6. Won’t Lie Down (Coleman) and Come On Cuba (Blair) wasted no time over 1000m in 1:03.6 and 36.8, while New Order (O Richardson) clocked 1:04.8 and 36.9 and Valencia’s Image (C Ormsby) took 1:07.4 and 39.6. The Moroney-Clarken-trained pair run at Rotorua.
On the sand, Double Take (Coleman) and Cloudy Bay (C Ormsby) did sound work over 1200m in 1:20.3, 1000m in 1:04.5 and 600m in 37.6. Woodville entrant The Looker (Lammas) went with Exabelle (Toh) over the same ground in 1:19.7, 1:04.9 and 38.2.
Cat Woman (Allen) and Sometime Later (Stack) left 1000m behind in 1:05.8 and 37.2, while High Voltage (Swann) took 1:04.6 and 37.6. St Mark (Mullineaux) strode over 1200m in 1:23.7, 1000m in 1:09.1 and 600m in 39.2. Van Helsing (H McQuade) ran the same trip in 1:25.2, 1:10.3 and 41, while Champagne Lass (Wong) took 1:26.8 and 42.7, and Phar Las (Yeung) 1:28.5 and 44.2.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 27 December 2011
By Dennis Ryan |
28 Dec 2011 |
Green Supreme underlined his readiness for the Dunstan Feeds Final on New Year’s Day when he galloped in dashing style at Matamata this morning.
On a plough that was conducive to fast times, Green Supreme (Mehmet) worked away steadily from the 1200m mark, running that distance in 1:16.2 and picking up the tempo over the last 1000m in 1:01.9 and the final 600m in a brilliant 35. The talented galloper has made good progress since his Te Rapa win and trainer Graham Richardson is satisfied that he will front up at peak fitness for the Ellerslie feature.
Several other members of the Richardson team also got through sound work. City Of Auckland Cup entry Don Domingo (Sapsworth) strode over ground, with his last 1200m in 1:17.6, 1000m in 1:03.3 and 600m in 36.6. Rich Hill Mile lightweight entry Villifye (Grylls) and Taupo Cup candidate Dadzadreamer (Sapsworth) put on the pace over 1200m in 1:14.6, with the last 1000m in 1:01.9 and 600m in 36.
Sircross (M Gibbs), another for the Rich Hill, was not after time over 1200m in 1:20.2, 1000m in 1:05 and 600m in 38. Single Minded (Grylls) and Top Shot (Burton) were paired over 1200m in 1:16.9, 1000m in 1:02.6 and 600m in 36.7. Richardson will attempt to get Single Minded into the City Of Auckland Cup field in favour of the Dunstan Final, while Top Shot is a lightweight Dunstan prospect. Plan Ex (Sapsworth), yet another member of the Richardson middle-distance ranks entered for Ellerslie, was let off with three-quarter pacework.
Magic Briar (Grylls) enhanced her prospects for the Blandford Lodge Railway Stakes when working with Taupo maiden candidate Sora Dawning (Turner) over 1000m in 1:01.9, the last 600m in a scintillating 34.8. It was excellent work by both horses, with Magic Briar understandably shading her companion. Sora Dawning has shown promise with a third and a fifth in her two starts to date.
On the all-weather track, Banchee (Mullineaux) turned in a sound trial for the Rich Hill Mile at Ellerslie when she and Mr Thorpedo (Verry) cut out 1000m in 1:03.3 and 600m in 36.8. Back on the plough, Banchee’s stablemate and race rival Sadist (Colgan) was not extended over 1000m in 1:06.5 and 39.4, while Casting Stones (Mullineaux) and St Moritz (Stack) took 1:03.9 and 35.6, and Ellerslie two-year-old candidates Marechal (Mullineaux) and Magic Shaft (Stack) recorded 1:05 and 36.8.
Hastings New Year’s Day runners Gunsmoke (Smillie) and Sovereign Rose (Cameron) left 1200m behind in a smart 1:14.2, their last 1000m in 1:01.8 and 600m in 35.9. Viking Ace (H McQuade) looked in good order for Ellerslie as he strode over 1200m in 1:20.2, 1:04.9 and 37, while Lucky Aura (Allen) covered the same distance in 1:25.4, 1:09.4 and 40.2, Wisecrack (Blair) 1:23.9, 1:08.5 and 40.5, Black Rocks (Swann) 1:20.1, 1:05.9 and 39.7, and Coffee Club (Shirahama) 1:27.7, 1:10.9 and 41.7.
Minqar Qaim (Cameron) covered 1200m in 1:18.7, 1000m in 1:03.4 and 600m in 37, while Rio Moral (H McQuade) returned 1:19.8, 1:04 and 37. Sir Tane (Yeung), who runs at Thames next Tuesday, was not pressed to run 1200m in 1:21.6, 1:05 and 37.6.
Glad (Cameron) and Precious Time (Brett) took 1:24.3 for 1200m, with their last 1000m in 1:07.8 and 600m in 38. Taupo candidate The Raconteur (S Collett) ran the last 1000m of his work in 1:05.8 and 600m in 37. Gospel (O Richardson) was working well at the end of 1000m in 1:06 and 600m in 36.7. Maraschino (Mullineaux) was kept to 1000m in 1:12.2 and 40.6.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 20 December 2011
By Dennis Ryan |
20 Dec 2011 |
Unbeaten colt Ocean Park signalled his Great Northern Guineas prospects with a dashing gallop at Matamata this morning.
With raceday rider Chad Ormsby in the saddle, Ocean Park did striding work on the all-weather track before sprinting in from the 800m in 48.8 and his final 600m in a brilliant 35.8. Next Monday’s three-year-old feature is a big step up in grade, but the Gary Hennessy-trained colt has obviously trained on well since taking his record to two wins from two starts at Ellerslie late last month.
Vincent Street (Turner) also did his Great Northern Guineas work on the all-weather track, covering 1000m in 1:09.2 and 600m in 41.7. He will be ridden by visiting Sydney jockey Nash Rawiller on Monday.
Race rival and likely favourite Burgundy (Cameron) galloped yesterday (Monday), right-handed and wide out on a slow course proper where he covered 1200m in 1:21, 600m in 38.3 and his final 400m in a smart 23.6. He has made pleasing progress since his trial win last week.
Back to this morning’s work, Mae Jinx (Coleman) galloped against the rail of the course proper, where the going was slow, cutting out 1000m in 1:07 and 600m well held in 37.2. She is in good order for the Newmarket Handicap at Ellerslie on Monday.
The only other gallop on the inside strip was by a pair of juveniles by Oratorio (P McKay) and Savabeel (J McKay). They ran in from the 800m in 53.8, with their final 600m in a respectable 37.4.
Other course proper work took place 16 metres out. Boxing Day runners Marechal (Stack) and Shanghai Bund (Mullineaux) had first use of the track, covering 1000m in 1:07.4 and 600m in 39.2.
Baby Guinness (Sliz), looking fresh after a short break, worked freely over 1200m in 1:24.2, with the last 1000m in 1:08 and 600m in 38.8. She is scheduled to resume at Hastings on New Year’s Day.
Heza Karma Karzi (Grylls) was bold in his work over 1200m in 1:20.6, 1000m in 1:04.8 and 600m in 39. After missing a start at Te Rapa last weekend he is now likely to run in the Rich Hill Mile on New Year’s Day. Stablemate Sadist (Colgan), who has the same target, strode over 1200m in 1:23.2, 1000m in 1:07.6 and 600m in 39.4.
New Zealand 2000 Guineas winner Rock ’n’ Pop (Cameron) was given his first serious work since returning north, covering 1000m freely in 1:10.4 and 600m in 41.8. He is coming to hand well for Jason Bridgman and is likely to resume in early January.
Yourein (Leveque) went at an even pace over 1200m in 1:20.3, 1000m in 1:06.9 and 600m in 40.8. Fellow Dunstan Final contendor Suaza (Verry) covered the same ground in 1:22.3, 1:06.8 and 39.3, while possible Eight Carat Classic starter Rose Of Falkirk (M Brosnan) returned 1:23.5, 1:08.3 and 42.2.
On the sand, Maidantus (M Gibbs) and Green Wings (Tanaka) turned in a sound trial for Ellerslie on Boxing Day over 1000m in 1:05 and 600m in 39.2. Costello (P McKay) and Estrato (J McKay) ran the same trip in tidy style in 1:07.2 and 38.4.
Mercury Mistress (Dowling) took 1:26.6 for 1200m, with her last 1000m in 1:10.1 and 600m in 40.3. Thorn Star (O’Sullivan) and Clan Munro (Yeung) cut out 1000m in 1:07.2, the final 600m in 39.2.
Over 1200m Riomoral (H McQuade) returned 1:22.4, 1:08 and 39.8, while Powerplaya (Grylls) took 1:24.8, 1:09.9 and 41.8. Ready Steady (O’Sullivan) was restricted to 1000m in 1:12.8 and 42.8.
On the all-weather track Gospel (O Richardson) appeared to be travelling well at the end of 1000m in 1:06.9 and 600m in 37.2. Captain Kirkup (Kasim) took 1:21.4 for 1200m and 40.1 for the last 600m.
Matamata Trackwork Tuesday 13 December 2011
By Dennis Ryan |
13 Dec 2011 |
Lagonissi and Doubletake prepared for Te Rapa on Saturday with a sound gallop at Matamata this morning.
Working 23 metres out on a dead course proper, Lagonissi (Grylls) and Doubletake (C Ormsby) maintained a solid rate over 1200m in 1:18.6, with the last 1000m in 1:04.1 and 600m in 37.7. Lagonissi’s fitness levels have improved with her first-up run and on Saturday returns to the scene of her two wins to date, while Doubletake takes solid placed form into the maiden staying event.
Te Rapa open stayers’ candidate Heza Karma Karzi (Allen) worked well over 1200m in 1:18.1, 1000m in 1:04.2 and 600m in 38.2, while stablemate and race rival Sir Slick (Mullineaux) did similar work in 1:19.2, 1:05 and 38.9. Yourein (Lui) and Sadist (Colgan), two more from the Sargent team racing at Te Rapa, ran the same trip in 1:18.8, 1:04.3 and 37.7.
Green Supreme (McDonald) and Dadzadreamer (Tanaka) did good work later in the session with 1200m in 1:18.7, 1000m in 1:04.5 and 600m in 38.9. They both run at Te Rapa. Shanghai Bund (Leveque) and Marechal (Lui), who are being aimed at the Ellerslie carnival, caught the eye when cutting out 1000m in 1:05 and 600m in a smart 36.7.
Minqar Qaim (Brett) and Razziya Of Sydney (Cameron) prepared for Te Rapa with 1200m in 1:21.3, 1000m in 1:05.9 and 600m in 39, while Plan Ex (Tanaka), a runner at Awapuni on Saturday, strode over the same ground in 1:24.6, 1:09.8 and 40.7.
Cloudy Bay (Coleman) was kept up to his work for the final stages of 1200m with The Lions Rule (O Richardson) in 1:19.4, 1000m in 1:04 and 600m in 37.5. Ghostinthemachine (O Richardson) and Pentango (C Ormsby) covered the same ground in 1:21, 1:06.2 and 38.5.
Casting Stones (Colgan) and Choice Bro (Grylls) cut out 1000m in 1:06.3 and 600m in 38.4, while King’s Salute (Brett) and Irish Rebel (Cameron) took 1:06.7 and 38.2. Capone (Bosson) left 1200m behind in 1:25.2, 1000m in 1:08.5 and 600m in 40.9.
On the all-weather track Antonio Lombardo (D Johnson) and Vincent Mangano (P McKay) ran in from the 800m in 49.8, with their final 600m in an impressive 36.2. Antonio Lombardo is in good shape for the Challenge Stakes at Awapuni on the weekend.
Stablemate Thundermore (Wratten) prepared for Te Rapa when bowling over the last 1200m of his work in 1:14.9, 1000m in 1:01.7 and 600m in 36.8. Smartly (Grylls) ran 1000m in 1:03.6, the final 600m in 36.3, while Costello (D Johnson) and Witt’s End (S Collett) had pace on when clocking 1:02.8 and 36.3.
Cap Ferrat (D Johnson) was timed over his last 800m in 50.2 and 600m in 37.2. Won’t Lie Down was well contained over 1000m in 1:08.2 and 600m in 39.6.