Trial Review - 21 September Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE TRIALS 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 (Synthetic)
Heat 1 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.17.11)
1st – 5y g QUIZ KID trained by Craig & Shaun Phelan
2nd – 5y g RUM trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
3rd – 4y m SAINT ELISABETHE trained by Moira & Kieran Murdoch
Summary: “QUIZ KID dominated heat from the front as we would expect from him, he has a good base of fitness from recent racing and was held together throughout. RUM closed off nicely and back in the field SHOCKALLIA is a really promising stayer and jumped fast then snagged, cuddled to the line, nice horse keep following him!
Horse To Follow: 5y g QUIZ KID & 4y g SHOCKALLIA
Heat 2 – MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.18.27)
1st – 3y g RIP VAN WINKLE x VALENTINE SECRET trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
2nd – 4y g HIGHLY RECOMMENDED x ALMOST PERSUADED trained by Samantha Logan
3rd – 3y f IFFRAAJ x NEDJMA trained by Mark Fraser-Campin
Summary: “First two across the line can be followed, the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED gelding made a long-sustained run from wide on the track only laying in late, the RIP VAN WINKLE maybe had the favours of the good tempo but still smart enough to cross over heels and let down for a win.”
Horses To Follow: 3y g HIGHLY RECOMMENDED x ALMOST PERSUADED & 3y g RIP VAN WINKLE x VALENTINE SECRET
Heat 3 – MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.19.66)
1st – 4y m TOPKAPI trained by Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie
2nd – 4y m BOLD BETTE trained by Robbie Patterson
3rd – 4y m SHOCKING x YOUNG AMERICAN trained by Robyn & Russell Rodgers
Summary: “Slow early and short sprint to the line bunched finish and TOPKAPI best of those, PIERRO filly made ground from the tail.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 –MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.18.97)
1st – 4y g ECHOES OF HEAVEN x INCONTROL trained by Mark Fraser-Campin
2nd – 3y g CAERUS trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
3rd – 3y f REMIND x MERRY DIAMOND trained by Moira & Kieran Murdoch
Summary: “Race in two groups of three up the straight and very little to take out of the trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 – OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (54.87)
1st – 5y m ICONIC STAR trained by Stephen Marsh
2nd – 4y m SLAVE TO LOVE trained by Peter & Dawn Williams
3rd – 4y g MONZA trained by Danica Guy
Summary: “ICONIC STAR over-raced and was still too good, she did so without too much pressure behind her, STARRYBEEL back in 5th travelled on a nice rein throughout and wasn’t tested in the straight, good trial.“
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 6 – OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (54.96)
1st – 5y m IMPRESA trained by Janenne Dalley
2nd – 3y f VERSTAPPEN trained by Peter & Dawn Williams
3rd – 5y m LONDON BOUND trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Most held running order throughout, BRANDO finished in 5th and was given a very quiet ride through the run and moved well as we expect from a horse with his talent.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 – OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (54.78)
1st – 6y g CAVALLO VELOCE trained by Peter McKay
2nd – 4y m PROVIDENCEPROVIDES trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 7y g RAPOSA RAPIDA trained by Stephen Marsh
Summary: “Super trial win by CAVALLO VELOCE who went to new level last preparation and come back in improved again judging by his efforts here, he travelled up and sprinted quickly in the straight, comfortable on the surface.”
Horse To Follow: 6y g CAVALLO VELOCE
Heat 8 – OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (54.95)
1st – 5y g I’M BUZZ trained by Jason Price
2nd – 3y f JESSICA RABBIT trained by Leanne Bertling
3rd – 4y m PALATIATE trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
Summary: “First two out, first two home, good on-speed effort by I’M BUZZ under vigorous riding by Craig Grylls in the straight too good for his rival’s.“
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 9 –MDN – catchweight – 950m (55.06)
1st – 3y c CACOFANIX trained by Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott
2nd – 3y f STERNLAND trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 3y c WHISKEY MAC trained by Ben Foote
Summary: “There wasn’t much between these 3yo’s in running or through the line, competitive heat, no standout.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 – MDN – 3YO – Catchweight – 950m (54.88)
1st – 3y f RAGESSE x CANASHITO trained by Michael Wallace
2nd – 3y f VADAMOS x LAVENDER HILL trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
3rd – 3y g CHARM SPIRIT x AMOUR CACHE trained by Ben Foote
Summary: “3rd placed CHARM SPIRIT gelding went out too hard and buckled late in running, RAGEESE pounced late and showed a good stride, an improved effort by him.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 11 – MDN – 3YO Catchweight – 950m (54.69)
1st – 3y g VADAMOS x CAJUN STEP TOE trained by Ben Foote
2nd – 3y g AMALFI PRINCE trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 3y f SLEEPY JEAN trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
Summary: “Winner VADAMOS gelding controlled the heat and hung on late, others made no impression on him.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 12 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 950m (54.18)
1st – 3y g PREFERMENT x SWISH WISH trained by Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott
2nd – 3y g BARROW BOY trained by Steve McKee
3rd – 3y c BERBIZIER trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “Outstanding trial win by the PREFERMENT gelding, fast run, good tempo early helped him get into his work and he’s shown ability each time as he continues to improve and appears ready for a race-day experience.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g PREFERMENT x SWISH WISH
Heat 13 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 950m (54.91)
1st – 3y f TREE OF LIFE trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
2nd – 3y c RUACH trained by Ben Foote
3rd – 3y f DARCI BRAHMA x OPITO BAY trained by Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie
Summary: “Winner took up the running off a moderate tempo and kicked away at the top of the straight, none took ground off the winner.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 14 –MDN 4YO &UP – Catchweight – 950m (54.86)
1st – 4y m POWER x C’EST LA VIE trained by Robyn & Russell Rodgers
2nd – 4y m SHOW ‘N TEASE trained by Tim & Margaret Carter
3rd – 4y g SWORD OF MERCY trained by Ben Foote
Summary: “Good trial from 3rd horse SHOW NO MERCY yet to break his maiden, he was first out of barriers, restrained midfield worked home nicely, a win not far away.
Horse To Follow: 4y SWORD OF MERCY
Heat 15 – MDN 4YO &UP – Catchweight – 950m (55.02)
1st – 4y g ROCKBANK trained by Glen Harvey
2nd – 5y g IMPLICIT trained by Jennene Dalley
3rd – 4y m BAYARMAA trained by Cody Cole
Summary: “Inconclusive for a few runners as the leaders fell back in the lap of some key runners behind, ROCKBANK had clear running worked home ok to win heat.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.03)
1st – 2y g HOLLER x POWERFUL STORY trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 2y g TIME TEST x GOT THE SNITZ trained by Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott
3rd – 2y f ZANTABULOUS trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Top two placegetters were at each other early and raced to the line, winner HOLLER gelding diligent in blinkers and the TIME TEST gelding kept at him, good trial, inconclusive those behind untested.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 17 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.18)
1st – 2y g CHARM SPIRIT x DREAMCRAFTER trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 2y f I CHOOSE YOU trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 2y f FERNANDEZ trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “Two promising types in this heat, 2nd horse I CHOOSE YOU jumped brilliantly and took a sit, CHARM SPIRIT gelding took up running and was smart to the line ears pricked although did want to veer out, good experience for both.”
Horses To Follow: 2y g CHARM SPIRIT x DREAMCRAFTER & 2y f I CHOOSE YOU
Heat 18 – OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (46.53)
1st – 5y m ADDICTED TO YOU trained by Clinton Isdale
2nd – 4y h MEGA BOURBON trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 5y g EXITONIC trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Winner looked to control and soft to the line, lovely run from MEGA BOURBON in 2nd poking through late, nice trial.”
Horse To Follow: 4y h MEGA BOURBON
Heat 19 –OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (45.74)
1st – 4y m BABYLON BERLIN trained by Ben Foote
2nd – 4y m VERNAZZA trained by Lance Noble
3rd – 4y m CAMPIONESSA trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Star sprinting mare BABYLON BERLIN busted the clock in winning her heat under a hold and the polytrack suits her high-cruising speed as we would expect, great return!”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 20 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.55)
1st – 3y g VADAMOS x COMMENTATE trained by Mark Brooks
2nd – 3y f LADY PROISIR trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 3y g ERIDOR trained by Annabelle Johnson
Summary: “Strong on-pace win by the VADAMOS gelding, further the better for him, LADY PROISIR moved nicely back in 2nd eased out of it late, two good trials.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 21 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.78)
1st – 3y g SHAMEXPRESS x CROOKSHANKS trained by Finbarr Leahy
2nd – 3y g RAGEESE x CRYSTALLINE trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
3rd – 3y g BURGUNDY x THE DAZZLER trained by Peter McKay
Summary: “Easy trial win for the SHAMEXPRESS, query on strength of the opposition behind him.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 22 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.34)
1st – 3y f HOLY SISTER trained by Frank Ritchie
2nd – 3y c BELARDO x BOUNDLESS trained by Stephen McKee
3rd – 3y f LA ROSA LEE trained by Ralph Manning
Summary: “Good trial from the 2nd horse BELARDO colt no luck in the straight and sprinted quickly”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 23 – MDN 4YO & UP – Catchweight – 800m (46.20)
1st – 4y g GEE CEE trained by Stephen McKee
2nd – 4y m HONEY HONEY trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 4y m MIDNIGHT SPECIAL trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “GEE CEE is a horse we’ve followed through his career and potentially has more upside to come, lovely trial, dropped his head into the bridle and quickened gradually in the straight, a horse to follow”
Horse To Follow: 4y g GEE CEE
