Trial Review - 21 September Cambridge

NZ Trial Watcher
23 September 2021

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

https://youtu.be/MrhdD-JdTEA

 

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

https://youtu.be/1BrKRmu-04Q

 

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

https://youtu.be/f8uFjcoSqsM

 

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

https://youtu.be/HHsDYQB2XJU

 

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

https://youtu.be/kSGlAmmpTLc

 

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

https://youtu.be/UkGIJv-tx5g

 

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

https://youtu.be/IPRCXAl4oLU

 

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

https://youtu.be/r_nLX2MgfRo

 

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

https://youtu.be/wvR88nJml2c

 

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

https://youtu.be/laQETbJoBVE

 

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

https://youtu.be/y-MNvDFLt6o

 

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

https://youtu.be/cRlZorsSX-M

 

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

https://youtu.be/1FABqbzZxAA

 

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

https://youtu.be/g3XWEAyxceY

 

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

https://youtu.be/W8ByDWo9fd0

 

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

https://youtu.be/cCvO8SpNXlw

 

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

https://youtu.be/yBW0wv14yx8

 

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

https://youtu.be/i6twDQapY6g

 

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

https://youtu.be/GgXStsvP0nc

 

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

https://youtu.be/AKZt0cNgyHw

 

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

https://youtu.be/AKZt0cNgyHw

 

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

https://youtu.be/T3aLV-meUQk

 

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

https://youtu.be/uKiXqRKJ0Ts

 

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