Trial Review - 28 September Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE TRIALS 28 SEPTEMBER 2021 (SYNTHETIC)
Heat 1 – MDN – Catchweight – 1550m (1.36.06)
1st – 4y g DICTATION trained by Glen Harvey
2nd – 3y g REDWOOD x PHARMACUSA trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
3rd – 4y g IMA JAKKAL trained by Graham Thomas
Summary: “Three horse field in a moderate run trial, kept running order throughout, no guide.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 – MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.17.37)
1st – 6y g OAK trained by Graham Thomas
2nd – 4y g DROVERS YARN trained by Catherine Cameron
3rd – 3y g KIRRACONI trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
Summary: “Winner OAK has shown staying ability in 10 career runs without a win, went to the front and kept up a nice gallop in the straight to hang on and win, this could be his surface to breakthrough.”
Horses To Follow: 6y OAK
Heat 3 – MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.17.29)
1st – 3y f RIP VAN WINKLE x AVA trained by Danica Guy
2nd – 5y m PARIS RUBY trained by Cody Cole
3rd – 3y g SWISS ACE x TIZ MONROE trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
Summary: “First three over the line were pushed out to the line, lovely quiet trial from MARGARET JEAN in 4th , untested, coming out of a good form race last start for the Stephen Marsh stable.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m MARGARET JEAN
Heat 4 –OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (55.06)
1st – 4y m DRAGON QUEEN trained by Michael Moroney & Pam Gerard
2nd – 5y m LA VELOCITA trained by Darryn Weatherley
3rd – 5y g INDEEM trained by Chad Ormsby
Summary: “Winner DRAGON QUEEN came from off the speed to pick them up nicely near the line, her previous trial was good also and appears ready to fire first-up off an Oaks preparation last time out.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m DRAGON QUEEN
Heat 5 – OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (54.89)
1st – 7y g SWISSWATCH trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
2nd – 6y m PETRACHOR trained by Michael Moroney & Pam Gerard
3rd – 6y g ALPHA CHARLIE trained by Frank Ritchie
Summary: “Winner ALPHA CHARLIE was a strong trial in 3rd place with no room in-run and burst through past the line, ready to win again on this surface.”
Horse To Follow: 6y g ALPHA CHARLIE
Heat 6 – OPEN – Catchweight -950m (55.03)
1st – 4y m BEA A ROCA trained by Darryn Weatherley
2nd – 4y m JOY ALONE trained by Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
3rd – 6y g TOP BRASS trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Saddle slipped on leader who wanted to buck in the run, behind them a good trial from the Baker/Forsman-trained JOY ALONE in 2nd really closed off her trial showing a great action.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m JOY ALONE
Heat 7 – MDN – 3YO Catchweight – 950m (55.22)
1st – 3y g REMIX trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y f DIVINE SAVA trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 3y f POMPEIANA trained by Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall
Summary: “2nd horse DIVINE SAVA charged late her in trial and showed that turn of foot in her 2YO season, she’s a filly who can progress this preparation”
Horse To Follow: 3y f DIVINE SAVA
Heat 8 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 950m (54.92)
1st – 3y f OCEAN PARK x BRILLIANT BLUSH trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 3y f CULLINAN trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
3rd – 3y f BLOOM trained by Stephen Marsh
Summary: “CULLINAN showed brilliant acceleration to lead, good effort from winner a professional OCEAN PARK filly pushed along to win the heat, the horse to follow may be BLOOM in 3rd coming off the speed wanted to lay in and had more to give, nice type of filly.”
Horse To Follow: 3y BLOOM
Heat 9 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 950m (55.43)
1st – 3y f MISS ELLA trained by Stephen Marsh
2nd – 3y f APPLEJAX trained by Mark Brooks
3rd – 3y f PRINCIPESSA trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
Summary: “MISS ELLA is progressing towards a strong debut showing with another win at the trials, sitting handy she pounced on the leader and won with a bit in hand”
Horse To Follow: 3y f MISS ELLA
Heat 10 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 950m (54.48)
1st – 3y g ZACINTO x CABAZON trained by Shane Crawford
2nd – 3y g BUGATTI trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 3y g PINS x VANDENNE trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “6 length win in very fast time bodes well for the performance of the winner ZACINTO gelding showing good improvement between his two trials, follow.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g ZACINTO x CABAZON
Heat 11 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 950m (54.82)
1st – 4y m D’ORO MEXICANO trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 4y g ACQUITTAL trained by Team Rogerson
3rd – 4y g CAKEBYTHEOCEAN trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
Summary: “D’ORO MEXICANO has been a trial star in her career to date, she went forward under a tight rein and let go under her own effort in the straight to win, she’s especially comfortable on this surface and no surprise to see her win first-up. ACQUITTAL best of the backmarkers in heat.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m D’ORO MEXICANO
Heat 12 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 950m (55.15)
1st – 4y m ASSERTIVE NATURE trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
2nd – 5y g LATE TO THE PARTY trained by Mark Brooks
3rd – 4y m KWAUSSIE GIRL trained by Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
Summary: “Winner ASSERTIVE NATURE has been good at the trials winning her latest, good tempo set early and she took over up the straight in the small field.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.88)
1st – 2y c CHARM SPIRIT x LETS HAVE SOME FUN trained by Chad Ormsby
2nd – 2y f DARCI BRAHMA x CRACKER trained by Peter Lock
3rd – 2y f BREATHTAKING trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Super impressive trial win from the CHARM SPIRIT gelding, bounced in the air and mustered quickly, didn’t miss a beat to the post, professional and will no doubt be highly sought after on this performance.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c CHARM SPIRIT x LETS HAVE SOME FUN
Heat 14 –2YO – Catchweight – 800m (48.52)
1st – 2y g ALAMOSA x FROM EDEN trained by Wayne Hillis
2nd – 2y g FELLINI trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 2y f PER INCANTO x CONSTELLATION trained by Peter Lock
Summary: “Slow time compared to the day so no guide on the clock, all placegetters looked to go well to the line”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 15 – OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (46.37)
1st – 4y g JOHNY JOHNY trained by Tina & Margaret Carter
2nd – 5y m MANCHU trained by Lance Noble
3rd – 4y m PAZIENZA trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Winner JOHNY JOHNY far too good despite saddle slipping on the rider, high in the irons to the line, likes this surface. MANCHU was good in 2nd liked the way she finished off.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.13)
1st – 3y g AMERICAN PHARAOH x PAPILLON trained by Alex Oliviera
2nd – 3y g MOHAWK BRAVE trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 3y g HEADWATER x PLAYING GAME trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “Outstanding 1st career trial from the AMERICAN PHARAOH gelding, absorbed early pressure and left rivals struggling at the top of the straight, time was fast, best of the morning!
Horses To Follow: 3y g AMERICAN PHARAOH
Heat 17 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.25)
1st – 3y f PISCO SOUR trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 3y c VADAMOS x SNOW PETAL trained by Margaret Falconer
3rd – 3y g ASPERITAS trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Good trial from a few runners including the VADAMOS colt began well, come off the bit in straight, better for further.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 18 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (48.47)
1st – 3y g MAGAWA trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y f OUTFIT trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 3y f INVINCIBEEL trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “No vision available at time of review “
Horse To Follow: N/A
Heat 19 –MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 800m (47.68)
1st – 4y m TIPPER trained by Peter Lock
2nd – 4y g NIAGARA x NO REINS trained by Stephen Ralph
3rd – 4y m HIGHBORN trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Bunched finish, no guide, DARK SATIN closed off in 4th under a quiet ride.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
