Trial Review - 16 November Foxton
FOXTON TRIALS 16 NOVEMBER 2021 (Dead 6)
Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 850m (52.85)
1st – 2y f TIVACI x TICK TOCK trained by Peter Didham
2nd – 2y f DISS IS DRAMATIC trained by Lisa Latta
3rd – 2y f NOVELLA trained by Chrissy Bambry
Summary: “Good trial from the TIVACI filly who jumped fast to cross and lead and hold the rail throughout under light riding she had a margin when asked for more rein on her rivals.”
Horse To Follow: 2y f TIVACI x TICK TOCK
Heat 2 – 2YO – Catchweight – 850m (52.70)
1st – 2y f CANUFEELIT trained by Debbie Harris
2nd – 2y f PER INCANTO x ORMOND ROAD trained by Chrissy Bambry
3rd – 2y f CHARM SPIRIT x PIRINITETE trained by Lisa Latta
Summary: “CANUFEELIT won by a comfortable margin ridden out do so as were her opposition, time was good, she was the pick of the trial, query on the strength of the trial overall.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 – OPEN – Catchweight – 850m (54.32)
1st – 6y g GALWAY BRO trained by Adrian Bull
2nd – 5y g DURHAM LAD trained by Matthew Eales
3rd – 4y m GURTLYN trained by Allen Baker
Summary: “Small field, GALWAY BRO had to do more in the run and looked good doing so, DURHAM LAD had a quiet time.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 –MDN – Catchweight – 850m (53.70)
1st – 3y g VESMART trained by Ilone Kelly
2nd – 4y m SHEZ MALEFICENT trained by Adrian Bull
3rd – 4y m SHE’S PATSY trained by Matt Dixon
Summary: “Little separating the field across the line, first three placegetters did it easy and may be worth following.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 – MDN – Catchweight – 850m (53.59)
1st – 4y m OUR TALITHA trained by Erin Hocquard
2nd – 3y f HOLLY HOBBIE trained by Bill Thurlow
3rd – 3y f MARTINA DIVA trained by Allen Baker
Summary: “Three-way finish at the line, they were under heavy pressure throughout and a big gap to 4th.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 6 –Open – HCP – Catchweight – (1.02.70)
1st – 7y g HA’PPENY BRIDGE trained by Guy Lowry & Grant Cullen
2nd – 6y g PODKAST trained by Stephen Nickalls
3rd – 5y g SCOTCH trained by Chrissy Bambry
Summary: “Great trial from H’APPENY BRIDGE, keen early in 2nd then took over in the straight, he looked to be under pressure early and was by far the strongest late, he’s in good form, 1st trial in 11 months.”
Horse To Follow: 7y g HA’PENNY BRIDGE
Heat 7 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.70)
1st – 6y m COVENTINA BAY trained by Robbie Patterson
2nd – 5y m SHOWPIECE trained by Sue Walsh
3rd – 5y m HYDROEXPRESS trained by Gary Vile
Summary: “Winner the classy COVENTINA BAY was put under a lot of pressure to respond and pick up leader SHOWPIECE & HYDROEXPRESS, she did so late and her last 50m was her best work, no doubt she’ll improve off the trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 8 –MDN – Catchweight - 1000m (1.04.76)
1st – 3y f SUPER EASY x FLARE trained by Guy Lowry & Grant Cullen
2nd – 3y g LINCOLN THE FOX trained by Lisa Latta
3rd – 6y g HAUTAPU trained by Dan O’Leary
Summary: “Outstanding trial win from SUPER EASY filly! She settled at the rear throughout and circled the field to come away for an easy win and looks to have a nice turn of foot, her previous trial she finished 2nd to a subsequent debut winner.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f SUPER EASY
Heat 9 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.97)
1st – 6y g FIVE FORTUNE trained by Guy Lowry & Grant Cullen
2nd – 4y m ELITE trained by David & Emma Haworth
3rd – 5y h TUTIN CANS trained by JJ Rayner
Summary: “Moderate trial overall despite the time measuring up on the day.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 –MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.95)
1st – 3y f THIRD TIME ROUND trained by Chrissy Bambry
2nd – 5y g FAVOLOSO trained by Lucy Tanner
3rd – 3y f PROISIR x VALLEY OF PENTIRE trained by Robbie Patterson
Summary: “Smart win by the TIVACI filly in THIRD TIME ROUND had support in betting on debut and finished last, query on the track, since trialled twice and this was a nice effort joining in down the outside and put them away quickly, expect big improvement next start.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f THIRD TIME ROUND
Heat 11 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.30)
1st – 4y g WIND IN MY WINGS trained by Lucy Tanner
2nd – 3y g KING OF HEARTS trained by Thomas Russell
3rd – 3y c GALLEON trained by Johno Benner & Hollie Wynyard
Summary: “3rd placed GALLEON was excellent once more under a quiet ride he went to the line under a tight rein and had more to give, showing good ability at the trials”
Horse To Follow: 3y c GALLEON
Heat 12 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.75)
1st – 3y f SECRET FALLS trained by Pam Holden
2nd – 4y m GALLANT GURU x ZENNO QUEEN trained by Ilone Kelly
3rd – 5y g CHEQUER BOARD trained by Geoff Haigh
Summary: “Nice trial from SECRET FALLS, she trialled well at her previous at Woodville and controlled the speed with a good kick late, watch for her on debut.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f SECRET FALLS
Heat 13 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.00.75)
1st – 6y g BONNY EZRA trained by Colin Cromarty
2nd – 4y m EXQUISITE PEARL trained by Fraser Auret
3rd – 5y g MISTEREX trained by Gary Vile
Summary: “BONNY EZRA comes out of three hot form races his past three starts and kept up to the mark with a sound trial win in quick time and continues to hold his good form”
Horse To Follow: 6y g BONNY EZRA
Heat 14 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.16.56)
1st – 3y f MARY LOUISE trained by Robbie Patterson
2nd – 5y g LOCARNO trained by Ilone Kelly
3rd – 4y g NO TEARS trained by Allen Baker
Summary: “Winner MARY LOUISE showing ability in three career starts to date and this was her best performance to date.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 15 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.16.15)
1st – 3y g UNUSUAL SAINT trained by Fraser Auret
2nd – 3y f DIVINE SPIRIT trained by Brendon McDermott
3rd – 4y m KAZADEROSE trained by Rosie Gibbs
Summary: “Moderate trial, little between first three across the line al hard ridden.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.16.97)
1st – 3y g THE BOLD ONE x FLOOZIE CAT trained by Robbie Patterson
2nd – 5y m REDWOOD x MISS ANA trained by Dan O’Leary
3rd – 3y g PINS x QUEEN ALLEY trained by Guy Lowry & Grant Cullen
Summary: “Interference in the straight cost momentum in a tight finish with the first three placegetters hard to separate on the line.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 17- MDN – Catchweight – 1400m (1.32.99)
1st – 4y g REDWOOD x EMPRESS PEGASUS trained by Ashley Meadows
2nd – 5y g BUDDY MARVELLOUS trained by Allen Baker
3rd – 5y m ANGELINA JAY trained by Jeff Lynds
Summary: “Winner REDWOOD took the short way home hard up on the rail and stuck on well to score from BUDDY MARVELLOUS who is race-fit and ANGELINA JAY made a nice run down the outside.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 18 – MDN – Catchweight – 1400m (1.31.08)
1st – 3y f WANNABE ‘N’ VEGAS trained by Kevin Myers
2nd – 6y m JENEVER trained by Andre Wallace
3rd – 5y m KEWVANO trained by Bill Thurlow
Summary: “Just a fair trial overall, the time was ok and winner was good without being exceptional.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 19 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1600m (1.45.64)
1st – 5y g LOCHWINNOCH trained by Kevin Myers
2nd – 7y m DEUCE COUPE trained by Suzy Gordon
3rd – 5y m BERRY THE CASH trained by Mark Oulaghlan
Summary: “Great trial from LOCHWINOCH for the in-form Myers stable, he built the revs throughout and kicked away in fine style last 200m, last seen in the Auckland Cup he’s ready to run a big race fresh up after this his 3rd trial.”
Horse To Follow: 5y g LOCHWINOCH