Trial Review - 9 December Foxton
FOXTON TRIALS 9 DECEMBER 2021 (Heavy 10)
Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 850m (53.14)
1st – 2y f DERRYN x MISS ISLE trained by Alan Sharrock
2nd – 2y f DISS IS DRAMATIC trained by Lisa Latta
3rd – 2y f VANBRUGH X CROOKSHANKS trained by Fraser Auret
Summary: “Filly by DERRYN was excellent winning the trial, bounced on the speed and well-educated, professional, head down and nice action to the line.”
Horse To Follow: 2y f DERRYN x MISS ISLE
Heat 2 – MDN – Catchweight – 850m (53.63)
1st – 3y f CACTUS ROSE trained by Robbie Patterson
2nd – 4y m SHOCKPROOF trained by Kevin Myers
3rd – 3y c SELLDOM trained by Kevin Gray
Summary: “Overall a moderate trial, SHOCKPROOF ran on strongly in the straight to grab 2nd and may improve next start, little else to take from the heat.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 –MDN – Catchweight – 850m (52.76)
1st – 3y f MARGHERITA VELOCE trained by Robbie Patterson
2nd – 3y c VADAMOS x LUCKY’S REVENGE trained by Kevin Myers
3rd – 3y f MAZZINI trained by Peter Didham
Summary: “Top two placegetters to follow. Winner MARHERITA VELOCE has good trial form and was fitted with head gear in this heat, she was dominant late overcoming the VADAMOS colt who did well in his first trial.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f MARGHERITA VELOCE & 3y c VADAMOS x LUCKY’S REVENGE
Heat 4 – MDN – Catchweight – 850m (54.04)
1st – 4y m LA QUERIDA trained by Kevin Gray
2nd – 3y f SILVER EAGLE trained by Peter Didham
3rd – 3y f HIGHLY RECOMMENDED x PERNICKETY trained by Tennielle Bishop
Summary:” A good return from LA QUERIDA relishing the wet track she led and kicked clear at the top of the straight and only tiring late for a soft win, in for a good preparation.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m LA QUERIDA
Heat 5 - 2YO – Catchweight – 1000m (no time)
1st – 2y f DISS IS DRAMATIC trained by Lisa Latta
2nd – 2y f PLATINUM BLUES trained by Lisa Latta
3rd – 2y g VALINOR trained by Roydon Bergerson
Summary: “ No vision available”
Horse To Follow: N/A
Heat 6 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.08)
1st – 5y m MISS SWEET PEA trained by Fraser Auret
2nd – 6y g WAY ABOVE trained by Kevin Myers
3rd – 6y g PODKAST trained by Stephen Nickalls
Summary: “Big performance from WAY ABOVE to finish 2nd giving the leader and winner a start he ran her down to a short margin on the line, he hasn’t raced since August and this would bring him on and ready.”
Horse To Follow: 6y g WAY ABOVE
Heat 7 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.48)
1st – 6y g HOROPITO trained by David & Emma Haworth
2nd – 8y g SEAAPRINCE trained by Rosie Hackett
3rd – 6y g TAVI MAC trained by Allan Sharrock
Summary: “Quality field assembled and all three placegetters across the line were sound, the winner HOROPITO made a sweeping run down the outside fence.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 8 –MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.04.02)
1st – 3y g SAVABEEL X KARLA BRUNI trained by Roydon Bergerson
2nd – 4y m SAHARA EXPRESS trained by Kevin Myers
3rd – 4y g JUST EVENS trained by Rochelle Lockett
Summary:” Slow trial. SAVABEEL gelding too classy for his rivals in this event, going away from the field late, SAHARA EXPRESS continues to trial in good style, a debut must be near.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 9 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.04.76)
1st – 3y f MOCHATINI trained by Fraser Auret
2nd – 3y c CONTRIBUTER x MIZEN PEAK trained by Kevin Myers
3rd – 5y m ZED x MRS MAC trained by Tennielle Bishop
Summary: “Two nice trials, from the experienced MOCHATINI a maiden raced in best company and will find a suitable race, CONTRIBUTER colt was good, 1st trial and worked home strongly.”
Horse To Follow: 3y c CONTRIBUTER X MIZEN PEAK
Heat 10 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.99)
1st – 4y g ROCKET SCIENCE trained by Bryce Revell
2nd – 3y c UNUSUAL SUSPECT x HIGHLAND ROSE trained by Hamish Auret
3rd – 4y g GHIBELLINES x PINNY trained by Raymond Connors
Summary:” Handy galloper ROCKET SCIENCE and an easy victory in fast time for the morning, took off at the top of the straight and kept going, already impressed on debut beaten by Belardo Boy and further claims after today’s trial.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g ROCKET SCIENCE
Heat 11 –MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.03.70)
1st – 3y g DALGHAR x POROTENE CHANCE trained by Roydon Bergerson
2nd – 4y g GHIBELLINES x RUBY’S ROSE trained by Raymond Connors
3rd – 4y g STRAIGHT SCOOTER trained by Roydon Bergerson
Summary:” Second trial win of the DALGHAR’S unraced career, and if showed his talent once more striding out late, little else to note from behind him.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 12 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.62)
1st – 4y m ILLUSION OF PARIS trained by Kevin Gray
2nd – 3y f WHAEA MERI trained by Robbie Patterson
3rd – 3y f HIGHLY RECOMMENDED x STREET SIREN trained by Tony Allan
Summary:” The winner ILLUSION OF PARIS was fast out and fast home, hugging the rail throughout she relished the heavy conditions and will be better next time out on soft ground.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m ILLUSION OF PARIS
Heat 14 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.15.57)
1st – 6y m COVENTINA BAY trained by Robbie Patterson
2nd – 5y m SEE WHATA PRINCESS trained by Fraser Auret
3rd – 5y m AQUILA STAR trained by Jaimee-Lee Upton
Summary: “Winner COVENTINA BAY won as expected and drew away from rivals in the straight, head to one side, customary for her. AQUILA STAR was good in 3rd.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 15 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.14.92)
1st – 3y f PARABELLUM trained by Tony Allan
2nd – 3y f DIVINE SPIRIT trained by Brendon McDermott
3rd – 6y g HAUTAPU trained by Dan O’Leary
Summary: “First two across the line were ridden out and still they were good trials from each, little to note from behind them.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.15.91)
1st – 3y f FABLUE trained by Bryce Newman
2nd – 3y f APACHE ANNE trained by Lisa Latta
3rd – 3y f RELIABLE MAN x ROYAL PEAK trained by Raymond Connors
Summary: “Slow-run trial and easy work for winner FABLUE, nothing of note back in the field.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 17 – MDN – Catchweight – 1400m (1.28.65)
1st – 5y m REDWOOD x MISS ANA trained by Dan O’Leary
2nd – 3y f THEMOONSTOODSTILL trained by Chrissy Bambry
3rd – 4y g MILLDOON trained by Fraser Auret
Summary: “Two placegetters went at it in the straight, gap to 3rd and little between them on the line.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 18 – MDN – Catchweight – 1400m (1.30.29)
1st – 4y g MONKEY BUSINESS trained by Lisa Latta
2nd – 4y g MAYONAKA trained by Fraser Auret
3rd – 4y g EMVEES LAST HURRAH trained by Roydon Bergerson
Summary: “Liked the trial of 4th placed WANNABE ‘N VEGAS a tiny filly by Reliable Man she worked home in good style and has a bit to offer.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f WANNABE ‘N VEGAS
Heat 19 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1600m (1.48.72)
1st – 5y m ROAD DIVA trained by Allen Baker
2nd – 5y m ROSE OF DELGATIE trained by Fraser Auret
3rd – 6y g SUPER SPIRIT trained by Mark Oulaghlan
Summary: “Two fit mares fought out the finish, ROSE OF DELGATIE would expect to improve from the hit out.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
