Trial Review - 1 February Cambridge Synthetic
CAMBRIDGE TRIALS 1/02 (SYNTHETIC)
Heat 1 – MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.16.45)
1st – 4y g SWAHILI trained by Clinton Isdale
2nd – 3y f STUNNING MARIE trained by Frank Ritchie
3rd – 5y m MAN OF POWER x BRADOGLEN trained by Peter & Jessica Brosnan
Summary: “Fast run, SWAHILI set up a winning break prior to turn and was ridden out to win the heat, good trial overall.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 – MDN– Catchweight – 1300m (1.18.90)
1st – 3y c WINDSOR CASTLE trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
2nd – 4y m ALTA BELLA trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
3rd – 3y f SO GRACEFUL trained by Sophia Orting
Summary: “Slowly run sprint home affair which suited winner WINDSOR CASTLE a noted good performer at the trials, led and dictated, challenged by 2nd horse and responded,
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 – MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.19.24)
1st – 3y f DELECTABLE trained by David Greene
2nd – 3y f PROOST trained by Ben Foote
3rd – 3y g PINION trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
Summary: “The winner DELECTABLE has a future over staying trips, a big leggy filly, liked the way she finished off her trial. PINION got going late.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 –MDN – Catchweight – 1300m (1.18.77)
1st – 5y g SAVABEEL x POKURU STAR trained by M & K Murdoch
2nd – 3y g ROCK N POP c CHILLYPIN trained by Dean Wiles
3rd – 3y g STOCKTON trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
Summary: “Savabeel gelding POKURU STAR is a giant and still learning his craft, worked to the front after a mid-race move, hard to recommend those behind him.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 – OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (55.53)
1st – 5y m HIBERNIA SEA trained by Reg Manning
2nd – 4y g VASQUEZ trained by Simon & Katrina Alexander
3rd – 3y g PURE IMAGINATION trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Following the two from the tail here in FELICIENNE a high rating winner last start, travelled quiet throughout never asked for an effort, FLASH MARY in great form, wound up late in the small field, continues to hold her form.”
Horse To Follow: 4y f FELICIENNE & 3y f FLASH MARY
Heat 6 – OPEN– Catchweight – 950m (55.34)
1st – 4y g SEMPER FI trained by Mark Brooks
2nd – 4y m IMAGE OF YOU trained by James Richards
3rd – 4y m PALATINATE trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
Summary: “IMAGE OF YOU was the clear pick of the trial, the speed was on early and she didn’t break stride in 2nd, cruised to the line.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m IMAGE OF YOU
Heat 7 – MDN– Catchweight – 950m (44.52)
1st – 3y f HASSTOBEFAST trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood
2nd – 3y c DOUBLE O’SEVEN trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 3y f LA GRISETTE trained by Stephen Autridge & Kris Shailer
Summary: “First three placegetters impressed in a good quality heat, HASSTOBEFAST 1st trial since October and strode out late, action clean, DOUBLE O SEVEN travelled sweetly on the bridle and LA GRISETTE was under a vice like grip late.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f HASSTOBEFAST & 3y c DOUBLE O SEVEN & 3y f LA GRISETTE
Heat 8 – MDN – Catchweight – 950m (54.71)
1st – 3y g EPAULETTE x POZITAVE trained by Catherine Cameron
2nd – 3y g ESPIONAGE trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 3y g SUPER SIX trained by Stephen Marsh
Summary: “EPAULETTE gelding absorbed early pressure up front and stuck on nicely, impressive effort, ESPIONAGE was the best of the closer’s in 2nd. Good quality heat overall.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g EPAULETTE x POZITAVE
Heat 9 –MDN– Catchweight – 950m (55.42)
1st – 3y f MONGOLIAN KHAN x STARGURU trained by Scott Wenn
2nd – 4y g MASTER KHAN trained by Chris Wood
3rd – 3y f SO YOU THINK x LANGARA trained by Stephen Autridge & Kris Shailer
Summary: “Bunched finish to what was a moderate trial, on the clock and visually, hard to recommend.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 – MDN– Catchweight – 950m (54.86)
1st – 3y f O’LUCY trained by Sophia Orting
2nd – 3y f SWEYNESSE x ISTISTAR trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 4y m I’M NOT BOSSY trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Fast out and fast home for winner O’LUCY in a much-improved performance under the guidance of new trainer, the filly responded nicely when asked to quicken and left the field struggling behind, an 8L winner. “
Horse To Follow: 3y f O’LUCY
Heat 11 –MDN – Catchweight – 950m (51.81)
1st – 3y f KAI trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 3y c POPULAR FAVOUR trained by Debbie Sweeney
3rd – 3y f PROISIR x DAZZLING trained by Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray
Summary: “The Te Akau Team firing on all cylinders and KAI produced one of the better trials of the morning, the chestnut filly appreciates this surface, a winner here last preparation and bolted in this trial, easy work for the daughter of Ocean Park.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f KAI
Heat 12 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.50)
1st – 2y f PREFERMENT x BROWN BELLA trained by Stephen Ralph
2nd – 2y f BURGUNDY x BELORUSSIYA trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 2y g ZACINTO x KOVKA trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “Winner PREFERMENT surprised as a very forward type for her breeding, lovely trial win, early speed to sit 2nd and took over in the straight, following!”
Horse To Follow: 2y f PREFERMENT x BROWN BELLA
Heat 13 – 2YO– Catchweight – 800m (46.55)
1st – 2y g TIME TEST x BELLA CAROLINA trained by Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
2nd – 2y f MONGOLIAN KHAN x COLLEGE GIRL trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 2y g CHARM SPIRIT x LUCKY’S REVENGE trained by Carl Henderson
Summary: “Winner is by the right sire for 2YO’s and in top stable, he’s a professional gelding. Bunched finish across the line, hard to recommend.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 14 –2YO -Catchweight – 800m (48.44)
1st – 2y g DARCI BRAHMA x GIANT HUNTER trained by Glenn Old
2nd – 2y f CHARM SPIRIT x CATCH YOUR IDOL trained by Debbie Sweeney
3rd – 2y g SAVABEEL x VILLIFYE trained by Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
Summary: “Loved the trial of 3rd placed SAVABEEL gelding, beautiful actioned horse who will appreciate further, look forward to seeing him again on turf.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g SAVABEEL x VILLIFYE
Heat 15 – MDN – Catchweight – 800m (46.39)
1st – 3y f ALL TOO HARD x SILVER ECLIPSE trained by Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie
2nd – 3y g TURN ME LOOSE X DRESDEN PARK trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 3y c WROTE X PEGGY HOOKHAM trained by Jim Collett
Summary: “ALL TOO HARD was ridden fiercely to lead and stick on to win a fast run heat, TURN ME LOOSE gelding was most impressive chasing and they spaced the others.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN– Catchweight – 800m (46.21)
1st – 3y f STAR TRAIL trained by Stephen Autridge & Kris Shailer
2nd – 3y g SWISS ACE x CORTADO trained by Jim Collett
3rd – 3y g DREAM AHEAD x PERSUASIVE trained by Mark Forbes
Summary: “Quick filly STAR TRAIL too good after a fast beginning, she’s run good races last time in and may improve, SWISS ACE gelding good enough in 2nd the winner may be one to follow.”
Horses To Follow: 3y f STAR TRAIL
