Trial Reviews - 17 May Taupo
TAUPO TRIALS 17/05 (Good 4)
Heat 1 – MDN - Catchweight – 1400m (1.28.20)
1st – 3y g DENZEL trained by John Bell
2nd – 3y g FREEWHEELIN’ trained by Ralph Manning
3rd – 3y f SHOCKING x APHRODITE trained by Toby Autridge
Summary: “Slow-run heat which added to the performance of the winner DENZE who came from 6L off the lead at the turn to finish over the top and was getting stronger the further he went, suited at a mile fresh up. Unraced Shocking filly in 3rd improved upon her latest trial at Cambridge and was good late.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 – OPEN –Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.48)
1st – 4y m SECRET KEY trained by Karyn McQuade
2nd – 6y m JAKKI SPARROW trained by Maxim Van Leirde
3rd – 4y m GOLDEN EAGLE trained by Kylie Little
Summary: “Two good performances from 1st & 2nd, SECRET KEY pricked her ears late and really charged through the post. JAKKI SPARROW made a strong run from midfield and GOLDEN EAGLE worth a mention as he was sitting under a quiet ride and best work past the line.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 –MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.15.07)
1st – 4y m KAIMAI QUEEN trained by Vicki Prendergast
2nd – 3y c JAKKALBERRY x GURUS SPIRIT trained by Mark Brosnan
3rd – 4y g ASTRADEEL trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Unraced JAKKALBERRY colt is a staying-bred galloper who has consolidated on his Cambridge effort, raced at the winner’s girth throughout and stuck on bravely. KAIMAI QUEEN was forward and can race well on the fresh side this time in.”
Horse To Follow: 3y c JAKKALBERRY x GURUS SPIRIT
Heat 4 –MDN– Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.79)
1st – 4y g RECONCILE trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y g TELPERION x STARRY HEIGHTS trained by Phillip Stevens
3rd – 3y g OBADIAH trained by Simon & Katrina Alexander
Summary: “Little between the first two from start to finish, TELPERION gelding has some upside and showing promise. Fast heat.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
