Trial Review - 21 June Ruakaka
RUAKAKA TRIALS 21/06 (Soft 5)
Heat 1 –2YO– Catchweight –750m (44.47)
1st – 2y g CHARM SPIRIT x NO PUSHOVER trained by Glenn Old
2nd – 2y g MAURICE x PRINCESS CHARLOTTE trained by Steven Cole
3rd – 2y f SOOBOOG x SATSANG trained by Peter Lock
Summary: “CHARM SPIRIT gelding stacked the field up and sprinted quickly, impressive!! Query on strength of opposition.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g CHARM SPIRIT x NO PUSHOVER
Heat 2– 2YO – Catchweight - 750m (43.96)
1st – 2y g BELARDO x GOLDEN DESTINATION trained by M F & M L Rogers
2nd – 2y f SWEYNESSE x ARIETTA trained by Clinton Isdale
3rd – 2y f SHE’S BRIGHT trained by Peter Lock
Summary: “Good competitive trial nothing between 1st & 2nd racing each other from the 400m, fast time.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 –MDN - Catchweight –750m (45.15)
1st – 3y g EL ROCA x BADGIRLDEB trained by M F & M L Rogers
2nd – 4y m TROGLODYTE trained by Terry Powell
3rd – 3y g ANALYST trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “Strong trial effort by ANALYST in 3rd, wide throughout and kept coming at the line, moderate heat overall reflected in the time.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 –MDN- Catchweight –750m (44.05)
1st – 4y g ADJUDICATOR trained by Anthony Burton
2nd – 3y f PRINCESS OF ROC trained by Terry Powell
3rd – 3y f PATRICIA trained by Rick Wells
Summary: “Big watch next time out on ADJUDICATOR the Redwood gelding had issues only start, coming off long break and ran a sizzling time off the front in this trial.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g ADJUDICATOR
Heat 5 –2YO– Catchweight – 1030m (1.04.84)
1st – 2y c MANTINO trained by Steven Cole
2nd – 2y c CHARM SPIRIT x NOMISMA trained by Catherine Cameron
3rd – 2y g ZACINTO x KOVKA trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “Moderate trial for the 2YO’s the winner MANTINO showed speed to lead, CHARM SPIRIT colt made a good bid late under a cold ride and the ZACINTO gelding finished off ok.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 6 –2YO – Catchweight – 1030m (1.04.22)
1st – 2y g DROP OF SOMETHING trained by Steven Cole
2nd – 2y c REAL IMPACT x YERBABUENA trained by Samantha Logan
3rd – 2y g DARCI BRAHMA x GIANT HUNTER trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “First two over were good, REAL IMPACT gelding was bit flat late after leading up, DROP OF SOMETHING can improve after a better trial coming from last out wide under the stick to win on the post.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7– OPEN– Catchweight – 1030m (1.04.41)
1st – 3y g VAN DIESEL trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
2nd – 5y m IRISH GIRL trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
3rd – 4y m ELYSIAN FIELDS trained by M F & M L Rogers
Summary: “Really impressed by the fight shown by 3YO VAN DIESEL seems ready to show his best and kicked strongly to beat two talented mares in stablemate IRISH GIRL and ELYSIAN FIELDS who I a couple of runs into her prep.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g VAN DIESEL
Heat 8– MDN– Catchweight – 1030m (1.03.24)
1st – 3y g NOBLE WIN trained by Jenna Mahoney
2nd – 3y f SULABELLA trained by Michelle Bradley
3rd – 3y f GIVERNY trained by Danny Walker
Summary: “NOBLE WIN produced an outstanding trial win, trailing the speed and came over the top to win under a vice-like grip, not a surprise for him and may capitalise on his talent this campaign.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g NOBLE WIN
Heat 9 -MDN– Catchweight –1030m (1.04.41)
1st – 3y f HIWA trained by S & E Clotworthy
2nd – 5y m SHIRAZELLE trained by Terry Powell
3rd – 4y m SWEYNESSE x EGERIA trained by Tanya Donaldson
Summary: “Puccini filly has a bright future in the staying ranks if she can clear her maidens, under the bat early she got better as the trial went on winning her heat, a query on the strength of the heat opposition behind her. “
Horse To Follow: 3y f HIWA
Heat 10 –MDN– Catchweight – 1030m (1.05.14)
1st – 3y g THE PROPHET SPEAKS trained by Peter Lock
2nd – 3y g RABONA trained by Debbie Sweeney
3rd – 3y f REDWOOD x ROYAL DESCENT trained by M & K Murdoch
Summary: “A moderate heat overall, winner had his own way in front, those behind made no impression.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 11–OPEN - Catchweight– 1200m (1.14.28)
1st – 4y g CHEVRON trained by Chris Gibbs
2nd – 4y g CAKEBYTHEOCEAN trained by Chris Gibbs
3rd – 4y m NIGHT NIGHT DORA trained by M & K Murdoch
Summary: “Great trials from stablemates CHEVRON & CAKEBYTHEOCEAN, 2nd horse has a bright future, impressive win last start and can go on with it. CHEVRON also a last start winner, both fit and in-form and continue to follow.“
Horse To Follow: 4y g CHEVRON & 4y g CAKEBYTHEOCEAN
Heat 12 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.15.95)
1st – 3y f SUPER EASY x LA MOIRA trained by M & K Murdoch
2nd – 4y m TAVISTOCK x LAUREN KATE trained by John Morrell
3rd – 2y f MI ELECTRA trained by Steven Cole
Summary: “Unnamed TAVISTOCK mare has something offer when she makes a debut, best work late and will get out in distance pretty quickly on her trial efforts.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.15.05)
1st – 3y f LAUREN TATE trained by John Morrell
2nd – 3y g CALGARY PARK trained by Sophia Orting
3rd – 3y g ANDERMATT trained by Debbie Sweeney
Summary: “IFFRAAJ filly scorched clear to win her heat impressively, she’s had a number of trials and ready to make a debut.”
Horse To follow: No standout
