Trial Review - 30 August Ruakaka
RUAKAKA TRIALS 30/08 (Soft 5)
Heat 1 –2YO - Catchweight – 700m (42.50)
1st – 2y c CHARM SPIRIT x ROCADUBAI trained by Ben Foote
2nd – 2y g CHURCHILL x CAJUN QUEEN trained by Michelle Bradley
3rd – 2y f RIP VAN WINKLE x THE FLYING MULLET trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
Summary: “Big strong and professional effort by the CHARM SPIRIT colt, comfortable win despite narrow margin. CHURCHILL gelding fought back hard on his inside. Time slow.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c CHARM SPIRIT x ROCADUBAI
Heat 2 – 2YO–Catchweight – 750m (45.14)
1st – 2y f US NAVY FLAG x STITCH trained by Michelle Bradley
2nd – 2y f SURF QUEEN trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
3rd – 2y f LUBERON trained by Lance Noble
Summary: “ Good win and good education for the US NAVY FLAG filly, green and wanting to go quicker, she poked up the rail and ran through the line. Impressive!”
Horses To Follow: 2y f US NAVY FLAG x STITCH
Heat 3 –2YO – Catchweight –700m (43.74)
1st – 2y g CODIGO trained by Stephen Marsh
2nd – 2y c WHISKEY LIES trained by K Rae & K Wiliams-Tuhoro
3rd – 2y g CHARM SPIRIT x PATSY O’REILLY trained by Eammon Green
Summary: “Professional effort by winner CODIGO the first of the Androssan breed and did everything right in the run to score, 2nd horse saddle slipped so inconclusive overall.”
Horses To Follow: 2y g CODIGO
Heat 4 –OPEN– Catchweight – 750m (42.87)
1st – 4y g MR JAY EIGHT trained by S & E Clotworthy
2nd – 8y g BLOOD WARRIOR trained by Mark Blackie
3rd – 3y f RIONACH trained by P & D Williams
Summary: “Two to follow, MR JAY EIGHT always shown ability and is ready to produce, the star of the trial was the 3yo filly RIONACH she finished close-up and is only going to improve out in distance.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g MR JAY EIGHT & 3y f RIONACH
Heat 5 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 750m (43.88)
1st – 3y f SWEYNESSE x ARIETTA trained by Clinton Isdale
2nd – 3y g THE INSTIGATOR trained by P & D Williams
3rd – 3y c CHARM SPIRIT x SHIKOBA trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “Well-bred SWEYNESSE filly continues to stand out at the trials, she has early speed and can stick on. Two from the back, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED in 6th, and ASTERN colt with Tony Pike in 5th, better for further.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f SWEYNESSE x ARIETTA
Heat 6 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 750m (43.74)
1st – 3y f VESPA x KETCHME trained by Clinton Isdale
2nd – 3y g IFFRAAJ x KHASHEEB trained by Lauren Brennan
3rd – 3y g I’MINTOWIN trained by P & D Williams
Summary: “1st & 2nd were good, those behind made little impression, no standout.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 750m (44.25)
1st – 3y c DEEP FIELD x GRACIE GIRL trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y f DARCI BRAHMA x NANCHO BELLA trained by Lauren Brennan
3rd – 3y g PAUL DAVID trained by Cody Cole
Summary: “Backmarkers had little hope, DEEP FIELD had them stacked and sprinted away, good trial from PAUL DAVID coming from the back, over-raced early and faded late to run 3rd.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g PAUL DAVID
Heat 8 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 750m (44.56)
1st – 3y g MATTER OF HONOUR trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y f SAVABEEL x RARE DELIGHT trained by P & D Williams
3rd – 3y f SEA LIGHT trained by P & D Williams
Summary: “Following the winner, rider had good good hold of him and he’s improving into the new season after a strong debut as a 2yo“
Horse To Follow: 3y g MATTER OF HONOUR
Heat 9 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 750m (43.20)
1st – 5y m LA VERITE trained by Cody Cole
2nd – 4y g RUBICK x SHINE ON ANNA trained by Lauren Brennan
3rd – 4y m ILLUSION trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
Summary: “One of the best trial wins seen at Ruakaka, this filly is the real deal, consolidated on her excellent trial win at Cambridge, sitting off speed and coming wide to win on her ear in sizzling time. She has size, strength and a great action. Cannot recommend enough!”
Horse To Follow: 5y m LA VERITE
Heat 10 –OPEN – Catchweight –1050m (1.02.16)
1st – 5y g TANAHILL trained by Shaun Phelan
2nd – 3y g DIMAGGIO trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 7y g PACKING ROCKSTAR trained by Lauren Brennan
Summary: “Where to look, bunched finish, hard to separate a number of runners, respecting the heat without a standout.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 11 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.50)
1st – 7y g VIGOR WINNER trained by Lauren Brennan
2nd – 5y g GEE CEE trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 5y g TELLALL trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Liked the trial of one out the back in AQUA MAN given a soft time in the straight, he’s in good form and is worth following when he returns.”
Horse To Follow: 5y g AQUA MAN
Heat 12 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.60)
1st – 8y g SHERRIF trained by M & K Murdoch
2nd – 7y g NEW ARRANGEMENT trained by Steven Cole
3rd – 5y m SAMIAM SEUSSIE trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Good quality in the heat, SHERRIF really savaged the post up the inside, bunched finish across the line.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.66)
1st – 5y m CADEAU trained by Cody Cole
2nd – 3y c SLIPPER ISLAND trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 4y m SEVEN TWENTY trained by S & E Clotworthy
Summary: “CADEAU’s win whilst good may have been flattered by the margin, Pike runners were not tested behind her and didn’t rate as high on the clock.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 14 – MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 1050m (1.03.36)
1st – 3y g EL ROCA x JOIYA trained by Cody Cole
2nd – 3y f GET LIT trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 3y c HUMBOLDT trained by Shaun Phelan
Summary: “Winner EL ROCA gelding impressed, big and scopey and won with authority and plenty in hand, time was slow so trial marked down.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g EL ROCA x JOIYA
Heat 15 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.86)
1st – 3y c ZACINTO x IRISH COLLEEN trained by D Walker & A Tata
2nd – 3y g DALGHAR x LADY EURO trained by Ben Foote
3rd – 3y g HEART OF ALLADIN trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
Summary: “Well-bred son of ZACINTO continues to impress at the trials, noseroll on and can do dot it on turf or synthetic. Trial rated well.”
Horse To Follow: 3y c ZACINTO x IRISH COLLEEN
Heat 16 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.80)
1st – 3y f RUBICK x MONTRER DAME trained by Michelle Bradley
2nd – 3y f IFFRAAJ x SOLTINA trained by Ben Foote
3rd – 3y c RENDEZVOUS trained by S & E Clotworthy
Summary: “4th placed MULAAZEM colt with Shaun Phelan showed a bit more than he had previously, only small in size he let down well from the back down the middle of the track, following.”
Horse To Follow: 3y c MULAAZEM x ZEPPLING
Heat 17 – MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.77)
1st – 3y f VAL DI ZOLDO trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y g SAVABEEL x EZRA trained by Ben Foote
3rd – 3y g ALA DI VESPA trained by D Walker & A Tata
Summary: “ALA DI VESPA nice quiet trial in 3rd place and swept past runners after the line, had more to give, raced in top company in 5 starts to date, ready to clear maidens.”
Horses To Follow: 3y g ALA DI VESPA
Heat 18 – MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 1050m (1.04.00)
1st – 3y g BERNESE TIME trained by Ben Foote
2nd – 3y c GOLDEN DARCI trained by Shaun Phelan
3rd – 3y f PER INCANTO x ONESY
Summary: “Slow trial. Winner showed more intent to score, hard to assess overall, small field.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 19 – MDN 4YO&UP– Catchweight – 1050m (1.03.82)
1st – 4y g POZZI VIBE trained by Steven Cole
2nd – 4y m PREFERMENT x CELLARING trained by Cody Cole
3rd – 4y m SULABELLA trained by Michelle Bradley
Summary: “Winner did it easy, may have improved this campaign, worth respecting, time slower so query on the strength of the runners around him.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 20 – MDN4YO&UP – Catchweight – 1050m (1.03.92)
1st – 4y m ARDOUR trained by Cody Cole
2nd – 4y m LATISHA trained by S & E Clotworthy
3rd –4y m SWEET BY AND BY trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “Winner ARDOUR strung the field out and won running away, time was slow and not the first time she has trialled in this fashion so wary.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 21 – MDN 4YO&UP– Catchweight – 1050m (1.03.20)
1st – 4y g COURAGEOUS STEP trained by Jenna Mahoney
2nd – 4y g KEREOPA trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
3rd – 4y g FUNZONE trained by Debbie Sweeney
Summary: “Moderate trial, rated ok on the clock, many ridden out to perform.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 22 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.74)
1st – 6y m C’EST UNE STAR trained by Michelle Bradley
2nd – 6y m SHE SPEEDS trained by Terry Powell
3rd – 4y m GINGERBREAD trained by Vicki Prendergast
Summary: “Average trial, SHE SPEEDS angled off heels late and found the line ok.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 23 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.48)
1st – 4y m REDWOOD x ROYAL DESCENT trained by M & K Murdoch
2nd – 4y g BERGHEIM trained by Chris Gibbs
3rd – 5y m MIA ROSSI trained by S & E Clotworthy
Summary: “Unraced REDWOOD mare was sent forward and had the rest off the steel and chasing. Time was ok. Winner might have some ability based on her two trials to date.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 24 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.14.28)
1st – 3y g AMBERITE trained by Vicki Prendergast
2nd – 3y c THE ROARING TIGER trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
3rd – 3y f SPIRITED CHARM trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
Summary: “Good competitive heat, all runners fully tested in the run home. No standout effort.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
