Trial Review - 6 September Riccarton Park Synthetic
RICCARTON TRIALS 06/09 (Synthetic)
Heat 1 – OPEN– Catchweight- 1400m (1.22.05)
1st – 4y g PROSERVE trained by M & M Pitman
2nd – 7y g FIVE PRINCES trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 7y m ATHENE trained by Terri Rae
Summary: “FIVE PRINCES is in great form on wet tracks and chased well under light riding in the straight, he can win again and no issues on this surface. ATHENE looked to struggle on the track, under pressure early.”
Horse To Follow: 7y g FIVE PRINCES
Heat 2 – MDN – Catchweight – 1400m (1.23.50)
1st – 4y g RELENTLESS KAYDEN trained by Ross Beckett
2nd – 4y g NORMOUS trained by D Chapman & K Murphy
3rd – 4y m HEREIGOAGAIN trained by Mike McCann
Summary: “Slow trial, no standout, winner ok in a small field.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 –MDN – Catchweight- 1200m (1.12.00)
1st – 4y m PUCCINI x BREMER BAY trained by D Chapman & K Murphy
2nd – 4y m LA SUPERBA trained by Ryan Thistoll
3rd – 5y m MADISON ROSE trained by Paul Harris
Summary: “PUCCINI mare is going along nicely at the trials, now capable on synthetic and turf, led and kicked away when challenged by the 2nd mare, showing ablity.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 –OPEN– Catchweight – 1000m (58.06)
1st – 5y g IT’S ALL OVER ROVER trained by Les Didham
2nd – 4y g SURCHARGE trained by Terri Rae
3rd – 3y f DEFIANT trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
Summary: “Winner coming back from a break and shown to be capable on the polytrack before, she led throughout staving off challenges late.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 -OPEN– Catchweight – 1100m (57.44)
1st – 7y g HARBOURSIDE trained by Terri Rae
2nd – 5y g PHELAN THE POWER trained by Ross Beckett
3rd – 3y f PERFECTLY SUITED trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
Summary: “HARBOURSIDE fresh up since late May, went forward and kept running, fast time, easy 5L win. Following on polytrack.”
Horse To Follow: 7y g HARBOURSIDE
Heat 6 –MDN 4YO & UP – Catchweight – 1000m (59.30)
1st – 4y m POWERLITE trained by J & K Parsons
2nd – 4y m GOLLYMOLLY trained by Centaine Spittles
3rd – 4y m PUCCINI x LADY HARRIET trained by D Champion & K Murphy
Summary: “Moderate trial, slow time and runners held their order throughout.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 –MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.06)
1st – 4y m HIGHLY RECOMMENDED x ARIETTA trained by John & Karen Parsons
2nd – 4y m OCEAN PARK x SOFIA LOREN trained by D Champion & K Murphy
3rd – 4y m CALMVOICE trained by Paul Harris
Summary: “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED mare, well-bred and had a good education in this after leading all the way at Ashburton, keen behind the leader, pushed out and too good for rivals, slow trial. Capable on both surfaces.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m HIGHLY RECOMMENDED x ARIETTA
Heat 8 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1000m (58.60)
1st – 3y f KIKIMORA trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
2nd – 3y g SWAY UP trained by J & K Parsons
3rd – 3y f TELPERION x MISTAAR trained by Andrew Carston
Summary: “Great trial! Good form last time in work and fresh up today, showed speed and held a good tempo under no pressure, easy win, quick time, following!”
Horse To Follow: 3y f KIKIMORA
Heat 9 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1000m (59.48)
1st – 3y f GOLDIE’S CHANCE trained by Ross Beckett
2nd – 3y f BLUE SOLITAIRE trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
3rd – 3y g SAVILE ROW x TERESA trained by Meg Cuneen
Summary: “Strung out field, moderate trial run in slower time.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1000m (58.40)
1st – 3y g CHARBANO trained by M & M Pitman
2nd – 3y f IFFIDIDIT trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
3rd – 3y f SASSY CHOUXS trained by J & K Parsons
Summary: “CHARBANO super impressive fresh for the new stable formerly with Autridge & Shailer, sat behind leading pair, switched to inside and shot away in fast time! Following!”
Horse To Follow: 3y g CHARBANO
Heat 11 – OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (46.46)
1st – 5y m PETTY’S LEGACY trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
2nd – 5y m SECOND THOUGHT trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
3rd – 6y m LIVE DRAMA trained by Lance Robinson
Summary: “Good quality heat, time was just fair but first three across the line went to the line under a hold, little between them on the post.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 12 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (45.70)
1st – 3y f KINDRED SPIRIT trained by M & M Pitman
2nd – 3y f EXPRESS COUP trained by M & M Pitman
3rd – 3y f TURN ME LOOSE x FIVE COATS trained by Tracy Hickey
Summary: “Winner outstanding! KINDRED SPIRIT sat wide throughout and never let go running slick time. Improved as a 3yo filly after being competitive as a 2yo.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f KINDRED SPIRIT
Heat 13 – 2YO – Catchweight – 600m (36.20)
1st – 2y c YAK SHA trained by Paul Harris
2nd – 2y c PUCCINI x MISS RIO trained by Paul Harris
3rd –
Summary: “Harris stablemates worked together with YAK SHA quickening away late, PUCCINI colt very green.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
