Trial Review - 13 September Cambridge Synthetic
CAMBRIDGE TRIALS 13/09 (SYNTHETIC)
Heat 1–MDN -Catchweight – 1300m (1.18.36)
1st – 6y g MISTER ROQUETTE trained by Simon Rees
2nd – 6y g BAD ‘N’ BOUJ trained by Jacob McKay
3rd – 5y g DIONYSUS R James & R Wellwood
Summary: “Winner MISTER ROQUETTE is fit for recent racing and controlled the heat, two better-performed runners with good trials behind in PRIVLEDGED SON and DIONYSUS both given quiet trials in the run.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 – OPEN - Catchweight – 1300m (1.17.30)
1st – 5y m MISS INTERPRET trained by Ralph Manning
2nd – 5y m PAHI LASS trained by Chloe Cumming
3rd – 4y m AQUACADE trained by Lance Noble
Summary: “ALPHA CHARLIE 4th - loves this surface, out the back early after stepping slow, made a strong run from the tail under a tight rein, no luck last time and in good form.”
Horse To Follow: 7y g ALPHA CHARLIE
Heat 3 – MDN –Catchweight – 1300m (1.18.67)
1st – 3y c COLLATERAL DAMAGE trained by R James & R Wellwood
2nd – 3y f SACRED ROSE trained by Frank Ritchie
3rd – 4y m SHE’S OUTRAGEOUS trained by Mark Walker
Summary: “Winner enjoyed a good run stalking the speed and pushed out to go past the leading pair and win the heat. Hard to separate first three across the line.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 –MDN - Catchweight – 1300m (1.18.46)
1st – 5y m ROCK ‘N’ POP x TONIC trained by P & S McKay
2nd – 3y g HAMMER TIME trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
3rd – 4y m ENDEAN AFFAIR trained by R James & R Wellwood
Summary: “Nice trial from the backmarker ENDEAN AFFAIR, finished 3rd and first time on the polytrack publicly, worth following. First four all competitive. JACKMAN in 4th improved on poly.”
Horses To Follow: 4y m ENDEAN AFFAIR
Heat 5 –OPEN- Catchweight – 950m (54.34)
1st – 3y c SLIPPER ISLAND trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y g DIMAGGIO trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 4y m CHAMPAGNES ON ME trained by Ralph Manning
Summary: “Big trial from 4th placed DESERT LIGHTNING, premium formlines racing as a 2yo and made a good run from the back, wanting to lay in slightly in the straight, green but good.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g DESERT LIGHTNING
Heat 6 –OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (54.70)
1st – 4y m NOT GUILTY trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 4y m IFFSHECAN trained by Cody Cole
3rd – 4y m POLLY PLUM trained by Mark Walker
Summary: “Hard trial to assess, a few untested, 50m past the post they were across the track in a line. Respecting the heat.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 –OPEN– Catchweight – 950m (54.13)
1st – 5y m PROVIDENCEPROVIDES trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 4y m ANNELISE trained by Cody Cole
3rd – 3y g THE STATESMAN trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Typically strong polytrack trial from the winner PROVIDENCEPROVIDES, good 2nd trial from FLORENCENIGHTNGALE ran out of room in the straight, no luck.”
Horse To Follow: 5y m PROVIDENCEPROVIDES & 4y m FLORENCENIGHTNGALE
Heat 8 –OPEN– Catchweight – 950m (55.31)
1st – 4y m SHINING PEAK trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 4y g UDERZO trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 4y g URBAN MYTH trained by R James & R Wellwood
Summary: “UDERZO had a quiet trial in 2nd, very smart horse and returned accordingly, lightly-raced and more to come.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g UDERZO
Heat 9 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 950m (54.65)
1st – 3y f BELLEZOR trained by Lance Noble
2nd – 3y g PROISIR x PENNIES IN HEAVEN trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 3y f VAL DI ZOLDO trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “VAL DI ZOLDO is Group-placed at two and trialled fantastic again in new season, finished 3rd getting home from the back out wide, nice filly on the up for Tony Pike”
Horse To Follow: 3y f VAL DI ZOLDO
Heat 10 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 950m (54.49)
1st – 3y g PRESS STATEMENT x MAX IT OUT trained by Ben Foote
2nd – 3y f FANTOMETTE trained by Lance Noble
3rd – 3y f FASHION DELIGHT trained by Peter & Dawn Williams
Summary: “Moderate trial overall, PRESS STATEMENT gelding was hard ridden to pick up and did late in the heat.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 11 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight –950m (54.36)
1st – 3y f COVERMEINSUNSHINE trained by Trevor Da Cruz
2nd – 3y g I’MINTOWIN trained by P & D Williams
3rd – 3y g AL MAHER x PYROTECHNICS trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Another impressive trial from the 5th placed PAUL DAVID reliable man gelding, eased from the barrier and cruised late, ready to debut?”
Horse To Follow: 3y g PAUL DAVID
Heat 12 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 950m (54.75)
1st – 3y f GET LIT trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y g MARK TWAIN trained by R James & R Wellwood
3rd – 3y g SPELLCRAFT trained by Mark Walker
Summary: “Dominant trial win by GET LIT, fast out and fast home. Good trial from the 2nd horse MARK TWAIN a son of Shocking, first trial, kept pace and stuck on in 2nd, improve over further, good size and scope.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f GET LIT & 3y g MARK TWAIN
Heat 13 -MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 950m (54.44)
1st – 3y g MATTER OF HONOUR trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y g SHAMEXPRESS x TRENDY trained by Catherine Cameron
3rd – 3y g VICTORIAN CHARM trained by R James & R Wellwood
Summary: “5th placed IMARICHGIRL is an exciting filly, sat 3 wide and well beaten in the straight, she wasn’t asked to improve and head to one side, she’s an Oaks filly to follow this spring.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f IMARICHGIRL
Heat 14 –MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 950m (55.13)
1st – 5y g WAIHI WARRIOR trained by Ralph Manning
2nd – 4y m BELARDO x ALBA ZITTA trained by M Fraser-Campin
3rd – 4y m ASHKAM trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “ASHKAM finished off nicely in slower than average heat, little of note around her.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 15 –MDN 4YO&UP– Catchweight – 950m (55.36)
1st – 4y g KENOBI trained by F & L Cornege
2nd – 4y m HASSTOBEPERFECT trained by R James & R Wellwood
3rd – 5y g GOOD SOUL trained by Hilary Pryce
Summary: “HASSTOBEPERFECT strong finish in 2nd in another sluggish run trial so hard to recommend highly. Likes this track.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 950m (55.67)
1st – 4y h OCEAN PARK x IS THIS LOVE trained by Carl Henderson
2nd – 4y m TIME AND AGAIN trained by R James & R Wellwood
3rd – 4y m SWEYNESSE x TRIPLE EFFORT trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “good efforts 1st & 2nd, TIME AND AGAIN looked to do her work easily and OCEAN PARK entire worth wait for connections, lovely trial albeit green and learning.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 17 – MDN 4YO&UP– Catchweight – 950m (54.34)
1st – 4y g STAN trained by Robbie Patterson
2nd – 4y g ROC DE CAMBES x SPEAK UP trained by Team Rogerson
3rd – 4y g BURGUNDY x GENAFFAIR trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “Where to look! Great trials from 1st – 3rd, STAN continues to impress, ROC DE CAMBES gelding big improver at trial number two running fast time. And BURGUNDY x GENAFFAIR first career trial kept her run through behind the leaders. Good heat moving forward.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 18 – OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (45.83)
1st – 6y g IS THAT SO trained by Clinton Isdale
2nd – 4y m LA DOLCE VITA trained by Ralph Manning
3rd – 7y g QUICK PREVIEW trained by Kylie Grass
Summary: “Outstanding trial from a race-fit IS THAT SO guided by Opie Bosson, sat off in the run and swooped late, too good, fast time, flying!”
Horse To Follow: 6y g IS THAT SO
Heat 19 –OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (46.04)
1st – 3y c PATTON trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 4y m PISCO SOUR trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 4y m VERSTAPPEN trained by P & D Williams
Summary: “Good heat run in slower time, quality from first to last and worth respecting all in the trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 20 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.40)
1st – 3y f NANA’S WISH trained by P & D Williams
2nd – 3y f PROISIR x KARIOKKA trained by Samantha Logan
3rd – 3y c FASTNET ROCK x NO TRICKS trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “FASTNET ROCK colt impressive! 1st career trial, big and balanced and hit the line strongly in 3rd, worth following to the races.”
Horse To Follow: 3y c FASTNET ROCK x NO TRICKS
Heat 21 – MDN 3YO Catchweight – 800m (46.56)
1st – 3y f ONE DIAMONDSTREET trained by P & D Williams
2nd – 3y f LETSBRINGTHEBLING trained by Paul Richards
3rd – 3y g ECHOES OF HEAVEN x KINGS DAUGHTER trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Good trial in slow time. LETSBRINGTHEBLING a narrow lightly framed daughter of Shocking, 1st career trial and showed speed and stamina running through the line the best of the field. 3rd placed ECHOES OF HEAVEN continues good trial form.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f LETSBRINGTHEBLING & 3y g ECHOES OF HEAVEN x KINGS DAUGHTER
Heat 22 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.55)
1st – 3y f SAVABEEL x DISTINCTIVE LASS trained by P & D Williams
2nd – 3y c FOODIE BROTHERS trained by G Cooksley & B Wallace
3rd – 3y f DARCI BRAHMA x SHIPSTERNS trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
Summary: “Best trial of the day, impressive colt by SATONO ALADDIN finished 2nd last in his 1st career trial, nz r2r horse sold last yr, pinged gates, restrained to last, tacked on to rear of the field and rider sat quiet, good mover - very nice galloper, good stable!”
Horse To Follow: 3y c SATONO ALADDIN x BATELEUR
Heat 23 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 800m (46.67)
1st – 4y m DONTTELLTIMMY trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 4y m VOLARE trained by P & D Williams
3rd – 4y m LUCY’S MAGIC trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Moderate trial overall, DONTTELLTIMMY has always trialled better than she’s raced to date, need to see again.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 24 – MDN 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.17)
1st – 2y f LUBERON trained by Lance Noble
2nd – 2y c RIPROAR trained by Andrew Forsman
3rd – 2y f EL ROCA x DANCING SONG trained by Team Rogerson
Summary: “LUBERON too good with the benefit of trial experience, went forward and strode away late, nice win.”
Horse To Follow: 2y f LUBERON