Trial Reviews - Ruakaka 29 September
RUAKAKA TRIALS 29/09 (Good 3)
Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 750m (44.09)
1st – 2y c NO NAY NEVER X GOT TO BE A DREAM trained by Steven Cole
2nd – 2y c AMERICAN PHARAOH x DREAMS OF PARIS trained by Jenna Mahoney
3rd – 2y f RIP VAN WINKLE x THE FLYING MULLET trained by K Rae & K Williams
Summary: “Winner has speed and size with plenty to learn, over-racing early and hung on late from a dogged AMERICAN PHARAOH colt, what he lacked in size made up for in professionalism.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 –2YO – Catchweight – 750m (43.28)
1st – 2y f SURF QUEEN trained by K Rae & K Williams
2nd – 2y f PER INCANTO x LA VIDA LOCA trained by Steve Cole
3rd – 2y f RUSSIAN REVOLUTION x MEIJI trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “Speed and visually impressive win from the front, 9L margin flattered v time recorded.”
Horses To Follow: 2y f SURF QUEEN
Heat 3 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 750m (43.36)
1st – 3y g ECHOES OF HEAVEN x NORSE AFFAIR trained by Chris Gibbs
2nd – 3y g SWISS ACE x RED STRIKER trained by Annabelle Johnson
3rd – 3y f VINDERSTERN trained by Peter Lock
Summary: “1st & 2nd competitive in the straight with a big gap to 3rd, winner ECHOES OF HEAVEN giant stride and covers a lot of ground, matured since trial win early in year, SWISS ACE gelding equally good kept at his work to the line.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g ECHOES OF HEAVEN & 3y g SWISS ACE x RED STRIKER
Heat 4 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight –750m (43.98)
1st – 3y f SAVABEEL x DISTINCTIVE LASS trained by P & D Williams
2nd – 3y f TIVACI x YSABELLE trained by Sophia Orting
3rd – 3y c FLYING ARTIE x DORA MAAR trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “Carbon copy of the previous heat, 1st & 2nd held the early running and sprinted together from the 200m and hit the line in unison, time slower than avg.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 –MDN 4YO&UP– Catchweight – 750m (43.90)
1st – 4y m SO GRACEFUL trained by Sophia Orting
2nd – 5y m WITHEEZE trained by Brent Wells
3rd – 4y g ARCEUS trained by S & E Clotworthy
Summary: “Liked the way WITHEEZE responded under pressure and can improve this time around, 3rd placed ARCEUS very controlled from the outset, quietly-ridden, had more.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 6 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1050m (1.01.83)
1st – 3y f SHEZ CLASS trained by Jenna Mahoney
2nd – 3y g SAYAN trained by D Walker & A Tata
3rd – 3y f POLYGON trained by Lance Noble
Summary: “’Quality trial expecting many winners, SHEZ CLASS race experience and improving this time around, 2nd placed SAYAN good return and SATONO ALADDIN colt out the back, green, with a lot to learn from his 1st trial, has talent.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g SAYAN & 3y c TAICHOU
Heat 7 – MDN 3YO - Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.59)
1st – 3y g SWISS ACE x RED FLAG trained by Sophia Orting
2nd – 3y g SACRED FALLS x THORN STAR trained by Steve Cole
3rd – 3y g MONGOLIAN KHAN x MODEL TO NITE trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “Good heat, SWISS ACE gelding sprinted quickly off the slow early tempo and raced away late pricking his ears, had more to give. TARZINO filly in 4th, couldn’t sprint with winner, good size and length, better over further. “
Horse To Follow: 3y g SWISS ACE x RED FLAG & 3y f TARZINO x SUN CHARIOT
Heat 8 – MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.14)
1st – 3y g WAR DECREE x MYLADYACHIEVER trained by Kurtis Pertab
2nd – 3y g ON THE WALL trained by Chris Gibbs
3rd – 3y g DERRYN x AIRLIA trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
Summary: “WAR DECREE gelding was green throughout but displayed a big motor stretching out late to overcome ON THE WALL who always trials in good fashion.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 9 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1050m (1.01.29)
1st – 3y g DERRYN x INCANTATION trained by N Bishara
2nd – 3y g HARDCORE HENRY trained by Steven Cole
3rd – 3y g EL ROCA x JOIYA trained by Cody Cole
Summary: “DERRYN gelding jumped ok before circling the field and gave a strong kick in the straight, ran smart time and he may have a bright future on his one career trial.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g DERRYN x INCANTATION
Heat 10 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1050m (1.01.82)
1st – 3y f MESA VERDE trained by Cody Cole
2nd – 3y f KAIDU’S PRIDE trained by Rudy Liefting
3rd – 3y f RELIABLE MAN x LADY PAGET trained by Annabelle Johnson
Summary: “MESA VERDE impressive! She’s come a long way in short space of time, improved in each of three trials, went forward and showed a clean pair of heels in the straight, backed up on the clock.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f MESA VERDE
Heat 11 –MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 1050m (1.01.82)
1st – 4y g REDWOOD x SISTER trained by Paul Mirabelli
2nd – 4y g STARCRAFT x ZASTYLE trained by Alex Oliviera
3rd – 5y m POSER trained by Kurtis Pertab
Summary: “Good trials from 4th & 5th placed INCUBO and COURTHEZON, the latter has been eye catching in recent weeks, bled last campaign, going great, INCUBO pulled up shortly after the line, may trial again.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g INCUBO & 4y m COURTZETHON
Heat 12 –MDN 4YO&UP– Catchweight – 1050m (1.01.88)
1st – 4y g JESKO ABSOLUT trained by Alex Oliviera
2nd – 4y m GOLDEN HOUR trained by S Ramsay & J Ritchie
3rd – 4y m REMIND x FULL CHARGE trained by M & K Murdoch
Summary: “JESKO ABSOLUT continues impressive trials and did his work easily leading up from the rail and held the others at bay, soft trial win, fast time.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g TESKO ABSOLUTE
Heat 13 – OPEN– Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.09)
1st – 4y g BERGHEIM trained by Chris Gibbs
2nd – 5y m LETZBEGLAM trained by Lance Noble
3rd – 5y m SLAVE TO LOVE trained by P & D Williams
Summary: “LETZBEGLAM had a quiet trial in 2nd, at the back of the field was STARS N CREAM liked her two trials this time, cruising to the line under no pressure, seems to be in good form and worth following.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m STARS ‘N’ CREAM
Heat 14 –OPEN– Catchweight – 1050m (1.02.11)
1st – 5y g CAKEBYTHEOCEAN trained by Chris Gibbs
2nd – 5y m HELSINKI trained by P & D Williams
3rd – 4y m SYMPHONY OF LOVE trained by Jenna Mahoney
Summary: “All four runners impressed in the small field, bunched finish and hard to separate.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 15 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.11.94)
1st – 5y g TOMSK trained by Jenna Mahoney
2nd – 3y g WARSAW trained by Chris Gibbs
3rd – 4y g SWEYNESSE x CHOCOLATE CAKE trained by Alex Oliviera
Summary: “Moderate trial overall, most hard-ridden to pick up and winner too strong late.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.14.03)
1st – 4y g KING MONDO trained by N Bishara
2nd – 3y f TAVIVKI trained by Rudy Liefting
3rd – 4y h CONFIDENTIAL trained by M & K Murdoch
Summary: “Respect for the winner’s trial, last to first and let down strongly out wide, time was very slow and therefore hard to recommend.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 17 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.11.67)
1st – 4y g COURAGEOUS STEP trained by Jenna Mahoney
2nd – 3y g REDWOOD x UP AND UP trained by S & E Clotworthy
3rd – 4y h LUCKY SIMON trained by Alex Oliviera
Summary: “2nd placed REDWOOD responded to the persuader and picked up under hard riding, little else to recommend out of the trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
