Trial Review - Ashburton 3 November
ASHBURTON TRIALS 03/11 (Good 3)
Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.34)
1st – 2y f MIS SPEAKS trained by Meg Cunneen
2nd – 2y c NAVY LARK trained by Paul Harris
3rd – 2y g SIDESTEP x LUCKY LIPS trained by Amanda Higgins
Summary: “Little between the placegetters in a moderately-run trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2– OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (45.59)
1st – 6y g OUR ECHO trained by Richard Brye
2nd – 7y m FIONNUALUA trained by Steve Hewitt
3rd – 5y g POWERFUL MOSS trained by R McKay & A Harrington
Summary: “Strong trial win by OUR ECHO in the three-horse field, got away late on the 2nd horse, time good.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 – MDN - Catchweight – 800m (46.00)
1st – 5y m NIPPY THE HIPPY trained by Sarah Gye
2nd – 3y f MOONSHINE MAGGIE trained by Andrew Carston
3rd – 3y g BELARDO x WORKS WONDERS trained by Emma Wyatt
Summary: “Winner has fitness on her side from recent racing and led from barrier to post, nice trial 2nd placed MOONSHINE MAGGIE had more to give.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 – MDN - Catchweight – 800m (46.75)
1st – 3y g BELARDO x NATHALIE FALMET trained by Nikki White
2nd – 3y f GHIBELINES X GURTIE trained by Lance Robinson
3rd – 3y g BELARDO x ROYAL GOVERNESS trained by B & R Wilson
Summary: “Not much between four runners in a controlled speed early, winner pushed out to run away with it.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 – OPEN– Catchweight – 1000m (58.81)
1st – 8y g I AM A ROCK trained by J Blackadder
2nd – 5y m ALTA BELLA trained by J Bullard
3rd – 6y g DIVINE DIVE trained by Pam Robson
Summary: “Good trial by the veteran I AM A ROCK good in his action and following fresh up.”
Horses To Follow: 8y g I AM A ROCK
Heat 6 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (58.85)
1st – 3y f TRES CHIC trained by Terri Rae
2nd – 3y g TOUGH TIME trained by Andrew Carston
3rd – 4y g COCKAHOOP trained by L Prendergast
Summary: “Moderate trial overall, runners held their positions throughout behind the leading pair. 3rd COCKAHOOP was under a quiet ride back on the fence.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (59.66)
1st – 3y f ZARAVELA trained by D Champion & K Murphy
2nd – 4y m LUSCIOUS LOVER trained by Virginia Mackle
3rd – 3y g WAR DECREE x FILLE THE JOY trained by Brian Court
Summary: “Big trial from LUSCIOUS LOVER beaten narrowly, made a run from last weaving through and let down well outside runners in the straight.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m LUSCIOUS LOVER
Heat 8 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (57.75)
1st – 4y m NORTIBUTNICE trained by Jamie Bullard
2nd – 4y g ON MY SHOULDERS trained by Jackie Burrows
3rd – 5y g IN AWE trained by L Robinson
Summary: “One of the best trials of the morning. Easy work for NORTIBUTNICE who has run since Dec ’21 and two trials suggest she is ready to fire.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m NORTIBUTNICE
Heat 9 – MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 1200m (1.15.47)
1st – 4y g VINDICATOR trained by Tracy Hickey
2nd – 3y g DERRYN x SCHWARZLEGGA trained by Paul Harris
3rd – 5y g HIGHLY RECOMMENDED x MISSAROOY trained by D Crozier
Summary: “Unraced VINDICATOR showing good signs at the trials, travelled in leading pair throughout and slid on by the younger DERRYN gelding for an easy win.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.62)
1st – 3y f SATONO ALADDIN x AVANT trained by David Metcalfe
2nd – 4y g TRUMBY trained by Steven Woodsford
3rd – 4y g BILLYDUDE trained by Danny Frye
Summary: “Fast heat and two runners caught the eye, SATONO ALADDIN got the better of the leader to win the heat, BILLYDUDE worked home well in 3rd.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
