Trial Review - Ashburton 6 April
ASHBURTON TRIALS 06/04 (Soft 6)
Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.00)
1st – 2y g WAR DECREE x PRINCESS SAPPHIRE trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
2nd – 2y g TOMMY SHELBY trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
3rd – 2y f WARRIORESS trained by L Callaway
Summary: “WAR DECREE gelding strong effort leading throughout with early pressure and kept going to the line.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 – OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (46.13)
1st – 5y m ADANNAYA trained by L Robinson
2nd – 4y m TADITA trained by S Woodsford
3rd – 5y g ROCASTANO trained by T Rae
Summary: “Field of three, winner asked to do more than TADITA in 2nd who has good ability and soft to the line.”
Horses To Follow: 4y m TADITA
Heat 3 –MDN– Catchweight – 800m (47.35)
1st – 3y f FOREVER BABE trained by L Robinson
2nd – 3y f POUTINI ROSE trained by S Robertson
3rd – 4y g SNORKEL trained by L Stewart
Summary: “Impressive trial from the winner FOREVER BABE slightly slower time but led under no pressure, very good!”
Horse To Follow: 3y f FOREVER BABE
Heat 4 – MDN– Catchweight – 800m (46.03)
1st – 3y f MISS MIRANDA trained by L Stewart
2nd – 4y g WOTACHATTABOX trained by R Ayton
3rd – 3y f SHAMEXPRESS x SKITTLE trained by S & M Smith
Summary: “Competitive trial, first and second ran good time, 3rd placed SHAMEXPRESS did well under a quieter effort.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 –2YO – Catchweight – 1000m (59.91)
1st – 2y f WAR DECREE x SKITE trained by T Rae
2nd – 2y f GWYNVER trained by L Robinson
3rd – 2y g TELPERION x OXANA trained by D Crozier
Summary: “TELPERION gelding is one to follow in his next trial, showed no early speed from gates, hard ridden to keep up and found the line ok. Keen to see again.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g TELPERION x OXANA
Heat 6 –2YO – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.13)
1st – 2y f TELPERION x KILDERRY trained by A Carston
2nd – 2y f LONE SPIRIT trained by A Carston
3rd – 2y f WAR DECREE x THE DUKE’S SECRET trained by D Crozier
Summary: “Nothing separating the placegetters on the line in slow time, big gaps behind the three.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (59.62)
1st – 6y g ROCKLAND trained by T Rae
2nd – 4y m AERIAL BLUE trained by L Robinson
3rd – 4y m ILLUSION trained by K Rae & K Williams
Summary: “ROCKLAND went out hard and a great trial from AERIAL BLUE taking ground off him late and is one to follow. ILLUSION and LIPPY both notable mentions in a fast heat.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m AERIAL BLUE
Heat 8 - OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.68)
1st – 4y g ROBBIE BURNS trained by K & A Hinton
2nd – 6y g ESTABLISHMENT trained by L Robinson
3rd – 5y m BLOOD DIAMOND trained by K Rae & K Williams
Summary: “Excellent trials from ROBBIE BURNS and THE TUI TOILER ridden cold at the back of the field. Winner is a talent and has more upside than most. “
Horse To Follow: 4y g ROBBIE BURNS & 5y g THE TUI TOILER
Heat 9 –MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (59.40)
1st – 3y g VICTORIAN CHARM trained by K & R Wilson
2nd – 3y f PHEROZ FRIENDS trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
3rd – 3y g BELARDO x WORKS WONDERS trained by E Wyatt
Summary: “Best trial of the day VICTORIAN CHARM two trials since arriving in new stable, fast trial and rounded up his rivals with an easy win.”
Horses To Follow: 3y g VICTORIAN CHARM
Heat 10 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.34)
1st – 3y f NOVELLA trained by J Land
2nd – 3y f CHEX MY NONO trained by J Burrows
3rd – 3y g SAUVAGE trained by S & M Smith
Summary: “Liked the trial of CHEX MY NONO, bit slow out, settled 2nd last and made a good run to the line finishing well, yet to see on turf in two starts, can improve.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 11 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (59.12)
1st – 4y m OUCH trained by T Hickey
2nd – 4y g CLAIRE’S PAL trained by N White
3rd – 3y f ASTERN x MYAKKA PARK trained by K Rae & K Williams
Summary: “First trial and impressive display for the 4YO Pins mare who shot away for a decisive win in fast time with T Comignaghi in the saddle. CLAIRE’S PAL quiet late in 2nd. Following the winner!”
Horse To Follow: 4y m OUCH
Heat 12 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.00)
1st – 5y m SO AMUSED trained by N Wigley & K Milnes
2nd – 3y f TRES CHIC trained by T Rae
3rd – 3y g MISTER GOLDIE trained by S Kennedy & A Furlong
Summary: “First and second had a clear margin with class on their rivals, the 2nd horse doing best work late.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 – MDN – Catchweight – 1400m (1.27.28)
1st – 4y m JAKKALBERRY x SPECTRALIA trained by D Campion & K Murphy
2nd – 6y m DIOR ROSETTA trained by S & M Smith
3rd – 3y f ECCELLENZA trained by P Harris
Summary: “Winner asked to do more than others and in the right part of the track, middle to wide. DIOR ROSETTA had a quiet ride.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
