Trial Review - Te Awamutu 24 April
WAIPA TRIALS 24/04 (Good 4)
Heat 1 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.09.84)
1st – 4y g DRUM MAJOR trained by Team Rogerson
2nd – 3y g TENEBROSI trained by M Walker
3rd – 5y g RUA ROCKS trained by C Henderson
Summary: “On-speed dominated, RUA ROCKS strode out nicely and a quiet trial from DARK DESTROYER in behind the leading pack.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.09.66)
1st – 3y g DEVASTATE trained by A Forsman
2nd – 3y f SAKURA GIRL trained by B Foote
3rd – 7y g OUR WONDERLAND trained by Team Rogerson
Summary: “SAKURA GIRL back from her tough run in the Oaks, sat 2nd throughout and under no pressure did it nicely in the run home.”
Horses To Follow: 3y f SAKURA GIRL
Heat 3 – OPEN – Catchweight – 850m (51.34)
1st – 5y g MONZA trained by D Guy
2nd – 4y g SHOOTIN TO SAKS trained by D Sweeney
3rd – 4y g MANDALO trained by A Forbes
Summary: “Trackwork for MONZA who is race-fit, led on the rail and stayed there to win. PARADING worked home well under a ride, shadow roll on, always shown ability on wet surfaces, improver.”
Horse To Follow: 5y g MONZA & 5y m PARADING
Heat 4 - OPEN – Catchweight – 850m (51.02)
1st – 8y g BLOOD WARRIOR trained by M Blackie
2nd – 4y g YARI trained by Team Rogerson
3rd – 3y f WESSEX trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Fast heat, hard to separate placegetters and FARRENC not far way in 4th, quiet ride.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 –2YO – Catchweight – 850m (50.59)
1st – 2y f CONTRIBUTER x SOMETYNE trained by C Cole
2nd – 2y f QUEEN ZOU trained by S Marsh
3rd – 2y g SAXON WARRIOR x TRAIL BLAZER trained by A Forbes
Summary: “Competitive trial, fast trial, CONTRIBUTER filly so impressive natural speed, absorbed pressure and wasn’t pushed to run the time.”
Horse To Follow: 2y f CONTRIBUTER x SOMETYNE
Heat 6 – 2YO– Catchweight – 850m (52.12)
1st – 2y g STERLING EXPRESS trained by M Brosnan
2nd – 2y f TELPERION x RIVER NYMPH trained by A Forbes
3rd – 2y c BLACKLIST trained by C Cole
Summary: “Nice win STERLING EXPRESS in slow time, BLACKLIST better for further.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 – 2YO– Catchweight – 850m (52.60)
1st – 2y c TIMEWAITSFORNOONE trained by Team Rogerson
2nd – 2y f IFFRAAJ x SADE trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 2y g TELPERION x IN CONFERENCE trained by A Forbes
Summary: “Slow time, hard to recommend off this trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 8 – 2YO – Catchweight – 850m (52.73)
1st – 2y c THE BOLD ONE x STARGROVES trained by D Ganica
2nd – 2y f NIAGARA x MISS JAYDEEJAY trained by S Ralph
3rd – 2y f SORAYA trained by C Cole
Summary: “BOLD ONE led throughout in slow time. NIAGARA good finish and pushed along from back in field, loved the ALMANZOR x OUR FOIL getting through late for Andrew Forsman, following.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c ALMANZOR x OUR FOIL
Heat 9 – 2YO– Catchweight – 850m (52.39)
1st – 2y c SWISS ACE x PRINCESS CAROLINA trained by D Lang
2nd – 2y g HIGHLAND REEL x CIRCUS POLKA trained by B Foote
3rd – 2y g ROC DE CAMBES x COASTING trained by S Marsh
Summary: “Strong heat, well-bred types, slower time marked sown, good reference for next trials.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 – 2YO – Catchweight – 850m (52.19)
1st – 2y g TIME TEST x NYRAMBLA trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
2nd – 2y f CITY GIRL trained by A Forsman
3rd – 2y g STAPHANOS x PRESSERA trained by C Isdale
Summary: “Big trial from the winner TIME TEST gelding, slow to jump and pushed through runners in the straight, easy win, nice style of horse.”
Horses To Follow: 2y g TIME TEST x NYRAMBLA
Heat 11 – 2YO – Catchweight – 850m (51.50)
1st – 2y f DRIFTIN’ trained by C Isdale
2nd – 2y f CONTRIBUTER x ASHLEY trained by P Stevens
3rd – 2y g PERFECTLY READY x FIVE SAILS trained by T Pike
Summary: “Quiet trial from CHARLEMAGNE the Tavistock gelding for Stephen Marsh, not pushed to connect with the leading pair, two good trials now, one to follow.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g CHARLEMAGNE
Heat 12 – 2YO– Catchweight – 850m (52.97)
1st – 2y f GRANDE GALLO trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
2nd – 2y f PER INCANTO x KEEPER COMING trained by K Fawcett
3rd – 2y f ROC DE CAMBES x SHOW UP trained by T Pike
Summary: “GRANDE GALLO won trial in slow time, disappoint debut and may have improved.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 – 2YO– Catchweight – 850m (52.14)
1st – 2y f MOET DOWN trained by S Marsh
2nd – 2y f ARDROSSAN x EXHIBIT trained by S Logan
3rd – 2y g SATONO ALADDIN x WANAKA DREAM trained by P Richards
Summary: “Winner continues to trial in good style, bunched finish behind, hard to separate.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 14 – MDN – Catchweight - 850m (52.14)
1st – 5y g MAJOR MAJOR trained by S Wenn
2nd – 3y g FALKIRK x SWEEPING SUCCESS trained by A Forbes
3rd – 3y f JAMAICA FAREWELL trained by C Henderson
Summary: “Plain trial overall, time was ok, JAMAICA FAREWELL was the outlier flying home along the rail, improved?”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN – Catchweight – 850m (51.68)
1st – 3y f IROQUOIS FALLS trained by S & K Alexander
2nd – 3y g KAKADU trained by B Foote
3rd – 3y g CONTRIBUTER x LULU trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
Summary: “Fast time, field spread big gaps in-between hard to separate.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 17 – MDN – Catchweight –850m (51.48)
1st – 3y g WANDJINA x HOME ALONE trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
2nd – 3y c WAR DECREE x UDIDITAGAIN trained by A Oliviera
3rd – 3y f BELUGA CAVIAR trained by S Marsh
Summary: “WANJINA set up a winning break early and ran fast time in the fast lane hard up on the fence late in the day.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 18 – MDN – Catchweight – 850m (51.25)
1st – 3y g LITTLE BIT OF LOVE trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
2nd – 4y g MARKET PLACE trained by G Old
3rd – 3y g HIGHLY RECOMMENDED X TUESDAY’S CHILD trained by B Gillovic
Summary: “Nice trial LITTLE BIT OF LOVE with plenty in hand, easy win. MARKET PLACE tried hard. Big gaps in behind them.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g LITTLE BIT OF LOVE
Heat 19 – 2YO– Catchweight –850m (51.51)
1st – 4y m IMWONDERFULTONIGHT trained by S Mynott
2nd – 3y g SACRED FALLS x FLIGHTIME trained by T Pike
3rd – 4y g VANBRUGH x GEORGIA OAK trained by C Henderson
Summary: “Soft trials in slow time 1st & 2nd and little impression from those behind.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 20 – MDN – Catchweight –850m (51.74)
1st – 5y m RAREFIED trained by S Marsh
2nd – 3y f IFFRAAJ x SATAY trained by M Fraser-Campin
3rd – 4y m SMOOTH PASS trained by B Jones
Summary: “Winner hands and heels and worked to the line well, others behind made no impression in the run, all held running order.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 21 – MDN – Catchweight – 850m (51.94)
1st – 3y g RELIABLE MAN x CAGLIARI trained by B Foote
2nd – 3y f FANCY LIKE trained by M Moroney & P Gerard
3rd – 3y f PRINCESS DISCREET trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Nice trial PRINCESS DISCREET as she’s done before, need to see on race-day.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 22 – 2YO - Catchweight - 1150m (1.10.43)
1st – 2y c TIVACI x SORELLINA trained by T Pike
2nd – 2y f DAJIEDA trained by T Pike
3rd – 2y f SPRING HOLIDAY trained by S Ralph
Summary: “Smart trial from TIVACI colt – didn’t look to enjoy the cut-up track but a touch of class to get the win.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c TIVACI x SORELLINA
Heat 23 – 2YO – Catchweight – 1150m (1.09.78)
1st – 2y c PARIAH x WALKLIKEANEGYPTIAN trained by D Miller
2nd – 2y c TORONADO x CHLOE ANNA trained by D Sweeney
3rd – 2y g FINAL RED trained by M Walker
Summary: “1st & 2nd only two horses trying through the conditions, gaps behind.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 24 – MDN - Catchweight –1150m (1.11.35)
1st – 3y f COCO ANGEL trained by M Walker
2nd – 3y g RIP VAN WINKLE x SHE’S A SCREAMER trained by S & K Alexander
3rd – 3y f POPTHEBUBBLES trained by M Walker
Summary: “Great trial RIP VAN WINKLE gelding jagged back towards the rear and let slide up the outside in the straight, following.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g RIP VAN WINKLE x SHE’S A SCREAMER
Heat 25 – MDN – Catchweight - 1150m (1.09.68)
1st – 3y f CHUCKLE’S DAUGHTER trained by S & K Alexander
2nd – 3y g ECHOES OF HEAVEN x KINGS DAUGHTER trained by T Pike
3rd – 3y g AL MALIK trained by M Walker
Summary: “Smart filly this one CHUCKLE’S DAUGHTER, two trials now and showing very good ability in both, competitive trial with 2nd horse ECHOES OF HEAVEN gelding.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f CHUCKLE’S DAUGHTER
Heat 26 – MDN – Catchweight –1150m (1.10.88)
1st – 3y g EL ROCA x GOLDEN SPARKLE trained by J Bell
2nd – 4y m MIDNIGHT trained by K Fawcett
3rd – 4y m CLASSICO trained by M Walker
Summary: “On of the best trials of the morning from Mark Walker’s CLASSICO under a cold steer by hot jockey Michael McNab, tight reins throughout in 3rd.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m CLASSICO
Heat 27 – MDN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.10.88)
1st – 3y g NIAGARA x DECORUM trained by S Ralph
2nd – 3y f TAVIARMA trained by M Walker
3rd – 3y g AEQUUS trained by M Walker
Summary: “Bunched finish in slow heat and hard to recommend.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 28 – MDN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.10.88)
1st – 3y f SILVER JAVELIN trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
2nd – 3y f BLUE BAY trained by T Pike
3rd – 3y f TOO CLASSY trained by M Walker
Summary: “Slower heat and nothing caught the eye, SILVER JAVELIN punched out to get the win.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 29 – MDN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.10.29)
1st – 3y g NORTHERN RAIDER trained by L Te Keeti
2nd – 3y f SHANELLA trained by D Greene
3rd – 3y f LETSBRINGTHEBLING trained by P Richards
Summary: “Little separating the placegetters and big gaps behind.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
