TAUPO TRIALS 23/08 (Heavy 8)

Heat 1 –OPEN – HCP – 1100m (1.08.92)

1^st – 7y m OUR ALLEY CAT trained by V Prendergast

2^nd – 5y m IMPERATRIZ trained by M Walker & S Bergerson

3^rd – 4y m LEGARTO trained by K & B Kelso

Summary: “Winner OUR ALLEY CAT wanted the trial win as she kicked for home prior to the bend and set up a margin for IMPERATRIZ to come out from pack and chase in 2^nd, nice trial, IMPENDABELLE stayed under wraps on the rail and LEGARTO had to be worked on to pick up in 3^rd. Backmarkers had no chance of making an impression.

Horse To Follow: 5y m IMPERATRIZ

Heat 2 –OPEN – HCP – 1100m (1.09.78)

1^st – 7y m AROMATIC trained by M Walker & R Bergerson

2^nd – 5y m LA CRIQUE trained by S & K Alexander

3^rd – 10 y g PEP TORQUE trained by K Lawrence

Summary: “Slower trial. Impressive to the eye LA CRIQUE stunning trial from rear of the field, a trail in on back of UAREASTAR who made early move and stuck on well, LA CRIQUE finished under a tight hold for 2nd, on one rein for final 100m. HE’S A DOOZY continues strong trial form. TOKYO TYCOON yet to fire in two trials.

Horse To Follow: 5y m LA CRIQUE 6y g HE’S A DOOZY 7y m UAREASTAR

Heat 3– OPEN – HCP –1100m (1.09.34)

1^st – 5y m BONNY LASS trained by G Richardson & R Norvall

2^nd – 4y m ROMANCING THE MOON trained by M Walker & R Bergerson

3^rd – 6y m CHARMS STAR trained by L Latta

Summary: “Winner BONNY LASS bounced out of the stalls and held a margin from barrier to post, pattern of day was fence in run and marked down because of it, she was impressive nonetheless. Forward trial from CHARMS STAR.”