Trial Review - Matamata 10 October
MATAMATA TRIALS 10/10 (Soft 7)
Heat 1 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.12.88)
1st – 8y g BECAUSE trained by R Manning
2nd – 5y g ARJAY’S FLIGHT trained by M Brosnan
3rd – 4y g MEGA MOGUL trained by S Cole
Summary: “BECAUSE took the wide route and was ridden hard to win his trial, MEGA MOGUL and IFFIE SHOWS given quieter trials behind the speed.”
Horse To Follow: No Standout
Heat 2 –OPEN - Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.35)
1st – 6y g PERFECT SCENARIO trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
2nd – 6y g MASTER FAY trained by C Ormsby
3rd – 6y m TIVAAN WARRIOR trained by D Wiles
Summary: “MASTER FAY from last an excellent trial, tracked the riderless horse in the running and kept together wide on the track, good return.”
Horse To Follow: 6y g MASTER FAY
Heat 3–OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.60)
1st – 9y g WHEAO trained by T & M Carter
2nd – 4y g ACCIDENTAL TOURIST trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
3rd – 4y m AEQUUS trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
Summary: “OUTBACK OPAL stood up in a trial where many were just out for a quiet time, back last early and worked home well.”
Horse To Follow: 6y m OUTBACK OPAL
Heat 4 – OPEN - Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.84)
1st – 3y f ONEIRA trained by C Cole
2nd – 4y g ALABAMA GOLD trained by S Autridge
3rd – 5y h LINGJUN XIONFENG trained by P Gerard & M Moroney
Summary: “No pressure throughout a moderate trial, ALABAMA GOLD under a tight hold slightly ahead of the rest.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.23)
1st – 6y m FASHION SHOOT trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
2nd – 5y g SOPHISTICARDO trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
3rd – 5y m INVINCIBEEL trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
Summary: “Hastings winner FASHION SHOOT with a fitness edge over SOPHISTICARDO and gap to third, quiet trials behind.”
Horses To Follow: 6y m FASHION SHOOT
Heat 6 – OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (48.27)
1st – 7y g MOREAKI trained by D Guy
2nd – 4y m MAVEN BELLE trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
3rd – 5y m IN EXTASY trained by C Cole
Summary: “Quality field and hard to separate any individual runners.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (48.98)
1st – 2y c WHEN STARS ALIGN trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
2nd – 2y c DISCRETION RULES trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
3rd – 2y f CAPTURED BY LOVE trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
Summary: “Te Akau dominated trial, first four home in order, 3rd placed CAPTURED BY LOVE big strides late caught the eye.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c CAPTURED BY LOVE
Heat 8– 2YO– Catchweight – 800m (49.31)
1st – 2y c MOVE TO STRIKE trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
2nd – 2y c COOL ‘N’ FAST trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
3rd – 2y g MARACATU trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
Summary: “All action was up top with another Te Akau dominated trial and MOVE TO STRIKE by I Am Invincible had another gear to go to and finished well. WE FOUND LOVE in 5th nice trial also.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c MOVE TO STRIKE & 2y f WE FOUND LOVE
Heat 9 – 2YO - Catchweight – 800m (49.26)
1st – 2y f ALABAMA LASS trained by K & B Kelso
2nd – 2y c UNBRIDLED JOY trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
3rd – 2y f FOREVERINTIME trained by P & D Williams
Summary: “Winner ALABAMA LASS punched out to win the trial, hard to recommend those behind.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (48.46)
1st – 3y f TIGHTLY LACED trained M Walker & R Bergerson
2nd – 3y g LIVING IN HOPE trained by R Manning
3rd – 3y g WISDOM STAR trained by P Richards
Summary: “Fast trial. Bunched finish and hard to separate the first five across the line.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 11 –MDN 3YO- Catchweight– 800m (47.94)
1st – 3y f CERTAINLY trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
2nd – 3y f NEW MILLENIUM trained by B & R Foote
3rd – 3y g LOVELY FRIENDS trained by P Richards
Summary: “Fastest of the 800’s and first two home very good, CERTAINLY and NEW MILLENIUM charged late, good trials from the pair.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f CERTAINLY & 3y f NEW MILLENIUM
Heat 12 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 800m (49.27)
1st – 3y g CHAHOO trained by P Pertab
2nd – 3y g MASTERY trained by P Richards
3rd – 3y f MOVING MELODY trained by G Richardson & R Norvall
Summary: “Liked the trial of MASTERY in 2nd, under less pressure in the run, slower trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 –MDN 3YO - Catchweight - 1000m (1.02.22)
1st – 3y g THE EXPONENT trained by S Marsh
2nd – 3y g KING OF THE NORTH trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 3y f THINK IM IRISH trained by S & K Alexander
Summary: “Slow trial and backmarkers could not make an impression. THE EXPONENT led and kicked on the rail, light ride.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 14 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.41)
1st – 3y g BILLY LINCOLN trained by S Marsh
2nd – 3y f LUX LIBERTAS trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 3y f EGYPTIAN QUEEN trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
Summary: “Smart looking filly by Almanzor LUX LIBERTAS a big trial her 2nd and appreciated firmer footing.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f LUX LIBERTAS
Heat 15 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight –1000m (1.02.04)
1st – 3y g DOUBLE VISION trained by S Marsh
2nd – 3y f BELLA VOLCE trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
3rd – 3y f LET IT BEGIN trained by S Cole
Summary: “Good trial from Telperion filly LET IT BEGIN, slow trial, held together and her best effort in three trials.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 – MDN 3YO - Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.74)
1st – 3y f LITTLE JEANIE trained by K & B Kelso
2nd – 3y g STERLING EXPRESS trained by M Brosnan
3rd – 3y f INSPIRED BY ART trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
Summary: “Winner LITTLE JEANIE recorded fast time and a big improver at her next outing on firmer footing. STERLING EXPRESS chased hard in 2nd.”
Horses To Follow: 3y f LITTLE JEANIE
Heat 17 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.31)
1st – 3y g SMOKEHOW trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
2nd – 3y g GALLANT EPOCH trained by C Cameron
3rd – 3y f AKENEHI trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
Summary: “Winner SMOKESHOW impressive! 3rd trial win, following.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g SMOKESHOW
Heat 18 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.70)
1st – 3y c TAKESHI trained by S Marsh
2nd – 3y g TANGANYIKA trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 3y f MATAKANA GIRL trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
Summary: “1st & 2nd both impressive TAKESHI narrowly over TANGANYIKA improved on his trial last season, following both from a slower trial.”
Horse To Follow: 3y c TAKESHI & 3y g TANGANYIKA
Heat 19 –MDN 3YO– Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.25)
1st – 3y f VIVACIOUS trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
2nd – 3y g THE WEAPON trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 3y g ALABAMA LEAF trained by G Old
Summary: “Good trial from THE WEAPON, out wide taking ground off VIVACIOUS on the rail, a good future awaits, bred to stay.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g THE WEAPON
Heat 20 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.26)
1st – 4y m PRETTY N BLACK trained by T Mitchell
2nd – 6y m NEVER EASY trained by D Wilson
3rd – 4y g WHATS THE ONE CODE trained by D Venn
Summary: “Quick trial but nothing of note to recommend from the trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 21 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.58)
1st – 4y m FERINO trained by R McCarroll
2nd – 4y m ROCKIN’ ROSIE trained by S Marsh
3rd – 5y g TIME TO WONDER trained by M Moroney & P Gerard
Summary: “ROCKIN ROSIE best of the backmarkers in a plain trial overall, DIVINE ESSENCE was ok for further in 4th.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 22 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.27)
1st – 4y m FIRRIATO trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
2nd – 4y m HOLA PAPI trained by C Cameron
3rd – 5y m ANISE trained by C Cole
Summary: “Winner ran along early and paddled late, 2nd & 3rd right there with her at the finish, time was ok.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 23 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.14.91)
1st – 4y m AU REVOIR trained by K Fursdon
2nd – 3y g HASSTOBEREEL trained by R James & R Wellwood
3rd – 5y g DEVILS RIGHT HAND trained by C Cole
Summary: “Slow trial. Hard to recommend.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 24 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.83)
1st – 4y m ELLEDECREE trained by S & K Alexander
2nd – 4y g MORLICH trained by G Old
3rd – 3y g SQUIRE trained by K Fursdon
Summary: “Faster of the two 1400’s, ELLEDECREE too slick pinched a break at the turn, ZEDWILLDO ran on gamely.”
Horse To Follow: 5y g ZEDWILLDO
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