Trial Review - Tauranga 16 January
TAURANGA TRIALS 16/01 (Soft 6)
Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 950m (57.59)
1st – 2y g POETIC CHAMPION trained by T Pike
2nd – 2y f LOVE POEM trained by S Marsh
3rd – 2y f WYNDSONG trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Fast trial shown in the margin back to 3rd, POETIC CHAMPION held off a strong challenge from unraced LOVE POEM, Snitzel filly showing good form in two trials.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g POETIC CHAMPION & 2y f LOVE POEM
Heat 2 –2YO – Catchweight – 950m (58.67)
1st – 2y g OSTERIA trained by P & D Williams
2nd – 2y c CHICAGO JACK trained by S Cole
3rd – 2y c TYCOON PRINCE trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
Summary: “Slower trial, TYCOON PRINCE led up OSTERIA and the latter went past him in the straight, slow time, hard to recommend.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 –2YO – Catchweight – 950m (58.24)
1st – 2y f ALABAMA LASS trained by K & B Kelso
2nd – 2y f OUT OF EXILE trained by P & D Williams
3rd – 2y f SELF ESTEEM trained by K Hosking
Summary: “Sharp filly by Alabama Express, slower time overall in winning, did it nicely.”
Horse To Follow: 2y f ALABAMA LASS
Heat 4- 2YO – Catchweight – 950m (58.51)
1st – 2y f MOXIE trained by K Harrison
2nd – 2y f RENOVATIONS trained by C Cole
3rd – 2y c BOURBON PROOF trained by S Marsh
Summary: “Slower trial, winner had slight edge, hard to recommend others.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 –2YO – Catchweight – 950m (58.98)
1st – 2y c IM ALL IN trained by S Marsh
2nd – 2y f HIGH ELATION trained by R James & R Wellwood
3rd – 2y g SKY VINOO trained by C Cameron
Summary: “Slower trial, two nice types, HIGH ELATION from a well-performed family gave a challenge to IM ALL IN who was game in the finish when challenged. Good trials.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c IM ALL IN & 2y f HIGH ELATION
Heat 6 –2YO – Catchweight – 950m (58.52)
1st – 2y f FOREVERINTIME trained by P & D Williams
2nd – 2y f GIMME HOPE trained by G Richardson & R Norvall
3rd – 2y g NOBLE FANS trained by J Mahoney
Summary: “3rd placed NOBLE FANS stood out in this heat, trailing up behind runners he joined the leading pack quickly and finished off strong.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g NOBLE FANS
Heat 7- OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (57.77)
1st – 3y g BURN TO SHINE trained by S Marsh
2nd – 4y m WESSEX trained by A Forsman
3rd – 4y m KLAIRELLE trained by S Marsh
Summary: “3rd placed KLAIRELLE is a mare in-form and last start winner, she travelled easily in behind the leaders and had more to give.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m KLAIRELLE
Heat 8 –OPEN – Catchweight – 950m (58.16)
1st – 4y m ROMANCING THE MOON trained by M Walker & S Bergerson
2nd – 4y m MISS ROCKETTE trained by S Marsh
3rd – 5y m C’EST MOI trained by S Marsh
Summary: “Half-length separating six horses on the line, a number of good trials, winner ROMANCING THE MOON and C’EST MOI most noticeable.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 9 –MDN – Catchweight – 950m (58.13)
1st – 3y f SHE’LL BE RIGHT trained by A Forbes
2nd – 3y g ALADDIN’S RING trained by A Forsman
3rd – 3y f FLUTTERBELLE trained by S Marsh
Summary: “Winner SHE’LL BE RIGHT pushed out and worked through her gears in a good style, a filly to follow, hard to recommend those behind.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f SHE’LL BE RIGHT
Heat 10 –MDN - Catchweight – 950m (57.04)
1st – 3y c BE WATER trained by A Oliviera
2nd – 3y g SCHMOOZE trained by R James & R Wellwood
3rd – 4y m BELLEZOR trained by P Richards
Summary: “3rd placed BELLEZOR was the pick of the heat, in behind runners she quickened well over the concluding stages, one start last year was poor, potential improver.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m BELLEZOR
Heat 11 –MDN - Catchweight – 950m (57.55)
1st – 3y g KAIMAI WARRIOR trained by G Old
2nd – 3y f BONIFLEUR trained by P Richards
3rd – 3y f FOREIGN AFFAIR trained by A Forsman
Summary: “KAIMAI WARRIOR improved between two trials appreciating firmer ground, LADY OF COURT ridden quiet back in 4th.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 12 –MDN – Catchweight –950m (59.14)
1st – 4y m LETSBRINGTHEBLING trained by P Richards
2nd – 4y g BAXTER trained by D Wilson
3rd – 3y g KARAJAN trained by A Oliviera
Summary: “Slow trial and bunched finish, hard to separate a number of runners.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 –MDN – Catchweight – 950m (58.40)
1st – 3y f CINTIVEE trained by Moroney & Gerard
2nd – 3y g CRIMSON TRACE trained by B King
3rd – 3y f LUMINOSA CHARM trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Big trial LUMINOSA CHARM looks a smart type in the Forsman stable, Charm Spirit filly with McNab riding held together on a tight rein throughout and showed natural early speed from the gates. Following.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f LUMINOSA CHARM
Heat 14 –MDN – Catchweight – 950m (57.70)
1st – 4y m ASCOT QUEEN trained by J Price
2nd – 3y c CHARM MANHATTAN trained by C Henderson
3rd – 4y m CHUCKLE’S DAUGHTER trained by S & K Alexander
Summary: “Time was ok but a moderate trial overall, hard to recommend.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 15 –MDN – Catchweight – 950m (58.02)
1st – 3y g SHOCK THE BARN trained by A Oliviera
2nd – 3y f SWEETHEART ROCK trained by J Price
3rd – 3y g PACIFICO trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Impressive trial from SHOCK THE BARN having his 2nd career trial, balanced up early coming wide he let down in fine style with his ears pricked, easy work for the son of Shocking.”
Horses To Follow: 3y g SHOCK THE BARN
Heat 16 – MDN - Catchweight – 950m (57.06)
1st – 3y f KOKAKO trained by K Pertab
2nd – 3y f SI EXQUIS trained by S & K Alexander
3rd – 3y f SABOTS D’OR trained by A Forsman
Summary: “KOKAKO went big, fast time, trailed and let down strongly, good size galloper, sure to be popular.
Horse To Follow: 3y g KOKAKO
Heat 17 – MDN – Catchweight – 950m (58.05)
1st – 3y g ZAVADOR trained by A Oliviera
2nd – 3y f MISS ANA LEE trained by P Lock
3rd – 4y m SELLING SUNSET trained by D Sweeney
Summary: “Sit/sprint heat and hard to recommend any.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 18 – MDN - Catchweight – 950m (58.19)
1st – 4y g ASGARD trained by L Brennan
2nd – 3y f ALATION trained by B & R Foote
3rd – 3y f WASHI trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
Summary: “Two nice fillies come out of this trial. WASHI did everything right in the run, wanting further. And IMPERIAL EMPRESS she’s a smart filly and black-booked after her 1st trial, her 2nd was plain and she was spelled. Liked the way she finished off her work in 4th upon return.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f WASHI & 3y f IMPERIAL EMPRESS
Heat 19 – OPEN – Catchweight - 1100m (1.06.51)
1st – 5y m LA CRIQUE trained by S & K Alexander
2nd – 7y m OUR ALLEY CAT trained by L Prendergast
3rd – 6y m FASHION SHOOT trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “LA CRIQUE was the headline horse and performed as she does normally in trials, this is her standard. CHANNEL SURFER sweated up back in the field and did enough through the line. TOKYO TYCOON was plain out the back under the stick.”
Horse To Follow: 5y m LA CRIQUE & 4y g CHANNEL SURFER
Heat 20 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1100m (1.08.89)
1st – 4y h SUN AND HEIR trained by M Van Lierde
2nd – 3y g RULE OF LAW trained by Walker & Bergerson
3rd – 7y g ALL THE RAGE trained by Team Rogerson
Summary: “RULE OF LAW was given a quiet trial between runs and needs to improve and may show up next time.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g RULE OF LAW
