Trial Review - Taupo 14 March
TAUPO TRIALS 14/03 (Good 4)
Heat 1 –OPEN – HCP – 1200m (1.12.45)
1st – 4y g ARMINO trained by A Forsman
2nd – 3y g ITZACHARMDEEL trained by James & Wellwood
3rd – 9y g PAISLEY PARK trained by Richardson & Norvall
Summary: “The 3YO ITZACHARMDEEL moved well, not asked for an effort, ARMINO finished over the top and PAISLEY PARK a sound trial in 3rd.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.13.47)
1st – 6y m BLACK QUEEN trained by James & Wellwood
2nd – 3y f MOLLY BLOOM trained by O’Sullivan & Scott
3rd – 4y m BLISSFUL LADY trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Perfect trial for MOLLY BLOOM as she had a horse in BLACK QUEEN take her into the trial improving up the straight and kept under a nice hold, ticking over nicely.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f MOLLY BLOOM
Heat 3– OPEN – Catchweight –1000m (1.00.91)
1st – 4y m ACQUARELLO trained by T Pike
2nd – 7y m HIGHLIGHTER trained by O’Sullivan & Scott
3rd – 4y m PUKETIRO trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “Former Aussie ACQUARELLO showed good ability but never got consistency of racing in her time overseas, beautiful trial on speed looked good in her action for the new stable. Best of the closers PUKETIRO in 3rd and WHITE NOISE back to the inside finished well under riding.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m ACQUARELLO & 4y m PUKETIRO
Heat 4 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.40)
1st – 6y m STRANGE LOVE trained by P & S McKay
2nd – 4y m LATRELLE trained by C Cole
3rd – 2y c UNBRIDLED JOY trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “STRANGE LOVE with race fitness held a good tempo throughout and kept LATRELLE at bay in 2nd, lovely trial from her she’s got more to come after a good prep last time in work. The 2YO held 3rd against the older horses, margin behind him.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m LATRELLE
Heat 5 – OPEN – Catchweight –1000m (1.02.07)
1st – 4y m SHEENA trained by C Cole
2nd – 5y m ARIS ARIS trained by Walker & Bergerson
3rd – 4y g MERLOTTI trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “Stablemates ARIS ARIS travelled best and MERLOTTI closing had the measure of SHEENA was under the stick to respond, slow trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 6 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.18)
1st – 3y f EGYPTIAN QUEEN trained by Walker & Bergerson
2nd – 2y c MOVE TO STRIKE trained by Walker & Bergerson
3rd – 4y g DEVASTATE trained by A Forsman
Summary: “MOVE TO STRIKE can bounce off the heart issue next start, he travelled in behind and was niggled at to go past EGYPTIAN QUEEN who was in a good rhythm. DEVASTATE performed ok as did WELL I NEVER back in the field.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c MOVE TO STRIKE
Heat 7 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.37)
1st – 3y g KOHEROA trained by A Forsman
2nd – 4y m GIRLS LIGHT UP trained by B & R Foote
3rd – 4y m POPTHEBUBBLES trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “Star galloper WAITAK looked in good order under a quiet ride as he followed the field home and just a fitness gallop for him, KOHEROA is a good trial performer and was too strong for the 2nd horse late.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g WAITAK
Heat 8 – 2YO – Catchweight – 900m (53.34)
1st – 2y f BOSS ’N’ HIGHHEELS trained by T Pike
2nd – 2y g TARKENTON trained by K Van Dyk
3rd – 2y g TIME FOR SAKE trained by L Brennan
Summary: “Outstanding trial, fast time and best of the morning by BOSS ‘N’ HIGHHEELS professional from start to finish and changed gear when asked, smart!”
Horse To Follow: 2y f BOSS ‘N’ HIGHHEELS
Heat 9 – 2YO – Catchweight – 900m (55.34)
1st – 2y g BRADLEY trained by K Pertab
2nd – 2y f EVERYMOVEYOUMAKE trained by T Pike
3rd – 2y g MAGNA MEMORY trained by S Marsh
Summary: “BRADLEY won his trial under no pressure and slow time, hard to recommend, need to see again.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 10 – MDN - Catchweight – 900m (54.59)
1st – 2y g MOONWALK trained by P Pertab
2nd – 2y g GOLDEN CENTURY trained by T Pike
3rd – 2y f THE VICTRESS trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “MOONWALK trialled best in 2nd despite being green and head to one side in the straight going up inside the leader, no doubt improve and worth following his progress.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g MOONWALK
Heat 11 – MDN - Catchweight – 900m (53.66)
1st – 2y g DYNAMIS trained by P & S McKay
2nd – 2y g BRILLIANT BATTLE trained by K Pertab
3rd – 2y f ROYAL ASSENT trained by S Marsh
Summary: “1st pair skipped away running time so hard to assess those behind who were never in it, winner DYNAMIS was sharp, a natural runner and enjoyed the tight track.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g DYNAMIS
Heat 12 – 2YO – Catchweight – 900m (54.77)
1st – 2y g FORWARD GEAR trained by Walker & Bergerson
2nd – 2y f SERENDIPITOUS trained by S Marsh
3rd – 2y g SKY DEEP trained by C Cameron
Summary: “Slower trial, those up front had favours, MISS UNDERSTOOD best of those back in the field, green and difficult ride.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 13 – 2YO – Catchweight – 900m (53.67)
1st – 2y c SHOTGUN trained K Purtab
2nd – 2y g WIND RUSH trained by T Pike
3rd – 2y f FAI DEE LAH trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Hard to separate a number of runners in this trial and must be respected as a fast-run heat.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 14 –2YO – Catchweight – 900m (55.80)
1st – 2y c LEGALLY BINDING trained by Walker & Bergerson
2nd – 2y c EASTANDWEST trained by L Brennan
3rd – 2y f COSTAE trained by Ritchie & Murray
Summary: “Slower trial and the winner had a soft time, liked the way he moved, looks to have some talent LEGALLY BINDING. 2nd horse was ridden out to pick up late.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c LEGALLY BINDING
Heat 15 –2YO – Catchweight – 900m (54.97)
1st – 2y g CAPTAIN STAN trained by S Autridge
2nd – 2y f PARAVANE trained by Walker & Bergerson
3rd – 2y g TOP DOLLAR trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
Summary: “Good trial in slower time, runners moving off the rail to the middle of the track.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 16 –2YO – Catchweight – 900m (54.04)
1st – 2y g YALDI trained by A Forsman
2nd – 2y g THE ENFORCER trained by Walker & Tata
3rd – 2y f PORCIA CATONIS trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “Quicker time and reflected in the way 1st & 2nd were ridden in this trial, plenty of intent, 2nd horse broke out to a big lead, YALDI rattled late, big gaps behind them.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 17- 2YO – Catchweight – 900m (54.60)
1st – 2y c MAGICE trained by G Old
2nd – 2y g PURPLE PROSE trained by Walker & Bergerson
3rd – 2y f POWEROFPERSUASION trained by Ramsay & Ritchie
Summary: “Slower trial, MAGICE the Savabeel colt did this on his ear, soft to the line, for an unraced colt he’s very professional and improved since November. Potentially a strong heat, nice types behind the winner.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c MAGICE
Heat 18 – 2YO – Catchweight – 900m (54.31)
1st – 2y g SOUGHT AFTER trained by O’Sullivan & Scott
2nd – 2y f BEST IN BLACK trained by S Marsh
3rd – 2y f TRUE PROMISE trained by Richardson & Norvall
Summary: “Another promising 2YO in the Waikato Stud colours with SOUGHT AFTER doing his work up front nicely and without much pressure, 1st career trial and impressive!”
Horse To Follow: 2y g SOUGHT AFTER
Heat 19 – 2YO – Catchweight – 900m (53.68)
1st – 2y g SOMELOVEFROMABOVE trained by L Brennan
2nd – 2y g EL ARISH trained by S Marsh
3rd – 2y f TRISTAR trained by O’Sullivan & Scott
Summary: “Fast-run trial, 1st & 2nd were pushed out hard to run the time, hard to recommend those behind.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 20 –2YO – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.95)
1st – 2y g HERVEY BAY trained by T Pike
2nd – 2y f KIND OF BLUE trained by Moroney & Gerard
3rd – 2y f OUR ALLIE BEE trained by S Marsh
Summary: “Slow time recorded for the 1000m, winner HERVEY BAY good size gelding too strong.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 21 –MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.14.91)
1st – 5y g VITTORIO VENETO trained by P Lock
2nd – 4y g TIKAANI trained by C Cameron
3rd – 5y m FRISKY WHISKY trained by S Marsh
Summary: “Winner enjoyed best ground, hard to recommend overall.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
