Trial Review - Best of Avondale 13 August
AVONDALE TRIALS 13/08 (Heavy 10)
Heat 4- OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (46.90)
1st – 5y m CALEDONIE trained by R Manning
2nd – 5y g LIQUID FIRE trained by R Manning
3rd – 4y m MOVING MELODY trained by Wallace & Cooksley
Summary: “Manning pair showed intent to be forward and worked on in their trial, the winner has race-fitness on her side, the 2nd horse LIQUID FIRE looked exceptional, showed a great action to the line, promising stayer. MOVING MELODY also a mare with upside after an impressive debut win last prep.”
Horse To Follow: 5y g LIQUID FIRE & 4y m MOVING MELODY
Heat 11 –MDN 4YO&UP - Catchweight – 800m (47.57)
1st – 4y g GO EASY trained by S Logan
2nd – 4y g LANIKAI trained by T Pike
3rd – 4y m EVELYN RUSH trained by C Cole
Summary: “Another strong trial performance from LANIKAI in 2nd who looks to have returned in great order, worth following early in his preparation.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g LANIKAI
Heat 10 –MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.28)
1st – 3y f MISS UNDERSTOOD trained by R Manning
2nd – 3y g PRIDE BELIEVER trained by B & R Foote
3rd – 3y f CYPHER trained by O’Sullivan & Scott
Summary: “Forward and fast trial from the winner MISS UNDERSTOOD a big, strong filly and won the heat with ease. Back in the field saw SYSTER CYNANE asked to work home from the back under a quiet ride, she started a heavily backed favourite at Te Rapa on debut before going to the paddock.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f MISS UNDERSTOOD & 3y f SISTER CYNANE
Heat 14 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.03.03)
1st – 6y g EL VENCEDOR trained by S Marsh
2nd – 5y g SON OF SUN trained by Wallace & Cooksley
3rd – 8y g WORDSWORTH trained by M Falconer
Summary: “Group 1 winner EL VENCEDOR did what few horses could do on the day and circle the field to win out wide on the track and record the fastest 1000m heat of the morning. His action looked good and went to the paddock on the back of a career-peak run, great return.”
Horse To Follow: 6y g EL VENCEDOR
