ASHBURTON TRIALS 13/08 (Heavy 9)

Heat 1 – OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (46.87)

1^st – 5y g INSATIABLE trained by Walker & Bergerson

2^nd – 5y m LADY BANKSIDE trained by R Ayton

3^rd – 5y m FOREVER BABE trained by L Robinson

Summary: “Wow, this was an outstanding trial by INSATIABLE sat wide throughout and broke the clock under a tight rein. Clearly in great order switching to the Te Akau South Island stable.”

Horse To Follow: 5y g INSATIABLE

https://youtu.be/tbM_1UIqoMg

 

Heat 6 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.02.53)

1^st – 7y g MATSCOT trained by S Robertson

2^nd – 5y m GOLDIE’S CHANCE trained by A Furlong

3^rd – 8y g THE BUFFER trained by K Williams

Summary: “Class galloper MATSCOT made a strong return to the trials, kept wide making his run from the back he found a good rhythm in the straight held together. THE BUFFER found his 2^nd wind after travelling on -speed and headed, he picked up again through the line. BELLO MIO wasn’t asked for much effort midfield.”

Horse To Follow: 7y g MATSCOT

https://youtu.be/G_hrFwiBi9M

 

Heat 11 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.15.93)

1^st – 6y m NORTIBUTNICE trained by J Bullard

2^nd – 5y g ARISTOCRAT trained by T Rae

3^rd – 7y g IN AWE trained by L Robinson

Summary: “Slow trial. NORTIBUTNICE put in a strong trial effort coming off the speed which is not her usual pattern, found a good rhythm down the middle of the track which may have been the place to be on the day.”

Horse To Follow: 6y m NORTIBUTNICE

https://youtu.be/xClSvCR9b_A