Track Work 18 January 2018

MILSEAIN followed up excellent Tuesday work with another encouraging gallop at Cambridge this morning.

Working on the plough, MILSEAIN was travelling sweetly throughout 1000 in 1:04.3, sprinting the 600 in 38. She will be most competitive in this weekend’s Metroclad-Terracade Desert Gold Stakes.

Wallaceville Estate Castletown Wellington Cup hopeful HIGHLAD looked in good order when covering 1200 in 1:18.3, finishing off in 38.2.

HINERANGI, who has copped a wide alley for Trentham, was another in good form from the 1200 in 1:18.4 and 38.7.

SMART THINKING cruised 600 in 41.9. CHARLIE ZULU was let off with a 3/4 pace 1200.

LOVE AFFAIR and STOLEN DANCE worked well together over 1200 run in 1:17.4, the last 600 in 38.1.

BREAK MY STRIDE followed in 1:19.9 and 39.5. I GOT YOU left 800 behind in 53.

NOT USUAL PRINCE ran the last 600 of 1200 in 38.4. HOOF HEFNER and AMAZONE worked in nicely from the 1000 in 1:07.7, the 600 in 38.3.

EL SOLDADO cut out 1000 in 1:09, the 600 in 39.2. ABRAHAMS returned 53.7 for 800.

MONGOLIAN MARSHAL and ELLE EYE ARE finished on terms over 1200 run in 1:20.7, coming home in 38.8.

LEARNING TO FLY left 1200 behind in 1:17.8 and home in 38.9. YOUVEBEENLITUP was timed over 600 in 39.4.

Track Tip: MILSEAIN. Smart filly in strong field. Each way chance.

Track Work 16 January 2018

RONDINELLA, preparing for Saturday’s Metroclad-Terracade Desert Gold Stakes, returned encouraging work this morning.

Galloping on the plough, RONDINELLA, in the hands of race day jockey Vinnie Colgan, was travelling strongly at the completion of 1200 in 1:17.1, sprinting the final 600 in 37.9. She was kept under a firm hold throughout.

Race rival this weekend, MILSEAIN, was no less impressive when completing 1200 with stable mate COUNTING CROWS in 1:16, sprinting the last 600 in 37.

INSIGHT, who is also entered for this weekend’s Metroclad-Terracade Desert Gold Stakes, strode comfortably from the 1000 in 1:08.1, with the final 600 clocked in 38.9.

BATTLE TIME did well over 1000 in 1:04.5 and 36.9. EL SOLDADO came to the end of 1200 in 1:20.3, finishing off in 37.5.

Recent trial winner, I GOT YOU ran 1000 in 1:07, the last 600 in 39. I AM QUEEN was sent an easy 600 in 42.

MY DAKOTA followed in 42.3. Harcourts Thorndon Mile favourite LOVE AFFAIR worked nicely alongside TOMELILLA from the 1200 in 1:20.1 and 38.4.

STARRYBEEL ran the last 600 of work in 41. SHOW THE WORLD and NAILED IT matched strides from the 1200 in 1:18.1, coming home in 38.

DASH OF PAINT and LEARNING TO FLY were clocked from the 600 in 37.7. CHARTWELL and SHERRIF left 1000 behind in 1:08.8, the 600 in 39.

COOL TART returned 1:19 for 1200, finishing off in 38.3. CRUX was clocked over 1200 in 1:24.7 and 38.6.

MORWEKA ran 1000 in 1:07.1, the 600 in 38. EBONY PEARL was timed from the 600 in 39.7.

HOOF HEFNER ran the last 600 of 1000 in 38.2. JO BUCK and HE’S UNFORGETTABLE matched strides from the 1200 in 1:23.1 and 39.4.

DOUBTLESS BAY returned 1:08.2 and 39.6. CONTRABAND, an impressive debut winner, reeled off 1000 in 1:03.4, dashing the 600 in 36.7.

ENOUGH was in good form from the 600 in 36.5. HIGHLAD completed 1600 in 1:50.8, the concluding section in 38.7.

BREAK MY STRIDE and PRINCESS SAPPHIRE were on terms throughout 1200 in 1:22 and 39.3.

SAINT EMILION was timed from the 600 in 40.1. MONGOLIAN MARSHAL and ELLE EYE ARE ran 1200 in 1:23.2 and 38.7.

RHINESTONE COWBOY and MONGOLIAN BEAUTY worked nicely together over 1000 in 1:07.4 and home in 38.

Track Work – Thursday, 11 January 2018

Belle Du Nord completed her preparation for Saturday’s Group One Levin Classic with nice work on the plough at Cambridge this morning.

Belle Du Nord was travelling sweetly at the completion of 800, sprinting the last 600 under a hold in 38.7. She ran an encouraging third last start and with the number one draw this weekend, looks a good each way chance.

Hattie Bee was another in good form when clocked from the 600 in 38.1. Impressive last start winner, Nailed it, left 1200 behind in 1:22.3, sprinting the final 600 in 37.5. Zacada came to the end of 1000 in 1:08 and 39.3.

Hinerangi and Briar Rose were together throughout 1000 in 1:07.7 and 38.9. Nicoletta cut out 1200 in 1:24, the 600 clocked in 39.3. Princess Sapphire reeled off 800 in 54. Smiling More followed in 53.9. Zanyetta worked in nicely from the 1000 in 1:06.1, finishing off in 37.3.

Elle Eye Are and Gundown were timed from the 600 in 38.3. Haussmann looked fit for Saturday’s Levin Classic when completing the last 600 of his work in 38. Boomerang was timed from the 600 in 41. Impressive last start winner Rondenella was given an easy task over 1200 in 1:29 and 43.9.

Jo Buck left 1400 behind in 1:37.3, finishing off in 38.9. Crafty Eva ran 1000 in 1:08 and 40. Desert Storm and Etilt matched strides from the 800 in 53.7. You’vebeenlitup worked in from the 600 in 38.4.

Camino Rocosso worked 1000 in 1:08.4, finishing off in 38.6. Victory Drive followed with similar work. Politely and Hoof Heffener were timed over 600 in 37.7. Mongolian Marshal, Not Usual Prince and True Enough completed 1000 together in 1:07.4, the final 600 in 38.1.

Track Work 4 January 2018

LOVE AFFAIR, who was withdrawn from last weekend’s feature, after track deterioration, highlighted the morning’s work at Cambridge this morning.

Galloping on the plough, LOVE AFFAIR, who will now be aimed at the Harcourts Thorndon Mile, was in impressive form when kept under a firm hold from the 1000 in 1:07, completing the 600 in 38.

MISSION HILL was sent 600 in 38.5. WEATHER WITH YOU was clocked over 600 in 38.9.

MODERN LOVE followed in 39.1. BRILLIANT ACTION and MIGHTY POWER were on terms throughout 1000 in 1:04.7, coming home in 38.3.

NICOLETTA strode comfortably from the 1200 in 1:24.6, finishing off in 39.

SECRETARIA, O’REILLY/DAZZLING HEIGHTS and FIGEAMEOUT completed 1000 in 1:06.5 and 38.3.

CORNISH POINT and FOREVER MORE were given an easy 600 in 43.

PYTHAGORAS came to the end of 1000 in 1:07.9, the 600 in 38.4. Stablemate FLYING JOURNEY followed in 1:08 and 38.6. COOL TART left 1200 behind in 1:26.6, coming home in 41.

SMILING MORE ran 600 in 41. INFINITE JOY did well over 800 in 51.8.

ORIENTAL DRAGON and MY DRUM sprinted 600 together in 37.7.

Track Work 28 December 2017

Stable-mates, Von Tunzelman and Boomerang returned pleasing work on the plough at Cambridge this morning.

Von Tunzelman and Boomerang travelled sweetly together from the 1200 in 1:17.5, sprinting the final 600 in 37.1.  Hoof Hefner, who makes his debut at Taupo this weekend, worked well alongside a Savabeel Gelding from the 600 in 38.3.  Dashofpaint came to the end of 600 in 40.

Zacada was sent 1400 in 1:33.3, finishing off in 39.7. Startling Reminder cruised a comfortable 600 in 41.7. All About Doom and Van Diamond were clocked over 600 in 39.7.  Show The World cut out 1200 in 1:23.2 and 39.6.  Charlie Zulu came to the end of 1000 in 1:09.8 and 42.1.

Master Sommelier and Mr Unforgettable did well from the 1400 in 1:35.8, the 1000 in 1:05.7 and the final 600 in 37.2.  So You Sparkle was in good form when working in from the 1000 in 1:07.1, the 600 in 37.3.  Doubtless Bay returned 1:18.8 for 1200, the final section in 38.  Nailed It was sent 1400 in 1:31.7, finishing off in 37.4.

Magic Chai completed the last 1000 of 1400 in 1:06 and 39.1.  Prince Of Passion and Mi Sky were clocked from the 600 in 37.4.  Jo Buck and Disraeli ran 1200 in 1:20, the final 600 in 38.3.

Best Bet:  Ellerslie R.1.. Vendella.  Excellent work Tuesday and drawn to advantage.  Good each way.

Track Work 26 December 2017

Ebony Pearl impressed during the morning session at Cambridge today.

Galloping on the plough, Ebony Pearl was full of running at the completion of 600 in a smart 36.3.  Fendella was another in good form when timed from the 600 in 36.4. Come In Spinner left 1000 behind in 1:08, the final 600 in 38.8.  Mozart, Peaceful and Dash Of Paint worked well together over 1000 in 1:04.9, sprinting the final 600 in 37.1.

Zacada came to the end of a smart 1000 in 1:03.1 and 36.4.  Frasco was timed from the 600 in 39.4.  Akoya followed in 39.8.  Chou Chou ran the last 1000 of 1200 in 1:05, finishing off in 39.3.

Last start winner Boomerang came to the end of a comfortable 1200 in 1:29.9 and 42.6.  Hoof Hefner and All But Me worked in from the 600 in 37.3.  Doubtless Bay completed 1000 in 1:06.6, home in 34.  Oceans Eleven cruised 600 in 43.1.  Our Mackay ran 600 in 40.1.  That Lady Rocks cut out 1000 in 1:09, the 600 in 41.4.  Felaar returned 1:09.3 and 41.2.  Our Van Daam left 600 behind in 41.4.  Collaborate came to the end of 1200 in 1:19.6, finishing off in 38.7.

Mongolian Marshal and Not Usual Prince matched strides from the 1000 in 1:08.3 and 39.1.  Etilt ran 1000 in 1:07.4 and 38.3.  Sacred Vista was clocked from the 600 in 40.8.  Sultan Of Swing ran 1000 in 1:06.1, home in 37.3.  Stolen Night did well from the 1200 in 1:18.4, finishing off in 36.5.  Swissalicious and Politely sprinted the final 600 of 1000 in 36.4.  What A Diva was given a comfortable 1000 in 1:11.7, the last 600 in 42.4.

Track Work 21 December 2017

ELLE EYE ARE looks set to clear maiden ranks at Te Rapa this weekend, after producing excellent work at Cambridge this morning. Galloping on the plough, ELLE EYE ARE and race rival, ROC WHEELER, matched strides from the 800, sprinting the final 600 in 37.8.

ELLE EYE ARE, who ran an eye catching third on debut, will have the addition of blinkers, while ROC WHEELER, who has been working well, will have to negotiate an outside barrier draw.

HIGHLAD, CAMINO ROCOSO and VICTORY DRIVE, who make up the majority of the Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier field, worked together from the 1200 in 1:19.1, coming home in 38.3.

MARCELLINA, THE HEIRESS and STARTLING REMINDER, another trio from the Baker/Forsman stable, entered for the Print House Maiden over 1600 were sent 1000 in 1:07.3, sprinting the 600 in 38.1.

CHOU CHOU was timed from the 600 in 41.1. CRUX ran the last 600 of work in 38.8.

NICOLETTA came to the end of 1200 in 1:18.4, finishing off in 37.4. NAILED IT followed with 1000 in 1:08 and 39.4.

IMPULSIVE HABIT worked well from the 800, running the last 600 in 38.4. MY PRIDE AND JOY dashed 600 in 36.4.

ATHLETICA and GOBSTOPPER maintained a solid pace from the 1000 in 1:02.7, sprinting the 600 in 35.8.

JA JA BINKS and HATTIE BEE were clocked from the 600 in 37.8.

EL SOLDADO worked in from the 600 in 37.4. COLLABORATE and MENTAL TELEPATHY were timed over 1000 in 1:06.6, finishing off in 38.

MISS RIPPY and PENZERO completed 600 in 41. BELLE FASCINO followed in 40.4. OVERNIGHTSENSATION ran 600 in 37.9.

TOMELILLA worked over 1000 in 1:07.4 and 37.5. SWISSKY came to the end of 800 in 54. PYTHAGORAS was clocked over 600 in 41.8. CHAPOUTIER reeled off an easy 600 in 41.4.

Track Work 19 December 2017

ZANYETTA and PRINCESS SAPPHIRE impressed in training at Cambridge this morning.

Galloping on the plough, ZANYETTA, an impressive place getter at her most recent start, and PRINCESS SAPPHIRE were sent 800, sprinting the final 600 in 37.2.

Although ZANYETTA held a slight advantage at the line, both horses travelled sweetly. COLDPLAY, who was inconvenienced at a vital stage last start, had NICOLETTA for a companion over 1200 in 1:19, finishing off in 38.9.

VON TUNZELMAN left 1400 behind in 1:35.1, the 1000 in 1:06 and the final 600 in 38.1.

ROCANTO came to the end of 1000 in 1:09.7 and 39.4. STAR TSAR and I GOT YOU did well from the 1000 in 1:07.1 and 37.3 for the 600.

ZEVA and OKLAHOMA SKY were clocked from the 600 in 38.7. CRUX worked over 1000 in 1:08.4, finishing off in 38.1.

THE CONCORD left 1200 at 3/4 pace, quickening in 40.3. LILY THE PINK and ELLE EYE ARE worked in from the 600 in 37.5.

SHOW THE WORLD and CRAFTY EVA ran the last 600 of their work in 37.8. GUNDOWN sprinted 400 in 27.1.

VICTORY DRIVE returned 38.3 for 600. BIGSIE followed in 39.1. RUUD NOT TOO ran the last 600 of 1200 in 40.

LUVLUCY was in good form over 800, the final 600 clocked in 38.

SILKWOOD and CYBER ATTACK impressed over 600 in 36.8. KEEPER GIRL and ROC WHEELER returned 1:06.5 and 37.4.

I AM QUEEN left 600 behind in 39. MORWEKA followed in 38.4.

OUR McKAY ran the last 600 of 1000 in 39. CARIBBEAN ROSE and ESPRESSO MARTINI worked in nicely together from the 600 in 38.8.

SOFIA ROSA completed an impressive 1000 in 1:08.4 and 39.1.

Track Work 14 December 2017

Cal Isuzu Stakes favourite, LOVE AFFAIR and race rival STOLEN DANCE, enhanced their chances with nice work at Cambridge this morning.

Galloping on the plough, LOVE AFFAIR and STOLEN DANCE were on terms throughout 1200 in 1:24, sprinting the 600 in 38. LOVE AFFAIR, who will have the services of Opie Bosson, looks certain to cope with the rise in class and should prove hard to beat.

LIZZIE L’AMOUR, who returns after a Melbourne stint, worked in well from the 1200 in 1:24.2, coming home in 38.4.

VITTACHI, MENTAL TELEPATHY and COLLABORATE, who are all in good form and are also entered for the Dunstan Feeds Premier, Race One at Te Rapa, worked in from the 1400 in 1:37, coming home in 38.6.

VITTACHI being my preferred option this weekend.

DEALS IN HEELS and CAPUCINE are another two strong chances entered for Te Rapa from the Baker/Forsman stable, came to the end of 1000 in 1:07.4, sprinting the final 600 in 7.8.

MAYGROVE and ZACADA left 1400 behind in 1:31, the 1000 in 1:05.2, the last 600 in 37.9.

VON TUNZELMAN strode comfortably from the 1200 in 1:31, finishing off in 34. HIGHLAD and LADY ROSSA were timed from the 600 in 38.

MI SKY and WAIPIPI LAD worked well together from the 1200 in 1:21.6, dashing the last 600 in 36.9. PRINCE OF PASSION followed with 600 in 37.7.

CRUX returned 1:10.1 for 1000 and 40.9 for 600. DOUBTLESS BAY was clocked from the 1000 in 1:06 and 38.6.

TOMELILLA, CAMINO ROCOSO and BREAK MY STRIDE, another trio from the Baker/Forsman stable entered for the same race at Te Rapa, maintained a solid clip from the 1200 in 1:16.8 and 38.3.

CHACHAR completed the final 600 of 1000 in 40.2. DAZZLING HEIGHTS and FIGEAMEOUT ran 800 in 53. DISRAELI and FLYING JOURNEY were clocked over 800 in 52.1.

MIGHTY POWER ran 600 in 39. DESERT STORM was sent 1400 in 1:31.4, coming home in 38.3.

ARTISTE and RATIONALLY cruised comfortably from the 600 in 44.2.

MASTER SOMMELIER worked in from the 1400 in 1:40, the 600 in 42.2. CHARLIE ZULU looks like a horse with potential. He was sent 1000 in 1:07.4 and 40.2.

MOEWEKA ran 600 in 38.6. STREET SMART returned 1:24.1 for 1200 and 39.1.

SHOW THE WORLD ran an easy 800 in 54.7.

Track Tip: Race 6 – Cal Isuzu Stakes (Gr II) LOVE AFFAIR. Odds a bit short but she is class.

Track Work 12 December 2017

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