Zankuro came through his final gallop for Ruakaka this weekend in good style at Cambridge this morning
Working on a heavy No. 3 Grass, Zankuro (Legg) was kept under a firm hold throughout 1200m in 1:24, completing the final 600m in 40.1. He looks a strong chance on Saturday.
Illumanati (Thornton) handled the conditions well when running 600m in 39.7. Mitcham (Hayley) worked in comfortably from the 1200m in 1:26, finishing off in 41.3. Domarco (Pedro) was given an easy task over 600m in 44.
Urban Rocker (Collins) and Imperial Duke (Ormsby) matched strides from the 1200m in 1:22.2, the last 600m in 39.4. Snave (Jago), who races on Friday at Stratford, was given an easy task over 600m in 45. A Pentire gelding (Brennan) cut out 800m in 56.
Working on the sand, Saywhen (Legg) and a Don Eduardo gelding (Jago) completed 800m in 54.2. And Carbide (Jago) came to the end of 800m in 55.1.
Ruakaka selections ……
Race 1 – Uncle Sugar, Chevremont, Endor
Race 2 – Britt Ekland, Flash Hapi, Handsome Mates.
Race 3 – Copy Watch, Southern Icon, Shanzou
Race 4 – The Show, Mitcham, Hillsborough
Race 5 – Zankuro, King Zeus, Spin Doctor
Race 6 – To Be Sure, Mr Knowitall, Britt Ekland
Race 7 – Domarco, Rocknrolla, Ryan Mark
Race 8 – Sky Idea, Fille du Roi, Stella
Best bet and track tip …… The Show, worked well Tuesday morning – in good form
