Last start winners Sharakti and Diamond Edge worked well together on the outside of a heavy No.2 Grass at Cambridge today
Sharakti (German) and Diamond Edge (Murphy) were on terms throughout 1000m in 1:7.2, sprinting the final 600m in 38.3. Both Ruakaka acceptors were travelling strongly at the finish.
Marguerita Times (Gatu) did her Whangarei prospects no harm when completing 1200m in 1:23, finishing off in 39.3. Brompton (Cameron) did well over 1000m in 1:6.6, the final 600m in 38.4. Goginga (Gillies) was sent 1400m, the last 1200m in 1:21.7 and the final 600m in 41.1. Romeo Whisky (Murphy) left 1200m behind in 1:23, the final section in 40.6.
Working on the sand Aston Martin (McIlroy), who will appreciate anticipated improved track conditions at Ruakaka, was let off with a comfortable 1000m in 1:15.7, the 600m in 45.1. Snave (German), who has been in good form lately, worked nicely over 800m with a Fully Fledged gelding (Roustoby) in 54. Dancers Tale (Murphy) reeled off 600m in 39.7.
Ruakaka selections:-
Race 1 Borrett Boy, Clubs Choice, Who Said
Race 2 Stand Your Ground, Celtic Boy, All Decked Out
Race 3 Surpass, Le Bon Fin, Natsinga
Race 4 Endor, Magna Carta, Uncle Shayne
Race 5 Veyron, Allegrio, Spin Doctor
Race 6 Sharakti, Centre Point, Lady Hauraki
Race 7 Leonidas, Diamond Edge, Smedley
Best Bet – Veyron
Track tip – Sharakti …. impressive last start winner
Outsider – Aston Martin
