Trackwork Stars, March 7

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Awapuni

Five To Midnight rounded off his Auckland Cup preparation in fine style when given his final trial at Awapuni this morning.

Fast work was confined to the plough (good), but fog prevented the timing of several early gallops.

Five To Midnight worked left-handed with Authentic Paddy on Tuesday, but had stablemate Lincoln’s Secret alongside today when going right-handed over 1000m in 1:6.3, the last 600m in 37.6.

He was nosed out by Ladies First in the Auckland Cup last year, but 12 months on is looking to go better in the Group 1 two-miler at Ellerslie on Saturday. He could not be fitter.

Wellington entrant Lincoln Fury (mdn mile) and talented filly Sentimental Miss were paired over 800m in 50.7, the last 600m in 37.5. Lincoln Fury is at the top of his game and deserves to break through at Trentham.

Sentimental Miss is still on-song for the NZ Oaks on Saturday week, despite finishing unplaced in the Lowland Stakes last start. She did not get the rub of the green from the outside barrier at Hastings, and the run is best forgotten.

Hypatia, off to Wellington on Saturday for the r65 2400m, had a Hinchinbrook maiden for company over 800m in 51.9, the last 600m in 37.8. Hypatia won well at Wairoa last start and will be right at home on the roomy track over 2400 metres.

Bella Margarita and a Per Incanto three-year-old, both trained by Lucy Tanner, ran 800m in 53.7, the last 600m in 38.6, while a Towkay filly (sister to Heni) and a Howbaddouwantit filly, both in the Breslin stable, clocked 58.5 and 40.6.

Wellington runners Voralto (by Sacred Falls) and Car Pie (r65 1000m) sprinted 600m in a quiet 40.3. Voralto is on debut in the maiden two-year-old 1000m at Trentham.

Cambridge

Bonecrusher Stakes candidates Aretha and Enjoy The Show produced impressive final work at Cambridge this morning. Galloping on the plough the stablemates for the 2 yr old feature at Ellerslie completed their final 600m in 36.7.  Both appear strong chances, with Aretha being slightly the better prospect.  Rondenella, who was responsible for Tuesday’s track work highlight, was given a comfortable 1400, quickening over the final 600m in 42.  She looks in first class order for Saturday’s Bonecrusher Stakes.

Race Rivals Saint Emilion and Vin De Dance enhanced their chances with nice work from the 1200m with stablemate Lord Arthur,  run in 1:21.07, sprinting the 600m in 37.5.  Western Girl and Ignored were also in good form when coming in from the 600 in 38.4. Any rain will enhance Western Girls prospects.  Tightline completed a comfortable 1000m in 1:09.3 and 41.7.  Stablemate and Ellerslie race rival Savapac followed with similar work. Gundown was sent 1600m in 1:52.0, completing the final section in 39.2.

Power O’Hatta, who has been working well over recent weeks was kept under a strong hold from the 600m in 45.4.  She is an unlikely starter this weekend after drawing a wide barrier.  Magnum ran 600m in 42.1.  Jimmy Rocket was sent 1600m in 1:52.8 and 42.6.  In Fashion strode 1000m in 1:10.9, the 600m in 40.7.

Nicoletta and Hinerangi matched strides from the 1200m in 1:20.2 and home in 38.0.  Pitch And Switch ran 600m in 42.9.  Imperious left 600m behind in 43.0.  It’s Doable followed in 43.3.  Spring Delight, Clementina and Rubera were clocked over 1200m in 1:23.3, finishing off in 37.5.  Concert Hall galloped well from the 1200m in 1:22.1 and 37.6.  Zacada maintained a solid clip from the 1400m in 1:30.2, coming home in 36.9, he is about to embark on an Australian Campaign.  Queen Of Diamonds and Oratea were on terms throughout 1200m in 1:21.0, the concluding 600m in 38.4.

Qiji Express and Nordic did well together from the 1000m in 1:04.0 and 37.0.  Hanger strode easily from the 1000m in 1:10 and 41.4.  Podrovina was clocked from the 600m in 38.3.  Pretty To Sea came in from the 600m in 43.4. Ladynadal did well over 1000m in 1:06.0, with the 600m in 37.5.

 

Best Bet:  Lord Arthur.

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