Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 600m (35.65)
1st – 2y f VIRTUAL REALITY trained by Walker & Bergerson
2nd – 2y f LAMUNA trained by D Miller
3rd – 2y f CALA FORNELLS trained by B & R Foote
Summary: “Ok – before we get too excited – lets preface this by highlighting it is only a 600m trial. However, the Lucky Vega filly was super impressive stepping out for the first time, a beautiful mover with plenty of length and stretch over the closing stages with Craig Grylls in the saddle. Te Akau paid $270,000 for this filly at the Gold Coast MM Sale and she looks very smart! If you have a share in this filly, time to get excited.”
Horses To Follow: 2y f VIRTUAL REALITY
Heat 5 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.13.09)
1st – 6y m RELIABLE SQUEEZE trained by P Lock
2nd – 5y m WAR QUEEN trained by K Pertab
3rd – 7y g GIGI trained by J Pender
Summary: “Soft tempo in this trial, keen to follow a lightly raced 4YO called DAY ONE for Walker & Bergerson, only three starts including a 4th in the Gingernuts Salver before the break. Stayed on the bridle in this trial and his action was superb as he finished out of the placings, sure to see more from this galloper next time and he looks very progressive.”
Horse To Follow: 4y g DAY ONE
Heat 7 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.11.43)
1st – 6y g BIG WAVE trained by C McKee
2nd – 4y m TELLUM trained by D Sweeney
3rd – 4y m TYPHOON LUCY trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “Similar profile to the Walker & Bergerson runner in the previous trial, TYPHOON LUCY is a progressive staying mare by Dundeel, cleared maidens at Matamata with a strong finish before the break and her 2nd trial of the preparation here was outstanding! Another lightly raced spring prospect and in the right stable to keep progressing.”
Horses To Follow: 4y m TYPHOON LUCY
Heat 9 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1150m (1.14.49)
1st – 5y m MOXIE trained by K Harrison
2nd – 5y g ALTARI trained by Walker & Bergerson
3rd – 5y m PLOY trained by T Cole
Summary: “The lightly raced 5YO mare PLOY has more to come this season, she put two wins together including a strong form race before having genuine vet excuses her next two and spelled. This was a slow trial so worth noting, however, the Proisir mare travelled sweetly on the bridle with Sam Collett aboard and has more upside than most going into her 3rd race preparation.”
Horse To Follow: 5y m PLOY
Heat 22 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 850m (54.45)
1st – 3y f IMPERIAL ROSE trained by S Marsh
2nd – 3y c RIP TIDE trained by O’Sullivan & Scott
3rd – 3y c SAVALAMBO trained by Rogerson & Isdale
Summary: “Winner IMPERIAL ROSE has had strong market support in each of her career starts and not been able to break through. Returning from a spell she looked in good order winning this trial with plenty in hand on the line. Behind her was a promising unraced colt called RIP TIDE for Wexford stables, he’s impressed in two recent trials and set for a big debut with the leading stable.”
Horses To Follow: 3y f IMPERIAL ROSE & 3y c RIP TIDE
