ASHBURTON TRIALS 25/08 (Good 4)
Heat 1- OPEN – Catchweight – 800m (47.68)
1st – 7y g BRAVE SPIRIT trained by A Carston
2nd – 6y g THE CHARM trained by A Browne
3rd – 4y m MISS ZIGGY trained by A Carston
Summary: “Carston-trained stablemates were to the fore in this open class trial, a new addition to his stable, BRAVE SPIRIT, found form in the south under Joseph Waldron and looks to have trained on with the new connections. THE CHARM is one to follow first-up in the south with the new stable and a low rating, his positive racing style will take him a long way and cant fault his trial. MISS ZIGGY hit wide gates in two runs last time in, generally a good trial horse, travelled nicely under a hold in behind, sure to find a race early in the prep.”
Horse To Follow: 7y g BRAVE SPIRIT 6y g THE CHARM 4y m MISS ZIGGY
Heat 3 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight –800m (46.12)
1st – 3y g OMEGA SPRINT trained by L Robinson
2nd – 3y f DIORAPHINA trained by S & M Smith
3rd – 3y f A LITTLE FLING trained by L Robinson
Summary: “Impressive first trial by the Proisir gelding OMEGA SPRINT, a half-brother to five-time winner Kana and talented Watchmaker, he ran fast time with relative ease as he cruised home over the concluding stages, a nice horse sure to be popular with agents and punters alike when he steps out next.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g OMEGA SPRINT
Heat 8 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.63
1st – 4y m SHAPESHIFTER trained by Wigley & Milnes
2nd – 7y g BENJI’S BOY trained by M & M Pitman
3rd – 4y m STORTFORD LODGE trained by D Walsh
Summary: “Nice trial by the Savabeel mare finishing off in 3rd after settling at the rear, only neat in size, she showed a good action finding the leaders too slick, strong through the line and pay to follow her over further when she makes her debut.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m STORTFORD LODGE
Heat 9 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.01.00)
1st – 5y g HAKKINEN trained by Walker & Bergerson
2nd – 5y g PEQUOT trained by L Robinson
3rd – 5y g KIDS GOT GEARS trained by N Mitchell
Summary: “Winner HAKKINEN is a one-win horse switching to the Te Akau stables southern operation, the gelding came with a sweeping run down the middle of the track under a ride from Kendra Bakker and with his current rating, expect him to be competitive in his new home. LUNA CAPELLA is worth following first-up, she was under a tight rein throughout in this trial. Started her career winning two in a row and fresh may be see her perform best.”
Horse To Follow: 5y g HAKKINEN 4y m LUNA CAPELLA
Heat 10 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (58.75)
1st – 5y m DREAM OF THE MOON trained by Walker & Bergerson
2nd – 7y m DAPHNE DIOR trained by S & M Smith
3rd – 4y g CHAMPAGNE DIBLU trained by A Furlong
Summary: “Fast trial and expect this to be a good form refence in the following weeks. DREAM OF THE MOON was asked to quicken in the straight from a forward spot and was equally strong through the line and past the post, a first-up win beckons for the stakes winning mare switching to the south island. Respecting CHAMPAGNE DIBLU he’s a progressive 4YO kept on the bridle to the line in 3rd. And VICTORIAN CHARM with race-fitness hit the line strongly.”
Horse To Follow: 5y m DREAM OF THE MOON 4y g CHAMPAGNE DIBLU 7y g VICTORIAN CHARM
