Cartell & Biggin Hill will once again be race rivals in the R85 1200m at Te Rapa on Saturday. Cartell will be ridden by Zinjete Moki, who has a good record on the horse and he has galloped well since his first up run.
Biggin Hill is as consistent as ever and will be ridden again by Vinnie Colgan. Both horses have drawn well to get good runs in the race.
Biggin Hill is as consistent as ever and will be ridden again by Vinnie Colgan. Both horses have drawn well to get good runs in the race.
A different perspective - a track riders view. Photo taken by Natalie Jamieson riding Cartell.
Fast Learner was to race at Te Rapa this Saturday however he missed a planned gallop during the week and will now run at Te Rapa on the 19th over 1600m.
Dark Secret will race at Ellerslie on Sunday over 1200m. He has drawn a little awkwardly at 11 of 14 runners and will be ridden by Alysha Collett. He has trained on well from his good first up 4th at Te Aroha.
Dark Secret will race at Ellerslie on Sunday over 1200m. He has drawn a little awkwardly at 11 of 14 runners and will be ridden by Alysha Collett. He has trained on well from his good first up 4th at Te Aroha.
Bellino relaxing after his race last Saturday.
Selfie and Bellino both ran very good races at Ellerslie last Saturday. Bellino got well back early in his race and made up an enormous amount of ground in the straight to finish 4th only 1.2 lengths from the winner carrying 60kgs. He has come through the race well and will start next in the open 2100m at Te Rapa on the 19th December.
Selfie settled back in his race over 1300m, he flew home late and was checked just short of the post when going for a run on the rails finishing 3rd, 1.5 lengths from the winner. He was very unlucky considering the sectional times he ran on the day. He has come through the race in excellent order and will race again on Boxing Day over 1400m.
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/News/17657/Sectional-times-from-Ellerslie-December-5.aspx
Primrose Hill was disappointing over 1600m at Ellerslie on Wednesday, finishing a distant 10th. She will be tried over more ground next start.
Swiss Ace – Sacrista gelding ran an excellent 2nd in his 800m trial at Avondale on Tuesday. He made good ground late to be beaten a ½ head in a quick time of 46.18. Providing he comes through the trial well he may start at Ellerslie on the 28th December over 1200m and hopefully pick up enough prizemoney to qualify for the Karaka Millions run on the 24th January.
So Wotif has had his worked stepped up this week after a short freshen up. He could be back at the races by 28th December. Untamed Diamond has also worked along well this week in preparation for racing Boxing Day.
Cinematic has had a steady week. She has come through her first up win in very good order. She may start next at Te Rapa on the 19th over 1200m.
Rip Van Winkle – Lady Pay, Cape Blanco – Beauty Queen geldings, Savabeel – Shantaine filly & the Swiss Ace –Princess Carolina gelding continue with pace work.
Captain Rio – Pyrate Princess gelding & Suad have had a quiet weeks pace work in their first week back.
Irish Missile has resumed training this week in very good condition and has worked nicely at the track.
In Australia Hot Mustard was in need of his first up run over 1400m at Nowra on the 29th November. Going into the race without a trial he finished 6th of 6 runners. He will race next at Kembla Grange on Saturday 19th over 1600m and should make an improved showing.
After some poor efforts this time in and continuing issues with tying up the decision has been made to retire Chaprise. She raced here 10 times for a win and 4 placings. She will be flown to Australia where her owners are based.
Currently Spelling – Queen of Cool, Alamosa – Pinot Grieve filly, Red Giant – Regal Symphony, Arctic Breeze, Red Giant – She’s a Tomboy, Florence Hill, City Boy, Choisir –Folk Music filly, Ventura & Son Taari.
