Selfie will be back in action in the 3yo 1300m race at Ellerslie on Saturday. He has drawn barrier 9 of 11 and Alysha Collett will take the ride. His work this week has been excellent and there is no reason why he shouldn’t bounce back to his best after his disappointing run at Hastings.
Bellino will start in the R85 2200m race. He has drawn barrier 1 and has his ‘favourite’ jockey back on board in Derek Nolan who has won on him in 4 of his 7 wins to date.
The decision to go straight to the races instead of another trial paid off handsomely for Cinematics’ owners Archer Corporation, Steve Donovan, Chris Miller and Tim Ryley, with a good win at Avondale on Wednesday. Alysha had her in a nice position during the race and she fought on hard in the straight to win by a head over the 1100m journey. It was an excellent effort considering she had been off the scene for over 12 months with a leg injury and had only had one 800m trial going into the race. She will be improved immensely from the run.
Bellino will start in the R85 2200m race. He has drawn barrier 1 and has his ‘favourite’ jockey back on board in Derek Nolan who has won on him in 4 of his 7 wins to date.
The decision to go straight to the races instead of another trial paid off handsomely for Cinematics’ owners Archer Corporation, Steve Donovan, Chris Miller and Tim Ryley, with a good win at Avondale on Wednesday. Alysha had her in a nice position during the race and she fought on hard in the straight to win by a head over the 1100m journey. It was an excellent effort considering she had been off the scene for over 12 months with a leg injury and had only had one 800m trial going into the race. She will be improved immensely from the run.
 Cinematic at Avondale |  Alysha talking to Cinematic's owners post race |
Cinematic is by Dane Shadow out of Snapshots which makes her closely related to Selfie who is out of the mare Miss Brownie, also a daughter of Snapshots.
Incidentally Cinematic was bought by Les Archer at the Sydney yearling sales the same sale that Richard purchased Untamed Diamond who also won in good style last Saturday at Ellerslie. She looked good back over the shorter distance and has pulled up well from the race. It was great to see the majority of her big group of owners on course to see her win. She will head to Ellerslie to race again on Boxing Day.
Incidentally Cinematic was bought by Les Archer at the Sydney yearling sales the same sale that Richard purchased Untamed Diamond who also won in good style last Saturday at Ellerslie. She looked good back over the shorter distance and has pulled up well from the race. It was great to see the majority of her big group of owners on course to see her win. She will head to Ellerslie to race again on Boxing Day.
Untamed Diamond and owners at Ellerslie
Biggin Hill ran 2nd and Cartell a good 3rd over 1100m at Ellerslie, both ran honest races rounding off a good day for the stable. Both horses will race next at Te Rapa on Saturday 12th over 1200m.
Fast Learner has had a good week at the track, he will gallop tomorrow in preparation for Te Rapa Saturday week.
Primrose Hill has been nominated for the Ellerslie twilight meeting next Wednesday. She will start in the maiden 1600m after finishing 10th first up over 1400m. The extra distance should suit.
Dark Secret has come through his race well and had a steady weeks pace work. He looks on track to race again at Ellerslie on Sunday 13th.
We are looking forward to seeing our 2yo Swiss Ace – Sacrista gelding trial at Avondale on Tuesday over 800m. He has shown plenty of promise on the track.
Rip Van Winkle – Lady Pay, Cape Blanco – Beauty Queen geldings & Savabeel – Shantaine filly are all thriving being back in the stable and working nicely at the track. All three have developed into nice individuals. Swiss Ace –Princess Carolina gelding and So Wotif are ticking over with steady pace work.
Captain Rio – Pyrate Princess gelding has resumed this week for owner Keith Oddy along with Suad (O’Reilly – Emerald filly) who has resumed after a long layoff for her owners Matt Goodson and Di Perron.
Currently Spelling – Queen of Cool, Alamosa – Pinot Grieve & Irish Missile, Red Giant – Regal Symphony, Arctic Breeze, Red Giant – She’s a Tomboy, Florence Hill, City Boy, Choisir –Folk Music filly, Ventura, El Escolta & Son Taari
Fast Learner has had a good week at the track, he will gallop tomorrow in preparation for Te Rapa Saturday week.
Primrose Hill has been nominated for the Ellerslie twilight meeting next Wednesday. She will start in the maiden 1600m after finishing 10th first up over 1400m. The extra distance should suit.
Dark Secret has come through his race well and had a steady weeks pace work. He looks on track to race again at Ellerslie on Sunday 13th.
We are looking forward to seeing our 2yo Swiss Ace – Sacrista gelding trial at Avondale on Tuesday over 800m. He has shown plenty of promise on the track.
Rip Van Winkle – Lady Pay, Cape Blanco – Beauty Queen geldings & Savabeel – Shantaine filly are all thriving being back in the stable and working nicely at the track. All three have developed into nice individuals. Swiss Ace –Princess Carolina gelding and So Wotif are ticking over with steady pace work.
Captain Rio – Pyrate Princess gelding has resumed this week for owner Keith Oddy along with Suad (O’Reilly – Emerald filly) who has resumed after a long layoff for her owners Matt Goodson and Di Perron.
Currently Spelling – Queen of Cool, Alamosa – Pinot Grieve & Irish Missile, Red Giant – Regal Symphony, Arctic Breeze, Red Giant – She’s a Tomboy, Florence Hill, City Boy, Choisir –Folk Music filly, Ventura, El Escolta & Son Taari
