Bellino and So Wotif will race this weekend at Matamata. Bellino will run in the Matamata Cup over 1600m. He will need some luck from barrier 20 but has jockey Derek Nolan back on board who has a great record on the horse. So Wotif runs in the R85 1200m, he has drawn well at barrier 6 and will have the advantage of Zinjete Moki’s 3kg weight claim. The dead track conditions should suit both horses.
There were mixed results from the team over the past week. Untamed Diamond ran a super race first up at Te Rapa over 1200m, she jumped brilliantly from the barrier, led until the final stages in the worst part of the track and held on to run 2nd to Let Her Rip who came down the outside of the track and is highly rated by her connections. She has come through the race in good order and will start next at Rotorua on Saturday 17th, again over 1200m.
City Boy also ran an excellent race at Hawkes Bay over 1200m to finish 2nd. He has coped well with his two recent trips away. He may race next at Te Rapa on Monday 26th October or at Auckland on Cup Day.
Well fancied Selfie didn’t get a lot of luck in the Hawkes Bay Guineas, although didn’t help himself by racing ungenerously. He appears to have taken no harm from the run and has had a quiet week to recover from the trip. He may race next at Te Rapa on Monday 26th over 1400m.
Coachline raced at Waipa on Sunday, he has a good record on slow tracks however he didn’t handle the sticky track conditions on the day. He will race next at Ellerslie on the 24th October over 1600m.
Biggin Hill was fresh up at Taupo on Wednesday. He ran a creditable 4th only a length from the winner. The race was run in a very slick 57.5 seconds for the 1000m so it was a good effort.
City Boy also ran an excellent race at Hawkes Bay over 1200m to finish 2nd. He has coped well with his two recent trips away. He may race next at Te Rapa on Monday 26th October or at Auckland on Cup Day.
Well fancied Selfie didn’t get a lot of luck in the Hawkes Bay Guineas, although didn’t help himself by racing ungenerously. He appears to have taken no harm from the run and has had a quiet week to recover from the trip. He may race next at Te Rapa on Monday 26th over 1400m.
Coachline raced at Waipa on Sunday, he has a good record on slow tracks however he didn’t handle the sticky track conditions on the day. He will race next at Ellerslie on the 24th October over 1600m.
Biggin Hill was fresh up at Taupo on Wednesday. He ran a creditable 4th only a length from the winner. The race was run in a very slick 57.5 seconds for the 1000m so it was a good effort.
Biggin Hill at Taupo races
Ventura galloped nicely during the week and is still on target for a 1600m Pearl series race at Otaki on Saturday 17th.
We have a busy week coming up with trials and races. Arctic Breeze, Sahkees Secret – Sister City gelding & Perfectly Ready – Cataari gelding will trial at Waipa on Tuesday.
Chaprise and Mills N Boon galloped together on Wednesday and will have their final workouts on Saturday in preparation for Avondale on Wednesday 14th. Chaprise will start in the R65 1400m while Mills N Boon will start in the maiden 1200m.
Fast Learner & Cartell are both back to full work and will have their work stepped back up again over the next week. Queen of Cool is still having some niggly soreness issues so she has gone to the spelling paddock for a decent break.
Red Giant – Regal Symphony filly looked good in her first hit out at ¾ speed. Primrose Hill knocked a leg and has had a quiet week.
El Escolta has had some treatment on his knees and joints after racing poorly at Ruakaka and has subsequently had a quiet week on the track.
Cinematic has returned to the stables after a few weeks on the water walker, she is in very robust condition. Hot Mustard has also resumed training in Sydney after a short let up with a knee injury.
Our current 2 year olds have all completed a fair amount of work and are all growing and changing day by day. There are some very nice individuals showing good potential, some with obvious 2 year old speed and others that you can see are going to develop into nice horses given the time.
Irish Missile again showed that good natural speed in a sprint up with Savabeel – Shantaine on Thursday. Irish Missile will continue on to a jump out next week, while the Savabeel – Shantaine filly will have a break in the spelling paddock , she is growing into a big strong filly.
Captain Rio – Pyrate Princess gelding also had a sprint up on Thursday morning and will also head to the spelling paddock for a break.
Swiss Ace- Sacrista, Choisir – Folk Music filly & Florence Hill are all working along well.
Swiss Ace- Princess Carolina gelding has sustained a cut to his leg and is on box rest.
A newcomer to the stables this week is 2yo Red Giant filly out of She’s A Tomboy owned by Keith Oddy.
Currently Spelling – Rip Van Winkle –Lady Pay gelding, Captain Rio – Pyrate Princess gelding, Queen of Cool, Alamosa – Pinot Grieve filly, Keeper -Mondue filly& Savabeel – Shantaine filly.
We have a busy week coming up with trials and races. Arctic Breeze, Sahkees Secret – Sister City gelding & Perfectly Ready – Cataari gelding will trial at Waipa on Tuesday.
Chaprise and Mills N Boon galloped together on Wednesday and will have their final workouts on Saturday in preparation for Avondale on Wednesday 14th. Chaprise will start in the R65 1400m while Mills N Boon will start in the maiden 1200m.
Fast Learner & Cartell are both back to full work and will have their work stepped back up again over the next week. Queen of Cool is still having some niggly soreness issues so she has gone to the spelling paddock for a decent break.
Red Giant – Regal Symphony filly looked good in her first hit out at ¾ speed. Primrose Hill knocked a leg and has had a quiet week.
El Escolta has had some treatment on his knees and joints after racing poorly at Ruakaka and has subsequently had a quiet week on the track.
Cinematic has returned to the stables after a few weeks on the water walker, she is in very robust condition. Hot Mustard has also resumed training in Sydney after a short let up with a knee injury.
Our current 2 year olds have all completed a fair amount of work and are all growing and changing day by day. There are some very nice individuals showing good potential, some with obvious 2 year old speed and others that you can see are going to develop into nice horses given the time.
Irish Missile again showed that good natural speed in a sprint up with Savabeel – Shantaine on Thursday. Irish Missile will continue on to a jump out next week, while the Savabeel – Shantaine filly will have a break in the spelling paddock , she is growing into a big strong filly.
Captain Rio – Pyrate Princess gelding also had a sprint up on Thursday morning and will also head to the spelling paddock for a break.
Swiss Ace- Sacrista, Choisir – Folk Music filly & Florence Hill are all working along well.
Swiss Ace- Princess Carolina gelding has sustained a cut to his leg and is on box rest.
A newcomer to the stables this week is 2yo Red Giant filly out of She’s A Tomboy owned by Keith Oddy.
Currently Spelling – Rip Van Winkle –Lady Pay gelding, Captain Rio – Pyrate Princess gelding, Queen of Cool, Alamosa – Pinot Grieve filly, Keeper -Mondue filly& Savabeel – Shantaine filly.
