The Pumper and One Under took time honours in training at Matamata yesterday on the eve of their departure for important races in Australia.
On a perfect plough, The Pumper and One Under gathered speed from the 1200m, which they cut out in 1:13.5, the 1000 in 1:0.5 and 600 in 36.4.
Lunete also showed her readiness for Australia by running 1200m in 1:14.6, the 600 in 36. Call Minder was another who excelled over 1200m, taking 1:15, the 600 in 37.
Te Akau Dancer and Tudor Bay kept on terms over 1000m in 1:1.4, the 600 in 36.4. O'Malleys Boy had the measure of Neon Blaze and Rich Call after 1000 in 1:2.2, the 600 in 36.8.
Emerald Dream did well to record 1:15.5 for 1200m, the 600 in 36.8. Modena Bay and Copper Mountain went 1000 smartly in 1:1.2, the 600 in 35.8.
Montana Sprint and Disciple kept together over 1000m in 1:2.8, the 600 in 36.6. Bawalaksana went easily early over 1200 in 1:18.2 and quickened from the 1000 in 1:2, the 600 in 36.5.
Trafalgar Flyer and Down South Rose galloped 1200m soundly in 1:16.5, the 600 in 37.2. Beaujolais hit out impressively over 1200 in 1:18.8, the 600 in 37.5. Jet Zee covered 1000m in 1:2.2, quickening from the 600 in 35.8.
Sarwatch looked good 18m out on a firm course proper when leading Desert Rain over 1000m in 1:4.6, the 600 in 36. The 2-year-olds Desert Bay and Final Distinction dashed 800 in 49.5, the 600 in 37.6.
Lord Romar and Nostromo returned the fastest time at Te Awamutu - 1:0.4 for 1000m on a good plough, the last 600 in 35.7.
Next best were Miss Puzzle and Ozi Mandias, who sped 1000m in 1:0.8, the 600 in 35.3.
Others timed over 1000m were Herbie and Party Queen, who went fast early, 1:1.5 (37.3); Diamond Fire, 1:2.5 (35.4); Just Aqua and Express Winner, 1:2.2 (36.4), The Immortal One, last of 2000 and joined by Russian Defence at the 1400, 1:3 (36.9); Rip Rip Woodchip and Citiman, 1:2.9 (36.7), The Rock, unextended, 1:4 (38.2) and Magic Winner and Mr Brook, comfortably, 1:4.2 (37.1).
Beacon, a likely runner at New Plymouth on Saturday, galloped 1000m stylishly on a firm plough at Cambridge in 1:2.5, the 600 in 35.5.
Fun Luv'n Criminal finished 1000m clear of Prized Gem in 1:4, the 600 in 37. Fendahl went 1000 freely in 1:3.5, the 600 in 37.
Country Kash started at three-quarter pace from the 800m, quickening from the 600 in 38.5. Our Mr Bowe travelled evenly over 1000 in 1:4, the 600 in 37.5.
Blue Veil ran the quickest 1000m timed this year at Takanini - 58.7 on an exceptionally fast plough, the final 600 in 35.6.
Sunrise Girl and Kat Ballou did a rousing 1200m in 1:14.1, the 600 in 35.7. Manofhisword sped 1000 in 1:0.4, the 600 in 35.9 - smart going under Bob Vance.
Midnight Mix and Independent Man covered the last 1200m of 1600 in 1:17.2, the 600 boldly in 36.5. Madhuri Dixit led Playful Fingers after 1000 in 1:1.5, the 600 in 36.3.
Up-and-coming stayer Ismailia worked enthusiastically over 1400m on a good plough at Te Rapa in 1:27.9, the 600 strongly in 35.9.
The Pagan did an easy 1400m in 1:35.5, the 600 in 37. Von Nida showed he was nearing full fitness again by running 1200 in 1:14.6, the 600 with stablemate Lady Innes in 36.9.
Tricia Mary and Holy Summer Storm did well at Te Aroha to cover a round of a good plough (1780m) in 2:3.5, the 600 strongly in 38.5.
Carnaby's Heights ran a smart 800m in 49.4, the 600 in 36.5. Majoubah cruised 600 in 39.4.
Two candidates for Ellerslie on Saturday, Icey Red and Ghostsong, worked in good style on a good plough at Avondale, taking 1:8.3 for 1000m, the 600 in 38.1.
Interlaced and Merchant Banker got through 800m in 53.6, the 600 in 37.2, both travelling well.
Lord Dancer ended two rounds of pacework with 600m in 38.6.
Racing: Australia candidates show readiness
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