Blown Away may have been out of form lately, but his trackwork at Cambridge on Tuesday morning suggested he was on the way back.
Working on a soft No2 grass, Blown Away had the better of Saturday's Te Awamutu Cup race rival Abit Gai after 1000m in 1:9, the last 600 in 40.8.
Prized Gem and Corruptible worked together over 1200m, running the last 1000m in 1:9.8, the 600 smartly in 40.
The Grenade three-quarter paced from the 1000m, sprinting the last 600m nicely in 40.
Leica Gov, a juvenile acceptor at Te Awamutu on Saturday, looked in top order running 1000m in 1:9, the 600 in 39.8.
Smart Trentham candidate Revolution was well held over 800m, the final 600 in 41.7. He won last start in strong company and reverts to maiden class under special conditions on Saturday.
Hot Streak ran the last 600m of 1000 in 40 and Kirkebi went 1000m in 1:8.6, the 600 in 40.1.
On the sand, Trizeel and Liberty Lady stayed together after 800m in 52, the 600 in 38.
New World ran 1000m, the last 600m in 38.8, and Wa Zabenza was sent two rounds, speeding up from the 600m in 39.6.
Winged Foot worked well at Te Awamutu. Ten metres out on a frost-affected No 1 grass, Winged Foot was shading Party Queen after a smart 1000m in 1:03, the last 600 in 38.73. Stone Washed Jeans and Bobby Boucet ran 1000m in 1:5.5, the 600 in 40. Amarone and Zillian took 1:6.3 for 1000m, the 600 in a smart 38.4. Verglass covered 1000m in 1:7.8, the 600 in 41.8.
Smart 'chaser Sir Avion ran the last 1000m of two rounds in 1:10, the 600 in 42.7. He has done well.
On a good sand track, Judette completed 1000m in 1:7, the 600 in 42.8. Complacent and a Kashani filly ran 800m in 54.3, the 600 in 40.1. Just There took 56.75 for 800m.
Te Awamutu Cup candidate Lately was impressive galloping at Takanini.
Four metres out on a heavy No 2 grass, Lately travelled freely throughout 1600m, the last 1200m in 1:19.9 and 600 in 40.7. He looks ready to show his best form.
Michael Collins ran a smart 1000m in 1:5.6, the 600 in 40.7. He looks ready for a winning effort.
Christmas Affair and College Queen did well for horses of their class when they ran 1000m in 1:6.9, the last 600 38.8.
Power Fille ran 600 in 38.8 and Headliner worked with an unnamed companion over 1000m in 1:5.6, the last 600 in 40.6.
River Chant and War Chief looked in solid order working at Avondale.
On a slow sand, River Chant went keenly through 800m in 53.5, the 600 in 39.3.
War Chief was not asked for much in the early stages of 1200m, speeding up from the 600 in 39.8. Both horses race next at Ruakaka.
Izalion and Celtic Flame went over 1000m in 1:7.9, the 600 in 39.8. Myomi went 800m quietly in 59.9.
Manuel took time honours at Te Rapa. On the sand, which was slow going after a severe frost, Manuel hit out nicely over 1200m in 1:16.9, the 600 in 39.8.
Lotus Lenny, a last start longshot winner, completed 1200m in 1:22.8, the 600 in 40.
She's Supreme highlighted trackwork at Te Aroha.
On a good plough, She's Supreme was travelling well throughout 1200m in 1:8.4, the last 600 in 38.4.
Hero's Heights started quietly from the 1200m, running the last 600m in 39.1.
Meteorite and Maserati impressed at Pukekohe.
Working together on a heavy No 1 grass, Meteorite and Maserati ran 1000m in 1:5, the last 600 in 39.4. Both look good prospects for Te Awamutu on Saturday.
Sculptured Heights cruised 600m in 40:8 and on the No 2 grass Winged Victory and High Strike went 600m keenly in 39.5.
Racing: Blown Away comes out blazing
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