Classic Phantom impressed at Cambridge yesterday in his final fast workout for the Otaki races tomorrow.
On an easy No 2 grass, Classic Phantom strode 1000m in 1:6.8, the final 600 in 39 - the best of the session.
Suembul wound up for the McGregor Grant Steeplechase with a solid gallop, the last 1000m in 1:9.2 and 600 in 41. Rainman, looking on target for another win at Otaki, cut out 1000 in 1:7, the 600 in 39.3.
Abit Gai and Prince Amaizing kept on terms over 1000m in 1:8.2, the 600 in 39.4. Regal Krona dashed 800 in 51, the 600 in 38.4.
Trizeel and Amazing Night sprinted 800m in 51, the 600 in 39. Cox's Bazaar ran clear of Our Seka over 1200 in 1:21, the 600 in 39.2.
Fendahl ran 1200m smoothly in 1:22.4, the 600 in 40. Go Like Al covered the final 1000 of his work in 1:9.4, the 600 in 40.3.
Little Cracker and Akela were on terms at the end of 800m in 50.3, the 600 in 39.4.
Ellerslie candidate Talista got through a steady workout in good style at Matamata, cruising over 1200m on a firm sand in 1:21.4, the 1000 in 1:7.4 and 600 in 39.
First Impact did well to run 1000m in 1:5.4, the 600 in 37.8. South Of Dixie was allowed an easy 1200 in 1:28.4, the 600 in 42.
On a firm all-weather track, Petrock covered 1200m effortlessly in 1:21, the 1000 in 1:6.8 and his final 600 in 38.8. Freda Goodhome went once round, the last 1200 in 1:22.8 and 600 in 38.8.
Kohinoor showed dash over 1000m in 1:5.8, the 600 in 37.8. hit out well over 1200 in 1:22.4, the 600 in 41.5.
Le Maroochydore looked one for longer odds at Ellerslie when finishing 1600m on a heavy No 2 grass at Takanini, the last 1200 in 1:20.2 and 600 in 40.6.
Myotash ran 1200m in 1:24.5, the 600 strongly in 37.8. Stylish Prospect began easily at the 1000 and sprinted from the 600 in 37.7.
Creme De Honor covered 1200m in 1:20.3, the 600 in 41. Kate Lorimer did a steady 1000 in 1:9, running on well from the 600 in 40.5.
Tsar Omar worked as well as any on a soft No 1 grass at Te Awamutu to cut out 1000m in 1:4, the 600 in 38.6.
Brighton Belle sprinted 800m in 51.3, the 600 in 38.9. Steeplechaser Willie Tee worked twice round, the last 1000 in 1:10 and 600 in 42.
Stone Washed Jeans dashed 800m in 51.8, the 600 in 38. Border Callant and Race The Tide matched strides over 1000 in 1:6, the 600 in 38.5. Pirate Pete ran 1000 in 1:7, the 600 in 39.
On a firm sand, Charlie Chase sprinted 800m, the 600 in 41. Kickit went once round, the last 1000 in 1:6 and 600 in 41. Toppy did similar work, the last 800 in 54 and 600 in 39.
Unavailable impressed on a heavy No 1 grass at Pukekohe, cruising over 800m in 53.2, the 600 in 39.4.
Gencay went 1000m keenly in 1:10, the 600 in 41.5. Status Quo covered the same ground in 1:11 and 42.7.
On the sand, Bernaust wound up for Ellerslie with a sharp 600m in 37.2. Winged Victory cruised over 600 in 41.
Great Pretender and She's Supreme, rivals at Ellerslie, showed their fitness at Te Aroha.
On a soft course proper, 25m out, Great Pretender dashed 1200m in 1:22.8, the 600 in 38.5. She's Supreme went the same distance on a good plough in 1:21.8, the 600 in 39.1.
Honor Bound was smart over 800m on the plough in 49.5, the 600 in 39.1.
At Avondale, Lord Dancer had no difficulty with a puggy course proper when running 1000m in 1:8.9, the 600 in 40.2.
Sir Albert was a shade disappointing when running 1000m with a Stark South gelding in 1:9, the 600 in 39.3.
Mick Bailey, a favoured runner at Ellerslie, was restricted to two rounds of pacework.
Te Atatu Chap and Hakkinen shared time honours at Te Rapa, striding out boldly together over 1200m on a heavy sand in 1:28.3, the 600 in 40. Lambada Dancer covered 1000 easily in 1:20.8, the 600 in 41.1.
Racing: Classic Phantom in top form for Otaki
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