Count Cristo strode through his Waikato Cup semifinal trial in good style at Matamata yesterday.
On perfect footing 30m out on the course proper, Count Cristo went freely once round, the final 1200m in 1:19.2 and 600 in 38.5. Stablemate and race rival Nikisha did similar work, taking 1:19.5 and 39.
Two visitors, Chimera and Desert Rain, kept on terms over a steady 1200m in 1:26.6, the 600 in an attractive 38.5.
On a firm all-weather track, The Message looked ready for a bold showing at Ellerslie on Sunday when covering 1200m, hard held, in 1:20.8, the 1000 in 1:6 and 600 in an impressive 36.5.
Two-year-old Warrior Prince sprinted 600m with Mello Magic in 36. Ballina Kate took 1:9 for 1000m, the 600 in 39.
On a good plough, Integrate took time honours with a solid 1200m in 1:14, the 1000 in 1:1.4 and 600 in 37.6.
One Under and Te Mania ran a smart 1000 in 1:2.2, the 600 in 36.4.
Forfarkept up a good clip over 1200m in 1:15.4, the 600 in 36.2. Kasman and Risk And Reward matched strides over 1000 in 1:2.6, the 600 in 36.5.
Emerald Dream hit out well over 1000m in 1:1, the 600 in 37.2. Diamond Cashel ran 1200 freely in 1:17.6, the 600 in 37.2.
Lunette pleased over 1200m in 1:17.6, the 600 in 37.5. Spottswoode and Pipers Star covered 1200 in 1:18, the 600 in 37.8.
At Te Awamutu, Senor Clive enhanced his prospects for the holiday racing with a keen workout over 1000m on the outside of a perfect course proper in 1:3.1, the 600 in a slick 35.9.
Others who covered 1000m were Kickit, shading Magic Winner, 1:3.7 (36.2); Mr Emperor, 1:4.4 (36.4); Florentine and Mr Brook, 1:5.4 (37.4); Gone and Elevenses, unextended, 1:5.4 (37.5); Rhein Time and Express Winner,1:5.5 (37.7); Onyx Own and Zabella, 1:6.6 (38.7) and Regal Belle, 1:6.5 (36.5).
Miss Puzzle and Damachino looked good when sprinting 800m in 49.6, the 600 in 35.5.
Indian Chant, preparing for the Windsor Park Sprint at Te Rapa, ran a fast 1200m on an easy No 2 grass at Cambridge in 1:12.2, the 600 in 36.7.
Three Kingsran a strong 1000m in 1:2.2, the 600 in 37.3. Showing she is fit for the Gasmate Stakes, Hello Dolly was untroubled to run 1000m in 1:3, the 600 in 38.
Cornflake was another who galloped strongly, taking 1:15.8 for 1200m and 37 from the 600. Roma Lad was not asked for his best when running 1200 in 1:21, the 600 in 40.
True Colours went well over 700m, the 600 in 37. Hero was not after time when running 800 in 51.
Tycoon's Gold worked solidly over 1400m in 1:30.7, the 600 in 36.5. Cool Sound hit out strongly once round, the 1200m in 1:18 and 600 in 41.
Regal Krona took 1:3.5 for 1000m, speeding up over the last 600 in 37.
Stablemates Borelli and Volkaire sprinted smartly together 6m out on an easy No 1 grass at Takanini, taking 1:1 for 1000m, the 600 in 37.1.
Ma Victoire hit out freely over 1600m, the 1200 in 1:17.3 and 600 in 37.9. Kakaho and Trigger did a solid 1200 in 1:16.7, the 600 in 37.7.
Lyn's Legacy ran 1200m in 1:17.6, running on well from the 600 in 37. Count Trajan and Enzo Magic dashed 800 in 50, the 600 in 36.2.
Blue Dude galloped like an improver on an easy course proper at Pukekohe. With stablemate Ruby Charm, he cut out 1000m in 1:4, the 800 in 48.9 and 600 in 36.5.
Ajwaads Angel also impressed with 800m in 50.8, the 600 in 35.8. Gencay and Fizzie Blonde went 1000 together in 1:4, the 800 in 50.2 and 600 in 36.9.
Honour Bound, who heads to Awapuni for the Eulogy Stakes, ran an outstanding 1200m at Te Aroha in 1:19, the 600 in a sharp 35.8.
Ballyreel shaped well over a circuit (1900m) in 2:9, the 1200 in 1:19.9 and 600 in 38.6. Nudge strode 1200 in 1:19, the 600 smartly in 35.8.
Waikato candidates Ismailia and David James worked best at Te Rapa, matching strides over 1400m on a firm course proper in 1:42.9, the 600 in 43.3.
On the No 2 grass, Hakkinen galloped 1200m keenly in 1:18.3, the 600 in 36.2.
Racing: Count Cristo shows style
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