Jaiapeno, in his semi-final trial for Ellerslie on Saturday, appeared to enjoy some soft conditions at Matamata yesterday.
On the course proper, 33m out, Jaiapeno showed speed over 1000m in 1:6.2, the 600 in 38.4. Integrate looked in good shape for her Australian campaign while running 1200 in 1:21.8, the 1000 with Te Akau Dancer in 1:9 and 600 in 39.4.
Cronus hit out freely once round, the 1200m with Spring Rain in 1:22.6 and 600 in 41.2. Palliate and Hurricane Strike completed 1000 in 1:9.5, the 600 in 41.9.
Starvacious and On A Whim kept on terms over 1200m in 1:25.2, the 600 in 42.6. Jury Belle strode evenly over 1200 in 1:20.4, the 600 in 40.8.
Good Cake and All In Jest took 1:21.8 for 1200m and 39.2 from the 600. On a firmer all-weather track, Maiden Over and Wave Edition went 1200 in 1:21.5, the 600 in 38.
Indian Chant and Red Brocade were among the smartest on a soft No 2 grass at Cambridge. Despite working late after the track had cut out, they covered 1000m in 1:6.3, the 600 in 40.6.
Durzetta, preparing for the Cuddle Stakes at Trentham, ran an easy 1200m, the 600 in 45.2. Duke's Deal came in comfortably from the 800 in 53.2. Hero galloped on a soft No 1 grass, returning 1:5.5 for 1000, the 600 in 36.2.
Blue Veil, who will attempt a hat-trick of wins at Ellerslie on Saturday, galloped freely at Takanini, cutting out 1000m on a soft No 1 grass in 1:5.9, the 600 in 39.8.
Latour and Be Boss got through 1000m in 1:5.9, the 600 in 40.1. Kystal Klear did 1000 in 1:7.7, the 600 in 39.7.
Watch Officer strode 1200m in 1:22, the 600 in 41.7. Authenticity went 1000 in 1:5.8, the 600 in 40.3.
Seattle Mint led Young Defender at the end of 800m on a soft course proper at Avondale in 51.1, the 600 strongly in 37.1. Avon Grove was travelling well after 600 in 39.3.
Shandelah and Sartorious ran an easy 1000m in 1:10.8, the 600 in 41.1. Lemon Eyes sprinted 800 against the rail in 52.1, the 600 in 38.3.
The 2-year-olds Winged Foot and Lord Romar worked well on a soft No 1 grass at Te Awamutu, running 1000m in 1:0.2, the 600 in 36.2. Lucretia Borgia did 1000 in 1:2.2, the 600 in 37.5.
Kickit covered 2000m, the last 1200 with Toy Eye No. They came from the 1000 in 1:2.9 and the 600 in 36.7. The Immortal One ran 1000 in 1:3.9, the 600 in 38.2.
Diamond Runner showed his fitness for the finasl day of the Auckland Easter carnival with a smart 800m on the course proper, 20m out, at Te Aroha in 52.5, the 600 in 38. Magnesia ran 800 in 53.4, the 600 in 39.5.
Racing: Jaiapeno shines on wet track in preparation for Ellerslie event
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