Mr Barrymore left little doubt about his fitness for Ellerslie tomorrow when striding out in training at Matamata yesterday.
On a firm all-weather track, Mr Barrymore went 1000m freely in 1:2, the last 600 in 36.
The Chairman was allowed a steady 1200m in 1:22.6, the 600 in 39.5. Altivine ran an even 1200 in 1:21, the 600 in 40.
The Message continued his progress with 1000m in 1:5, the 600 in 36.6. Last-start hurdles winner Gregsaledge strode freely once round, the final 1200 in 1:23 and 600 in 39.8.
Esprit Du Nord wound up for the TV Guide Hurdles 26m out on a heavy course proper, taking 1:25.6 for 1200m and 43.2 from the 600. Race rival Galaxy Lover did similar work in 1:26.6 and 43.2.
On a firm sand, Jaiapeno was restrained throughout 1000m in 1:7.2, the 600 in 38.6. Faye ended 1200 in 1:20.2, the 600 in 38.8.
Petrock and Avon Royal did well to run 1200m in 1:18, the 600 in 38.6. So did Bizzie Lizzie in 1:20 and 37.
On a heavy No 1 grass at Pukekohe, Maserati and Blue Dude rounded off thir Ellerslie preparations by galloping 800m keenly in 55.3, the 600 in 41.4.
Gencay and Sculptured Heights also impressed over 800m in 53.6, the 600 in 39.9. Cheeko again worked well, taking 1:9 for 1000, the 600 in 42.
Ballina's Ace ran 600m pleasingly in 41.7. Harlequin was not after time over 1000 in 1:12, the 600 in 42.8. Prince Aga cut out 800 on the No 2 grass in 56.6, the 600 in 41.5.
At Takanini, Skin relished a heavy No 2 grass when running the last 1200m of 1600 in 1:24.3, the 600 in 41.
Home Grown again worked well with Sonstone Boy, running 1200m in 1:24, the 600 in 41.6. Goldory went 1000 in 1:11.4, speeding up from the 600 in 40.9.
Burn went the quickest 1000m, taking 1:8.3, the 600 in 41.5, suggesting chances if he runs at Ellerslie on Monday.
Tsar Omar excelled at Te Awamutu, scampering 1000m on a heavy course proper in 1:7.6, the 600 in 38.5.
Alashaan was doing his best work at the end of 1000m in 1:11.7, the 600 in 38.2. Winged Foot sprinted 600 in 39.5.
Sir Avion ended his Great Northern carnival preparation with two rounds of pacework. Isotopic and Pacific Flight dashed 800m on the sand in 52.5, the 600 in 38.6.
Honor Bound drew attention to her chance at Ellerslie when working within herself over 1000m on a heavy No 2 grass at Te Aroha in 1:15, the 600 under a firm hold in 42.9.
Flaming Ruby ran 1200m in 1:19.3, the 600 in 38.8. Hero's Heights did similar work in 1:22, quickening from the 600 in 38.9. Ballyreel covered a lap of the course proper in 2:22, the 600 in 42.9.
Lenny Lights had no difficulty with a muddy course proper at Avondale, scampering 800m in 53.4, the 600 in 39.5.
On the No 1 grass, Lemon Eyes took off from the 1000m ahead of Genki, but they finished together in 1:9.4, the 600 in 39.2.
Manuel and Lotus Lenny galloped best at Te Rapa, covering 1200m on a wet sand in 1:21.4, the 600 in 38.3.
Racing: Mr Barrymore goes freely
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