Race rivals Mr Bond and Danny Day rounded off their fast work for Awapuni pleasingly at Takanini yesterday.
On a slushy No 2 grass, 8m out, Mr Bond went 1000m in 1:10.4, the last 600 in 41. Danny Day strode 1200 in 1:27.1, the 600 in 42.4 and seemed keen to go further.
Adonis looked fit for Ellerslie when running 1000m in 1:12.9, the 600 in 41.3. Mohamed's Star promised another good race at Ellerslie when she led Miss Merc after 1000, the 600 in 41.6.
Star Clipper and Little Bro worked soundly again, running 1200m in 1:24.9, the 600 in 41.8.
At Pukekohe, Maserati looked to have trained on well for Ellerslie when running 1000m with Blue Dude on a heavy grass in 1:10. They sped up from the 800 in 56.5, the 600 in 41.5.
Midas Well Empress cut out 1000m in 1:11, the 800 in 56.5 and 600 in 42.3. Alcibiades ran 1000 on the sand in 1:8, the 800 in 53.3 and 600 in 39.5.
Abbey Grace and Tunza Smoke worked on the No 2 grass in preparation for racing on their home track next week. They kept together over 800m in 53.3, the 600 in 39.5. Last Laugh did 800 in the No 2 grass in 54.4, the 600 in 43.3.
Ellerslie candidate Solar Shower put plenty of dash into his work at Matamata to cover 1200m on a firm sand in 1:22, the 1000 in 1:6 and 600 in 37.5.
Jaiapeno was let off with an easy 1200m, quickening from the 600 in 39.8. Class Eulogy had plenty in reserve at the end of 1000 in 1:10, the 600 in 39.8.
South Of Dixie covered his last 1000m in 1:6.5, the 600 in 39.5. Tycoon's Gold ran a steady 1000 in 1:14, the 600 in 41.2.
Sky Cove showed his readiness for Ellerslie with a solid 1000m on a waterlogged No 1 grass at Te Awamutu in 1:7.3, the 600 in 39.5.
Prince Ottwood also managed 1:7.3 for 1000m but was slower from the 600 in 40.5. Ess Kay Pee went well again to return 1:8.2 from the 1000 and 39.1 from the 600.
Miss Tralee sprinted 800m in 54.3, the 600 in 38.6. Pickcha Purfict cruised over 600 in 41.1.
Al Shamahl and Country Cash were travelling well together at the end of a sharp 800m in 55 on a soft sand at Cambridge.
Grindley wound up for Awapuni with an easy 1000m in 1:13. Crevas galloped 1200m late when the track was well cut up, the last 800 in 56.5.
The Flynt sprinted 800m in 54. Super Dupa stretched out well over 600 in 42.
Stablemates Medley and Kingdom Come, who probably will race at Hastings next week, ran a pleasing 1000m in 1:5.2, increasing speed from the 600 in 36.5.
Hello Dolly, who is likely to have one race in New Zealand before campaigning in Melbourne, ran an easy 1000m in 1:10.
Genki was the only Ellerslie candidate who worked on a heavy grass at Avondale. He seemed comfortable in the conditions when cruising 600m in 44.9.
Manuel took time honours at Te Rapa with 1200m on a heavy No 2 grass in 1:22.1, the 600 in 40.6.
Let's Cuddle, a form runner for Ellerslie, hit out well on a firm sand at Te Aroha, taking 53 for her last 800m and 38.6 from the 600.
Paden sprinted 600m freely in 39.1. Blue Finn ended his work with a steady 600 in 44.8.
Racing: Mr Bond looking spot on for Awapuni
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