O'Malleys Boy showed his fitness for the Easter Trial at Ellerslie tomorrow when galloping at Matamata yesterday.
On a firm plough, O'Malleys Boy strode freely over 1200m in 1:19.6, the 1000 in 1:3, and stretched out well from the 600 in 36.4.
Taranaki Cup prospect Beaujolais looked good while covering 1200m comfortably in 1:26.4, the 600 in 39. Emerald Dream cut out 1200 boldly in 1:16, the 600 in 37.5.
Trafalgar Flyer had plenty in reserve at the end of 1200m in 1:25.8, the 600 in 39.8. Butterscotch strode 1200 effortlessly in 1:22, the 600 in 39.8.
Jet Zee looked good while cruising 1000m in 1:12, the 600 in 40. Modena Bay ran an easy 1000 in 1:13, the 600 in 41.8.
Spottswoode did well to return 1:16 for 1200m, the 600 in 36.6. Trizeel did similar work in 1:18.6 and 38.
Others unextended over 1200m were Forfar, 1:24.4 (38.6); Mr Trillick, 1:22 (38.2) and Call Minder, 1:23.2 (39.4).
Cypress Bay ran the last 1000m of a round in 1:9.6 (40). Jet Copy and Panora ran a smart 1000 in 1:4, the 600 in 37.
Our Mr Bowe, who races tomorrow at New Plymouth, recorded a sound gallop at Cambridge, where fog prevented the timing of most gallops.
On a good plough, Our Mr Bowe cleared out from South Bank over 1200m, the last 1000 in 1:3 and 600 in 37.
Fun Luv'n Criminal wound up for the 3-year-old race at New Plymouth with a final 600m in 37.
Lord Romar worked attractively at Te Awamutu, taking 1:3.7 for 1000m on a good plough, the 600 in 35.9.
Governor George went evenly over 1000m in 1:4, the 600 in 37.8. The Immortal One was doing his best at the end of 1000 in 1:4.3, the 600 in 36.8.
Herbie was let off with an easy 600m in 38.9. So was Sound The Alarm, who returned 42.
Sunrise Girl and Manofhisword returned promising trials for Ellerslie on a good plough at Takanini.
Sunrise Girl sped over 1200m in 1:15.2, fog preventing a secional time. Manofhisword was under a hold finishing 800 in 50.2, the 600 in 37.
Kat Ballou went 1000m freely in 1:3.3, the 600 in 38.2. Nobodywantsme looked fit for New Plymouth when running an easy 1000 in 1:7.8, the 600 in 40.1.
Easter Trial runner Straight Back and Icey Red impressed at Avondale in their final trials for Ellerslie.
Straight Back, ridden by trainer Sheryl Wigg, eased away from the 1000m and quickened from the 600 in 36.7 to return 1:8.2 for the full distance. Icey Red was given a sharp 600m in 35.7.
Ghostsong was untroubled to run 800m in 56, the 600 in 39.8. Shivarno went 1200 keenly in 1:19.1, the 600 in 37.7.
Taranaki candidate Ismailia again took time honours at Te Rapa with 1200m on a good plough in 1:16.2, the 600 full of running in 36.7.
Stablemates Esther Mary and Willie Command went 800m smartly in 50, the 600 in 36.8. Satin Star ran 1000 strongly in 1:2.6, the 600 in 36.9.
The Reverend looked bright in his final workout for Ellerslie 25m out on a firm course proper at Te Aroha. He went 1200m in 1:21, and quickened from the 600 in 37.1.
On the plough, Honor Bound and Giacobazzi excelled over 800m in 49.5, the 600 in a smart 35.8. Shacaine, in preparation for Paeroa next Wednesday, sprinted 800 in 49.9, the 600 in 38.6.
Racing: O'Malley's Boy stretches out
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