Ellerslie candidate Petrock was impressive in training at Matamata yesterday.
On a firm all-weather track, Petrock shaded Religis Instruc'in at the end of 1200m in 1:16.4, the last 1000 in 1:2.2 and 600 in 37.2.
Malpaso Man and Kohinoor went soundly over 1000m in 1:8, the 600 in 39.2. On a firm sand, Talista hit out well over 1200 in 1:18.5, the 1000 in 1:5 and 600 in 37.8. Whistling Gypsy did his Ellerslie prospects no harm by running 1200 in 1:16.4, the 1000 in 1:2.6 and 600 in a smart 36.8.
First Impact was allowed an easy 1200m in 1:20.2, the 1000 in 1:3.8 and 600 in 37.8. Faye had plenty in reserve after 1200 in 1:23.8, the 600 in 39.6.
On a frosty course proper, Arousing strode 1200m in 1:20.8, the 600 in 39.8. Ballina Kate and Jette went a steady 1200 in 1:23, the 600 in 40.8.
Paolino and Lately galloped smartly over 1200m on the inside of a heavy No 2 grass at Takanini in 1:20, the 1000 in 1:4.3 and 600 in 38.5.
Stylish Prospect, working lately, cut out 1000m in 1:4.3, the 600 in 38.8. Micky Finn did 1200 in 1:21.2, the 600 in 38.6.
Peldeen strode the last 1200m of 1600 in 1:21, the 600 in 41.5 - pleasing work for a jumper. Kate Lorimer looked to have trained on well when running 1000, the final 600 in 39.8.
In preparation for the McGregor Grant Steeplechase at Ellerslie, Suembul impressed when working comfortably once round on an easy No 2 grass at Cambridge. He increased pace for his last 1200m in 1:29, the 600 in 43.3.
Another Ellerslie candidate, Prized Gem, went 1000m with Famous Jewel in 1:10.7, the 600 in 41.8. No Fibs covered 1200, the 1000 in 1:10.5 and 600 in 41.5.
On Spec galloped 1000m in 1:10, the 600 in 41.1. Romar Lad dashed 600 in 41.4. Freedom Now and Liberty Lady ended 1000 on terms in 1:10.5, the 600 in 42.1.
Abit Gai cut out 1000m in 1:10.7, the 600 in 42. Akela sprinted the last 600 of 800 in 41.4. Prince Amaizing dashed 600 smartly in 41.
Winged Foot and Tsar Omar handled a heavy No 1 grass well at Te Awamutu when running 1000m, 20m out, in 1:4.7, the 600 in 39.4.
Brighton Belle and Stone Washed Jeans, acceptors for the 2-year-old race at Ellerslie, ran 1000m in 1:6.2, the 600 smartly in 39.1. Pirate Pete and Express Winner took 1:8.4 for 1000 and 41.1 from the 600.
Border Calant and Race The Tide covered 1000m comfortably in 1:8.6, the 600 in 41.2.
Bernaust, who makes a fresh start at Ellerslie, worked pleasingly over 1000m in 1:12 on a heavy No 1 grass at Pukekohe, the last 600 in 40.8.
Gencay and Status Quo did similar work in 1:9 and 40.8. Shamu and Mr Ruby Charm dashed 800 on the No 2 grass in 54, the 600 in 39.9. Winged Victory did 1000 on the sand in 1:9, the 600 in 41.2.
Mick Bailey looked ready to continue in good form at Ellerslie when travelling better than Exploding Rock over 1000m on the outside of a heavy course proper at Avondale in 1:7.2, the 600 in 40.
Lord Dancer also handled the conditions well to lead Flying Pig after 1000m in 1:9.7, the 600 in 42.3. Brin breezed 400 with Celtic Flame in 25.8.
On the No 1 grass, Deimos ran 1200m in 1:23.9, the 600 strongly in 37.9. Izalion covered the same ground in 1:19.2 and 37.8. Lemon Eyes ended his work with 600 in 40.9.
She's Supreme galloped soundly in preparation for Ellerslie on the outside of a soft course proper at Te Aroha, taking 1:25.2 for 1200m and 40.8 from the 600.
Great Pretender strode 1600m in 1:51, the 600 in 38.8. Lets Cuddle ended 1000m on the No 2 grass in 1:6.9, the 600 in 39.9.
Te Atatu Chap worked best at Te Rapa, running the last 1200m of a round on a heavy No 2 grass with The Jewel in 1:22.6, the 600 in 40.
Esther Mary, who looks to be thriving, sprinted 800m in 53.3, the 600 in 40.2. Lambada Dancer went 1000 on the sand in 1:10.8.
Racing: Petrock excels on firm footing at Matamata
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