Platonic strode through her final fast workout for the Breeders' Stakes at Te Aroha tomorrow in excellent style at Matamata.
On a firm sand, Platonic went 1200m soundly in 1:19.8, the 1000 in 1:5.4 and 600 in 37.5. Race rival Soap Opera looked keen to go quicker than 1:23.2 for 1200, the 600 in 38.5.
Diamond Cashel was unextended to run 1200m in 1:25.4, the 600 in 40. Tri Sonic covered 1200 in 1:19.8, the 600 in 38.5. Sparklehorse did similar work in 1:22 and 39.
Two-year-old Zahdeal cut out 1000m in 1:9.5, quickening from the 600 in 37.8. Dunal Magic, who races at Pukekohe on Sunday, did 1200 in 1:19.6, the 600 in 36.2.
Down South Rose looked improved when running 1200m in 1:22.4, the 600 in 39.5. Dr Jekyll was not after time over 1200 in 1:28 (41.8).
Venus Was Her Name took 1:8.8 for 1000m and 38.8 from the 600. Modena Bay and Miss Lewinsky kept on terms over 1000 in 1:5.8, the 600 in 38.6.
Lunette hit out well over 1200m in 1:21, the 600 in 39.8. Grovana covered 1200 on a firm all-weather track in 1:22.2, the 600 in 39.2.
She's A Meanie again impressed at Avondale with a solid 1200m on a good plough in 1:20.5, the 600 in 36.7.
Folk Dance moved away steadily from the 1200m and put on pace from the 600 in 40.3. Ghostsong did an easy 1000m in 1:11.2, the 600 in 40.1.
Straight Back looked keen to go faster than 1:22.7 for 1200m, the 600 in 38.5. Georgina wound up for Pukekohe with 1000 in 1:6.6, the 600 in 38.3.
Shaka ran by far the smartest 1000m on a good plough at Takanini, taking 1:1.7, the 600 in 37.7, and appeared to do it comfortably.
"I reckon he's a better horse for his recent trip away [to Trentham]," owner-trainer Peter Walker said.
Loot looked hard and fit when running the last 1000m of 1600 in 1:6.8, the 600 in 38.7.
Paolino was not extended to record 1:22 for 1200m, the 600 in 40. Alberton Star and Sedecrem sprinted that last 800 of 1000 in 50.5, the 600 in 38.5.
Dominant returned the best time at Te Awamutu, going fast early over 1000m on a slow plough in 1:2.1, the 600 in 38.4.
Over the same distance Rangipo Boy and Joken took 1:3.8 (36.9); No Alimony, 1:4.5 (35.8), Mr Emperor, 1:7.5 (37.6) and Pickcha Purrfick, 1:8.6 (39.4).
Kickit sprinted 600m in 38.2. Elevenses was let off with a breeze down the home straight.
Green Light worked well without being asked for his best at Cambridge, taking 1:5.2 for 1000m on good No 2 grass.
Classic Dame looked good when sprinting 800m in 49.2. On Spec followed at a steadier pace, taking 52. Stuart Little and Flying Chapel sped 600 in 35.5.
Cool Sound looked fit for tomorrow's highweight at Te Aroha when running 1000m in 1:3, the 600 in 37.8. Little Cracker and Al Sareeh cruised over 600 in 37.
Ascot Road and Los Bravos drew attention to their local meeting chances in separate 800m gallops on a good plough at Te Aroha. Both recorded 51.5. Ascot Road came from the 600 in 37.6 and Los Bravos in 37.8.
Fair Gift showed speed over 800 in 50.5, the 600 in 37.6.
At Te Rapa, Arlanda topped off her Breeders' Stakes preparation with a sharp 600m on a good plough in 35.9.
Racing: Platonic works well for Te Aroha
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