Play Station looked a likely improver for Rotorua tomorrow when running a solid final trial at Matamata yesterday.
On a firm sand, Play Station had little pace on early over 1200m in 1:23.4 but stretched out impressively from the 600 in 36.6.
Rotorua Cup candidate Cronus ran the last 1200m of 2000 with Trentham runner Thatsacurlyone in 1:17.2, the 1000 in 1:2.8 and 600 in 36.8. Java Siang did an easy 1000 in 1:10, the 600 in 40.
Talista covered an easy 1200m in 1:20, the 600 in 38.8. Whistling Gypsy galloped 1000 in 1:7, the 600 in 38.6.
On a firm all-weather track, Bizzie Lizzie dashed 1000m in 1:3, the 600 in 37.5. Chief's Fiesta also impressed over 1000 in 1:3.5, the 600 in 36.5.
Altivine did a solid 1200m in 1:20.4, the 600 in 38.2. Genamarie left 1000 behind in 1:7.2, the 600 in 38.8.
Kohinoor and Neon Blaze kept on terms over 1200m in 1:24.8, the 600 in 39.8. Itti Bit strode once round, the 1200 in 1:24.8 and 600 in 39.8.
Rotorua Cup candidate Hidden Keel galloped 1000m stylishly on a soft No 2 grass at Cambridge in 1:4.5, the 600 in 37.6.
Tycoon's Gold hit out well, too, over 1000m in 1:6, the 600 in 40. Apache Dream went twice round, the last 1000 in 1:10, the 600 in 40.3.
Akela and Bill's Star sprinted 800m in 48.5, the 600 in 36. Prince Amaizing looked in good order when sprinting 800 in 50.5, the 600 in 38.
Sharif showed speed over 800m in 48.5, the 600 in 37.6. Classic Dame and Top Bronze went 1000 in 1:6, the 600 in 39.
At Te Awamutu, Party Queen looked fit for Rotorua when running 1000m on the inside of an easy No 1 grass in 1:1.2, the 600 in 36.5.
Express Winner and Tsar Omar were doing their best work at the end of 1000m in 1:1.6, the 600 in 36. Mr Brook covered 2000, the last 1600 with Miss Fonteyn. They came from the 1000 in 1:4.8 and the 600 in 38.1.
Mr Emperor ran a leisurely 1000 in 1:10, the 600 in 39.8.
Pyramus and Kat Ballou worked pleasingly together over 1600m on a soft No 1 grass, 9m out, at Takanini, taking 1:20.4 for their last 1200 and 39.9 from the 600.
Tangara strode 1000m freely in 1:7.8, the 600 in 40. Zabeel's Angel was keen to go faster than 1:8.5 for 1000, the 600 in 39.8. Our Tristajet, well regarded by her stable, did 1000 in 1:7.1.
Honor Bound showed her readiness for Rotorua with a slick 600m in 37.1 on a soft No 2 grass at Te Aroha. Puni went 1200 in 1:21.2, the 600 in 39.3.
Lets Cuddle strode 1200m in 1:21, the 600 in 38.8. The Reverend, who makes a hurdles debut tomorrow, dashed 800 in 52.8, the 600 in 38.7.
Majoubah ran 1200m freely in 1:20.5, the 600 in 37.6.
Von Nida looked improved for Rotorua when leading Duty Call over 1000m on a heavy course proper at Te Rapa in 1:8.6, the 600 in 39.7.
The Jeweller finished well clear of Country Fair over a round, the last 1200m in 1:27 and 600 in 40.2.
Reynard worked best at Avondale, taking 1:24.7 for the last 1200m on a slow sand, the 600 in 43.1.
Bernaust took the eye at Pukekohe with a sharp 600m on a soft No 1 grass in 38.4. Sir Ailahtan looked solid when running 1000m on the sand in 1:9, the 600 in 40.5.
Racing: Play Station in impressive Rotorua mode
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