Jaiapeno, an in-form sprinter engaged at Ellerslie on Saturday, showed he had trained on a treat when striding out at Matamata yesterday.
On a soft course proper, 30m out, Jaiapeno led Landmark by several lengths at the finish of 1200m in 1:21.8, the 600 in 40.8. Race rival Good Cake shaded Latin Class over 1000 in 1:13.2, the 600 in 41.4.
Hurdler Prince William finished his work in good style, covering 1200m in 1:25, the 600 in 40.8. Prefer To Race had the measure of Bemuse after 1200 in 1:25.5, the 600 in 40.2.
On a fast all-weather track, Mr Barrymore and Count Cristo poured on pace over 1200m in 1:13.4, the 1000 in 1:00 and 600 in 36. Woodward Street strolled over 1200 in 1:26, the 600 in 42.
On a firm sand, Static hit out freely once round, the last 1200m in 1:19.8 and 600 in 37.6. Coralee dashed 1000 in 1:6, the 600 in 37.
Chase Alida relished soft conditions at Cambridge, running 1000m on the No 2 grass, 5m out, in 1:4.2, the 600 in 38.2. He looked in first-class order for the Cornwall Handicap at Ellerslie next Monday.
Dupre ran the last 800m of 1000 in 53.8. Duke's Deal, who resumes racing next Monday, was untroubled to run 600 in 39.
Sir James sprinted the last 600m of 1000 in 39. My Happiness went 1000 strongly with Fendahl in 1:6, the 600 in 40.
Evel Tanker and Exclusive Godthree were Ellerslie candidates who shone at Takanini.
On a heavy No 2 grass, 3m out, Evel Tanker finished 1000m effortlessly in 1:5.1, the 600 in 40.3. Exclusive Godthree cut out 1000 in 1:5, the 600 in 40.5 - smart work for a maiden under a big weight.
Myoka and Bedazzle ran the fastest 1000, taking 1:4.9, the 600 in 40.1. Zaitan looked good when running 1000 in 1:5.3, the 600 in 39.8.
At Avondale, Sir Albert impressed when working effortlessly over 800m on a good No 1 grass in 50.3, the 600 under a hold in 34.9. Owner-trainer Noel Allen has turned down some large offers for the horse, who races at Ellerslie next Monday and may be taken to Sydney later next month.
Allen was also delighted with his Cornwall Handicap runner, Spice Girl, who ran 800m in 50.1, the 600 in 34.7. Interlaced paceworked twice round before running 600 with Hula Jet in 35.3. Miss Merc cruised over her last 600 in 36.5.
Unavailable looked fit for Ellerslie when sprinting 800m on a soft No 1 grass at Pukekohe in 52.3, the 600 in 38.8. Maserati and Status Quo galloped 800 evenly in 53.1, the 600 in 39.9.
Von Nida excelled at Te Rapa, leading Wai Wai Nui over 1200m on a heavy No 2 grass in 1:18.6, the 600 in 38.2.
Bachelor Of Arts covered 1200m in 1:20.7 and quickened from the 600 in 38.7. Te Atatu Chap showed he had continued to improve when running 800 in 49.1, the 600 full of running in 37.7.
Senor Clive and Shazamani handled some soft ground well on the No 1 grass at Te Awamutu. They ran 1000m in 1:4.2, the 600 in 39.5.
Racing: Sprinter impressive for Ellerslie
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