The Message showed his readiness for the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa tomorrow with a smart final trial at Matamata yesterday.
On a fast all-weather track, The Message covered 1200m with deceptive ease in 1:17.4, the 1000 in 1:2.8 and 600 in 36.5.
On a firm sand, Malpaso Man did an easy 1200m in 1:20.6, the 1000 in 1:5 and 600 in 37. Our Trio went 1200 in 1:22.2, the 600 in 39.4.
Beauraculous ran an easy 1000m in 1:7, the 600 in 38.8. Class Eulogy and Avonella kept on terms over 1200 in 1:19, the 600 in 36.8.
Share My Victory strode over 1000m in 1:5, the 600 in 36.6. Jaiapeno and Jaaus, who are candidates for Foxton on Sunday, ran a sound 1000 in 1:3, the 600 in 36.8.
Zabeel's Angel finished her work attractively 12m out on an easy No 1 grass at Takanini. She went 1000m in 1:8.5, the 600 in 41.6 and looks ready for a bold first-up performance at Te Rapa.
My Willie Montague was travelling well after 1200m with Toute Suite in 1:26.3, the 600 in 42.4.
Millnorm went 1000m in 1:12.8, quickening from the 600 in 40.7. Stablemate Hangover Harry did 1000 in 1:11.2, the 600 in 41.6. Both are holding their condition well.
Veteran Sir James galloped best at Cambridge, cutting out 1000m on an easy No 2 grass in 1:6, the 600 in 37.
Classic Phantom also worked well, taking 51.5 for 800m. Wa Zabenza and Classic Dame sprinted 800 in 52.
Denholm hit out freely over 1000m in 1:7. Polo Player took 1:8, the 600 in 39. Jadestone was not extended over 800 in 54.
King Fly and Star Warsshowed their fitness for Te Rapa in soft ground at Pukekohe.
King Fly went 1200m in 1:28, speeding up from the 800 in 55.9 and the 600 in 41.8. Star Wars came from the 1000 in 1:11, the 800 in 54.6 and 600 in 41.
Arlanda, who leaves for Melbourne on Monday, took time honours at Te Rapa with 1200m on an easy No 2 grass in 1:17.6, the 600 in a smart 35.7.
Manuel ran 800m in 53.3, the 600 in 39.4.
Sir Albert was at his brilliant best at Avondale when running 800m under a hold on an easy No 1 grass in 51.9, the 600 effortlessly in 36.
Paden looked fit for Te Rapa when dashing 600m on a good plough at Te Aroha in 37.2.
Annotate went once round comfortably in 2:10, the 600 in 43. Royal Orb ran 600 in 39.5.
Racing: The Message deceptive in preparing for Te Rapa
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