The Message looked set for another big performance at Hastings on Saturday when striding out at Matamata yesterday.
On a fast all-weather track, The Message revelled in his 1200m workout in 1:16.2, the 1000 in 1:2.6 and 600 in 36.2. Ruakiwi Lad also showed speed over 1200 in 1:16.4, the 600 in 37.4.
On an easy course proper, 30m out, Integrate went 1000m with Te Akau Dancer in 1:7.8, the 600 in 40.6.
Esprit De Corps strode evenly over a round, the 1200m in 1:21.2 and 600 in 40.8.
Kensington Flyer and Captain King took 1:23.6 for 1200 and 41 from the 600.
Best Vintage and Sonstone Boy, likely rivals at Matamata on Saturday, galloped 1200m attractively on a good No 2 grass at Takanini, taking 1:17.8, the 600 in 37.7.
Madhuri Dixit showed she had lost none of her pace when finishing 1000m ahead of Tracellion in 1:2.9, the 600 in 36.6.
Mr Bond did 1200 in preparation for the Matamata Cup in 1:18.5, the 600 in 37.7.
Myotash was clear of Call Her Strauss after 1200m in 1:18.6, the 600 in 38.6. Lyn's Legacy sprinted 1000 in 1:3.1, the 600 in 38.4.
Diamond Sands, also a probable runner at Matamata, did well to run 800m with Ghostsong on a soft No 1 grass at Avondale in 50.1, the 600 in 36.9.
Royal Marine led a lazy Castlecoole after 800m in 51, the 600 in 39. She's A Meanie was under a hold while running 800 in 52, the 600 in 36.
Young Prince, looking very bright, cruised over 1200m in 1:20.1, the 600 strongly in 37.3.
In-form Charlie Chase returned the best time at Te Awamutu, scampering 1000m on an easy No 1 grass in 1:2, the 600 in 36.4. No Alimony took 1:3.7 (36.8) for 1000m; Toppy, 1:3.2 (36.9) and Judette, 1:7 (41.4). Schmooze ran an easy 600 in 38.1.
Deputy Girl and Regal Night galloped strongly together over 800m on a soft No 2 grass at Cambridge in 52.
Tunza Smoke and Winged Victory showed they had trained on well when galloping 800m on a soft No 1 grass at Pukekohe in 54.9, the 600 in 37.9.
Bin Ajwaad came from the 600 on the No 2 grass in 41.6. Aqua Caliente did similar work in 41.7.
Te Atatu Chap and Manuel took time honours at Te Rapa, running 1400m on a soft No 2 grass in 1:36.4 with Te Atatu Chap leading from the 600 in 37.4.
Country Fair began 1200m quickly but slowed to finish in 1:16, the 600 in 40.5.
Nudge,who resumes racing at Matamata, worked keenly 15m out on a soft course proper at Te Aroha to cut out 1000m in 1:7, the 600 in 38.2.
Racing: Trackwork
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