The speedy Takanini gallopers Borelli and Flying Babe starred in training on a fast plough yesterday.
Borelli drew away from Authenticity ending 1200m in 1:15.4, the last 600 in 36.6. Flying Babe worked with Ella Fitz and cut out 1000m in 59.2, the 600 in 36.4.
Sundial surprised by running 1000m in 1:0.2, the 600 in 36.1. The Red Dimple looked good finishing 1600m with Joy's Adventure, the final 1200 in 1:17.1 and 600 in 37.5.
Sunline, quickening in training again, strode 600m in 40.1.
Coup Ray and Zirna, two leading prospects for the Mercedes Classique at Te Rapa on Saturday, ran an eye-catching 1000m on a firm all-weather track at Matamata in 1:3, keeping on terms from the 600 in 36.2.
On a good plough, Kapiston led Mumbles after 1000m in 1:2, the 600 in 37. Forfar hit out freely to record a smart 1:15.6 for 1200, the 1000 in 1:1 and 600 in 35.8.
Napoleon looked improved when sprinting 1200m in 1:16, the 1000 in 1:1.2 and 600 in 35.4. Aquit led San Francisko by two lengths after 1200 in 1:16.2, the 600 in 38.6.
Catherine strode freely once round, the 1200, with Trephina in 1:17.4 and 600 in 37.
Vivaldi and Tudor Bay went soundly over 1200m in 1:16.2, the 600 in 36.2. Ally McBeal strode 1200 effortlessly in 1:16.8, the 600 in 37.8.
In-form Ismailia showed she had continued to thrive when galloping 1200m impresively on a good plough at Te Rapa in 1:25.7, the last 600 strongly in 35.1.
Tess's Rose hit out boldly over 1200m in 1:18.9, the 600 in 38. Lotus Lenny started off easily over 1400m on a firm No 2 grass in 1:42.5 and quickened from the 600 in 36.6.
Django and Stop The Fight worked well over 1200m on a firm plough at Cambridge in 1:17.8, the 600 in 37.6.
Clipjoint was not extended over 1200m, the 1000 in 1:6.5 and 600 in 39. South Bank cruised 600 in 39.
Hero did a working gallop over 1400m, the 1000 in 1:9 and 600 in 40. Star Angel went an easy 1000 on a firm sand in 1:7, the 600 in 39.
So Swift returned 1:5 for 1000m on the sand, the 600 in 37.8. Bordelabode and Spice Bowl followed in 1:5.2 and 37.6.
Lady Tess looked fit at Avondale when running 800 on a deep plough in 50.6, the 600 in 36.6. She was joined at the 900 by Don't Tell John, who went 1200 in 1:20.4.
Icey Red, freshened since a win at Trentham, also impressed when covering 1200m with The River Express in 1:17.2, the 600 in 36.7. Both were travelling well at the finish.
Folk Dance, looking in excellent order, dawdled 600m in 44.
Racing: Trackwork
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