Class filly Butterscotch looked none the worse for her recent efforts in a semi-final trial yesterday for the Cambridge Breeders' Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday.
On a good plough at Matamata, Butterscotch was not extended early over 1200m in 1:18.2 but gathered speed when joined by Magico for the last 1000 in 1:2. They came from the 600 in 36.2.
Hurricane Strike strode freely over 1000m, leading Roman Tuscany in 1:2, the 600 in 36.2. Mick worked keenly over 1200 in 1:15.5, the 600 in 37.5.
Call Minder galloped in improved style once round, the final 1200m in 1:17 and 600 in 36.6. Hawkes Bay Cup contender Java Siang impressed over 2000, the 1200 in 1:15.8, 1000 in 1:2.4 and 600 in 37.2.
Kasman was restrained over 1200m in 1:24.3, the 600 in 38.2. Rag Tag and Mr Barrymore covered the same ground in 1:20.5 and 37.6.
On the course proper, 21m out, Maridpour did well to run 1200m in 1:17.8, the 1000 with Latin Class in 1:3.2 and 600 in 37.4. Grovana did 1200 on the all-weather track in 1:20.2, the 600 in 38.2.
Nobodywantsme and Playful Fingers ran an exceptional 1200m on a fast plough at Takanini in 1:13.1, the 1000 in 58.7 and 600 in 35.3 with Nobodywantsme edging ahead in the finish.
Hawkes Bay Cup prospect Bel Air galloped 1200m in 1:16.8, the 600 in 36.8. Stablemate Shaka cut out 1000 effortlessly in 59.3, the 600 in 36.1.
Volkaire finished 1200m in 1:16, the 600 in 36.2.
Rising Heights did similar work in 1:17.6 and 36.7.
Two-year-olds Star Of Honor and Moon Magic hit out well over 1000m in 1:1.4, the 600 in 37.
The well-performed mares No Alimony and Hill Of Grace excelled at Te Awamutu, running 1000m in 1:0.5, the 600 strongly in 35.5. Party Queen was no less impressive over 1000 in 1:0.5, the 600 in 35.9.
Sebastian Lad and Russian Defence recorded 1:2 for 1000m and a smart 35.7 from the 600.
Others timed over 1000m included Party Princess and Magic Rose, 1:2.2 (36); Pirate Pete and Rip Rip Woodchip, 1:2.3 (35.9) and Mr Brook and Just Aqua, 1:2.5 (36.3).
In preparation for Te Rapa, Our Mr Bowe worked strongly over 1000m on a firm No 2 grass at Cambridge, shading Fun Luv'n Criminal in 1:4, the 600 in 37.5.
Phantom Power and Jancian took 1:4 for 1000m and 38 from the 600. Hero covered 1200 comfortably in 1:25, quickening from the 600 in 41.
I Rock My World, a 2-year-old entered for Te Rapa, went 1000m with King Thomas in 1:4.5, the 600 in 38.5.
My Happiness and Colour Code kept on terms over 1000m in 1:5, the 600 in 40.
Fendahl travelled well throughout 1000 in 1:5, the 600 in 38.5.
Thick fog at Cambridge prevented the timing of many gallops.
Straight Back looked well recovered from his Easter Handicap effort when galloping 1000m on a good plough at Avondale in 1:6.1. He was joined by River Chant for the last 800 in 49.9 and 600 in 35.9.
War Chief and Lenny Lights ran 800m comfortably in 52.4, the 600 in 37.1. Ashley Downs and Madame Bettina ended their work with 600 in 37.3.
Honor Bound and Giacobazzi showed speed on a firm plough at Te Aroha to cut out 1000m in 1:2.9, the 600 in 37.6.
Tricia Mary strode once round (1780m) in 2:3.6, the 600 in 39.9. Meganesia worked easily once round in 2:16, speeding up from the 600 in 38.7.
At Pukekohe, Drama Queen and Diamond Show looked ready for Te Rapa when sprinting 1000m on the sand in 1:6, the 600 in 38.8.
Gencay and Status Quo galloped 800m on a good fibre track in 53.8, the 600 in 40.6.
Racing: Trackwork
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